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
Gas, justice and work: Lawler's plan for NT election Six months out from an election, the Northern Territory's chief minister has unveiled her plan to solve the economic and social issues facing the region. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
NT government to review EDO funding after Santos 'lies' The Northern Territory government has pledged to review a funding arrangement with the nation's key environment legal office after a failed federal court case. AAP · Jan 29, 2024
Freshwater national poll holds steady at a 50--50 tie between Labor and the Coalition as Trump set for big win in Iowa caucus A national Freshwater poll for The Sunday Telegraph had a 50–50 tie between Labor and the Coalition, unchanged from a Freshwater poll for The Financial Review in mid-December. The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024
NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub Priority status for a solar-powered hydrogen plant promises to bring hundreds of jobs to Darwin's energy precinct and shift an emerging export market up a gear. AAP · Jan 9, 2024
Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024 Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place. AAP · Jan 4, 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
Eva Lawler named Northern Territory chief minister after Natasha Fyles resignation Fyles quit after it was uncovered she owned undisclosed shares in a mining company with interests in the territory The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023
Northern Territory budget 2023: Who are the winners and losers? What has the NT government decided to do with taxpayer money in its latest budget? You can explore who wins and who loses here. ABC News · May 9, 2023
NT government's 2023 budget sees record $2.1 billion infrastructure spend The Northern Territory budget sees a significant boost for roads and the prison system as the budget bottom line slips into a deficit. ABC News · May 9, 2023
What we know about the Northern Territory government's 2023-24 budget Northern Territory Treasurer Eva Lawler is keeping her cards close to her chest as she prepares to hand down her first budget on Tuesday. But some key announcements, and key budget projections, are already in the public domain. ABC News · May 7, 2023
Northern Territory government promises power bill subsidy worth $71 million The Northern Territory government says it will increase its subsidy of household power bills by $71.1 million, but some say it won't address those most likely to be struggling to pay their bills. ABC News · Apr 26, 2023
School attendance in the Northern Territory continues to drop, prompting calls for 'crisis' funding injection Attendance rates at Northern Territory schools are continuing to fall, with the attendance rate of the most-remote schools slipping below 50 per cent, according to the latest government figures. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Tiger Brennan Drive-Berrimah Road overpass project cost balloons to $165 million The cost to grade-separate two of Darwin's key arterials has blown out by at least $100 million, with the NT government blaming a broad increase in the cost to build infrastructure. ABC News · Feb 28, 2023
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Taminmin College locked-toilet policy 'at odds' with human rights, researcher says Students at a Darwin school are choosing to go thirsty to limit the need to use the toilet after the introduction of a locked-bathroom policy to deter anti-social behaviour.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2023 Education union questions number of vacant teacher positions as NT spruiks new recruits As students start a new school year, the education union says a drop in the number of vacant teacher positions doesn't reflect the true state of the NT's education system.
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 The Northern Territory's top 20 year 12 students awarded at ceremony at Parliament House The Northern Territory's Class of 2022 saw almost 80 per cent of eligible students graduate high school. Today, 20 of the top achievers were acknowledged at an awards ceremony held at NT Parliament House.
ABC News · Dec 7, 2022 NT education advocates welcome end of effective enrolment funding school model, call for faster transition to new model A review has found the NT's effective enrolment policy — which funded schools based on attendance rather than enrolment — was not meeting students' need, but the switch to a new system could take years.
ABC News · Dec 7, 2022 Darwin's $515 million ship lift project in question after contractor Clough falls into voluntary administration The future of a half-a-billion-dollar ship lift project in Darwin Harbour — already battling delays and cost blowouts — is in doubt after the collapse of one of the major companies involved.
ABC News · Nov 2, 2022 Mobile phones to be banned in Northern Territory government school classrooms from 2023 The NT government has announced the devices will be banned from government schools in coming months in a bid to curb classroom distractions and focus on learning.
ABC News · Oct 26, 2022 NT government announces teacher incentive for Katherine, but is it enough? Teachers in the regional town of Katherine, which has been labelled one of the most difficult places to teach in the NT, will receive a yearly payment to address high turnover rates and dire housing issues.
ABC News · Oct 19, 2022 Review of fire safety equipment at Darwin's Marrara Stadium given to same company involved in original design The Northern Territory government's handling of a fire safety equipment contract at Darwin's main sports stadium has been questioned by the opposition, saying it could create a perception of a conflict of interest.
ABC News · Oct 2, 2022 Darwin bus drivers demand 'urgent' action to protect themselves and passengers from violent incidents and anti-social behaviour Attacks on bus drivers have been a long-term issue in the Northern Territory, but one driver says he's now concerned for the safety of passengers.
ABC News · Sep 25, 2022 NT Government says $40-billion economy by 2030 still in reach despite disruptions to Origin and Santos projects The Northern Territory government insists its ambitious $40 billion economic target remains on track, despite recent disruptions to the local gas sector. But concerns are being raised that it’s focusing on projects that could fail.
AAP · Sep 12, 2022 NT to consider new infrastructure corridor The Northern Territory government is considering the construction of an infrastructure corridor to help boost regional development.