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Arnhem Land's newest IPA celebrated near Bulman
A major new Indigenous Protected Area has been formally dedicated in south-centr...
Dechlan Brennan 15 Jun 2026
Long-awaited Ali Curung youth centre moves closer to reality
Construction of a new $3. 1 million youth centre in a remote Barkly community is...
Dechlan Brennan 11 Jun 2026
Labor MPs label David Connolly 'not fit' for Administrator role as controversial posts undermine neutrality
Northern Territory Labor MPs say the Chief Minister has deliberately selected an...
Dechlan Brennan 26 Feb 2026
Subsidy scheme to cut grocery prices expanded to 225 remote stores nationwide
The federal government has confirmed the Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme — wh...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Feb 2026
Taking remote voices to the highest level: Marion Scrymgour is aiming to bridge the gap between communities and Canberra
Since Federation, people in regional and remote Australia have argued that decis...
Dechlan Brennan 11 Feb 2026
New remote jobs program to replace ‘failed’ Work for the Dole scheme begins

The federal government's new employment program - designed to replace the previous Coalition scheme - officially launches on Saturday, promising tailored support for around 40,000 job seekers.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 31, 2025
Marion Scrymgour speaks out on son’s drug addiction in deeply personal letter

The federal government's special envoy for remote communities has shared a deeply personal letter reflecting on her son's long struggle with methamphetamine addiction.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 4, 2025
Marion Scrymgour casts doubt over controversial NT industrial hub

Labor MP Marion Scrymgour has cast doubt over the future of the planned Middle Arm industrial hub near Darwin, arguing the Commonwealth and the Northern Territory government aren't "anywhere near gett...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 15, 2025
Upgraded Central Australian boarding facilities for remote Indigenous students

Two boarding providers in Central Australia have been allocated funding by the federal government to support First Nations students. As part of the government's $18 million Central Australia Boarding...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 22, 2025
Millions allocated to develop future leaders in Central Australia

The federal government has announced a $34.1 million investment for young people and "developing future leaders" in Central Australia as part of a previous record funding commitment to the region.$24.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 30, 2025
Move to address Northern Territory road safety

The federal government is investing an additional $31.7 million to improve road safety in the Northern Territory as part of the Commonwealth Road Safety Program. The investment, which also sees a $7.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 30, 2024
Iconic NT site with "rich Indigenous heritage" to reopen

It has been announced Twin Falls Gorge in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will reopen in 2026. Having been closed for major upgrades, new artist renderings show elevated an...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 18, 2024
Politicians call for drastic action after two month old baby reportedly hospitalised after alleged home invasion in Alice Springs

Politicians in the Northern Territory have reacted with disgust and horror at news a baby girl's skull was fractured during an alleged violent home invasion.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 12, 2024
Funding for boarding facilities boosts education opportunities in remote NT communities

Aboriginal children in remote communities in Central Australia will have greater access to education, with a funding boost helping three schools upgrade or build new boarding facilities.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 17, 2024
Federal funding announced for new school holiday program in Central Australia

The federal government has announced funding for school holiday activities for children and young people in Central Australia, with the government saying helping children stay active and occupied will...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 16, 2024
NT to deliver more emergency support for women and children experiencing domestic violence

More emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in the Northern Territory has been announced.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 1, 2024
Malarndirri McCarthy expected to be announced as new Minister for Indigenous Australians

Senator Malarndirri McCarthy is expected to replace the retiring Linda Burney as the Minister for Indigenous Australians when Prime Anthony Albanese announces his cabinet reshuffle on Sunday.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 26, 2024
MP Marion Scrymgour to launch legal action against Senator Lidia Thorpe over social media post

Labor MP Marion Scrymgour says she will commence legal action against Lidia Thorpe, over allegations the independent senator made in a Senate estimates hearing and later shared on social media via a v...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 24, 2024
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