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We're not the fireworks 'fun police', say authorities after NT cracker night crackdown at outback border

Authorities patrolled a remote part of the Queensland-Nothern Territory border this week following the NT's "Cracker Night", and say many people are unaware of the jail time they could face.
police pose next to fireworks

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Meghan Dansie and Zara Margolis

Artist shares her surprise after her design is picked for new NAIDOC collectible coin

A young Indigenous artist will have her work circulated in wallets around the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
A woman holds up a specially designed 50 cent coin

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)by Daniel Litjens

Human remains found of 12-year-old girl reportedly taken by crocodile in remote NT creek

Northern Territory police have found human remains belonging to a missing 12-year-old girl who is suspected to have been taken by a crocodile in a remote NT creek. 
A swampy shallow creek with trees around.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crocodile Attacksby Samantha Dick, Olivana Lathouris and Jane Bardon

Search continues for missing girl feared taken by a crocodile in remote NT

A police search will continue into a third day for a missing 12-year-old girl reportedly attacked by a crocodile near the remote Northern Territory community of Palumpa, 360 kilometres south-west of Darwin.
A swampy shallow creek with trees around

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crocodile Attacksby Jack Hislop and Steve Vivian

Tourist mauled by seven dogs in remote NT calls for greater controls

A tourist mauled by a pack of dogs in the remote Northern Territory is calling for greater controls after discovering it's unclear which level of government has responsibility for managing dangerous animals.  
a pair of legs wrapped in bandages

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Dog Attacksby Jane Bardon

Pioneering NT educator Dr K Rogers dies age 76

Dr K Rogers — one of Australia's first Indigenous principals and the creator of the Bush Uni — has been described as a "champion" and a "loving father".
An old Aboriginal man sits among bushland

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Educationby Roxanne Fitzgerald

Mataranka hot springs 'at risk' in planned water carve-up, water economist warns

A leading water economist and traditional owners warn the iconic Mataranka thermal springs may be under threat if a controversial water plan — now closed for consultation — proceeds as drafted.
Man reads maps printed on A4 paper

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Environmental Managementby James Elton

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Remains of 12yo girl believed taken by crocodile found

It's understood the girl was taken while swimming in the afternoon.
Child's Remains Found, Crocodile Attack: A brown, brackish creek.
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

Source: ABC News

World War II Japanese bomb found by construction workers

The unexploded bomb was found during the excavation of a building site on Darwin's waterfront.
Japanese bomb Found. Darwin Harbour. Exploded bomb shell in dirt.
Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

Source: ABC News

Darwin drug and alcohol rehab service to be replaced by a new women's prison

As emergency services face pressure from alcohol consumption and homelessness, a key rehabilitation service is facing closure.
Duration: 4 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

$4 billion deal for remote housing in Northern Territory

The 10-year deal involves the Territory's four Aboriginal land councils and aims to halve overcrowding over its duration.
Remote Housing, $4 Billion Deal: A group of women gather around a smoking ceremony.
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

Source: ABC News

NT News

We're not the fireworks 'fun police', say authorities after NT cracker night crackdown at outback border

Authorities patrolled a remote part of the Queensland-Nothern Territory border this week following the NT's "Cracker Night", and say many people are unaware of the jail time they could face.
police pose next to fireworks

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Meghan Dansie and Zara Margolis

'Uncivilised, lazy, violent': Arrernte leader says narratives around Aboriginal people in Alice Springs must change

With election day just months away in the Northern Territory, a prominent Indigenous leader is calling on politicians — and the media — to change the narrative around Aboriginal people.
A phot of an Indigenous man looking directly at the camera with Indigenous mural in background.
Duration: 1 minute 16 seconds

Source: StatelineTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)by Charmayne Allison

Thorpe calls on Albanese government to be 'fair-dinkum' on family violence, and fix community legal sector funding deficit

A Darwin barrister has raised the alarm on the NT's community legal sector, saying it is 'collapsing', and will only get worse if a nation-wide funding shortfall for community legal centres isn't filled.
A close up of Lidia speaking.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Oliver Gordon

Artist shares her surprise after her design is picked for new NAIDOC collectible coin

A young Indigenous artist will have her work circulated in wallets around the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
A woman holds up a specially designed 50 cent coin

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)by Daniel Litjens

National News

Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to

The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.
A sign saying 'Ashley Youth Detention Centre' outside some fencing.

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes

'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut

Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Chris O'Connell in action at Wimbledon 2024

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games

How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop

Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop. 
Eddie Murphy looking serious and pointing a gun with both hands, palm trees behind him

Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)

Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find

Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. 
A whale splashes around

Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato

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