Pollie pay bump pitched to break four-year wage freeze
A pitch to pay Territory politicians an extra $5000 a year could increase the quality of our representatives, a independent review has found.
Politics
In pictures: Aboriginal rights pioneer Dr Bush-Blanasi farewelled
Loved ones have peeled back the layers of a respected land rights campaigner and leader, sharing their stories of a cheeky, hilarious and stubborn Territorian. See the pictures.
Principals and principles among key education law changes
The Territory’s education laws will be updated in the new year, with information sharing and 10 national principles among the major changes.
Middle Arm project cost tipped to blow out by $2b, documents reveal
The NT government has styled the project as an environmentally friendly ‘sustainable development precinct’ but the documents also note gas will form a key component of the development.
More Stories
NT Government launches review into Palmerston Regional Hospital
A wide-ranging review has been launched into the Palmerston Regional Hospital amid the ongoing Territory health system crisis.
Our health system crisis: CLP reveals what it would do to fix it
From staffing Howard Springs with overseas nurses to ending fixed-term contracts, the Opposition has put forward their ideas for helping to solve the NT’s health crisis.
Bushfire advice for three blazes near Stuart Hwy
Bushfires NT has issued a warning for motorists and residents as three bushfires burn uncontained along the Stuart Hwy.
RDH CRISIS: Fears for staff wellbeing amid crushing workload
A letter sent out by NT Health has provoked a furious backlash both inside and out of the overstretched Royal Darwin Hospital, with one parent saying he fears for their daughter’s life.
Turf Club to sue ICAC over explosive grandstand report
The Darwin Turf Club will pursue legal action against the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption over its report into the $12m trackside grandstand.
New case: Child tests positive for Covid-19 in Darwin
A child has tested positive to Covid-19 after arriving in Darwin on a repatriation flight.
Opposition throws weight behind vaccine mandate for workers
The CLP has backed mandating vaccinations for workers dealing with vulnerable populations – and even entire sectors of the economy.
Third of emergency beds at Palmerston hospital closed
A critical shortage of nurses at the Palmerston Regional Hospital has has forced the hospital to close eight out of its 24 emergency beds.
Man arrested in Top End for alleged border breach
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Adelaide River on Wednesday after allegedly entering the Territory without approval after spending time in regional NSW.
Kalymnian Brotherhood apologises after conspiracy-laden letter
The Kalymnian Brotherhood have apologised to Michael Gunner over a letter sent out alleging the Chief Minister would plant a fake Covid-19 outbreak in the Greek community.
Original URL: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/politics/page/200