Nicole Manison won’t contest Wanguri at the 2024 NT Election, opening up a contest in Darwin’s north
When Michael Gunner swept to power in 2016, he did so with a leadership team in Territory Labor that more than seven years later, no…
Here’s what really happened before the Labor caucus ‘unanimously’ voted in Eva Lawler as the new NT chief minister
The smiling leadership on the steps of Government House on Thursday betrayed the chaos that erupted in the days before.Incoming Chief Minister Eva Lawler was…
Eva Lawler to become the next Northern Territory chief minister
Eva Lawler will be the Northern Territory's new chief minister, according to multiple statements from members of the Labor government.Key points:The Labor Caucus met this…
NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles holds undisclosed shares in company that owns Groote Eylandt mine
The Northern Territory chief minister holds undisclosed shares in a company that owns a manganese mine in a remote community where locals have for years…
Michael Murphy announced as new NT police commissioner following Jamie Chalker’s retirement
Michael Murphy has been appointed the Northern Territory's new police commissioner, almost five months after he began acting in the role. A deputy commissioner since 2018, Mr Murphy…
Northern Territory crocodile culling was banned in 1971. Should it be reintroduced following an attack at Litchfield National Park?
The Northern Territory chief minister has reignited the Top End's crocodile culling debate following an attack at a popular swimming spot.A 67-year-old man is in…
Paediatricians sign joint letter urging NT government to withdraw Beetaloo Basin fracking support
Dozens of paediatricians are pleading for the Northern Territory government to withdraw support for a full-scale fracking industry, citing direct and indirect health risks.Key points:Paediatricians sign letter…
Overcrowding, staff shortages contributed to $20 million Darwin Correctional Centre riot, report reveals
Overcrowding, lockdowns, staff shortages and restricted access to programs were "significant" contributing factors to a major riot at the Darwin Correctional Centre in 2020, according to…
How the NT government’s apparent attempt to sack Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has become an expensive public spectacle
For months, speculation has been rife about whether, or when, Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker would move on from his role as the territory's…
Embattled Alice Springs debates alcohol restrictions set to expire amid tourism and crime concerns
As crime rates in Alice Springs are again highlighted this week, debate continues over a suite of temporary alcohol restrictions imposed on the embattled town, due to expire…
NT chief minister again refuses to confirm Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker’s employment future
The Northern Territory chief minister says conversations have been held with Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker about his employment future, but she has again refused to…
NT chief minister refuses to clarify status of NT police commissioner’s position, amid reports he has been asked to resign
Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has refused to clarify media reports that Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign, stating several times that…
Alice Springs report recommends NT government ‘urgently’ amend liquor act to impose further alcohol restrictions
A report commissioned by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments has recommended the Territory urgently legislate further alcohol restrictions in Central Australia.Key points:The report was to…