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Almost one-third of NT children in care allegedly harmed, report finds
Almost one-third of NT children in care allegedly harmed in 2024-25, report finds Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 4:42pm In short: A new report from the Office of the Children's Commissioner has found almost one-third of children in out-of-home care in the NT were allegedly harmed last financial year. The Monitoring Harm in Care Report has been criticised by the NT's child protection minister, who questioned the data's validity. The report comes after the NT government introduced new child protection...
Cost-of-living pressure 'entrenching disadvantage' in the NT
NT households among the hardest hit by rising cost-of-living pressures, with second highest average rent nationally Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 12:06pm In short: A report by the peak body representing social services in the NT says Territorians are being hit harder than most by increasing cost-of-living pressures. The report by NTCOSS has flagged high rent, travel costs and power affordability as the major stressors for NT households. NTCOSS has made several recommendations to territory and federal...
Foster carers share 'heartbreaking' reality for NT kids in out-of-home care
Foster carers voice support for NT government's plan to change child safety laws, others oppose CLP proposal Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 12:18pm In short: The Northern Territory government's proposed child protection changes have largely been backed by the association representing foster carers. Over two days of public hearings, the Legislative Scrutiny Committee also heard from many organisations that opposed the NT government's bill. The committee will prepare a report for the NT parliament before...
NT Supreme Court clears way for potential wave of summary adjournments
NT Supreme Court overrules decades-old decision, clearing path for glut of stay applications Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:00pm In short: The Supreme Court has overruled a decades-old decision that blocked criminal defendants in Northern Territory Local Courts from seeking adjournments after being refused legal aid on funding grounds. Since November, Legal Aid NT and the Country Liberal Party government have continued to blame each other for the funding impasse that has seen an increasing number of...
US Navy interested in Darwin ship lift, NT minister says
United States Navy interested in using controversial Darwin ship lift , NT minister Bill Yan says Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 6:33am In short: Northern Territory Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan says the United States Navy has expressed interest in using the controversial $850 million Darwin ship lift. The NT government has also committed to undertaking ground and infrastructure works for the wider Northern Marine Complex along Darwin Harbour.
Dieback disease killing mango trees is spreading in the NT
Mango twig tip dieback spreading in the NT as more trees get bulldozed Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:31am In short: A fungal disease called mango twig tip dieback is spreading across orchards in the Darwin region of the NT. The chief executive of Australian Mangoes says the disease has become a "serious issue" for the industry.
'Like opening an oven': NT constable praised for 'heroic' rescue attempt
NT coroner hands down findings into 3yo Mitchell Thomas's tragic death in Alice Springs house fire Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 7:04pm In short: Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has found a house fire that killed Alice Springs toddler Mitchell Thomas in 2023 was caused by electrical arcing igniting degraded insulation. Despite the tragic result, Judge Armitage singled out Constable First Class Liam Verity's bravery in repeatedly entering the building in a "heroic" effort to save the...
NT WorkSafe charges health department over hospital aerosol can death
NT WorkSafe charges health department over death of mental health patient at RDH Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 3:54pm In short: WorkSafe has charged Northern Territory Health over the death of a mental health patient. The 22-year-old was an in-patient at Royal Darwin Hospital's Joan Ridley Unit when they accessed and inhaled an aerosol can while on "grounds leave", causing their death. The health department will face the Darwin Local Court tomorrow.
NT scrutiny committee members call for shake-up after recommendations rejected
Members of NT Legislative Scrutiny Committee call for shake-up after recommendations rejected Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 3:14pm In short: The two non-government members of the Northern Territory Legislative Scrutiny Committee are calling for the body to be reformed. Independent Justine Davis and Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young say the committee is not operating the way it was intended. The Country Liberal Party government, which revived the committee after winning government in 2024, says it...
Mining set to restart at one of the NT's biggest gold reserves
Mount Todd gold mine near Katherine gearing up to restart production, with first gold bars set for 2030 Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 12:03pm In short: The long-dormant Mount Todd gold mine, near Katherine, is gearing up to restart production from one of the NT's biggest gold reserves. Traditional owners want "first crack" at mining jobs for local Aboriginal people, though Vista Gold is planning a largely FIFO workforce from the outset. The mine is seeking final approvals and hopes to begin engineering...