The NT’s borders could open by mid-July, according to Chief Minister Michael Gunner, who made his strongest indication yet about when the border restrictions could be lifted.
‘Through his windscreen like a bullet hole’: Terrifying rock attack on motorists near Bayview Sunday night
An horrific rock-throwing attack on nearly 20 cars on Tiger Brennan Drive near Bayview Sunday night has left dozens shaken and nursing injuries.
NT continues struggle with ‘debt burden’ but Feds would be shamed into bailout: Moody’s
The Northern Territory continues to have the worst credit rating in the country, with a “structural fiscal imbalance” that won’t be repaired anytime soon, according to international credit rating agency Moody’s latest report.
Two minute read: The biggest stories that made news
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, here are some of the NT Independent’s most significant stories of the week: Chief Minister Michael Gunner signs a secret deal, then later in the week literally runs from NT Independent questions; Officer sacked over ‘offensive’ Yuendumu shooting T-shirts; Prisoners in Darwin Correctional Centre threatened staff that a serious riot which occurred last month is “just the start”; plus more.
Alleged physical altercation between NT Senator and staff under investigation
EXCLUSIVE: The CLP is investigating allegations of ‘serious misconduct and physical altercations’ involving Senator Sam McMahon and staff members in her office, including chief of staff Jason Riley, the NT Independent can reveal.
Social distancing fines quietly scrapped in NT with no public announcement
EXCLUSIVE: The NT Government has seemingly revoked fines for not adhering to the 1.5 metre social distancing rule Thursday afternoon in a directive that came with no public announcement, shortly before a mass protest in Darwin.
CDU’s Chinese students could be flown back to Darwin and quarantined following diplomatic stoush
Charles Darwin University is in discussions to potentially fly its Chinese students back to Darwin by charter flights, following warnings by the Chinese government to students not to resume studies in Australia over “racist incidents”.
‘It’s a ticking timebomb’: Fears another prison riot is imminent
Prisoners in Darwin Correctional Centre have threatened staff that a serious riot which occurred last month is “just the start”, with fears it is only a matter of time before another serious incident occurs, a well placed Corrections source has said.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to reopen June 19 as part of staged opening, Kakadu to open same day
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park will reopen for visitors next Friday, Parks Australia has confirmed.
Iconic Darwin Beer Can Regatta to go ahead at new location
Get your beer can boats ready, the iconic Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta is going ahead this year, but at a different location – the Darwin Waterfront.
‘A new low for democracy’: Gunner changes venue to avoid questions from the NT Independent
The Gunner Government moved a press conference at the last minute Thursday morning, after learning the NT Independent would attempt to ask questions of the Chief Minister.
Government announces more than 26,000 tourism vouchers
The NT Government has announced more than 26,000 vouchers worth $200 each for Territorians to spend on tourism in the NT.