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ABC News · May 10, 2022

Resigning NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner unveils improved budget bottom line, but deficit and debt levels stay high

Ahead of his surprise resignation as Chief Minister, Mr Gunner unveiled a plan to balance the books two years earlier than previously forecast — but until then, debt levels will continue to grow.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Gunner resigns as NT chief minister

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced his decision to resign, almost immediately after he delivered the territory's budget.

AAP · May 10, 2022

Federal budget promises billions of dollars for port and water upgrades in the Northern Territory

New port facilities, sealed roads and water infrastructure have been promised for the Northern Territory in the federal budget, but it could take many years before much of the money hits the ground.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Northern Territory's ICAC announces investigation into Constable Zachary Rolfe's arrest over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

After accusations of political interference, the Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption says he will investigate the decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder, over the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Evidence not examined in Zachary Rolfe trial could be scrutinised at Kumanjayi Walker’s inquest

A brief hearing on Tuesday could provide insight into what issues will be examined at the Warlpiri man’s inquest later this year

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Boost for Central Australian roads in federal budget infrastructure commitments

The Northern Territory will receive a modest slice of the $18 billion in infrastructure spending the federal government will announce in its upcoming budget, with a key tourist road to receive $132 million.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

NT Chief Minister defends action on crime in Alice Springs after broad daylight attacks

The NT government says it's doing all it can to combat crime after two people were allegedly assaulted in unprovoked attacks in Alice Springs this week and a police officer was allegedly kicked in the head.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

NT Chief Minister says Zachary Rolfe's Immediate Response Team disbanded following shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

The specialist police unit that was sent to Yuendumu to arrest Kumanjayi Walker before he was fatally shot by Constable Zachary Rolfe is no longer in existence, Michael Gunner has revealed.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

Here's what the jurors in the murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe weren't allowed to hear before handing down their verdict

For five weeks, jurors listened to evidence in one of Australia's most high-profile murder trials. Now, some of the information jurors were barred from hearing can finally be published.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2022