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ANZ celebrates opening of its new, improved branch office

THE ANZ branch in Tennant Creek has celebrated the opening of its new location after serving customers at its Paterson Street premises for decades. The new branch is still located on the main street, but now boasts a modern interior that’s bright...

NIAA opens doors to its new office location

THE National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has established its new home in the former Westpac Bank building in Tennant Creek, which opened last Friday. The agency works in partnership with First Nations communities to enable their...

Creating Indigenous jobs in the Barkly

THE Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, recently visited community organisations in Tennant Creek to learn about the innovative strategies being trialled and tested to help close the employment gap and grow remote...

Calling on the town with a Golden Heart to dig deep for loved local

TENNANT Creek has a well-worn name of being a town with a Golden Heart - and now the family and friends of a loved local are seeking the community’s support to help her through a tough battle against cancer. Kim Stewart was recently diagnosed with...

Labor Govt has failed Barkly youth: Edgo

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...

Murray Valley encephalitis detected in the Barkly

NT Health is reminding Territorians to remain vigilant and protect themselves against mosquito bites after the virus surveillance program detected Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) in the Top Barkly and Top End regions. MVE is an uncommon but...

NT Police warn Territorians about ID fraud

THE NT Police’s cybercrime unit is in the midst of contacting almost 100 Territorians who have their identifying information on Darkweb marketplaces. It has prompted a warning to all residents in the Territory be cautious about the security of...

Supermarket CEO thanks shoppers for their support and patience

THE CEO of IRAM, the management company of the Julalikari and IBA owned IGA, has thanked the community for its support and patience during the battle to get a relief outlet up and running after children set the premises ablaze on 12 July. The relief...

Chief Minister announces new $11.5m Watch House for Tennant Creek

THE Territory Government has announced this week that Tennant Creek will receive an $11.5 million Watch House as part of its $125m Police Infrastructure program. The NT Government is investing a total of $25 million for five years in its plan to...

Councillors to vote on new Mayor

BARKLY Regional Council will hold a special meeting on Monday to discuss the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions for the year ahead. It comes after former Mayor Steve Edgington won the seat for the Barkly in the NT Election. The request for the meeting...

Edgo is the official new Member for Barkly!

IT was a nail-biting finish for the Barkly seat in the NT Election, but it’s now official that the Country Liberal’s Steve Edgington is our new Member for Barkly. Speaking to Mr Edgington on Tuesday, he said the victory was still sinking in but...

Relief supermarket’s in-store specials return!

LOCAL shoppers can celebrate this week with the return of supermarket specials! The relief supermarket at the BP Complex has expanded its range and are now offering in-store specials (see page 5). IRAM chief executive officer John Kop said there was...

A bright way to enhance town’s security appearance

TENNANT Creek High School’s brilliant young street artists have created a stunning justice-themed street art design for the local legal aid office. One of the first perceptions of visitors to the town is the bland security shutters on the main...

Barkly nurse a finalist in prestigious awards

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. Joining her is Amelia Bannister and Peter...

Easter at NADSCARE

AT NADSCARE, we work with participants with various disabilities, some physical, some intellectual. We are committed to providing meaningful activities for our participants, especially during special occasions like Easter. These occasions offer us...

Local Walpairi man joins 2024 Youth Round Table

SHANE Presley has joined the 2024 Youth Round Table, which has started meeting to tackle issues facing young Territorians. Shane is a young Aboriginal Walpiri from Tennant Creek who is studying a Certificate III in sports and recreation. In addition...

Winner winner, chocolate dinner

THERE was a sense of excitement on Saturday morning at the Community Lawn Sale as people eagerly waited for the drawing of the CWA Easter Hamper Raffle. Wayne Green, who had not purchased tickets, kindly volunteered to pick the winning ticket, which...

Barkly kids set for Youth Week and April holiday fun

BARKLY youth are set to celebrate NT Youth Week, which this year boasts a plethora of events in Tennant Creek. Coordinated with support from a dedicated group of ambassadors, NT Youth Week - which runs from 6-17 April - provides opportunities for...

Minister Uibo visits Tennant Creek and welcomes family to refurbished home in Elliott

MINISTER Uibo was 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...