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Chief Minister Natasha Fyles defends NT government decision to rebuild homes on floodplain in Pigeon Hole
Natasha Fyles has defended the construction of new homes for the remote community of Pigeon Hole in a known flood zone, saying the location was decided after consultation with residents.
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Business case for Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct triggers climate concerns from critics
Documents obtained by the ABC show the original business case for a "sustainable" development precinct proposed for Darwin Harbour described it as a "new gas demand centre", prompting critics to question the environmental merits of a project that has received $1.5 billion in federal funding.
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Northern Territory government opens door for oil and gas companies to buy international offsets, policy reveals
Oil and gas companies will be allowed to buy Commonwealth-approved international offsets as a way to keep producing emissions, a Northern Territory government policy has revealed.
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Core Lithium opens the Northern Territory's first lithium mine amid surging demand for electric vehicles
Core Lithium says the $89 million project will help meet surging demand for electric vehicles around the world, with the company already signing a deal with EV manufacturer Tesla.
Tamboran Resources denies using 'intimidation' to access cattle station, fronts fracking senate inquiry
Tamboran Resources has fronted a senate inquiry into fracking in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin, after acquiring Origin Energy's interests in the region last month.
Eastern Australia faces wet weather and flooding with 70% chance of third consecutive La Niña
Australia could be lashed with more rain and possible floods for the next three months with La Niña conditions predicted to return for a rare third consecutive year.
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Drought-breaking rain brings joy to some Australian towns, but many dams still await relief
Heavy and widespread rain across three states is bringing joy to parched towns with some farming regions receiving "drought-breaking" rains.
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