In the crowded homes of the Northern Territory's remote communities, residents are trying to keep their hopes of a better future alive. "With 13 people living in a house it would spread like a bushfire," says Gabriel Henry, Evelyn's son. The NT government says it "recognises and supports Aboriginal Territorians’ fundamental right" to live on their homelands. The spokesperson added …
A remote NT community is facing the prospect of running out of food, a local Aboriginal group says, as panic-buying amid the coronavirus outbreak disrupts local supplies. Key points: The community of Gan Gan has around 130 people Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation said the town had less than a week's food left Gan Gan locals are concerned and say they …
Aboriginal people who bury their loved ones in traditional ceremonies outside the confines of cemeteries and without bureaucratic approval could face fines of up to $31,000 or two years' imprisonment under proposed legislation. Key points: A scrutiny committee has recommended the bill be passed in NT Parliament without any of the proposed amendments Aboriginal leaders, clan groups and land councils …