Territory Day celebrations postponed as lockdown extended
Territory Day events have been delayed as the NT grapples with a Covid-19 outbreak.
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TERRITORY Day events have been delayed as the NT grapples with a Covid-19 outbreak.
All public Territory Day events will not go ahead on Thursday July 1.
Last year the use of private fireworks was banned due to Covid-19 safety reasons.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner said fireworks, both public displays and private use, will be delayed until the situation is under control.
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“We will celebrate it … we will name a new day, and we will have one hell of a party, as one Territory,” he said.
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