NT relaxes isolation rules for fully vaxxed Triple-vaccinated close contacts of COVID-19 cases in the Northern Territory are no longer required to isolate from midnight Tuesday. AAP · Apr 26, 2022
The Loop: WA and NT announce easing of COVID rules, teachers to strike in NSW, Uber admits to misleading customers Feeling out of The Loop? We got you. ABC News · Apr 26, 2022
Triple-vaccinated close contacts no longer need to isolate, NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles says From midnight tonight, Territorians who are deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case will no longer need to isolate if they are triple-vaccinated. But some rules will still apply. ABC News · Apr 26, 2022
NT disability support services say wait times are rising as demand for allied health grows Two-year-old Harriet spent seven months – more than a quarter of her life – on a wait list for speech therapy. It's not unusual for children in Darwin to wait up to a year for services, and it's even longer in remote areas. ABC News · Apr 25, 2022
Darwin choreographer Gary Lang clocks 20 years of teaching dance in the Northern Territory Gary Lang has seen the world through his dancing, but says his biggest achievement has happened at home — helping the next generation of Northern Territory dancers grow. ABC News · Apr 23, 2022
Northern Territory Senate hopefuls promise a 'shake-up' in fight against family violence The Northern Territory's two main Senate candidates are both running hard on the issue of domestic and family violence, as rates in the territory soar well above the national average. ABC News · Apr 23, 2022
Man dies with COVID-19 at Royal Darwin Hospital, NT records slight dip in cases A man in his 60s dies with COVID-19 at Royal Darwin Hospital as the NT reports a slight decrease in daily case numbers. ABC News · Apr 23, 2022
New community music recording studio in Palmerston first of its kind in the NT It's hoped a new community recording studio in the Northern Territory will become a platform for younger artists to crack the music industry. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022
NT government referred to ICAC over its handling of fracking research contract in Beetaloo Basin Darwin researchers believed they would be awarded a contract to study prawn-like species in a major Northern Territory gas field earmarked for fracking. A government decision not to do so has now been referred to ICAC. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022
NT Police, health bodies concerned about 'hasty' return of alcohol to remote communities A senior officer expresses concern over what allowing alcohol into previously dry communities might mean without a transition period after restrictions expire in July. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022
NT man charged over $1.47m cattle theft A Northern Territory man has been charged over the theft of up to 1200 cattle worth almost $1.5 million from a property south of Darwin. AAP · Apr 22, 2022
NT Police investigating fatal hit and run near Timber Creek, diversions in place on Victoria Highway NT Police say a 19-year-old has died following reports of a hit and run near Timber Creek early this morning. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022
NT's vaccine booster mandate comes into effect today. Here's everything you need to know From today, people in the NT who work in a wide range of industries need to have had three COVID-19 vaccines to go into the office. Those who aren't triple dosed now risk losing their jobs and a $5,000 fine. ABC News · Apr 21, 2022
Thousands sent wrong COVID results in NT About 8000 Northern Territorians have been sent text messages with old COVID-19 test results after a computer glitch. AAP · Apr 21, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2022 A close look at election campaign promises shows major parties still back fossil fuels The Morrison government has pledged hundreds of millions of dollars for new gas projects, while Labor moves in lockstep with them on coal
ABC News · Apr 21, 2022 IT glitch sends thousands of Northern Territory residents outdated COVID-19 test results About 8000 text messages notifying Territorians of old COVID-19 test results were mistakenly sent out overnight, as health authorities monitor a "second wave" of cases.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 High diesel prices fuelling rural properties' move to solar In recent years, Chris Brayley's electrical business has shifted to become increasingly solar-focused, prompted more recently by the high cost to fuel generators.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 Federal Labor pledges to scrap compulsory income management if it wins the election Federal Labor will make the controversial basics card optional within the first term of government if it wins the election next month, making a commitment that any broad-based income management should be voluntary.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 The Loop: COVID isolation rules for close contacts changing, hot air balloon crashes in Melbourne, Maria Sharapova reveals pregnancy Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 Environmental impact statement released for Sun Cable's $30 billion solar energy project An environmental impact assessment shows Sun Cable's proposed $30 billion project would result in significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, but could also cause some potentially negative impacts.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022 National Theatre to stage The Odyssey in ‘epic’ retelling around England Parts to be staged in Stoke, Doncaster, Trowbridge and Sunderland using local writers and amateur casts before finale in London
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 Woman dies with COVID-19 in Darwin aged care home, NT reports increase in hospitalisations The Northern Territory is today reporting a slight increase in COVID-related hospitalisations, the death of a woman in her 90s and another surge in cases.
ABC News · Apr 19, 2022 Northern Territory CLP senate candidate Jacinta Price voices support for Warringah candidate Katherine Deves Northern Territory CLP candidate Jacinta Price has called Katherine Deves a "champion for women's rights", saying the controversial Liberal Party candidate was being "silenced in the name of wokeness".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022 Cashless welfare: Labor vows to end compulsory use of basics card Opposition last year committed to scrapping the cashless debit card and says continued use of basics card will be voluntary
ABC News · Apr 19, 2022 Expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme comes with pros and cons for first-time property buyers The government is expanding its home guarantee and the value of properties eligible for it, but experts warn there are risks as well as benefits for would-be buyers.