'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
Territory abandons 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target A 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target has been abandoned by a territory administration despite an election promise. AAP · Jun 19, 2025
'Missed opportunity' as sacred sites legislation passes An authority which safeguards sacred sites has expressed disappointment over the passing of legislation it says it was not properly consulted on. AAP · May 16, 2025
'Arrogance': Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments Amendments to sacred site legislation have attracted the ire of traditional owners, who have expressed frustration and alarm with the 'fast-tracked' process. AAP · Mar 28, 2025
Traditional owners accuse NT government of ‘treating them like children’ in meeting on sacred site act reform Central Land Council launches attack over law change aimed to reduce red tape and give developers confidence The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Politician on careless driving charge after car crash Northern Territory opposition whip Joshua Burgoyne has been charged with driving offences following a traffic accident. AAP · Feb 19, 2024
New Northern Territory alcohol laws to be introduced this week, as Alice Springs politician calls for parliament liquor ban Northern Territory's parliament looks set for testy first sittings of 2023, as political opponents and crossbenchers criticise the Labor government over its liquor ban backflip. ABC News · Feb 13, 2023
Details revealed of new 'circuit-breaker' plan to keep vulnerable Alice Springs children off NT streets The Alice Springs community is waiting to see whether a new NT government plan to keep at-risk children off the streets of Alice Springs will be effective. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Alice Springs youth crime spree triggers extreme response from NT Police Alice Springs residents were urged to avoid the heart of the town during an overnight crime spree in which police vehicles were targeted. ABC News · Nov 9, 2022