Australia’s celebrated Arnhem Land aerospace project, rather than being dedicatedly civilian as the nation was media-led to believe, will have a US military component. Can the town of Nhulunbuy be permitted to survive? Probably not. Rio Tinto’s bauxite mine will soon close and the only other functions of the town are as a servicing hub for local Aboriginal communities and as a staging post for tourism. Obviously, both roles will end. And the Indigenous population? Without access to Songline sites, morale will collapse, and Arnhem Aboriginal culture will go into terminal decline.
Local News
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That was 2018
As 2018 draws to a close we decided to revisit some of the stories affecting the region throughout the year, so we suggest you pour yourself your preferred tipple, grab a mince pie, crank up "Fairytale of New York" and journey through some of the stories and articles our volunteers gathered for you in 2018.
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Taxi drivers in outback NT's Gove Peninsula accused of ripping off vulnerable people
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Pies duo allegedly involved in altercation with ex-player in NT
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Attacked Iraqi cab driver fears for life amid ongoing Outback Northern Territory taxi wars
Arnhem Land
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison at odds with Indigenous Affairs Minister over kava imports
It was all smiles as the Prime Minister announced Australia will ease its limitations on kava imports — a drink popular among Pacific Islanders.
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Primary NT community freight vessel back at sea after $2m refit
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America’s 51st state: North Australia
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An extra $12.4 million syphilis funding to save first Australians from outbreak
Sport
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The NRSFC Airnorth Ladies Fishing Classic 2019
It is on again Ladies! The NRSFC Airnorth Ladies Fishing Classic for 2019 will held on 16 and 17 March. Get your entry form in early and be part of this fabulous event on NRSFC calendar.
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Pies duo allegedly involved in altercation with ex-player in NT
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Boat Ramp Now Open
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Community cooperation for peaceful Gove AFL Grand Final
World News
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NASA’s InSight lands on Mars after six-month journey
After a nailbiting seven minute wait, NASA’s InSight probe has landed on Mars. And it quickly sent an eerie tweet from millions of kilometres away.
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In Extraordinary Statement, Trump Stands With Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing
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No, Facebook isn't limiting you to 25 friends' status updates
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Syria's latest chemical massacre demands a global response
Weather
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Tropical Cyclone Warning – UPDATE #11
The system started moving east overnight and out over the water, away from Port McArthur and Borroloola and may increase to Category 4 intensity later today.
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Tropical Cyclone Warning – UPDATE #10
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Tropical Cyclone Warning – UPDATE #9
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Tropical Cyclone Owen – UPDATE #8
Articles
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The state of Australia’s Indigenous languages – and how we can help people speak them more often
In 1788 there were between 300 and 700 Indigenous languages spoken across Australia by millions of people, as shown in anthropologist Norman Tindale’s 1974 map. However in the Australian 2016 Census, only around 160 of these languages were reported as being spoken at home.
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Why do so few Aussies speak an Australian language?
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How to keep your house cool in a heatwave
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What Australian soldiers ate for Christmas in WWI
Entertainment
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Gurrumul claims four ARIAs including Male Artist of the Year in bittersweet victory for family, fans
A lone guitar standing under spotlight on an otherwise darkened stage cut a stark contrast between the rest of the annual ARIA Awards' night of glitz and sparkle.
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Young indigenous star’s big Venice Film Festival honour
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Baker Boy, Gurrumul big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards
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Baker Boy to headline inaugural Giiyong Festival
Fake News
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Santa preparing statement on accusations that he ‘clearly prefers rich kids’
Santa Claus is working with a top PR London firm to explain to children everywhere why he gives the best gifts to rich children.
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Christmas ghosts not even bothering to try with property agent this year
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Rudolph facing redundancy after Santa picks up bargain SatNav and LED headlights on Black Friday
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Elephants legalise the squishing of wealthy thrill-killing arseholes
Food & Drink
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Phrases like 'bringing home the bacon' are comparable to racism and homophobia, PETA says
PETA has called for phrases such as "kill two birds with one stone" to be corrected to avoid anti-animal vocabulary.
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‘Bringing home the bacon’ offensive to vegans
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People have just made this discovery about capsicums … and it’s absolutely ‘mind blowing’
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Georgias Addictive Cousin to Pizza
Be Crocwise
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The smaller the boat the greater the risk
If you are taking the boat out make sure that you remember to #becrocwise and stay safe on the water. Saltwater crocodiles have been known to sit underneath boats, waiting for dinner to be brought to them.
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Crocs are curious
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Clean up after fishing, don’t call out to crocs
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Crocs can always see you, stay alert when fishing
Letters
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Affordable housing key to post-curtailment Nhulunbuy
The availability of affordable housing is absolutely critical to Gove’s successful transition from a cashed-up mining town to a tourism-based region populated by more realistically salaried families.
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Jetstar Worse Than Liquorice
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Sunday Penalty Rates
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Solution to Racial Profiling
Opinion
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America’s 51st state: North Australia
Australia’s celebrated Arnhem Land aerospace project, rather than being dedicatedly civilian as the nation was media-led to believe, will have a US military component. Can the town of Nhulunbuy be permitted to survive? Probably not. Rio Tinto’s bauxite mine will soon close and the only other functions of the town are as a servicing hub for local Aboriginal communities and as a staging post for tourism. Obviously, both roles will end. And the Indigenous population? Without access to Songline sites, morale will collapse, and Arnhem Aboriginal culture will go into terminal decline.
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NLC condemns McArthur River Mine approval
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Make Fares Fairer - by Luke Gosling OAM MP
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Is evidence for or against drug-testing welfare recipients? It depends on the result we’re after