Felicity James
Felicity James is a reporter with ABC News in Darwin. You can follow her on twitter @james_felicity
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Regional lawyers under strain as calls grow for emergency funding for Aboriginal legal services
A criminal lawyer who is among 10 servicing a town of more than 20,000 people says she has had to juggle up to 70 clients on her own and drive hundreds of kilometres just to see them.
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Environmentalists, native title holders lose long-running court battle over mine rehabilitation bond
The NT Supreme Court has dismissed an application against a decision by the territory mining minister to slash the McArthur River Mine's rehabilitation bond.
'It'll never be finished': The legacy of retiring bilingual teacher Yalmay Yunupingu
A dedicated Arnhem Land teacher and linguist described as a warrior for bilingual education is retiring after 40 years of fighting to keep Yolngu language and culture strong.
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Industrial manslaughter charge dropped in case against Darwin construction company
The charge was laid by NT WorkSafe last year after the death of a worker in a remote town when a chain allegedly recoiled into him during a towing operation.
Northern Territory Children's Commissioner found not guilty of abuse of office after case withdrawn
After a direction from the presiding judge on Tuesday morning, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in Colleen Gwynne's trial.
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Racist comments made by NT children's commissioner demonstrate 'malice or hostility', court hears
Colleen Gwynne is accused of abusing her office by allegedly providing a misleading employment reference and attempting to recruit a friend to an assistant commissioner role.
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Trial begins for NT Children's Commissioner accused of abuse of office
NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne has faced her first day of a Supreme Court trial, accused of abusing her office to recruit a friend.
'It's not morning sickness': Tamara wants more people to know about this pregnancy illness
Imagine having an intense gastro-like illness for months on end, while also being pregnant. That's how women describe the pregnancy illness hyperemesis gravidarum, also known as HG.
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ICAC review of tertiary education provider recommends 'critical' changes to corporate culture
The Northern Territory's anti-corruption body has recommended a raft of changes to the Batchelor Institute's governance, financial management and corporate culture.
Young artists from Alice Springs and beyond explore nature, family and loneliness in new exhibition
From family portraits to commentary on single-use plastics and loneliness, Exit Art shows off the best student works from Year 12 graduates.
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Do your dogs get scared in storms? Here's how to ease their anxiety
Is your dog afraid of storms? The Top End's cyclone season can be a frightening time for some dogs and anxious owners trying to protect them.
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After years of effort, Bettina has helped provide a safe space for women seeking shelter
After 10 years of advocacy and negotiation, women and LGBTQ community members fleeing violence in the remote community of Galiwin'ku finally have a safe space they can go.
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Nightclub bouncer found guilty over 'one-punch' strike to US marine in Darwin
The jury had heard the incident near popular Darwin nightclub Monsoons led to the victim having part of his skull removed and him spending a "significant amount of time" in hospital.
'For the children': Northern Territory Stolen Generations case to settle for $50 million
A class action for Stolen Generations deceased estates and family members in the Northern Territory has resolved, after successful negotiations.
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What happens to spirits after death? This performance explores ancient and modern beliefs
Yolŋu funeral ceremonies can last days, weeks or months and often incorporate complex rituals. A glimpse is given in Gary Lang's latest work.
‘We’re trying to find the truth’: Family upset by delay of inquest into hanging death at Darwin prison
The family of 31-year-old prisoner Bernard Hector, who died at Darwin's prison last year, are disappointed his inquest may not happen until next year.
'Come out and talk to us': What lessons can be learnt from the NT intervention?
These remote residents say damage caused by the Northern Territory intervention still needs repairing and that the worst part was a failure to listen.
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Intervention-era alcohol bans have ended in remote communities. Here's what that means
With the alcohol laws that stem from the NT intervention expiring at midnight tonight, we take a look at the legislation, what is changing, and why.
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'So proud': Northern Territory appoints its first Aboriginal judge
Aboriginal legal services are celebrating the decision to appoint David Woodroffe as an acting judge in the Northern Territory's Local Court.
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Family to retrace Kerry Hamill's sailing journey before his murder by Khmer Rouge
New Zealander Kerry Hamill sailed off on an adventure from Darwin in the 1970s but never returned. Now his family will retrace his journey to Cambodia.
After decades of fighting, renal patients like Malawa are returning home
The Northern Territory has the highest rate of kidney disease in Australia and after years of fighting, a group of Elcho Island elders now have nurse-assisted dialysis at home.
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'Genius' poet, advocate and elder Dr Kathy Mills farewelled in touching ceremony
Gurindji, Mudburra and Kungarakan elder, prolific poet and advocate Dr Kathleen 'Kathy' Mills has been farewelled by family and friends at a ceremony in Darwin.
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'Invisible homeless': From cities to remote communities, many Australians are under housing stress
By Felicity James and Tobias Jurss-Lewis
From Queensland's towns and cities to Australia's most remote capital Darwin, Australia has ridden a housing boom. But what about those left behind?
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'All my mob are here': Jessica Mauboy returns home to support remote community artists
The Darwin-born musician has returned to Larrakia country to take on a new role supporting remote community artists.
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'Part of something bigger': Women slow-stitch river's biodiversity into quilt with a message
The plants, animals, fish and birdlife of the Adelaide River system have been lovingly stitched into a quilted masterpiece by more than 80 women, who want others to understand its biodiversity.
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