Outback NT Rural Report
Friday, November 28, 2008
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Conflict ends for Jawoyn Association
Months of conflict within the Jawoyn Aboriginal Association, which owns and operates Nitmiluk Tours at the Katherine gorge, may have come to an end yesterday.
The board of directors voted to remove advisers John Ah Kit and Brian Kimmings from the Association.
After being stood down for a period Wes Miller was re-instated as Executive Director.
Rev heads gather for toy run
Rev heads in Katherine will jump on their motor bikes and in their cars tomorrow for the annual charity toy run.
All donations are being made to the children's ward at the hospital.
Dean Hersey from the motorcross club will be kick-starting his bike, not forgetting he's had a few injuries in his time.
The toy parade starts at the ABC building on Saturday the 29th at 10:30am.
Northern Territory Features
Crocodile goddess to create income for Indigenous
An old Indonesian fishing boat with the name of a crocodile goddess is at the middle of a new Indigenous business venture in north east Arnhem Land.
Wax crocodiles move into Darwin
Almost every species of crocodilian in the world has moved to the Territory and set up residence at an exhibition space in the Darwin CBD.
Rich mango season for Katherine grower
A katherine mango farm has enjoyed its best season in decades with good fruit and great prices.
An underwater career
Ever wondered what's it like spending most of your working day underwater, caring for oyster shells, always on the lookout for nasty creatures like crocodiles and sharks?
Mail on the wind
Few people would get as excited at the sound of a soaring plane, as those living in remote Australia.
Rain at Narwietooma
Rain in the red centre makes everything a bit damp.
Filipino movie shoots in Top End
It may not have the budget of Baz Luhrmann's Australia, but the Filipino directed 'Land Down Under' might also capture the hearts of an international audience.
Lime tree removal is 'heartbreaking'
Nine lime trees were forcibly removed from a block in Darwin's rural area where a rare disease was discovered.
Packing shed fires up
Today the Country Hour team broadcast from a mango packing shed on the edge of Katherine.
Heaven in the Top End
Imagine this, beautiful white sandy beaches framed by palm trees dipping their fronds onto their shore.
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