The Latest Breaking News from NT

WA man dies with COVID-19 in the NT

A Western Australian man has been added to the Northern Territory's COVID-19 death toll as the territory records 757 new infections and three deaths.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

NT records three more COVID-related deaths, hospital admissions drop to 108

Three more people have died from COVID-19 in the Northern Territory – the equal highest number to be reported in a single day. The number of people in hospital has also dropped to 108, though there are more people needing oxygen and in ICU.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

Darwin on cyclone watch as low intensifies

Darwin and other Northern Territory communities are on cyclone watch as a tropical low heads towards the coast.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Concern grows over low Indigenous vaccination rates ahead of WA border opening

With WA's Indigenous vaccination rate sitting 25 per cent below the overall state figure, there are serious concerns about how vulnerable communities will cope with an expected surge in COVID cases.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

NT government, opposition and police union support the use of spit hoods on children in police custody

The Northern Territory government is resisting calls to ban the use of spit hoods on children in police custody, as new data shows their use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

NT COVID hospitalisations increase slightly, with four patients in ICU

The number of patients with COVID-19 in NT hospitals has increased slightly to 131, with 11 patients in need of oxygen with four in intensive care.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Coalition announces new $19m Beetaloo Basin gas support after previous grants ruled invalid

Decision to give grants to Liberal-linked Empire Energy for NT exploration prompts anger among environment and Indigenous groups

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022

Scott Morrison speaks to Ukraine PM; 60 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

494 applicants on public housing wait list vie for one of 16 new homes in Katherine

Plans to build affordable homes in Katherine are welcomed by leaders and grassroots social services but, amid the enormous demand, hundreds of people will continue to sleep on the streets.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

Remote housing push underdelivers: audit

The federal government agency responsible for delivering a half a billion dollar remote housing project is underperforming, according to a new audit report.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022