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Voluntary assisted dying advocates hopeful about new push to restore territory rights after 27-year fight

After fighting for the right to legalise voluntary assisted dying in Australia's territories for almost 30 years, Judy Dent tries not to get her hopes up too much these days. But she thinks the latest push feels different.

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Gold Coast rocket maker forges path in fledgling Australian space industry, building a 'bus' to the stars

From a big warehouse on the Gold Coast, Adam Gilmour is busy building rockets. His company is one of the startups dominating Australia's small but growing space sector.

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NT Police say fires 'under control' in Territory Day aftermath following more than 100 incidents

NT police say fires are "under control", despite fire crews at times being hampered by people aiming fireworks at fire trucks.

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Abortion access in the Northern Territory attracts praise amid global debate over Roe v Wade

Family Planning clinics in the Northern Territory typically receive "hundreds of calls every week" from women around Australia seeking an abortion, says the organisation's NT chief executive, Robin Wardle. Here's why.

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Why does the Northern Territory still let people set off their own fireworks on Territory Day?

For five hours today, people in the Northern Territory will be able to blow up fireworks with no permits or training, to celebrate Territory Day.

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Howard Springs quarantine facility — Australia's COVID-19 'port' — now in stand-by mode

It's the end of an era for the Howard Springs quarantine facility, with Australia's so-called "gold standard" infection management and control centre shutting its doors.

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Landmark treaty report recommends First Nation government system for Indigenous Territorians

A landmark report outlines the path to multiple treaty agreements between the Northern Territory government and Indigenous people across the territory.

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The Northern Territory is about to ease alcohol restrictions, but more consultation from First Nations community members is needed first

In 2012, legislation was introduced in the Northern Territory to restrict the possession and supply of alcohol without a liquor license or permit in designated alcohol protected areas in the Northern Territory.

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Fifty launches a year: Company behind NASA’s history-making rocket project has tall ambitions

ELA, the company behind NASA's historic rocket launch from Arnhem Land, says it soon hopes to execute more than 50 similar launches a year.

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In west Arnhem Land, an education revolution expands to Manmoyi and Mamadawerre

In Australia's Top End, traditional owners are pushing for a cross-cultural education that will help children live between two worlds. It's a battle these communities have fought for decades — and now they're celebrating.

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NT Police Association to survey members on their confidence in NT Police Commissioner, Jamie Chalker

The Northern Territory police union plans to survey its members on whether officers "have confidence" in Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker, an internal email reveals.

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Domestic violence help on the line in the NT with minimum wage increase set to stretch budgets more

The minimum wage rise announced this week means essential domestic violence services in the Northern Territory, crucial for women and children fleeing violence, are in jeopardy as already tight budgets are put under more pressure.

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Tennant Creek High School teachers 'unsafe at work' amid details of violence and staffing shortages

Teachers at the school say staff are traumatised, students are disengaged and the school environment has disintegrated, with staff unsure if they can carry on in their jobs.

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How much are power prices increasing by? Why are they going up? What can I do to save on electricity?

We're all bracing for higher electricity prices to kick in from July 1, but just how steep the increase will be depends on which state or territory you're in.

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Self-harm incidents inside Don Dale spark intervention of NT Children's Commissioner

The NT Children's Commissioner points to "continual and systematic use of extended lockdowns" inside Don Dale, which she says have increased since the NT government introduced tougher youth bail laws last year.

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Did the Morrison government try to suppress voting in the Northern Territory?

Anthony Albanese claims low voter turnout is result of tactics ‘straight out of the right-wing Republican playbook’. Is this true?

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The Northern Territory is set for a proper dry spell, but warmer weather is predicted to return

After an unusually hot start to the dry season, cooler weather is set to arrive in the Top End. But the longer-term outlook, according to the weather bureau, predicts temperatures will be rising above average once again.

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What do Labor's climate policies mean for the gas-led recovery and the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin?

We answer your questions by looking at where Scott Morrison's gas-fired recovery was supposed to start, in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.

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In AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a homecoming for excitement machine Malcolm Rosas Jnr

When Darwin's only AFL games were cancelled in 2021, Gold Coast's Malcolm Rosas Jnr lost an incredible opportunity to play in front of his community. On Saturday, that will all change.

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Spike in influenza cases in the Northern Territory, as Chief Minister considers whether more people should be offered free vaccines

So far this year, the Northern Territory has recorded 968 cases of influenza, compared to just 76 cases in all of 2021.

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Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces first cabinet, Eva Lawler named new Treasurer

The NT Government has named a new Treasurer, Attorney-General and police minister, while Chief Minister Natasha Fyles retains her position as health minister.

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What are the major election promises for the Northern Territory? Who are the candidates? Where do I vote?

What are the major election promises for the Northern Territory? Who are the candidates? Where do I vote? We answer your questions.

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Prominent Aboriginal elder joins Northern Territory's dismal homeless statistics

A prominent Aboriginal elder and an Aboriginal health worker are among the latest cases of people who have been added to the Northern Territory's dismal homeless statistics, as the housing shortage continues to bite.

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Northern Territory should reunify with SA, Vickie Chapman tells parliament in farewell speech

South Australia and the Northern Territory should seek inspiration from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and seek to reunify after more than 110 years as separate jurisdictions, former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman tells parliament in her farewell speech.

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Scott Morrison confirms Coalition won't allow NT and ACT a right to vote on voluntary assisted dying if re-elected

The Northern Territory and ACT remain banned from voting on legalising voluntary assisted dying and, as of Thursday, are the last jurisdictions without it. It's now erupted into an election issue.

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