A gold mining exploration licence application for the township of Adelaide River, south of Darwin, has been withdrawn following community backlash.

Around 170 employees of a major South Australian winery have taken stop-work action following months of negotiations. 

With demand for support exploding, the government has announced it will be expanding its multi-million-dollar scheme to help flood victims.

Bianca Purdie moved straight into nine-to-five work after school but soon burnt out. Now the owner of her own business, like four in five Gen Z-ers, she says she would rather work for herself.

Residents say the small community's economy and lifestyle are at stake after learning the jetty will be removed.