Eleni Roussos

Jan 19, 2025 | abc.net.au | Eleni Roussos

Kian Guerreiro contracted melioidosis from an open wound on his leg and spent two weeks in hospital. The bacteria that causes the disease lives in dirt and is common in sporting fields across Darwin, but experts say healthy people shouldn’t be alarmed. Researchers in Darwin are part of a global project aiming to produce a rapid antigen test for melioidosis. When 13-year-old Kian Guerreiro began sleeping more than usual, his family just thought he was going through the normal stages of puberty.

Dec 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Eleni Roussos

Ishaqur Rahman – known as Sifat – was killed in a violent break-in 18 months ago. His close friends are still coming to terms with their grief. Charles Darwin University has recorded a 25 per cent drop in international student enrolments in the past year. Its vice chancellor says community safety is a top concern for many overseas students. Charles Darwin University has started a new shuttle bus service between its campuses to keep students safe.

Nov 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Eleni Roussos

A Yolŋu woman injured in an alleged domestic violence attack says inadequate legal protections and "cultural shame" are preventing more Aboriginal women experiencing domestic violence from getting help. A compulsory new training program is being delivered to NT police recruits to teach them to better spot domestic violence and to support victims.

Nov 1, 2024 | abc.net.au | Eleni Roussos

Federal MP Luke Gosling says a meeting with discount supermarket giant Aldi will reveal why the company has not opened its operations in the Northern Territory. Labor's Mr Gosling — who is vying for a fourth term as the member for Solomon at next year's federal election — has spent 2024 campaigning to bring the German-based food retailer to Palmerston and Darwin.

Oct 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | Roxanne Fitzgerald |Eleni Roussos

A year ago, locked in a sweltering prison in the heat of the Northern Territory, heavily pregnant Crystal Roberts never thought she would be where she is today. Her son Chase was born behind bars and spent the first 10 months of his life within the confines of a concrete cell. "For a few years I was struggling with a meth addiction," Crystal said.