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Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp
Three men have been arrested and a large number of traditional and improvised we...
Reopening Nyinkka Nyunyu: A cultural heartbeat returns to Tennant Creek
In the heart of Tennant Creek, a powerful cultural space is opening its doors on...
Nicole Brown 6 May 2026
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Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following...
Aaron Bunch 26 Feb 2026
No nurse on duty as Indigenous woman dies in custody from 'medical episode' in Tennant Creek
There was no nurse on duty at the Tennant Creek watch house when an Indigenous w...
Giovanni Torre 28 Dec 2025
New climate-smart, culturally safe home nears completion in Tennant Creek
Construction of Tennant Creek's first Explain Home is nearing completion; markin...
Giovanni Torre 11 Dec 2025
NT Young Australian of the Year charged with assault

The Northern Territory Young Australian of the Year has been charged with assault in Tennant Creek. First reported by The Australian, 18-year-old Warumungu man Jaiden Dickenson was arrested on Friday...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 28, 2025
Significant Warumungu cultural heritage items return home after long global journey

The Warumungu community of Tennant Creek gathered at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre on Thursday to celebrate the return of 40 culturally significant items from four international museums; a...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 17, 2025
Job skills boost for Tenant Creek

Batchelor Institute, in collaboration with RN Employment Services, has kicked off a 10-week training block providing 24 Tennant Creek locals with access to a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plan...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 28, 2025
NT government urged to ensure all remote houses meet National Construction Code

Aboriginal housing advocates say the Northern Territory's two-tier system, which leaves most of the NT with no legal requirement for new homes to meet safety or liveability standards mandated for the...

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Tiesha Hewitt Jan 5, 2025
Search for Tennant Creek man comes to a tragic end

Warning: This story contains the name of a deceased person. Northern Territory Police have called off the search for Tennant Creek man Mr M. Graham, after locating human remains on Sunday afternoon.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 22, 2024
NT Police call for public help to find Aboriginal man missing from Tennant Creek

Northern Territory Police are continuing a land and air search for Tennant Creek man Maxie Graham, who hasn't been seen since Monday.52-year-old Mr Graham is described as of Aboriginal appearance, 170...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 20, 2024
Concerns raised for missing Aboriginal man in Tennant Creek

Northern Territory Police are continuing search efforts to locate Maxie Graham from Tennant Creek. After being reported missing late on Tuesday, NT Police released a statement on Thursday calling for...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 19, 2024
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art to present Tennant Creek Brio: Juparnta Ngattu Minjinypa Iconocrisis

The exhibition contains sensitive content. We respectfully advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that the exhibition contains names and images of deceased people.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 17, 2024
Tennant Creek talent Stanley Waistcoast shines in QAFL

Talented Tennant Creek footballer Stanley Waistcoat has been described as a 'cult hero' at his new club Sherwood Magpies. The 19-year-old is currently plying his trade in the Queensland AFL for the Ma...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Apr 26, 2024
“I don't know any of my relatives who have died of old age" - NT youth speaks out on heart disease

"Another day. Another family member dies. Another funeral. I feel as though I attend more funerals than birthday celebrations. And I'd like that to change for the sake of future generations.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 18, 2023
Tennant Creek's first dedicated school bus to commence next term

Hundreds of students in the Barkly region, NT, will have an easier journey to school next year with a dedicated school bus service started on the first day of Term 1.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 7, 2023
Disaster relief available for Territorians facing massive bushfire

Disaster assistance is now available for residents of the Barkly region affected by the ongoing major bushfire. The federal and Territory governments are collaborating to deliver help to those impacte...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 15, 2023
Fire too fast for containment lines near NT town

A mega blaze that has been burning for more than a week is racing towards a remote Northern Territory town, tearing through fire breaks. The Barkly Complex fire broke a containment line north of Tenan...

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Neve Brissenden Sep 14, 2023
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