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Breakaway Arnhem Land council shocks NT Indigenous body

Breakaway Arnhem Land council shocks NT Indigenous body

Yolngu leaders have launched the breakaway Dilak Land Council at Garma, stunning the Northern Land Council and reshaping the land rights fight in Arnhem Land.

Stunning kookaburra dance lights up Garma Festival

Stunning kookaburra dance lights up Garma Festival

Stunning kookaburra dance lights up Garma Festival

Stunning kookaburra dance lights up Garma Festival

A kookaburra-inspired dance at Garma weaves family, survival and joy into a powerful tribute to Aboriginal ancestors, capturing the festival spirit on Country.

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.

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'Substantial' evidence in Little Baby murder case

'Substantial' evidence in Little Baby murder case

Prosecutors have compiled a substantial brief of evidence against a man charged with murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, a court has been told.

Family take legal action after death in custody

Family take legal action after death in custody

The family of a man who died in custody after being restrained by police is seeking answers and launching legal action over a decision that no charges be laid.

Mixed response as territory pursues assisted dying laws

Mixed response as territory pursues assisted dying laws

A territory is set to become Australia's last jurisdiction to make voluntary assisted dying legal, more than two decades after the first attempt was overturned.

'Viscerally sick': child protection reforms under fire

'Viscerally sick': child protection reforms under fire

A territory's child protection changes have been heavily criticised amid accusations a five-year-old Aboriginal girl's death has been politicised.

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Legal system a 'jailing machine', prisons like 'gulags'

Legal system a 'jailing machine', prisons like 'gulags'

Legal system a 'jailing machine', prisons like 'gulags'

Legal system a 'jailing machine', prisons like 'gulags'

A veteran barrister with decades of experience in the Northern Territory says its court system has become a jailing machine and the prisons like "gulags".

Police plea for answers, 25 years after outback murder

Police plea for answers, 25 years after outback murder

Police plea for answers, 25 years after outback murder

Police plea for answers, 25 years after outback murder

In one of Australia's most notorious murder cases, Peter Falconio disappeared while travelling through the remote desert with his girlfriend.

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

In chilling new footage, convicted murderer Bradley Murdoch denies Peter Falconio's family the closure of knowing the whereabouts of his body.

Backpacker killer's foul-mouthed denial in rare video

Backpacker killer's foul-mouthed denial in rare video

Backpacker killer's foul-mouthed denial in rare video

Backpacker killer's foul-mouthed denial in rare video

A notorious Australian murderer can be seen aggressively denying knowing where a body from an infamous killing is during an interview weeks before his death.

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

An exhibition shows how bilingual teaching inspired a new generation of Indigenous storytelling, and a collaboration between two of Australia's greatest bands.

'Failing us': commissioner quits over child safety laws

'Failing us': commissioner quits over child safety laws

'Failing us': commissioner quits over child safety laws

'Failing us': commissioner quits over child safety laws

A children's commissioner has resigned in protest over a territory's controversial child protection reforms.

'Complex': man charged with 17-year-old girl's murder

'Complex': man charged with 17-year-old girl's murder

'Complex': man charged with 17-year-old girl's murder

'Complex': man charged with 17-year-old girl's murder

Days after a girl was found unconscious, police have charged a man with the 17-year-old's murder, saying he was in a "domestic relationship" with the child.

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Suspected bikie captured days after escaping custody

Police have arrested a man who made a break for freedom while being escorted to an ambulance in the latest thwarted escape by alleged bikies.

Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

A tip off has led to police discovering a massive kava haul with a street value of more than $100,000 in a remote community about 500km east of Darwin.

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

The 2026 NAIDOC finalists have been announced, recognising First Nations elders, organisers, artists and communities.

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Short-term funding for Aboriginal homelands is failing to deliver housing and infrastructure needs in communities stricken by poverty, MPs have been warned.

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'Distraught': Wrangler trial secret recordings released

Secret recordings that were key to Matt Wright's trial have been released, revealing the Outback Wrangler's differing accounts after a fatal chopper crash.

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

Activists have expressed concern about water security after losing an environmental lawsuit seeking to force government approval for a fracking pilot project.

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

One-time skating mosquito now a homegrown festival boss

Arts leader Ben Graetz is returning home to take the helm at the Darwin Festival, making him the only First Nations artistic director of a major arts festival.

From TV to the grid: former champions 'weird' call-up

Mark Winterbottom wasn't expecting to take the racecourse at the Darwin Triple Crown, but then things changed for the former Supercars champion.

Waters 'hard work' crowned as Team 18 defies critics

Cam Waters has secured another podium finish to win the Darwin Triple Crown, while Anton De Pasquale was victorious in the final race of the weekend.

Allen wins but Kostecki steals thunder in 'gutsy' race

Grove Racing's Kai Allen has dazzled to win the second race of the Darwin Triple Crown, while brave Brodie Kostecki battled with illness to finish third.

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