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Territorians react to federal budget with key projects and cost-of-living front of mind

Cost-of-living, housing and delivery on key projects are front of mind as Northern Territory residents weigh up what is and isn't in the federal budget.

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Darwin woman dies with COVID-19, 34th coronavirus-related death in the NT

A Darwin woman in her 60s has died at Royal Darwin Hospital with COVID-19, as the NT today reports 503 new cases.

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Larrimah could become Australia's next resources boom town but residents are on the fence

An oil and gas company planning to expand the NT's on-shore shale gas industry could bring an influx of workers to the tiny highway town, where locals fear for their quality of life, water, and Indigenous sacred sites.

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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.

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Record spend to 'turbocharge' regions

The federal government says its budget spending on regional Australia sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.

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Family of Kumanjayi Walker say they were not adequately consulted over inquest timing

Warlpiri man’s family says they can’t participate in any ‘meaningful’ way in the three-month hearings as currently planned

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NT Health authorities warn NT COVID-19 cases could rise after detection of Omicron sub-variant BA.2

The Northern Territory has so far avoided a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, but authorities are warning that could soon change, with Omicron sub-variant BA.2 now confirmed in the community.

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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.

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Trio preps national health platform

National Telecom (NT), Bitkub World Tech and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) have joined forces to develop a national health platform to level up the comprehensive public health services in the country, capitalising on digital tech.

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The NT's Country Liberal Party to introduce bill stipulating automatic prison time for assaults on police, frontline workers

The Country Liberal Party says laws in the Northern Territory need to be strengthened to better protect police and frontline workers, by locking up those who assault them. However, the government has criticised the move and is likely to vote it down.

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Rising cost of living a key issue Northern Territory families want to see addressed in today's federal budget

Financially stressed families including that of Northern Territory resident Kristie Hoskins are hoping tonight's federal budget will address the rising cost of living and shortage of affordable housing.

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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

Burnside joins NT anti-vax mandate case

Prominent barrister and civil liberties advocate Julian Burnside has joined the fight against the Northern Territory's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

AAP

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.

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NT Indigenous workers underpaid between 1933 and 1971 join class action against government

John is one of thousands of workers in the NT who were underpaid — or not paid at all — for their work between 1933 and 1971. He's hoping to see justice in his lifetime and has joined a class action against the government to make it happen.

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Child protection system failing vulnerable kids across Australia as case workers speak out

Former kids in state care and child protection workers say the cracks in Australia’s child safety system have become craters, as children are forced to stay with sexual predators and subjected to broken bones.

The Guardian - AU

Australian budget 2022: Coalition unveils $17.9bn pre-election cash splash on road and rail projects

Largest new spending is $3.1bn for Melbourne Intermodal Terminal with package also allocating $140m for a regional road safety program

The Guardian - AU

Jurors who sat in the Zachary Rolfe murder trial might now feel cheated – that’s understandable

In criminal trials, the information that is excluded from a jury can be just as important as the information they get to see and hear

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Veterans’ affairs minister threatened to quit over budget; Australia reports 30 Covid deaths – as it happened

Andrew Gee calls backlog of veteran’s compensation payments ‘a national disgrace’; WA teenager among 30 Covid deaths across the country. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Half of all NDIS plans reviewed in the NT had funding slashed over last six months

Disability services are warning of a 'general trend of substantial cuts to funding’ in the NT with some facing cuts of more than 50%

The Guardian - AU

Funding for NT legal service helping Indigenous Australians in custody set to run out in three months

Uncertainty over whether NT or federal government will continue to fund service protecting Indigenous people taken into custody

ABC News

NT mental health funding boost welcomed by mother who lost daughter to suicide

Before Lidia lost her daughter to suicide, her family struggled to find the support they needed. She's hoping new mental health funding will help more families in desperate need.

ABC News

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

Today's COVID-19 case numbers and statistics from around the country

Looking for today's COVID numbers? Find them all in the one place here.

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Rare earths miner says Nolans Project separation plant crucial to supply chain diversity

Arafura Resources says its planned facility near Alice Springs will be pivotal in reducing Australia's reliance on China for materials essential to the production of renewable energy technology.

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