Emma Kellaway

2 weeks ago | sbs.com.au | Bronte Charles |Emma Kellaway

More than 65 delegates from over 20 Aboriginal language groups gathered in Darwin for the Top End Languages Forum - a powerful event focused on shaping a future where First Nations languages are not only preserved, but actively spoken, heard, and celebrated. Held from June 3 to 5, the forum was funded by AIATSIS, coordinated by Charles Darwin University, and co-facilitated by Rarrtjiwuy Melanie Herdman, Pirrwayingi Puruntatameri, Jenny Manmurulu and Ian Mongunu Gumbula.

1 month ago | sbs.com.au | Rudi Maxwell |Emma Kellaway

Land councils, Indigenous business groups and the Aboriginal organisation that is responsible for protecting sacred sites in the Northern Territory all say changes to legislation risk real damage to important cultural heritage. Last week, the Country Liberal Party Government led by Lia Finocchiaro passed amendments to the Sacred Sites Act, which it says will simplify and streamline the approval process for development, despite all Aboriginal parliamentarians voting against the bill.

1 month ago | sbs.com.au | Rudi Maxwell |Emma Kellaway

The Northern Territory is increasing its spending on prisons but cutting funding to Aboriginal rangers. CLP Treasurer Bill Yan handed down his first budget on Tuesday, announcing a $60 million increase to Corrections, saying the Budget "prioritises law and order". Mr Yan said the NT has a budget deficit of $10.55 billion, which is expected to rise to $14 billion by 2028-29. READ MOREThe total budget for Corrections is now a record $495 million.

1 month ago | sbs.com.au | Emma Kellaway |Cameron Gooley

In an historic victory, the Labor government has been returned with an increased majority. Claiming victory at the Labor headquarters in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked voters for returning his government to power. “It is with a deep sense of humility and a profound sense of responsibility that the first thing I do tonight is say thank you to the people of Australia for the chance to continue to serve the best nation on Earth,” he said.

Dec 6, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Rudi Maxwell |Emma Kellaway

The Kenbi Land Claim - which has been running since 1979 - has been finalised. On Thursday, the Australian and Northern Territory governments handed back the final parcels of land on the Cox Peninsula to the Kenbi Land Trust and Larrakia Development Corporation. The land handback includes the Cox Peninsula, nearby islands, and sea Country areas, reaching to the low tide mark, with measures in place to balance sacred site protections with public access.