Is Ngukurr a dry community?
Ngukurr is a dry community. It is illegal to consume or bring alcohol into Ngukurr.
What was Northern Territory called before?
Stuart wanted the newly discovered region to be called “Alexandra Land”, in honour of the Princess of Wales. The name was gazetted in 1865 applying to the portion South of 16°S of what is now the Northern Territory.
What is special about Northern Territory?
Welcoming and laid back, the NT is known around the world for its iconic natural treasures, ancient Aboriginal culture, birds and wildlife, dramatic landscapes, opportunities for adventure and colourful characters.
What language is spoken in Ngukurr?
Kriol
The main language spoken in Ngukurr today is Kriol but within the community, traditional languages are held in high esteem. The Ngukurr Language Centre is a small, independent, non-profit organisation.
What is the population of Ngukurr?
In the 2016 Census, there were 1,149 people in Ngukurr. Of these 50.7% were male and 49.3% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 93.4% of the population. The median age of people in Ngukurr was 23 years.
Why is NT a territory not a state?
“The NT Government and parliament does not have any control over the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, doesn’t have control of uranium mining, and a number of other less important areas that we just don’t control. So we don’t have the full measure of state powers,” Mr Parish said.
What language is spoken in ngukurr?
Is Ngukurr in Arnhem Land?
Ngukurr, formerly Roper River Mission (1908−1968), is a remote Aboriginal community on the banks of the Roper River in southern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.
Who owns Darwin port?
In October 2015, the Chinese-owned Landbridge Group won the bid for a lease of Port Darwin. The then Country Liberal-controlled Northern Territory Government under then Chief Minister Adam Giles granted the company a 99-year lease for A$506 million.
What is the Aboriginal name for Broome?
The Yawuru people
The Yawuru people are the Native Title holders for the townsite of Broome.