Asbestos, lead, a leaky roof: The state of healthcare in remote NT
Imagine visiting a health clinic where you may be exposed to asbestos, leaking roofs and lead in the water pipes. That's the reality for remote NT, according to a new report.
Tilda Colling is a multi-platform journalist working at ABC News Darwin. Tilda has grown up in the Northern Territory and is a recipient of the ABC’s 2025 Cadetship program.
Imagine visiting a health clinic where you may be exposed to asbestos, leaking roofs and lead in the water pipes. That's the reality for remote NT, according to a new report.
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