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COVID-19 quarantine facility at Howard Springs had as few as three people in it this week

The Centre for National Resilience on Darwin's outskirts has played a critical role in Australia's defence against COVID-19. But its long-term future remains unclear as the number of people isolating there plummets.

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Half of Australia’s youth detainees are Indigenous children, research finds

Young First Nations people are 5.8% of population aged 10-17 but make up 49% of all youth in detention, report says

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Northern Territory businesses hope proposed port facilities at Darwin Harbour's Middle Arm could mean new jobs

The federal government is promising new "port facilities" to be built in Darwin, separate from the city's Chinese-leased port. Local industry is hoping it gets the go-ahead.

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Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Agreement receives bipartisan support, seven months after launch

The Aboriginal Justice Agreement commits to setting up alternatives to custody, community courts, reducing family violence offending and ensuring laws do not discriminate against Aboriginal people.

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Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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CLP vice president Jed Hansen quits the party to contest federal seat of Solomon as an independent

The vice president of the Northern Territory opposition party resigns to run against the party's own federal candidate in the seat of Solomon – a move likely to fuel further speculation the party is "divided".

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Does the pre-election budget address ways to realistically 'close the gap' for Indigenous people?

As Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the federal government’s pre-election budget on Tuesday night, I watched in anticipation to see what it would hold for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

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A fresh wave of COVID-19 cases in the NT is expected to peak in April, says Health Minister Natasha Fyles

Under new rules announced today, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter sporting venues in the NT. But Territorians must show their vaccine pass if they want to buy alcohol at the game.

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NT government accidentally overpaid its public servants by $3.6 million in 2020-21 financial year

The Northern Territory Auditor-General says public servants received more than $3 million in overpayments last financial year, including one whose bank balance ballooned by $93,000 in a single payroll error.

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Regions tell Barnaby Joyce they need workers, houses, childcare before budgeted infrastructure

After reluctantly signing the net zero carbon emissions pledge, the Nationals leader amassed a $20 billion regional war chest. But local mayors and voters want funding closer to home, as well as promised infrastructure.

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‘Disgraceful neglect of Line of Duty’: the wrongs and rights of the Bafta TV nominations

Jed Mercurio’s show is unfairly lacking in awards, and Bafta needs to give more weight to international shows from broadcasters like Netflix – or fail to reflect TV’s balance of power

The Guardian - UK

'Australia's shortest and longest international flights' now departing Darwin, with new service to Dili launched

Darwin is now home to "Australia's shortest and longest international flights", with the first of Qantas's new regular passenger flights to Dili departing the NT capital.

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NT senator Sam McMahon uses parliamentary privilege to accuse former staffer of 'abuse'

Outgoing Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon calls for 'cruel behaviour' in politics to end, using her final speech in parliament to accuse a former staffer of 'abuse'.

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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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The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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