The Latest Breaking News from NT

Novak Djokovic drew global attention to Australia's immigration detention regime. Now we need proper scrutiny of all places of detention

In 2017, Australia made an international commitment to implement a comprehensive inspection system for all places of detention. Four years on, it has failed to do so, and this is simply not good enough, writes Lorraine Finlay.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Northern Territory introduces building legislation reforms, with 'complex' projects requiring independent approval

Three years after nine Top End buildings were found to be structurally non-compliant, the Northern Territory government has introduced reforms to avoid a similar building bungle happening again.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

How to look after your mental health if you're at home with COVID-19

For many of us, catching COVID can be a lonely, scary and distressing experience. Here are some strategies to help you look after your mental health if you get the virus and have to isolate at home, writes Lousie Stone.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2022

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened

A number of states including NSW, Victoria and South Australia have reduced the interval between getting the second dose of COVID vaccinations and receiving a booster shot.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

How to look after your mental health if you're at home with COVID

For many of us, catching COVID and isolating at home can be a lonely, scary and distressing experience.

The Conversation · Jan 18, 2022

Indigenous people at risk of missing out on crucial COVID-19 treatment, peak health body says

A health expert has warned that Indigenous people with COVID-19 may not get the treatment they need, as reporting systems struggle to keep up with soaring case numbers.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

School starts in two weeks – here’s what we know about Covid safety plans for Australian students

Will there be access to rapid tests? What isolation rules will apply for students and teachers? How will staff shortages be dealt with? We answer your key questions

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2022

COVID reaches more remote NT communities

The Northern Territory has detected 625 new COVID-19 cases as the virus spreads to more remote Indigenous communities in central Australia and the Top End.

AAP · Jan 18, 2022

NT records 625 COVID-19 cases, a record total, as hospital admissions rise to 43

The Northern Territory has recorded more than 600 new COVID-19 cases for the first time. There are now 43 people in hospital with the virus, a jump on 39 yesterday.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022