Northern Territory

Fewer than two out of five voters under 40 voted for Labor at the last election. What does this year's budget say about the party's chances of hanging on to this vital demographic?

Nineteen ultra-marathon runners have gathered in the Red Centre for the annual West Macs Monster Trail running festival.

The Environmental Defenders Office was criticised over its involvement in a court case that saw Indigenous elders challenge plans to build a gas pipeline between a major gas field and Darwin Harbour.

Young Territorians including Darwin rapper J-MILLA have voiced concerns over a proposed bill that would allow the NT police commissioner to impose snap curfews. 

If budgets are the government's attempt to chart the course for the next few years, what can this one teach us about how climate change is leaving its mark, and how the government is looking to tackle it? 

For the second time this May, Australia's normally mobile weather systems have ground to a halt, with the coming week bringing another prolonged spell of invariable day-to-day weather.

Legal agencies think the new curfew laws have been rushed through parliament by the Labor government. 

Ahead of the Northern Territory's biggest music event Bass in the Grass festival goers say they want the option of pill testing.

Ahead of the Northern Territory's biggest music festival Bass in the Grass, research shows party-goers want access to pill testing.

Gold Coast has blown past Geelong, kicking the club's record score in a 64-point victory at Darwin's Marrara Oval to open Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

The NT budget has been handed down but residents say it does little to address the cost of living.

The Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory southern region delegate says the supply of residential housing is outstripping the demand as people leave town thanks to safety concerns.

Journalist Alex Barwick has lived in Alice Springs for 16 years but she's only recently dared to investigate Pine Gap, the ultra-secretive US spy base in her own backyard. 

A working mother-of-two who can't afford childcare, a cafe owner who says 'people are leaving' Darwin and a medical student struggling to balance work and study are among the Territorians who say there isn't much in the NT budget that helps them.

Australia's largest Aboriginal legal service and the NT children's commissioner say they are "extremely concerned" by the NT government's move to introduce legislation simplifying the process for imposing curfews, following a three-week youth curfew in Alice Springs. 

Gavin Morris has been fined for hiring two unregistered teachers in 2023, a year after he was officially warned for a similar offence.

The Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation's alternative engagement program rewards students who go to and behave well at school by letting them participate in learning activities outside of the classroom.

Australian Agricultural Company says its financial position is strong despite a difficult year with its herd across Queensland and the Northern Territory increasing to about 455,000 head.

Nurses and medical unions have described criticism of the budget blowout as "unfair", as the territory's health system continues to feel immense strain.

NT Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro has delivered her budget reply speech, promising a new first homebuyer scheme and changes to payroll tax.

The Tasmanian-made Huon pine patrol boat later known as Rushcutter may yet find its way home from a construction site in Darwin.

Police and corrective services see millions in extra funding, but there's to be no cash splash to lure voters.

The Bureau of Meteorology's declaration means there is a 50 per cent chance of the eastern Pacific cool phase developing later this year. It would make it the fourth La Niña in just five years.

Eva Lawler has handed down her first budget as the NT's leader, and despite big ticket spends on police and education, she admits it isn't pretty.

The NT chief minister has today handed down her pre-election budget, revealing a net operating deficit of $410 million for next financial year. These are some of the biggest announcements that may affect you.