Northern Territory government freezes rental payments for public housing tenants affected by severe flooding in Big Rivers region
The Northern Territory (NT) government has announced a freeze on rental payments for public housing tenants impacted by severe flooding in the Big Rivers region. The unprecedented monsoonal rainfall has led to record-breaking water levels, intensifying the crisis for vulnerable Aboriginal communities in the area. This decision is viewed as a critical measure to support those affected by the flooding, which has caused significant displacement and hardship. Over the past two weeks, relentless rainfall has inundated remote communities, with the Daly River area suffering the most severe consequences. As of Wednesday, the river reached an alarming height of 23.93 metres... [Continue Reading]
Remains of Aboriginal man returned to Sydney after over a century in British museum, reburial held near Berowra Creek
The remains of an Aboriginal man, specifically referred to as 'Uncle', have been ceremonially returned to Country in Sydney, Australia, after being held in a British museum for over a century. The reburial took place at a secret location near Berowra Creek, marking a significant moment for the local Indigenous community who conducted the ceremony with deep cultural traditions involving clapsticks and smoke. Indigenous elders led the reburial, which was accompanied by mixed emotions as the community paid homage to a member taken from their ancestral land in the late 1890s. The return of these ancestral remains is part of... [Continue Reading]
Rent pause for flooded Aboriginal communities: ‘We’re talking about the most disadvantaged people in the Territory’
NT government says the rent freeze will be ‘applied automatically for eligible housing tenants’ as floodwaters break records in the Big Rivers regionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory government will freeze rental payments for public housing tenants affected by historic floods spreading across the Big Rivers region.Monsoonal rainfall has inundated remote Aboriginal communities in the region over the past two weeks. The Daly River area was hit hardest on Wednesday, with Dorisvale Crossing reaching 23.93 metres by 1.30pm, the highest level ever recorded. The nearby... [Continue Reading]
Ancestral remains returned to Country after a century in a British museum
After almost 130 years, the remains of an Aboriginal man have made the long journey home from Oxford University to be reburied on the Country from where he was taken at Berowra Creek in Sydney. [Continue Reading]
Bundaberg residents ordered to evacuate as Burnett River flooding threat rises to 7.5 metres due to heavy rainfall
Residents in Bundaberg, a coastal city in Queensland, Australia, have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to a significant flooding threat from the Burnett River, which is forecasted to rise to 7.5 metres by midnight. This directive follows days of heavy rainfall linked to a tropical low, creating alarming conditions across northern Australia. Authorities are implementing emergency measures as local river levels continue to escalate, affecting the safety of communities in the region. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued urgent warnings regarding the rising water levels. As of now, many residents are facing evacuation as the situation intensifies. The... [Continue Reading]
Evacuations Underway for Two Northern Territory Aboriginal Communities Amid Severe Flooding
Authorities in Australia's Northern Territory have initiated evacuations for two remote Aboriginal communities, Palumpa (Nganmarriyanga) and Daly River (Nauiyu), as severe flooding continues to threaten the region. This unprecedented flood emergency has prompted around 600 residents to be airlifted to safety in Darwin, where they will remain until conditions improve and floodwaters recede. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has reported that a monsoon trough and a tropical low system are expected to bring continuous wet weather throughout the weekend. The situation is critical in Palumpa, where approximately 400 individuals are being relocated, alongside 200 evacuees from Daly River. Emergency services... [Continue Reading]
