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'Grotesque' depravity to dogs lands croc expert in jail

'Grotesque' depravity to dogs lands croc expert in jail

A judge who jailed crocodile expert and academic Adam Britton for the torture and killing of dozens of dogs said he had inflicted "unimaginable" suffering.

Senior official arrested over alleged student assaults

Senior official arrested over alleged student assaults

Senior official arrested over alleged student assaults

Senior official arrested over alleged student assaults

A senior official at a prominent Northern Territory school for Indigenous children has been arrested over alleged historical aggravated assaults.

Scientists despair as farmers clear nature hot spot

Scientists despair as farmers clear nature hot spot

Scientists despair as farmers clear nature hot spot

Scientists despair as farmers clear nature hot spot

Scientists say one of Australia's most valuable biodiversity hot spots is in danger of death by a thousand cuts as pastoralists clear the landscape unchecked.

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Govt claims native title case creates 'vast' liability

Govt claims native title case creates 'vast' liability

The federal government has started its appeal of a native title case around a mining lease, arguing it would create "vast" claims for compensation.

Solar power guiding NT families back to their community

Solar power guiding NT families back to their community

After a solar-powered energy system was installed in a remote Northern Territory community, families will be able to return to their homeland.

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

For Molly Hunt, her mural representing the Garma themes of fire, strength and renewal at the bunggul (dance) grounds is a way to connect with others.

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.

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NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

The Indigenous community has received an apology from the Northern Territory Police commissioner for injustices and harm inflicted by officers in the past.

Hope for 'better future' as PM lands at Garma Festival

Hope for 'better future' as PM lands at Garma Festival

Hope for 'better future' as PM lands at Garma Festival

Hope for 'better future' as PM lands at Garma Festival

Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.

Unpaid road fines 'stuff-up' forces government review

Unpaid road fines 'stuff-up' forces government review

Unpaid road fines 'stuff-up' forces government review

Unpaid road fines 'stuff-up' forces government review

Northern Territorians who have failed to pay fines over the past decade could be affected by a "monumental stuff-up" that has forced a government review.

Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

A dance piece based on traditional Milkarri, or women's song spirals, of East Arnhem Land will premiere at the Darwin Festival this month.

Housing revamp is NT Labor's headline election pledge

Housing revamp is NT Labor's headline election pledge

Housing revamp is NT Labor's headline election pledge

Housing revamp is NT Labor's headline election pledge

Leaders Eva Lawlor and Lia Finocchiaro have gone head-to-head in a civil debate as the NT government prepares to enter election caretaker mode.

DV funding boost a surprise ... and right before a poll

DV funding boost a surprise ... and right before a poll

DV funding boost a surprise ... and right before a poll

DV funding boost a surprise ... and right before a poll

Anti-domestic violence advocates across the nation have been fighting for a boost in funding and one group was successful ... right before an election.

'Huge win' as Jabiluka uranium mine lease rejected

'Huge win' as Jabiluka uranium mine lease rejected

'Huge win' as Jabiluka uranium mine lease rejected

'Huge win' as Jabiluka uranium mine lease rejected

The rejection of a 10-year lease renewal bid on the Jabiluka uranium mine is being heralded by traditional owners as the end of a decades-long fight.

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Raised hands in Red Centre as survivors call for change

Survivors of domestic violence, families of murdered women and advocates for change are gathering once again to call for greater action and support.

War games resume as Italian jet crash recovery starts

Defence and police are working to recover part of an Italian fighter jet that crashed in a remote part of the Northern Territory during military exercises.

New Darwin prison holds troubled youth 'in good stead'

Training facilities, a health clinic and school are built into a new youth prison the government calls a "common sense" solution to crime and justice issues.

'There's no help': mother's plea to reform prisons

A young mother has shared how her child changed her life inside a Darwin prison as advocates call for an overhaul of the system.

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Top End theatrics as leaders go head-to-head in debate

The Northern Territory's political leaders have gone head-to-head in a debate a month out from their election.

Doctors warn DV driving 'traumatised' staff out of jobs

A peak body for emergency doctors is calling on the Northern Territory to make drastic changes to alcohol policy amid worsening rates of domestic violence.

Green tick for big Sun Cable solar farm and subsea line

An intercontinental renewable power project to export solar energy to Asia from one of the most remote places on earth has received environmental approval.

Social services funds being whittled away by inflation

Domestic violence victims are being turned away from support as funding shrinks for help and charity programs, according to a report on NT social services.

Alice looks beyond curfew to long-term social solutions

A curfew imposed on Alice Springs has calmed violence in the Northern Territory town as its community looks for long-term solutions to crime and other issues.

Major military exercise takes off as China worries loom

Military officers from 20 nations will take part in Australia's biggest international air combat training exercise as Chinese moves stir security concerns

Freedom Ride protest remembered six decades on

Two plaques have been unveiled in Sydney, one in honour of Charles Perkins and the other marking the Freedom Ride protest he led across regional NSW in 1965.

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