Pertame Immersive Language School Brings Endangered Language Back to Life in Alice Springs
A unique “language nest” in Alice Springs is teaching young children and parents entirely in Pertame, aiming to revive one of Central Australia’s most e...
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Alice Springs Beanie Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity in Its Final Farewell
Thousands of handmade beanies, colourful characters and dedicated volunteers have come together in Alice Springs as the iconic Beanie Festival marks its...
NT Child Protection Reforms Spark Fears for First Nations Children in Care
Indigenous organisations and child welfare advocates warn proposed Northern Territory reforms could lead to more Aboriginal children being separated fro...
Three Hospitalised Following Violent Dispute in Remote Oak Valley Outstation
Police have arrested three people following an alleged attack at a remote Central Australian community, with relatives warning the long-running feud cou...
Northern Territory Government Warned of Potential Legal Action Over Child Protection Reforms
Prominent lawyer Sally Gearin has warned the Northern Territory Government that it could face future negligence claims if proposed child protection reforms fail to adequately sa...
Police Investigation Underway Following Alleged Assault on Doctor in Tiwi Islands
Authorities are investigating an alleged assault on a doctor at a medical centre in Wurrumiyanga, sparking fresh conversations regarding the safety of frontline healthcare worke...
Man Charged Following Suspicious House Fire on Groote Eylandt
Northern Territory Police have charged a man after a residential property was destroyed by a suspicious fire on Groote Eylandt.
Chris Hemsworth’s Production House to Spotlight Finke Desert Race in New Screen Projects
Hollywood star's production company plans feature film and documentary series celebrating the iconic outback race ahead of its 50th anniversary.
Police Apprehend Parole Breach Suspect Following Dramatic Darwin Standoff
Tactical officers arrest man after tyre shot and tense roadside standoff near a Darwin primary school.
Tangentyere Council CEO Addresses Housing Standards in Alice Springs Town Camps
Tangentyere Council CEO Walter Shaw has defended the management of Alice Springs town camp housing, citing significant investment in maintenance despite ongoing challenges with...
Texan Energy Lawyers Visit Northern Territory to Study Indigenous Land Agreements
A delegation of energy lawyers from Texas has visited the Northern Territory to examine how Indigenous communities negotiate agreements with resource and energy companies, highl...
“Water rush is nearly over”: NT Water Controller Andrew Johnson
Over 100 licences granted since 2023, but unused allocations reclaimed
BOM plans to build new radar at Tennant Creek airport, 11 years after closure
High-power Doppler radar to restore Barkly weather coverage
Feds warn NT’s law-and-order agenda could breach human rights
Michelle Rowland raises concerns over child representation in NT courts
Charlie Perkins embarks on the Freedom Rides
Remembering the 1965 civil rights journey across regional Australia
Family of Kumanjayi White told no charges will be laid over death in custody
The family of Kumanjayi White has been told no criminal charges will be laid against the police officers involved in the incident that led to his death in custody in Alice Sprin...
Yuendumu residents criticise NT government messaging during diphtheria outbreak
Residents of Yuendumu have voiced frustration over what they describe as inadequate communication and support from NT Health during the Northern Territory’s ongoing diphtheria o...
Alice Springs School of the Air celebrates 75 years of remote education
The article looks at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Alice Springs School of the Air, which began lessons in 1951 and became the first school of its kind in the world....
Police Hunt man After Elderly Woman Allegedly Raped in Palmerston Home
Northern Territory Police Force are searching for a man accused of seriously assaulting an elderly woman inside her home in Palmerston, near Darwin. Police allege the woman, age...
One Death Linked to Aussie Diphtheria Outbreak as Cases Surge Past 220
with Northern Territory communities among the hardest hit. Australia’s diphtheria outbreak has escalated beyond 220 confirmed cases nationwide, prompting urgent federal interven...