Tag: NT
Calls for NT Health Minister and Department CEO to resign
The NT Opposition has renewed calls for the Health Minister and the CEO of the Health Department to stand down.[MORE]
Crime Commission vows court loss won't deter abuse investigations
The Australian Crime Commission says its investigations into child abuse in Indigenous communities won't be hindered by a recent court ruling preventing it accessing a medical clinic's records.[MORE]
NT Gov backs plan to ban violent drunks from pubs and clubs
The Northern Territory Government and the police say they support the Australian Hotels Association's proposed initiatives to curb violence in Darwin's C-B-D.[MORE]
Qld Health rejects intervention influx claims
Qld Health says there's no evidence many Indigenous people are moving to Mount Isa to escape the NT intervention. [MORE]
Man fined over road rage incident
A man has been convicted and fined $400 for tailgating a woman in a road rage incident in Darwin.[MORE]
Man granted bail over alleged glassing
A 23-year-old man has been granted bail after allegedly glassing a Darwin security guard.[MORE]
NT nurses accept Govt pay offer
Northern Territory nurses have accepted the Territory Government's pay offer.[MORE]
NT housing crisis extends to Tennant Ck
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge says the town's mining boom and rising rental prices have created a housing crisis, but the Territory Government says it will try and ease the pressure.[MORE]
Calls to ban violent drunks from Darwin pubs
People involved in violent incidents in Darwin's CBD should be black-listed from entering pubs and clubs, according to the Australian Hotels Association.[MORE]
Cane toads getting bigger, faster: study
Scientists say Australia's cane toad's are becoming bigger and faster. [MORE]
Yoda finds drugs in Christmas teddy bear
Northern Territory police have arrested a 49-year-old woman at Darwin International airport after finding drugs inside her teddy bear[MORE]
NT to receive more money for Indigenous services
The NT is likely to receive a significant slice of a new pledge to fund services for Indigenous Australians. [MORE]
$60 million dollar boost for NT schools
The NT Government expects to get millions in extra federal funding to improve primary school performance.[MORE]
Limits on rural water use
The Northern Territory Government is putting new limits on water use in some areas because too much is being taken out of ground-water bores.[MORE]
Gang violence plagues Wadeye
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People living in the NT's largest Indigenous community are being threatened by a rising tide of gang violence.[MORE]
Man found dead in Darwin car park
Darwin police have found a man's body in a car park at Casuarina. [MORE]
Brolga Awards flag top NT tourism
Darwin's casino has won four Northern Territory tourism awards in categories including tourism training and catering services.[MORE]
COAG funding addresses Indigenous issues: Henderson
Chief Minister Paul Henderson says the Commonwealth's additional funding package for states and territories shows a commitment to addressing Indigenous disadvantage.[MORE]
Aboriginal group welcomes men's health policy
An Indigenous health services group says it welcomes the development of a national men's health policy, but the policy must be backed by support and resources.[MORE]
Sydney keeps the Spirit alive
Beleaguered NBL franchise Sydney put aside a week of controversy and uncertainty surrounding the club's future with an inspiring 103-94 victory over South Dragons on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Scrymgour not 'pussy footing' on bilingual schools
Marion Scrymgour has defended her decision to scrap the bilingual program in NT schools.[MORE]
RDH 'asked for CCTV camera' before baby rape
RDH staff had requested a CCTV camera from management before a baby was raped at the hospital.[MORE]
NT Aboriginal health clinic wins right to protect records
A second remote Northern Territory Aboriginal health group has won the right to stop the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) from accessing its records.[MORE]
