Jane Bardon

Darwin

News Reporter at ABC News (Australia)

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Concern over fracking spills in NT

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

In the Northern Territory now, where Indigenous custodians and scientists are alarmed by more chemical spills reported by gas companies exploring the Beetaloo Basin. They're calling on the Federal Government to step in and investigate.
'It killed everything': Scientist assesses chemical spills at NT fracking site

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

Indigenous traditional owners and a water scientist are alarmed there have been more fracking chemical spills by gas companies exploring the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin. Wuyaliya custodian Asman Rory said he was devastated after visiting the site of a 2,000 litre contaminated fracking wastewater spill by Empire Energy-Imperial Oil near Borroloola two weeks ago. Mr Rory said he was surprised by the lingering damage from the December spill.
Parents allege kids unsafe at special school

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

The parents of a group of children with disabilities and complex medical needs are accusing the Northern Territory Government of failing to make sure one of its special schools has enough trained staff to keep them safe. The NT Government has not rejected the parents' allegations and has responded to the ABC's queries by promising to increase staffing at the school. Featured:Kali Sachs, motherApryl Mitchell, Forrest Parade School studentAlison Cook, motherShelby Lock, mother
Indigenous court win over Government - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

One of Australia's most influential Aboriginal clans has had a major win in the High Court today. It's been battling to get $700 million in compensation from the Federal Government for a huge bauxite mine built on its land in the Northern Territory. The High Court judgment makes it clear that Indigenous native title holders in Australia's territories must receive just compensation if governments have interfered with their land rights.
NT Police: concern about 'trust'

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

The Northern Territory Police Association and independent politicians are calling on NT Police and Finocchiaro Government to take urgent action to restore public faith in the force. The NT Chief Minister is in the process of sacking the police commissioner more than a week after being informed the Territory's corruption commission found he appointed his friend as an assistant commissioner.
NT government accused of failed bush on crime

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

Leaders in the Northern Territory's biggest Aboriginal community are accusing the Finocchiaro Government of not backing up its tough on crime commitment in the bush. The Arnhem Land community of Maningrida are particularly frustrated they are about to lose government funding for a private security guard service which they say has been keeping homes and businesses safe, and young people out of prison.
Port of Darwin sale raised again

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

The Federal Government is under pressure again to help buy back the lease on Darwin's port from a company linked to the Chinese Government. That company is in financial difficulty and critics of Chinese control of the port are also worried about Australia's security. The Federal and Northern Territory Governments are at loggerheads over the issue.
Labor spruiks marine park protection as Coalition pledges industry 'balance'

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

Protection of Australia's oceans is shaping up to be a federal election issue for coastal communities as rangers and researchers work to battle illegal fishing, pollution and climate change. The federal Labor government is promoting its expansion of the national marine park network and funding for research, while the Coalition is arguing it will better protect Australian waters from foreign fishing.
Federal parties compete on marine protection

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

Both sides of federal politics are arguing they will be better at managing Australia's marine waters if they win the election. The Albanese Government is promoting its expansion of the national marine park network, and extra funding it's provided for research. The Coalition is arguing it will better protect Australian waters from illegal fishing.
Arnhem Land leaders appeal to NT government to scrap planned child protection change

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Jane Bardon

A former child protection worker is calling on the Northern Territory government to scrap a plan to water down requirements for courts to place Indigenous children with Indigenous families. The government says the change is needed because in some cases children may be put at risk if the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle is strictly adhered to. An independent Arnhem Land MLA is calling on the government to carry out more consultation before introducing the changes.