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Remote Jobs program reaches halfway mark with 3,000 jobs approved, government says
The federal government says it has reached the halfway point of its Remote Jobs...
Dechlan Brennan 31 Jul 2026
World Ranger Day celebrates the work of Indigenous Rangers across the country
The Federal Government has used World Ranger Day to celebrate the work of Indige...
Dechlan Brennan 31 Jul 2026
'Only intensifies distrust': McCarthy criticises NT child protection laws
Controversial child protection laws in the Northern Territory have been criticis...
Dechlan Brennan 22 Jul 2026
New Simpson Desert Indigenous Protected Area marks conservation milestone
In a key environmental milestone, 25 per cent of Australia's land mass is now pr...
Dechlan Brennan 16 Jul 2026
Purpose-built family hub opens to support Tiwi children and families
A new child and family centre has officially opened in the remote Tiwi Islands c...
Dechlan Brennan 16 Jul 2026
Thousands expected at Barunga Festival as event celebrates culture, sport and community

More than 5,000 people are expected to gather in the Northern Territory's remote community of Barunga this weekend for the annual Barunga Festival, one of Australia's most significant celebrations of...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 4, 2026
Birthing on Country services secure $44m funding boost

Ten Birthing on Country services across the country will be funded for a further three years, the federal government has announced, in a model of care which helps around 1100 First Nations women each...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 4, 2026
Transparency at the foundation of $842 million in remote NT funding

New Commonwealth funding agreements with Aboriginal organisations delivering services in remote NT will be bound by strict governance and accountability mechanisms to help ensure the $842 million woul...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 24, 2026
Working Group aims to support fuel, energy and food security in remote Indigenous communities

A working group on fuel, energy and food security in remote Indigenous communities has been formed between the Federal Government, the Coalition of Peaks, and other First Nations groups.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 21, 2026
Field hospital opens in Katherine as Top End braces for more flooding

The federal government has opened the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) Field Hospital in East Katherine as the region continues to grapple with severe flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 23, 2026
Analysis: Decades of evidence, limited action — the challenge facing the government's racism inquiry

When independent MPs walked into the Mural Hall at Parliament House this week carrying a basket of unresolved parliamentary inquiries labelled "Albanese's too hard basket," the symbolism was clear: Re...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 5, 2026
Three Flights, One Big Dream: Groote Eylandt students touch down in Canberra

Students from Groote Eylandt stepped onto a plane bound for Canberra carrying more than just backpacks. They carried the hopes of their families, their schools and their community, supported by the Po...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Mar 5, 2026
Incoming NT Administrator offers last minute apology over 'racist' social media posts

The Northern Territory's incoming Administrator has issued a last-minute apology for past social media posts that have been described as racist and have angered prominent Indigenous Territorians.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 26, 2026
Milestone reached with 300th new home built in NT remote communities

A major milestone has been reached in the Australian and Northern Territory governments' remote housing partnership, with 300 homes now completed across remote First Nations communities and town camps...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 10, 2026
'Sorely needed' footy changerooms open in Maningrida after six-year wait

When the Maningrida Footy Festival kicked off last weekend, with the Sydney Swans there to see and play, those who know a bit about good footy grounds said the West Arnhem Land deck was a pretty good...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 21, 2025
Support for Indigenous women and children in Central Australia with revamped Apmere Mwerre Visitors Park

The federal government has announced new funding to expand emergency accommodation for First Nations families in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. On Tuesday, government officials - including Minister for Indig...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 11, 2025
Boost for Red Centre tourism businesses

The federal government's Revival and Resilience grant program is set to invest $1 million into businesses in Central Australia's Alice Springs and MacDonnell tourism regions. Part of a $8.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 11, 2025
Big Rivers region fights back against tech-based abuse of First Nations women

Three Northern Territory-based Aboriginal organisations have partnered to prevent tech-based abuse of First Nations women. Delivered by Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation in partnershi...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 5, 2025
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