Territory prison population surges to new record
NT Corrections boss has revealed the ‘challenges’ the Territory’s surging prison numbers have taken on the system. Read how they’re keeping up with demand.
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Millions spent on road upgrades to reduce traffic crashes, congestion
Millions spent on road upgrades in Palmerston are set to reduce congestion and traffic crashes in the fast-growing city.
Ram raids on cop shops trigger calls for upgrades
In one incident, the offenders breached the facility, stole a vehicle and rammed their way out of the complex.
Bloody inconvenient: Hospital labs close due to staff shortfall
NT Health has temporarily closed a clinical service at a Top End hospital for the second time in weeks due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
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Thousands of tourism vouchers redeemed, with operators seeing 40 per cent boost
After selling out in just two minutes, tourism vouchers are being redeemed across the Territory, with one business saying it’s seen a 40 per cent spike in bookings.
Remote community vaccine data being given to Gunner: Commonwealth
The federal health department has hit back at claims by Chief Minister Michael Gunner that he’s not receiving Commonwealth vaccination data of 35 remote communities.
Why NT pharmacies could start tracking your scripts in real time
New proposed laws will allow pharmacies to track how often people are filling scripts for dangerous medications. Parliament is also debating major changes to the NT’s liquor laws. LATEST HERE.
Dedicated ‘Covid taxis’ for home quarantine candidates
The NT government still won’t say how many people are now quarantining at home as part of a trial, two days after it started.
Freedom deadline needed to drive vax uptake, industry bodies say
A concrete date for reopening the Territory and allowing the fully vaccinated quarantine-free travel from hotspots will help drive vaccination among the hesitiant, Hospitality NT has claimed.
GALLERY: The faces of Darwin’s freedom rally at Parliament House
Hundreds of people attended the freedom rally at Parliament House on Wednesday, October 27. Here are their faces.
Territory Together? Vax mandate not so ‘together’: Union president
The Chief Minister’s unifying Covid-19 language like ‘Territory Together’ has vanished recently, replaced by sneering disregard for anyone questioning his hard line vaccination policies … writes JARVIS RYAN.
Shadow Health Minister Bill Yan denies attending anti-vax rally
The CLP has denied its health spokesman Bill Yan attended an anti-vaccination rally on Saturday, with Chief Minister Michael Gunner making the explosive allegations in Question Time.
Staggering figures of repeat offending youths arrested
New figures show a staggering percentage of youths being arrested are already on bail, but the Police Minister has claimed new youth bail laws are having a positive impact.
Hey ’freedom’ protesters, more worthy causes need your help now
Territorians are passionate people. Their fervour has been on full display at the so-called “freedom” rallies but for some its raised the question: Why can’t they put this much energy into worthy causes? … writes RAPHAELLA SAROUKOS.
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