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Four face charges of stealing crocodile eggs in Kakadu

Four men, including a pilot made a paraplegic in a fatal helicopter crash, have faced court on charges of stealing crocodile eggs from Kakadu National Park.

AAP · Apr 14

Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country

The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Traditional owners launch High Court bid to hold Parks Australia responsible for sacred site damage in Kakadu National Park

A years-long battle over alleged sacred site damage at one of the most popular attractions in Kakadu National Park is set to reach the High Court.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Notorious croc spot reopens as visitors flock to Top End

Notorious crocodile viewing area has been closed since May, but re-opened on Wednesday following a $3 million upgrade at the site.

The New Daily · Oct 2, 2022

NT Supreme Court finds Commonwealth immune from liability over sacred site damage in Kakadu National Park

In a long-running and emotional case, the Northern Territory's highest court has found Parks Australia cannot be prosecuted for damage to a sacred men's site in Kakadu National Park, because of the wording of NT legislation.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Energy Resources Australia expected to be granted more time to rehabilitate former uranium mine in Kakadu

The federal government has introduced a bill to allow a mining operator more time to rehabilitate a decommissioned uranium mine near Kakadu National Park.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

Tourists risking lives to see crocodiles at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu National Park

Serious safety concerns have been raised after dozens of tourists were seen crowding around the banks of a crocodile-infested river in Kakadu National Park, where people have previously been killed.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Kakadu National Park culls 6,000 pigs as aerial shooting resumes for first time in three years

The park's most effective feral control method has not been employed since an accident in 2019 left two rangers badly injured.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022

Healing a scarred land

On the doorstep of one of Australia's most treasured natural wonders, billions are about to be spent on a high risk operation to try to transform a wasteland into a national park.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022