NT residents evacuated as cyclone triggers flooding More than 100 residents have been evacuated from the remote Northern Territory town of Borroloola after Tropical Cyclone Megan swept through the community. AAP · Mar 21, 2024
Major evacuation effort as river flood fears rise Emergency services are evacuating residents from the remote Northern Territory town of Borroloola after higher-than-expected flooding. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Shadow DV minister won't quit after hiring offender Northern Territory politician and anti-domestic violence advocate Steve Edgington hired a man who had been jailed for domestic violence matters. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
'Surprising' study finds Qld crocs stay close to home Ninety per cent of Queensland crocodiles remain within 50km of where they hatched in contrast to their Northern Territory counterparts, a study says. AAP · Mar 19, 2024
Remote residents trapped as Cyclone Megan crosses coast Tropical Cyclone Megan has reached land in the Northern Territory, with authorities urging residents in remote communities to seek shelter. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Tropical Cyclone Megan intensifies to a category-three storm as it bears down on Northern Territory and Queensland Wind gusts of up to 200km/h expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to coastal communities The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2024
Cash splash lifts remote school funding up to standard Disadvantaged areas will be prioritised in a school funding boost to lift enrolments and education outcomes across the Northern Territory. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
Australia’s poorest schools to be fully funded in ‘landmark’ commonwealth investment in NT Commonwealth moves closer to fully funding all public schools in deal that will make ‘immediate difference’ in Northern Territory The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024
'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix Up to 270 homes will be built annually in a $4 billion, 10-year plan to tackle overcrowding in remote Northern Territory communities and improve services. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call Northern Territory police minister Brent Potter has apologised for a series of Facebook posts involving racist, sexist and homophobic slurs. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Police minister defends racist Facebook posts The Northern Territory's police minister has said he does not agree with racist posts he shared on his social media almost a decade ago. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Senior NT cops deny Rolfe's racism allegations Four Northern Territory police officers have denied claims of ingrained racism at their annual awards night, after allegations from a former constable. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas. AAP · Feb 26, 2024
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
AAP · Feb 12, 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 5, 2024 Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin.
AAP · Feb 1, 2024 Ex-NT chief Michael Gunner resigns from Fortescue role Former Northern Territory chief minister Michael Gunner has resigned from his job leading the Andrew Forrest-led Fortescue Future Industries.
AAP · Jan 29, 2024 NT government takes legal action over land clearing Legal action has been launched against a remote Northern Territory farming station over allegations of unpermitted land clearing by owners.
AAP · Jan 29, 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 24, 2024 Accused crepe assailant's real estate licence revoked Legal troubles have continued for a woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister, now having her real estate licence revoked.
AAP · Jan 23, 2024 Police battle crocodiles to recover young driver's body The body of a young man has been recovered and identified after his car crashed into the water at a popular fishing spot in the Northern Territory.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024 Weather tracker: Australia suffers under severe heatwave and extreme rainfall Mercury reaches 48.3C on western coast on Sunday, while Northern Territory hit by rainfall far beyond norm
AAP · Jan 18, 2024 Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.
AAP · Jan 16, 2024 'Missed opportunities' in Aboriginal death in custody The death of an Indigenous father in custody in the Northern Territory may have been avoided if he had received better healthcare.
AAP · Jan 12, 2024 Ex-NT deputy chief minister to retire from politics Former Northern Territory deputy chief minister Nicole Manison will not contest the August election after two tilts at the top job failed.