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Ranger reassessing procedures after radiation scare
An independent radiation safety expert from Queensland, who was called in to speak to Ranger uranium mine employees this week about exposure levels, says management is reassessing its procedures. [MORE]
Mine workers' uranium exposure not dangerous: WorkSafe
NT WorkSafe says it does not expect to see any negative health outcomes as a result of uranium contamination.[MORE]
Uranium contamination concerns at Ranger
The Australian Conservation Foundation says another contamination incident at the Ranger uranium mine should stop the operation from expanding.[MORE]
Ranger mine expansion short-sighted: ACF
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) says it would be short-sighted to expand the NT's Ranger uranium mine. [MORE]
Big uranium find in the Top End
The company which operates the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory says it has potentially found massive additional amounts of uranium oxide.[MORE]
Researcher says he's found Leichhardt's campsite
A Darwin based academic is confident he has found a campsite of the explorer Ludwig Leichhardt in Kakadu National Park.[MORE]
Climate change 'threatening Aussie natural wonders'
The ACF warns Australia's 10 natural wonders are under serious threat from climate change.[MORE]
Concerns fees will drive tourists away from Kakadu
The Federal Opposition says entry fees for Kakadu National Park will drive down visitor numbers. [MORE]
Anti-nuclear meeting calls for answers on dump
There are renewed calls for the Federal Government to announce where it plans to build a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Indigenous owners embrace Kakadu tourism
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Under a new tourism plan, Aboriginals in Kakadu are being encouraged to set up their own ventures. [MORE]
Arnhem Highway safety defended
The Territory's Department of Planning and Infrastructure has defended its upkeep of the Arnhem Highway in Kakadu National Park.[MORE]
Broadband rollout for Arnhem Land
The Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce says Telstra's $34 million plan to lay a fibre-optic cable to Arnhem Land will have positive effects throughout the Territory.[MORE]
'Highly encouraging' uranium, gas discoveries in northern Australia
The resource driven Territory economy could be boosted further by the significant discoveries of gas and uranium. [MORE]
Jabiru death takes road toll to 43
Three people have died from road accidents in the Northern Territory in the past 24 hours.[MORE]
Kakadu unveils new attitude and logo
An indigenous tourism strategy for Kakadu National Park - including a new park logo featuring the rainbow serpent - has been unveiled by the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett.[MORE]
Uranium demand tipped to boost Indigenous jobs at Ranger
The company that runs the Ranger uranium mine near Kakadu says the growing international demand for uranium means greater employment opportunities for Indigenous workers.[MORE]
ERA blames flooded pit for lower production
Energy Resources Australia says water in the pit of its Ranger Uranium mine near Jabiru has caused a 22 per cent fall in production over the last three months.[MORE]
Another fatality on Kakadu roads
Two accidents on Northern Territory roads yesterday - including another fatal accident in Kakadu National Park - has taken the road toll to 37.[MORE]
Hospital expects troopy crash survivors to make 'satisfactory recovery'
Royal Darwin Hospital says the nine survivors of a car crash in Kakadu National Park yesterday are lucky to be alive.[MORE]
Man killed in Kakadu troopy crash
Police say a New Zealand man in his 40s has been killed and another three people have been seriously injured in a troop carrier crash in Kakadu National Park.[MORE]
Gold exports from rejuvenated mine a step closer
Canadian mining company GBS Gold has moved a step closer to exporting gold found in seams at the rejuvenated Tom's Gully mine near Kakadu.[MORE]
Land owners to decide on Kakadu uranium mine
The Northern Territory Government has reiterated its opposition to uranium mining at a deposit near a major sacred site in Kakadu National Park.[MORE]
Aboriginal art stolen from Kakadu
Northern Territory Police are investigating the theft of almost $3,500 worth of Aboriginal art from Kakadu.[MORE]
Green groups push to protect Kakadu uranium deposit
Environmentalists have launched a campaign to have the $5 billion Koongarra uranium deposit formally incorporated into Kakadu National Park.[MORE]
ERA look to extend Kakadu mine
Energy Resources Australia looks likely to pursue a second expansion of its Ranger uranium mine within Kakadu National Park amid buoyant demand for yellowcake on world markets.[MORE]
