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Explainer: why is there an inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death when there was already a trial?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people, and mentions of racial discrimination and racist language against First Nations people.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2022

Labor MP says detail needed on plan to reduce crime by removing unsupervised children from families in Alice Springs

Federal Labor politician Marion Scrymgour says she wants more detail around what the Northern Territory government is calling an "intervention" to get children deemed at-risk off the streets of Alice Springs at night.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

Wembanyama Wednesday: Vic will play for France’s national team, and it could change international basketball

This will be good preparation when the Olympics come to Paris in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022

The criminal legal system does not deliver justice for First Nations people, says a new book

This article contains information on deaths in custody and the violence experienced by First Nations people in their encounters with the Australian carceral system. It also contains references to and the names of people who are now deceased.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

ACEM report reveals over-representation of Indigenous in Northern Territory hospital EDs

The Australasian College of Emergency Medicine calls for health care reform after its inaugural report reveals grim statistics about presentations to Northern Territory emergency departments.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Fresh COVID wave on the way, experts warn

A fresh wave of COVID-19 cases could hit Australia in coming weeks after health authorities detected vaccine-resistant variants.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Mining vs rivers: a single line on a map could determine the future of water in the Northern Territory

A water war is brewing in the Northern Territory – and the battle centres around a line on a map.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

Internal briefing reveals Northern Territory government approach to defence regarding AUKUS nuclear submarines

The government will not say exactly what it has considered or proposed to Defence, but says it is reviewing the Northern Territory's "suitability and readiness" as plans for the nuclear-powered submarine fleet progress.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Country Liberals attend anti-crime rally despite racist comments on organiser's social media account

The Northern Territory's opposition leader has attended an anti-crime meeting near Darwin which Labor ministers refused to attend because of racist comments on the organiser's social media account.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Australia's preparing for its next COVID-19 wave — here's a look at the rules if you test positive

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022