Some kids had never seen a puddle until the Millennium Drought broke. The decade-long dry spell sweeping Australia delivered more than cracked earth, it changed our relationship with water.
With the NT's only private maternity ward closing, here's the government's plan
The Northern Territory health minister has released the details of a replacement service for expectant parents seeking private maternity healthcare in Darwin. Here's what it includes.
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Legal Aid NT board member speaks out after string of resignations
A Legal Aid NT board member who resigned over the attorney-general making a "captain's pick" for the organisation's director position has spoken out, claiming the minister ignored formal recommendations over two rounds of recruitment.
Judge fines gold mining company for 'mercenary' drilling at sacred site
A Canadian gold miner has been fined $160,000 for conducting illegal exploration drilling at an Aboriginal sacred site, after the company's own press release tipped authorities off to the damage.
NT ICAC commissioner Michael Riches resigns suddenly
The Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Michael Riches, has resigned from his role, the NT chief minister has announced.
Opposition calls NT budget 'bleak' with 'delusional' solutions to crime
The Northern Territory opposition leader has delivered her first budget reply speech, claiming the jurisdiction's future will be "bleak" under the government's prison-focused crime approach.
Australia's first home-grown rocket counts down to cow paddock launch
A Gold Coast company's orbital rocket could enter space from a north Queensland launch pad by the end of the week. Here's everything you need to know.
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NT's $14 billion debt threat an issue Australians shouldn't ignore
With the Northern Territory's net debt heading towards a staggering $14 billion, will the returned Albanese government consider a bailout?
NT government's 'captain's pick' for legal agency sparks multiple resignations
Several Legal Aid NT board members, including its chair, have resigned following the Attorney-General's "captain's pick" appointment to head up the embattled organisation.
From prisons to roads and health: The NT budget's winners and losers
With net debt to soon surpass $12 billion, the Northern Territory government's latest budget is headlined by record funding for corrections but little for new infrastructure projects.
Youth rehab 'success story' denied bail under NT's tough new laws
The Northern Territory's tough new bail laws have seen a youth "success story", charged with a machete robbery after his rehabilitation program was defunded, sent back to jail.
The NT's debt is approaching $14b, the highest per capita in Australia
The Northern Territory's net debt will reach more than $12 billion next financial year, with the budget forecasting a further increase to nearly $14 billion by 2029.
Smuggled kava is smashing family finances in the remote NT, leaders say
Kava smuggling into the Northern Territory's remote Indigenous communities is on the rise, with local leaders fearing the black market price of the drink is draining family finances and fuelling social problems.
Documents reveal violent assaults and use of 'chemical agents' at NT prison
Executive incident reports from the Darwin Correctional Centre have been released to the ABC following a Freedom of Information request, revealing a series of serious events within a 24-day period.
Why so many women are diagnosed late with HIV
Women living with HIV are calling for an increase in HIV testing for women and that more funding be directed to programs in regional Australia that provide support to women with the virus.
A degenerative disease stole Daniel's voice, now AI is bringing it back
For the first time in a decade, Daniel Lalara has been able to express himself through song, with the help of artificial intelligence.
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price warned against more 'surprise' moves
NT Labor claims Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's defection is driven by "ego", while a long-time politics watcher labels the move a "considerable gamble".
Man charged in Alice Springs over alleged rape of child following FBI tip-off
Police have charged the 28-year-old with a series of child abuse offences, including one count of sexual intercourse with a child under 10, following a search at an Alice Springs home.
'Like a rock': Revered Arnhem Land elder dies after alleged attack
Arnhem Land leader Mr B Yunupiŋu will be remembered as a softly spoken man of honour and wisdom, after his death following an alleged attack in his home community.
NT treasurer spends week before first budget at fishing comp
Bill Yan is volunteering as chief marshal at the five-day Barramundi Classic on the Daly River, but has not taken leave from his ministerial role.
'It's like real life': Teens divided over showing Adolescence in schools
The TV show has adults talking or, shall we say, anxious. But what do young people think about it?