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Heatwaves and bushfires can be a dangerous mix for the electricity grid. Here’s how to shore up your supplies this summer

The Australian summer has started to unleash its power. On Monday, the Victorian town of Walpeup reached 47.1°C, and towns in Queensland, western New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory all hit temperatures above 45°C.

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'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

With nine Aboriginal women killed in six months across the Northern Territory, experts are trying to pin down causes of the shocking domestic violence rate.

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An annual roadshow is helping kids from remote Australia realise their dreams of becoming a scientist

“Miss, miss, can I play with your robot?”

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Indigenous women are dying violent, preventable deaths. Endless inquiries won’t help unless we act

Recently, a landmark coronial inquiry into the deaths of four Indigenous women from domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory released its findings after a year-long investigation.

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Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.

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The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states

The Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory have won bragging rights for having the fastest growing economies within Australia.

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Garngi rangers rescued foreign nationals stranded by boat. Local leaders say Australia’s border force is ‘asleep at the wheel’

The discovery of four men follows a series of recent sightings of vessels and people along the Northern Territory coastline

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In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track

Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.

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We tried a different preschool curriculum to prevent youth crime. Checking in 20 years later, it worked

There’s been an increased political and media focus recently on so-called youth crime waves, particularly in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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MPs urged to suspend gender-affirming care for kids

The Northern Territory speaker has a tabled a petition from the Australian Christian Lobby to stop gender-affirming care for children.

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Young children face jail again under controversial laws

The Northern Territory government has passed controversial laws to once again lower the age of criminal responsibility.

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Declan's Law: NT enshrines tough bail and weapon reform

Laws giving police in the NT powers to search and seize weapons from anyone over the age of 10 have passed in what the chief minister calls a "historic moment".

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Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven woman have been killed in instances of suspected domestic violence in the Northern Territory since June.

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Labor concedes voters lost faith as parliament resumes

The Northern Territory's parliament has been sworn in ahead of the government legislating to grapple with a "crime crisis".

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Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

The Northern Territory government is planning the criminalisation of public drinking while also making alcohol cheaper to buy.

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Two Fishermen In NT Have Reeled In A ‘Doomsday Fish’ That Looks Like A Demonic Horse

Two Australian fisherman in the Northern Territory have reeled in a giant oarfish that is reportedly a bad omen.

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Scientific probe into controversial gas projects

Gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory will be assessed by an independent group of scientists, amid concerns over any impact to water.

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Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

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Sweeping changes for public service under CLP

The Country Liberal Party ministry has been sworn in ahead of sweeping changes to the Northern Territory public service.

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Final results give Country Liberals a thumping majority

A huge election win for the Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party means the conservative party will be able to pass legislation almost uncontested.

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'Shameful' theft of Indigenous pay finally to be repaid

A multi-million-dollar settlement has been reached for thousands of Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen over four decades in the Northern Territory.

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New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.

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Fire services warn of likely early start to Australia’s bushfire season

Three states and the Northern Territory face an increased risk of bushfire this spring according to fire authorities and the BoM

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NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

Legal and health experts have slammed the Northern Territory's plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility and reinstate the use of spit hoods.

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The NT Is Lowering The Age Of Criminal Responsibility Back To 10 Years Old

"We’re lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 10 so that young people can be held accountable."

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