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Tourism delivered $2.6 billion to NT economy in 2022, according to new government figures

Government figures show tourist numbers in the Northern Territory have recovered strongly, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels, but operators say more needs to be done to encourage visitors during the wet season.

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Northern Territory alcohol laws to undergo government review, three years on from sweeping changes

The impact of the 2019 Liquor Act will be examined by the NT government, amid calls for stronger regulations to stem the flow of alcohol into remote communities.

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One year after NT reopened borders, Territorians reflect on highs and lows of lifting COVID-19 curtain

Today marks one year since the Northern Territory opened its borders to the rest of Australia, ending nearly two years of tough travel restrictions.

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NT prison officers feel unsafe, depressed

A union survey of prison officers at Alice Springs has blamed a staff shortage for guards feeling unsafe and depressed at work.

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Australia's false killer whales confirmed as a distinct species, as scientists hope discovery will lead to stronger protections

New research has found Northern Australia's false killer whales are a distinct species not found anywhere else, but scientists are worried the animals are facing critical threats.

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The Northern Territory's top 20 year 12 students awarded at ceremony at Parliament House

The Northern Territory's Class of 2022 saw almost 80 per cent of eligible students graduate high school. Today, 20 of the top achievers were acknowledged at an awards ceremony held at NT Parliament House.

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Residents of 73 remote communities launch class action against NT government alleging poor conditions, racism

Solicitor Dan Kelly says residents in all 73 remote communities in the NT are left with "no choice" but to pursue legal action.

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Connection to Country has role in climate adaptation

Building resilience by sharing Indigenous knowledge on climate change strategies can benefit all Australians.

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Class action over 'uninhabitable' housing

A class action has been launched in the Federal Court alleging the NT government failed to properly maintain housing in 73 Aboriginal communities.

AAP

Women like Tiana Mangakahia, Jada Whyman, Alana King and Jessica Skinner are making a big impact on and off the field

A promising basketball career interrupted by a breast cancer diagnosis and a teacher-turned-rugby league coach who wanted more for her small community. We shine the spotlight on women making a big impact in sport, on and off the field.

ABC News

A youth crime wave has engulfed Alice Springs, and residents are desperate for a solution

Kids hooning around in stolen cars. Driving head-on at police. Filming the action. A youth crime wave has engulfed Alice Springs — and the community is desperate for solutions.

ABC News

‘Only fit for a bulldozer’: nurse alleges children in distress and clinic ‘crumbling’ at Don Dale

Exclusive: Some young detainees are so anxious about lockdowns they request anti-psychotic medicine, ex-employee claims

The Guardian - AU

Barkly Regional Council loses third of councillors after mass exodus

Four councillors elected to Barkly Regional Council in the remote Northern Territory have resigned in recent days. The mayor says he is shocked by the latest development in the beleaguered outback council.

ABC News

Facing searing heat and labour shortages, NT mango growers trial new ways to harvest fruit

Finding workers willing to pick mangoes under the hot NT sun is difficult. Some farmers are turning to harvesting at night and preparing for a future of using robots.

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Darwin Festival rejects activist funding

Fossil Free Arts NT says the Darwin Festival rejected an ethical funding offer but the event's board said it had concerns for its independence.

AAP

NT cop loses inquest fight to stay silent

NT policeman Zach Rolfe can be forced to answer questions at an inquest about the night he shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, the Supreme Court says.

The Independent UK

Australia to charge tourists entry for most photogenic spots

Northern Territory is introducing a Parks Pass from April 2023 which starts at £5.50 per adult

AAP

NT families face bleak Christmas: report

The NT's social and community services sector warns that families are struggling with the rising cost of living and housing in the lead up to Christmas.

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Anti-vaccine mandate protester accused of trashing former NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner's office faces court

Paul Anthony Holland has been advised to seek legal council after representing himself in court, accused of breaking into former chief minister Michael Gunner's office days after his resignation.

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Equatorial Launch Australia counter-sues former CEO Carley Scott for alleged after unfair dismissal claim

Months after securing NASA's first rocket launches on Australian soil in years, space industry startup Equatorial Launch Australia is embroiled in multi-million-dollar lawsuits.

AAP

Call for federal action over NT water plan

Hydrologists and environmentalists want the federal government to intervene over a massive NT government groundwater extraction plan linked to gas fracking.

AAP

'Burnt-out' NT teachers take pay offer

Northern Territory's teachers have accepted a three per cent pay offer, ending months of negotiations and industrial action.

ABC News

Tennant Creek residents living in tin shed homes call for better Indigenous housing during Northern Territory heatwave

The heatwave that scorched Northern Australia over the weekend was almost unbearable for people living in Tennant Creek's tin shed Indigenous housing, where residents are calling on the NT and federal governments to speed up building new public houses.

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Defence flags interest in using Darwin's Howard Springs quarantine facility to house local, international military personnel

More than 60,000 people quarantined at Howard Springs during the height of the pandemic. But the Defence Department is now considering using the facility to house thousands of military personnel during training exercises.

Bangkok Post

Crucial year for burgeoning space economy

Thailand's satellite-related economy is expected to reach an important milestone next year with two major developments -- the auction of rights to use satellite orbital slots, scheduled for Jan 8, and a push by the telecom regulator to amend the rules governing landing rights licences for foreign satellite operators, paving…

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