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GALLERY: The Top End’s lockdown in pictures

Parts of the Top End were plunged into lockdown this week, more than a year after the first one. Here’s how Australia’s Top End capital handled the lockdown during what has been one of the Territory’s best dry seasons in years.

Che Chorley
July 1, 2021 - 11:18AM
NT News
Uber Eats delivery drivers have been busy througout the pandemic and the lockdown has been no different. Picture: Che Chorley
1/14Uber Eats delivery drivers have been busy througout the pandemic and the lockdown has been no different. Picture: Che Chorley
A couple walk under the Cavenagh St shade structure in Darwin’s afternoon light on the third day of the lockdown. Picture: Che Chorley
2/14A couple walk under the Cavenagh St shade structure in Darwin’s afternoon light on the third day of the lockdown. Picture: Che Chorley
The normally bustling Austin Ln, a drawcard for tourists is empty on day four of the lockdown.. Picture: Che Chorley
3/14The normally bustling Austin Ln, a drawcard for tourists is empty on day four of the lockdown.. Picture: Che Chorley
But first, coffee. Picture: Che Chorley
4/14But first, coffee. Picture: Che Chorley
A man walks across an otherwise empty street in the morning light. Picture: Che Chorley
5/14A man walks across an otherwise empty street in the morning light. Picture: Che Chorley
A man walks past a poster from artist Peter Drew entitled Together Soon Enough at Darwin’s Waterfront. Picture: Che Chorley
6/14A man walks past a poster from artist Peter Drew entitled Together Soon Enough at Darwin’s Waterfront. Picture: Che Chorley
Retail stores have been forced to shut across the Top End during what would traditionally have been their busiest period. Picture: Che Chorley
7/14Retail stores have been forced to shut across the Top End during what would traditionally have been their busiest period. Picture: Che Chorley
Retail stores have been forced to shut across the Top End during what would traditionally have been their busiest period. Picture: Che Chorley
8/14Retail stores have been forced to shut across the Top End during what would traditionally have been their busiest period. Picture: Che Chorley
Darwin’s busiest intersection is a shadow of its former self in the afternoon light. Picture: Che Chorley
9/14Darwin’s busiest intersection is a shadow of its former self in the afternoon light. Picture: Che Chorley
The heat of the dry season has seen the normally busy party strip of Mitchell St turn in to an outdoor gym for many on their hour of exercise per day. Picture: Che Chorley
10/14The heat of the dry season has seen the normally busy party strip of Mitchell St turn in to an outdoor gym for many on their hour of exercise per day. Picture: Che Chorley
The heat of the dry season has seen the normally busy party strip of Mitchell St turn in to an outdoor gym for many on their hour of exercise per day. Picture: Che Chorley
11/14The heat of the dry season has seen the normally busy party strip of Mitchell St turn in to an outdoor gym for many on their hour of exercise per day. Picture: Che Chorley
The heat of the dry season has seen the normally busy party strip of Mitchell St turn in to an outdoor gym for many on their hour of exercise per day. Picture: Che Chorley
12/14The heat of the dry season has seen the normally busy party strip of Mitchell St turn in to an outdoor gym for many on their hour of exercise per day. Picture: Che Chorley
Darwin’s main st, Knuckey St, is empty of traffic on day three of the lockdown. Picture: Che Chorley
13/14Darwin’s main st, Knuckey St, is empty of traffic on day three of the lockdown. Picture: Che Chorley
Darwin’s main st, Knuckey St, is empty of traffic on day three of the lockdown. Picture: Che Chorley
14/14Darwin’s main st, Knuckey St, is empty of traffic on day three of the lockdown. Picture: Che Chorley
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