“While the majority was respectful and well-behaved, there was some disappointing behaviour on Sunday from a small number of Territorians”: Parks Director
Top cop hopeful biosecurity zones will be removed
NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has said he is hopeful the date to lift biosecurity zone restrictions in the Territory’s remote communities would be brought forward to June 5.
Extra police needed to handle difficult Litchfield visitors
NT Parks and Wildlife have called for additional police assistance and will dish out extra fines for disobeying national park rules following a spate of issues with argumentative visitors last weekend.
Another ‘Team Territory’ in the works to provide COVID-19 economic recovery advice
UPDATED: Chief Minister Michael Gunner is expected to announce another “Team Territory” today – this time one that will aim to provide a crucial roadmap to economic recovery post-coronavirus.
Easing of border restrictions is coming Chief Health Officer says, but fear of outbreak remains
The Northern Territory’s Chief Health Officer says domestic border restrictions will likely be eased in the coming months, but he admitted feeling “terrified” about a possible new COVID-19 outbreak.
New mural every fortnight for 2020 Darwin Street Art Festival
Territorians will be able to visit the street art trail in the CBD with stage two restrictions easing from noon on Friday, May 15.
Businesses eager to reopen as COVID-19 safety checklist numbers quadruple, testing to increase
More than 600 Territory businesses have filed their COVID-19 safety compliance forms in anticipation of re-opening next week.
COVID-19 restriction easing in Tennant blocked by Biosecurity Act
Tennant Creek residents have been denied the opportunity to enjoy a range of outdoor activities over the long weekend due to a delay in amending biosecurity zones, according to NT Senator Dr Sam McMahon.
Fun Facts: Random NT COVID-19 information revealed in Parliamentary hearings
It was a two-hour session that saw a scattershot approach to asking questions, that seemed to veer in every direction at seemingly every moment. But a few facts emerged.
Four ADF members with COVID-19 flown to Darwin
Four Australian Defence Force members serving in the Middle East are now in Royal Darwin Hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, the Defence Force has said.
CDU’s ‘serious financial risk’ from COVID-19: vice- chancellor
CDU vice-chancellor Simon Maddocks has predicted a more than $22 million deficit this year due to COVID-19 and has raised a 12 month pay freeze as one option to reduce costs.
COVID-19: Full details of the NT Government’s three stage plan to lift restrictions
Restrictions on non-contact outdoor sports and activities, businesses, and ceremonies will be adjusted on Friday at noon as the NT Government attempts to restart its depressed economy and get the Territory back to business.