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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...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Jun 2026
Birthing on Country services secure $44m funding boost
Ten Birthing on Country services across the country will be funded for a further...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Jun 2026
Transparency at the foundation of $842 million in remote NT funding
New Commonwealth funding agreements with Aboriginal organisations delivering ser...
David Prestipino 24 Apr 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 communiti...
Callan Morse 21 Apr 2026
Field hospital opens in Katherine as Top End braces for more flooding
The federal government has opened the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT...
Dechlan Brennan 23 Mar 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
Dedication ceremony held for Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area

The dedication of the Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in Arnhem Land has officially secured one of northern Australia's most significant wetlands under Traditional Owner management.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 24, 2025
Providers announced for new remote employment service

The federal government has announced the organisations selected to deliver the new Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES), which will launch next month.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 24, 2025
NT Government scraps long-delayed national Indigenous art gallery project in Mparntwe

The Northern Territory Government has scrapped plans for the multi-million-dollar Indigenous Art Gallery of Australia in Alice Springs/Mparntwe, ending more than nine years of debate over the long-awa...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 14, 2025
Headspace supports mental health of young mob in remote NT communities

Young Indigenous people in the remote Northern Territory communities of Mutitjulu and Yulara are benefiting from access to free mental health support through headspace's cultural outreach service.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 11, 2025
Marion Scrymgour makes history as first Aboriginal MP to preside from the Speaker's Chair in federal parliament

The Member for Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour, became the first Aboriginal person to preside over Australia's House of Representatives from the Speaker's Chair on Monday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 28, 2025
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