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Matt Grambeau and Nathan Wheeler fossick for gold in the NT as a form of exercise and to explore the bush. ABC News: Pete Garnish

Northern Territory taxpayers could be hit with a $75 million bill if a key player in the Beetaloo Basin defaults on its long-awaited fracking project.

A Northern Territory government backbencher has criticised the "giant, bloated and ineffective" public service, as the territory continues on its path towards $13 billion of debt.

Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:25am In 1992, Australia moved to ban tobacco advertising in sporting events, as the nation's leaders clued onto the widespread harms caused to society by smoking.

Wed 20 May 2026 at 11:04pm The largest outbreak of diphtheria since Australian records began is spreading through the outback.

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Wed 27 May 2026 at 9:57am In short: A public briefing about controversial child protection changes has heard consultation was limited due to "time constraints".

Northern Territory Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan says the United States Navy has expressed interest in using the controversial Darwin ship lift, which is expected to be operational next year.

Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 8:42am In short: A new report from the Office of the Children's Commissioner has found almost one-third of children in out-of-home care in the NT were allegedly harmed last financial year.

Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:14am In short: The two non-government members of the Northern Territory Legislative Scrutiny Committee are calling for the body to be reformed.