Flood-weary town considers relocating after cyclone An outback community flooded out by back-to-back weather systems could soon decide on relocating to higher ground amid fears they will be inundated again. AAP · Apr 10
Gold bullion, racehorses and a saxophone: the strangest assets declared by Canberra’s new parliament A handful of politicians have property overseas including Tanya Plibersek, while just 1.8% of parliamentarians declared a Hecs debt The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025
Calls for external death-in-custody inquiry 'appalling' Federal politicians who called for death-in-custody inquiries to be independent of a territory's police force have been blasted by a chief minister. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour has called for a tough love approach to managing the issue of "out of control" youth crime in central Australia. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Funds to help women waiting for help against violence Millions of dollars in funding will help a Central Australia support group clear a waiting list of women seeking help against violence. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
Pat Dodson leaves national stage, warning Australia not to wallow in ‘disagreement and division’ The WA senator known as the father of reconciliation departs parliamentary life with a ‘sense of sorrow’ at the failure of voice to parliament referendum The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023
Voters rejected voice not truth telling and treaty at referendum, Labor MPs say Graham Perrett and Michelle Ananda-Rajah note specifics of referendum rejection as Marion Scrymgour pushes for recognition in other ways The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023
Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes The National Indigenous Australians Agency will conduct an assessment of boarding school capacity and options in central Australia for First Nations students. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Indigenous communities overwhelmingly voted yes to Australia’s voice to parliament Polling catchments where Indigenous Australians form more than 50% of the population voted on average 63% in favour of the voice The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023
Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
Battle to rid Gulf of Carpentaria and Groote archipelago of ghost nets gets federal funding boost Sea rangers in some of Australia's remotest waters are battling to protect marine life from the vicious problem of ghost nets. ABC News · May 18, 2023
MP Marion Scrymgour calls for hold on Beetaloo Basin approvals over fracking risks The Federal Member for Lingiari claims a key recommendation around water use has not been implemented despite plans to allow fracking in the region, and it has left traditional owners, environmentalists and pastoralists with serious concerns. ABC News · May 16, 2023
There are 11 First Nations MPs and senators. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament The 2022 federal election delivered record results for First Nations representation in parliament. Ahead of the referendum, the ABC contacted the 11 politicians to hear directly from them what they think about a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament. ABC News · Apr 30, 2023
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2023 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program With the Liberal Party formally opposing the Voice, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week kicked off his no campaign in Alice Springs. His claim that child sexual abuse is rife was quickly under attack from the government and others who accused him of politicking, using the issue as a political…
The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023 View from The Hill: Albanese should not try to make the Voice the only game in town in Indigenous affairs There are two huge issues in Indigenous affairs at the moment: the Voice and the problems in Northern Territory Indigenous communities, especially but not only in Alice Springs.
AAP · Apr 17, 2023 PM urges Territory senator to report child abuse claims A Country Liberal senator who made allegations about child abuse in the Northern Territory has not provided details to police, the prime minister says.
ABC News · Apr 15, 2023 Dutton accused of using Indigenous child sexual abuse in Alice Springs as 'political fodder' Some dismiss claims about rampant child abuse in the outback town as exaggerated, but others say welfare responses are inadequate and children are falling through the cracks.
The New Daily · Apr 14, 2023 Indigenous leader challenges Peter Dutton to prove ‘rampant’ sexual abuse of children Crime in Alice Springs is back in the spotlight as the federal government and opposition accuse each other of 'playing politics'
ABC News · Mar 5, 2023 At least 12 MPs and senators yet to complete Jenkins review sexual harassment training About a dozen federal politicians are yet to complete the safe and respectful workplace training recommended by the Jenkins review, nine months on from the federal election.
ABC News · Mar 3, 2023 Federal funds to address Indigenous disadvantage must make it to Central Australia, leaders say Despite a constant flow of money into the territory, Indigenous leaders say life is not improving for remote communities. A critic of the state government says the money is being spent on an "boat ramps, footy games" and an "over-staffed public service".
ABC News · Mar 1, 2023 Late NT Parliament politician Lawrence Costa farewelled at state funeral service in Darwin Former Arafura MLA Lawrence Costa, who died suddenly late last year at the age of 52, has been remembered as a “big man with a big heart” who tirelessly served his people for years.
ABC News · Feb 3, 2023 NT government under fire for letting Alice Springs grog bans lapse, urged to act quickly on report The chief minister is criticised by the First Nations justice commissioner for not listening to community concerns sooner and urged to quickly reinstate grog restrictions in and around Alice Springs.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023 Arrernte traditional owners urge PM to ‘come back and talk to the elders’ amid Alice Springs crisis Strong Grandmothers of the Central Desert group wants Anthony Albanese and other politicians to hear concerns at grassroots level
ABC News · Jan 25, 2023 How a crime wave in Alice Springs grew into a national political crisis Anthony Albanese may have only been in Alice Springs for a few hours, but the reality of the town's problems have been all too apparent to local residents and community leaders, who have spent months desperately calling for something to change.