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Broken protection system a pipeline of broken youth

Broken protection system a pipeline of broken youth

The background and experiences of youth in detention reveal failures of child protection "pipeline" them into the justice system, a watchdog's report says.

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

The Northern Territory government is planning the criminalisation of public drinking while also making alcohol cheaper to buy.

Community in mourning after sistergirl stabbed to death

Community in mourning after sistergirl stabbed to death

Community in mourning after sistergirl stabbed to death

Community in mourning after sistergirl stabbed to death

The queer and Tiwi community is in mourning after a sistergirl was stabbed to death at her home in another alleged domestic violence killing in Darwin.

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Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids

Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids

Proposed laws to be introduced in the Northern Territory would mean children as young as 10 could be searched for knives while at school.

From 1973, a journey of land rights through the bush

From 1973, a journey of land rights through the bush

Fifty years of land rights are being marked in the red centre as the Central Land Council celebrates its past, present and future.

Indigenous women are being murdered at an alarming rate

Indigenous women are being murdered at an alarming rate

Some 476 Indigenous women have been murdered over 34 years and current or former intimate partners were the main perpetrators, research shows.

Woman killed in alleged domestic violence attack

Woman killed in alleged domestic violence attack

A 22-year-old woman is dead and police have arrested her partner as domestic violence workers beg for more funding for services in the outback town.

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Unisuper members call for divestment in NT gas

Unisuper members call for divestment in NT gas

Unisuper members call for divestment in NT gas

Unisuper members call for divestment in NT gas

Climate scientists and academics have called on UniSuper to uphold its climate commitments and denounce investment in the Beetaloo Basin.

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

A fatal military aircraft crash on the Tiwi Islands in 2023 has sparked a unique exchange in culture and kinship.

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

A report indicating up to 80 per cent of young people in the NT have seen or experienced racism has been released by the children's commissioner.

Record-breaking storms leave Uluru with waterfalls

Record-breaking storms leave Uluru with waterfalls

Record-breaking storms leave Uluru with waterfalls

Record-breaking storms leave Uluru with waterfalls

Thunderstorms have swept through central Australia, breaking the rainfall record for the region's mid-year dry season.

Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash

Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash

Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash

Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash

Three years after his friend died in a fatal helicopter crash, Outback Wrangler TV star Matt Wright will face trial in Darwin Supreme Court.

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

The Bábbarra Women's Centre returns to India to present their new exhibition, Karri-Djarrk-durrkmirri (we work together), in a cross-cultural-exchange program.

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'Truly shocking': details of horror domestic violence

The killings of Kumanjayi Haywood, Ngeygo Ragurrk, Miss Yunupingu and Kumarn Rubuntja are “truly shocking”, according to submissions to the NT coroner.

Climate case fails to stop gas exploration in NT

A test case claiming Tamboran Resources failed to mitigate future greenhouse gas emissions has been rejected by a Darwin Supreme Court judge.

NT won't waver on lowering criminal responsibility age

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has dismissed calls from medical, legal and social services to rethink her plans on criminal responsibility.

Traditional owners join legal spat over Jabiluka mine

Traditional owners will continue their fight against the Jabiluka uranium mine by contesting a legal bid by a Rio Tinto subsidiary to extend the mining lease.

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'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

The NT government has lambasted the federal environment minister for launching an inquiry into environmental impacts of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

Man jailed for six years over child abuse offences

A Darwin man has been jailed for up to six years for child abuse offences which included possessing sexually explicit images of toddlers.

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

A Northern Territory land council has elected a new board, following concerns over its governance, operations and decision-making.

International war games near Darwin set sail

The Royal Australian Navy's largest maritime drills, Exercise Kakadu, are taking place with a host of international battleships deploying to the Arafura Sea.

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

Exercise Kakadu off to a snappy start in Darwin

The largest Royal Australian Naval exercise has kicked off in Darwin with slightly unconventional war games.

Unregistered babies risk missing out on care, education

Each year on average 12,500 Australian children might be missing out on early education because they do not have a birth certificate, a UNICEF report has found.

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