UPDATED: Two Canadian men who had been granted COVID-19 quarantine facility exemptions were allegedly seen leaving their government-approved Darwin hotel and going into the community “several times” for days before being fined, NT Police said.
Wheelie bin joyride at quarantine facility costs three men $5,000 each after pic posted to social media
Three men at the Howard Springs COVID-19 quarantine facility have been fined more than $5,000 each after a social media post emerged showing the trio allegedly pushing themselves around the premises in a wheelie bin while not wearing mandatory face masks, NT Police said.
Woman on London repatriation flight tests positive for coronavirus in quarantine facility
Another passenger on Sunday’s London repatriation flight has tested positive for COVID-19 while in quarantine at Howard Springs, NT health authorities have said.
NT records another COVID-19 case in returned traveller at quarantine centre
A 29-year-old male who flew to Darwin onboard a repatriation flight on Sunday has tested positive for coronavirus, NT health authorities have confirmed.
Infant tests positive for COVID-19 while at Howard Springs quarantine facility
An infant under one year of age who was repatriated to Australia last week from India has tested positive for COVID-19, NT health authorities say.
Territorians required to provide personal details to attend businesses under new COVID-19 measures
Despite never recording a case of coronavirus from community transmission, the NT Government will now force Territorians to “check-in” at venues by providing their personal details.
‘Aggressive’ ADF member fined for breaching Darwin quarantine orders
A 41-year-old Australian Defence Force member described by police as being ‘aggressive’ has been fined for breaching COVID-19 restrictions after allegedly leaving his Darwin accommodation during mandatory quarantine, NT Police say.
Woman caught trying to break out of Howard Springs quarantine facility
A 33-year-old quarantine detainee has been fined more than $5000 after she was caught attempting to scale a perimeter fence at the Howard Springs quarantine facility on Wednesday, NT Police say.
Four new cases of coronavirus diagnosed at Howard Springs quarantine facility in passengers from India
Four new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the NT, including two toddlers, the NT Government has confirmed, raising questions about the accuracy of testing in India.
Darwin Mayor calls for NTG to fund city security patrols, eyes licensees as a source
Darwin Mayor Kon Vatskalis is calling on the Gunner Government to continue to fund security patrols in the CBD for three years, suggesting that because the problems stem from alcohol abuse, liquor licensees should take the cost hit over ratepayers.
‘We expected it from the beginning’: Passenger on repatriation flight to Darwin tests positive for COVID-19
A returning Australian on board a repatriation flight which landed in Darwin yesterday has tested positive for COVID-19, but authorities say there is “no threat” to the community or quarantine facility.
Second round of $200 tourism vouchers to begin Monday
Registrations for the second round of the NT Government’s $200 tourism vouchers open on Monday, and the latest round comes with an extra financial incentive to travel more than 400km from home.