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‘Inherently dangerous and unnecessary’: NT buses will soon be patrolled by armed officers

First Nations lawyers and politicians warn the change will disproportionately affect Indigenous people, making them feel ‘less safe, rather than more safe’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Aboriginal art sales are going gangbusters, but a gallery to showcase the art movement could become an office block instead.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

Territory's prison lockdowns surge amid crime crackdown

A territory's crime crackdown and tough new bail laws have led to a surge in lockdowns in an overcrowded and understaffed prison system.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025

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NT government denies that planned crime reforms are form of ‘racial control’

Former NT attorney general alleges Country Liberal party is planning law-and-order changes aimed at controlling Indigenous people

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024

Is Stealthing Illegal In Your State? A Guide To The Australian Laws Over This Sex Crime

Queensland has officially made stealthing illegal. But how does the rest of Australia stack up with their consent laws?

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 24, 2024

The Greens have proposed a truth and justice commission. What is it and how would it work?

The plan is to start a national truth-telling process about ‘historic and ongoing’ injustices against Indigenous Australians. Here’s what it would entail

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

The Don Dale detention centre will again house adult prisoners as the Northern Territory government also announces plans for new "therapeutic" women's jails.

AAP · Apr 20, 2024

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NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase

Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he has always disclosed conflicts after it was revealed he owned shares in an alcohol distribution company.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Landmark alternative justice process set for NT island

One of the first judicially recognised Indigenous justice groups has been established, designed to help judges hand out culturally appropriate sentences.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

Treaty talks emerge from ashes of referendum failure

Progress towards treaty between governments and Indigenous people is regaining momentum after being put on hold in some parts for the failed voice referendum.

AAP · Jan 26, 2024

Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action

Incarceration and recidivism rates in the Northern Territory are the highest in the nation, with corrections facilities at capacity and temperatures high.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

More rent protections likely for NT, SA and WA tenants

A suite of renting reforms are set to be passed in South Australian and Northern Territory, and Western Australia is also looking to modernise its tenancy laws.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Regional council suspended over 'serious deficiencies'

A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2023

Labor faces push to triple number of NT and ACT senators and give territorians a bigger say in referendums

Exclusive: Under national conference proposal, the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory would have six senators

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Pokies cap lowered by NT government, stops short of banning new machines in Alice Springs venues

The Northern Territory has lowered its cap on pokies to 1,659, but applications for 20 additional gaming machines at two of Iris Capital's Alice Springs venues "remain in train".

ABC News · May 29, 2023

Alice Springs residents, tourists call for no more pokies as moratorium nears expiration

A No New Pokies Mparntwe survey of more than 1,000 people reveals 98 per cent are opposed to any more pokies.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

Parliamentary committee established to explore potential NT First Nations Voice

After South Australia unveiled its own regional Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the NT is now looking at a "statutory" body. But how are these different from the federal proposal?

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ABC News · May 11, 2023

FOI documents show ministers were told of risks to Aboriginal cultural sites at Middle Arm precinct near Darwin

Larrakia traditional owners raised concerns with federal and territory ministers about the potential impact of a major industrial hub planned for Darwin before $1.5 billion of Commonwealth funding was confirmed.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Northern Territory arts minister calls for national probe into 'damaging' claims of white interference in Indigenous art

The Northern Territory arts minister is calling for a national investigation into allegations of interference by white assistants that are creating "reputational damage" to the Indigenous art industry.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023

NT Court of Appeal reserves judgement on Zachary Rolfe appeal over Kumanjayi Walker inquest evidence

Despite former constable Zachary Rolfe being dismissed from the NT Police Force last week, for unrelated matters, the court has been told his appeal argument could be relevant to other police officers called to give evidence at coronial inquests.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Northern Territory parliament passes new bail laws after fatal stabbing despite criticism they are too limited

Tougher bail laws have passed the Northern Territory parliament following the stabbing death of a bottle shop worker in Darwin 10 days ago, but the reforms will not apply to offences involving improvised weapons such as rocks and bottles.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker defends his handling of jurisdiction’s ongoing crime surge

The territory's top cop says he is still questioning why crime is hitting record rates in the jurisdiction but his agency is not to blame.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

No plans to build new Northern Territory prison amid record inmate numbers and proposed tougher bail changes

The NT government says record prisoner numbers are "expected to continue for the foreseeable future", with stricter bail laws proposed following the fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Northern Territory government announces urgent bail law amendments in bid to stamp out violent knife crime

Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces tougher bail measures to try to halt a rising level of violent assaults in the territory, a week after the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker.

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