Tash Adams, Tennant & District Times

The Member for Barkly has called out Labor for its dereliction to support regional young people at risk after he highlighted the shocking cases of two Tennant Creek children who he says was failed by the NT Government. Mr Edgington, also the Shadow Attorney-General, says the children had a history of neglect and abuse and were allowed to escalate into violent offenders despite 67 child welfare notifications.

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Bradaag welcomed its new General Manager Natalie McCabe recently. Ms McCabe brings a wealth of experience within the public sector and Indigenous organisations in regional Australia.

A Barkly registered nurse has been announced as a finalist in the 2024 Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Annette (Nettie) Hodgson-Taylor is one of three finalists in the Excellence in Aboriginal Health category.

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Shane Presley, a dedicated member of the Barkly Youth Advisory Group, is driven by his aspiration to enhance access to mentored employment pathways for fellow young Aboriginal Territorians. His passion for fostering a secure environment and his aspiration to establish safe after hours activities for the youth instil a sense of hope and optimism.

Minister Uibo has set her focus on Tennant Creek and Elliott, in a three-day visit meet with stakeholders and local organisations, as well as celebrate a record 14 houses being fixed up and handed back to families this week. Minister Uibo has sat down with organisations and the community regarding Local Decision Making, remote housing, health, mental health and employment.

The Member for Barkly has called out the corporate ANZ company for its lack of stable banking facilities in Tennant Creek. A number of customers who had been waiting outside the local branch since its 9.30am opening time on Tuesday were frustrated by its closure. Barkly MLA Steve Edgington highlighted the plight of residents without keycards ...

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A new weather radar in Tennant Creek is a step closer to construction with the Bureau of Meterology lodging a development allocation to build it at the Bill Allen Lookout. Member for Barkly Steve Edgington took a trip out to the proposed site with long-time resident Mike Nash, who has been fighting since 2015 for its return after it was decommissioned by the Bureau.