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Fracking watchdog says NT still lacking federal government commitment on Beetaloo Basin emissions promise

An independent watchdog says the NT government’s promise to offset all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking the Beetaloo Basin is in doubt, as the project looks set to be a sticking point in negotiations on the Greens’ support for Labor’s climate targets.

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Industry says gas from the Beetaloo Basin could solve Australia's energy crisis. Some energy analysts question that claim

The gas industry has its eyes set on developing the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin to secure Australia's electricity supply. Some analysts doubt the economics stack up.

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Intervention-era alcohol bans have ended in the Northern Territory. Here’s what that means

With the alcohol laws that stem from the NT intervention expiring at midnight tonight, we take a look at the legislation, what is changing, and why.

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NT prison officers to strike over pay

Prison officers in the Northern Territory will strike on Monday amid calls for a four-year pay freeze to be axed.

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NT Health reduces COVID-19 reinfection period from 84 days to 28 in response to rising cases

Authorities say the BA4 and BA5 sub-variants are driving a third wave of COVID cases in the Northern Territory, with recovered Territorians who fall unwell now required to get retested after 28 days.

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NASA's inaugural Northern Territory mission is over, but hopes for a space industry boom remain

Three rockets fired from the remote Northern Territory have signalled a new hope for a region in need of economic diversity — that the space industry could help launch them into the future.

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Bulk-billing clinics in the Northern Territory unable to survive on Medicare rebate alone

With doctors in short supply and bulk-billing clinics preparing to introduce fees, there are fears the Top End's already stretched hospital emergency departments will bear the brunt of more patients.

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Study finds Fortune water licence deal represents poor value for NT taxpayers and traditional owners

An independently commissioned study of the NT’s largest-ever groundwater licence has found the project "makes no sense" for Territory taxpayers.

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Northern Territory police and health staff to undertake domestic and family violence training

Northern Territory police and health staff will soon undertake comprehensive domestic and family violence training in a bid to counter unnecessary trauma for both victims and responders.

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Anthony Albanese said Coalition cuts to the AEC restricted people voting in the Northern Territory. Is he correct?

The Prime Minister has claimed cuts to the Australian Electoral Commission under the previous government "restrict[ed] people voting in the Territory" because it reduced the number of staff "who were working ... to get people on the roll".

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Native rice close to the dinner table

Researchers in the Northern Territory are continuing to develop native rice as a commercially viable crop.

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Territory rights back on federal agenda

Federal Labor MPs representing the ACT and NT will introduce a bill to overturn a law stopping territory governments from legalising voluntary assisted dying.

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Katherine facing cold weather snap that could see one of the coldest June days on record

One of the coldest June days in recorded history looks like it is about to be set at the end of this week in the Northern 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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Rising flu cases increasing pressure on chronically stretched NT health system

The Northern Territory's chronically stretched health system is coming under severe strain as flu cases continue to surge, with more than 1,000 cases reported in the past month.

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NASA rocket launches from Arnhem Land

The first of three NASA rockets has launched successfully from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory – the first commercial space launch in Australia’s history.

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Crocodile frying pan attack prompts safety advice amid Northern Territory tourism season

A Northern Territory pub owner fighting off a crocodile with a frying pan has prompted a local reptile expert to warn tourists of the dangers lurking, as visitor numbers rise.

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Iconic Brunette Races in Barkly region returns after drought, floods and COVID-19 cancellations

Hundreds of people have travelled to the Northern Territory's remote Barkly region for the famous Brunette races, after recent cancellations threatened the event.

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Indigenous rangers and scientists working to conserve endangered white-throated grasswren in Arnhem Land

Bushfires and feral cats are driving the white-throated grasswren from even the most remote corners of the Northern Territory, but Indigenous rangers have made an exciting discovery on their mission to find out where it still survives.

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The underground world of blachan in the Northern Territory where recipes are top secret

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Northern Territory alcohol services struggling to retain staff as costs rise

Alcohol treatment services in the Northern Territory are facing having to cut staff looking after vulnerable Indigenous clients because they're being squeezed between rising costs and stagnant government funding, their peak body is warning.

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NT solar farms sitting idle, some more than two years after construction

Four solar farms in the Northern Territory are sitting idle, years after construction.

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How the Northern Territory has avoided the power crisis unfolding in the eastern states — for now

As the eastern states grapple with the perfect storm behind a rapidly worsening energy crisis, the skies over the Northern Territory's power system are pretty clear. Here's what makes the NT's situation different — for now.

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NT water licence grants 'unsustainable' as fears grow for tourism, pristine rivers

Conservationists fear one of the world's most pristine river networks is under threat, as well as sacred sites and tourism gems, as the Northern Territory government moves to allow "aquifer mining" amid "dangerous decision-making".

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Territorians recognised for service to community on 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours List

Annette Cooper, who has served with Northern Territory Police for 38 years, says her Queen's Birthday award is about something greater than individual achievement: "We're a team and we achieve. I'm just so honoured to be a part of that team and to get this recognition," she says.

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