Jabiru Airport Stays Open, Boosting NT Economy

0:00It's April 20th. You're listening to Sydney News today, AI Power Local News. I'm Corey with the story. To Beirut Airport in Australia's Northern Territory was set for demolition this October, as part of cleaning up the old Ranger Uranium mine site next to Cockadoo National Park. But the Gunjami Aboriginal Corporation just stepped up to take over operations, keeping the runway open and ending all that uncertainty. The mine shed down back in 2021 after more than 40 years, fueling the local economy. Now the area's shifting gears to a post-mining vibe, with the airport right in the mix on that lease land. Folks in Jabiru and nearby spots like Kakadu and West Arnhem are breathing easier. The town's home to about 755 people, serving over 2,000 residents total, including remote communities that rely on a four. Tours and flights, freight during wet season and medical trips. GAC leaders say this move hands more control back to the mere people over their land.

1:01They'll keep things running smooth for tourists, businesses, and families without missing a beat. With new power plants and pushes to boost Kakadu tourism, Jabiru's lining up for a fresh chapter, airport, and all.