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NT police officer Zachary Rolfe has been found not guilty of all charges. Here's what the jury had to consider

After a month-long trial, Constable Zachary Rolfe has been cleared of all charges relating to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker. Here are the key pieces of evidence and arguments.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2022

NT Health reports COVID-related death of man in his 60s from East Arnhem Land remote community

NT Health reports the man from East Arnhem Land died with COVID-19 at Royal Darwin Hospital. There are currently 29 COVID patients in Territory hospitals, with six requiring oxygen and one in ICU.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2022

One more virus death in the NT, 273 cases

The Northern Territory has reported another COVID-19 related death along with 273 new infections.

AAP · Mar 11, 2022

ICAC investigating NT government over safety compliance issues at Darwin's Marrara Stadium

The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has confirmed it is investigating the NT government over a stadium that could be in breach of the Building Act.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022

Another NT COVID-19 death, 326 new cases

Northern Territory officials have reported another COVID-19 related death along with 326 new infections.

AAP · Mar 10, 2022

Man in his 60s dies with COVID-19, as NT Health apologises for reporting incorrect death toll

A man in his 60s has died with COVID-19 as restrictions are due to ease for the Big Rivers region. The Northern Territory government has apologised for a death toll reporting error.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022

Indigenous advocate calls for independent investigation into NT Police shooting in Palmerston, near Darwin

A Darwin-born Indigenous activist believes "genuine fear" is rippling through the community after an Aboriginal teenager was shot multiple times by police on Tuesday in a suburb south of Darwin.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022

Constable Zachary Rolfe's lawyer tells murder trial NT police officer had 'no choice' but to shoot Kumanjayi Walker

In his closing address in the NT Supreme Court, David Edwardson QC said it was a "disgrace" that Constable Rolfe had been arrested four days after the shooting before any "meaningful" investigation had occurred.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

NT police say officer fired gun six times at Indigenous man allegedly armed with a spear

Nineteen-year-old fighting for his life in Darwin hospital after incident at Palmerston on Tuesday morning

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022