Chronic staff shortages and a growing number of COVID-19 cases are putting pressure on Central Australia's ailing health system, peak medical bodies say, with some communities concerned they will not have access to primary health care over the holiday period. Key points: Ten NT health clinics in Central Australia will close for all or some of the holiday period Many …
A controversial hazardous waste storage facility and salt mine planned for Central Australia has been given the tick of approval by the NT's Environment Protection Authority. Key points: Proposed mine still subject to NT Government approval EPA says there should be "no level of significant impact" Nearby community remains divided about risks and benefits If built, the Chandler facility would …
The next wave of volunteer medical teams is heading out to remote Northern Territory Aboriginal communities as part of the Commonwealth's response to child abuse. "My wife and I had done Aboriginal medicine for about nine years previously in the Kimberley and Pilbara and we really have an interest in Aboriginal communities and remote area medicine," he said. "It may …
