Stirling urged to fix under-staffing in remote schools
The Northern Territory branch of the Australian Education Union has called on Education Minister Syd Stirling to intervene and correct serious under-staffing in remote central Australian schools.
View ArticleClass language limit 'death of our culture': Aboriginal school head
The head of a remote Aboriginal school says the Government's plan to limit the hours classes can be taught in traditional languages could lead to the death of their culture.
View ArticleAsbestos playground: kids used toxic material as chalk
The NT's Indigenous Minister is concerned by reports children at an Aboriginal community have been playing with asbestos.
View ArticleExperts examine asbestos dump at NT community
The Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister has asked for tests to be conducted on exposed asbestos in an NT community.
View ArticleAsbestos to be removed from NT community 'within weeks'
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin says she has asked for asbestos to be removed from a remote Northern Territory community within weeks.
View ArticleAsbestos clean-up underway in Areyonga
Asbestos removalists have begun cleaning up debris in the central Australian community of Areyonga.
View ArticleAreyonga 'satisfied' with asbestos removal
The chairman of a Central Australian community board says he is grateful asbestos has been removed from the area.
View ArticleIndigenous community learning through its love of football
Many city-dwellers would be shocked if it took seven years for a community sporting ground to be built. However, for the Indigenous residents of Areyonga, 200 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs,...
View ArticleAreyonga has disappointing football debut
The central Australian community of Areyonga has had a disappointing debut in the regional football competition.
View ArticleFooty visitors inspire young tigers
The central Australian community of Areyonga turned into Tiger Town today when Richmond AFL players dropped in ahead of Friday night's big game against the Andigenous All Stars at Alice Springs.
View ArticleCentral Australian girls join NY dance workshops
Two central Australian girls have flown out of Adelaide this morning bound for New York to take part in a dance project supported by the Smith family's Indigenous Youth Program.
View ArticleCash shortfall makes waves at Red Centre pools
It could be a long, hot summer for some children in central Australia.
View ArticleLack of money makes waves at bush pools
A lack of enough money is threatening the reopening of three swimming pools at remote communities in Central Australia.
View ArticleScullion dives in at deep end for outback pools
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Senator Nigel Scullion says he will ensure the Northern Territory Government and shires meet their contracts to maintain public swimming pools in remote central...
View ArticleIndigenous artist sharing Christmas story with animation
A traditional Christmas story as seen through the language and paintbrush of an Indigenous artist is turned into an animation that she hopes will touch the hearts of younger generations.
View ArticleThe NT election is around the corner. Haven't voted yet? Here is how you can
The Northern Territory is gearing up for an election in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. In the tumble of global uncertainty, one thing is sure, this year voting in the NT will be a little different
View ArticleClosing the gap is measured in decades, Leanne says she can turn things...
As she flies around the Northern Territory in a little aeroplane listening to those without a voice, Leanne Liddle is steadily mapping out a plan to fix the Territory's failing justice system.
View ArticleWith COVID-19 in the NT, more people in remote communities are opting to get...
Tarna Andrews walked out of her local clinic because she was scared of the jab. Now she and the rest of her community have had their first doses.
View ArticleMost vaccinated Indigenous community in Central Australia reaches 94 per cent...
An Indigenous community near Alice Springs has almost fully inoculated its 200 residents against COVID-19 in a successful vaccine blitz, while the low national Indigenous rate raises fears about what...
View ArticleDamien has travelled Australia talking to communities about the Voice. Here's...
In some of Australia's most remote communities, where many don't speak English as a first language, an Indigenous community broadcaster is reaching out to learn residents' views about the Indigenous...
View Article50 years ago, this desert community was at the forefront of an education...
Half a century ago, the people of Areyonga dreamt of a future where their children learnt "two-ways". Now they're looking to the future of bilingual education.
View ArticleSacrificing careers, becoming experts on childcare policy: Meet the women...
Forget rising costs and endless waitlists, these parents can't get any access to child care at all. And it's fuelling calls for government intervention.
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