A large portion of the NT Police Force remains disenchanted with how the Yuendumu shooting incident was handled by the Gunner Government six months later.
NT Home Improvement Scheme fraud concerns raised as Auditor General confirms audit of COVID-19 stimulus
Internal government documents obtained by the NT Independent raise concerns around the implementation of proper oversight processes for the $100 million program, as the Auditor General confirms audits are coming.
Darwin to get more murals
Three new Darwin buildings are set to get murals.
Borders will open when ‘the rest of Australia is as safe as us’: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the Territory’s borders will remain closed indefinitely, even as pressure mounts to reopen them to get the economy moving.
Alice Mayor, Deputy Mayor to stay silent over gallery site
Alice Springs Town Council’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor have both declared conflicts of interest over the NT Government’s plans to compulsory acquire Anzac Oval to build the National Aboriginal Art Gallery.
Alice Springs traditional owners furious over NT Government ‘disrespect’ on Aboriginal Art Gallery site
“The timing of the recent developments demonstrates the utter disrespect the Northern Territory Government and Lhere Artepe have chosen to show to Mparntwe custodians”: Statement
Darwin bar fined for failing to properly social distance, serving alcohol to standing people
Lola’s Pergola has been fined nearly $5500 by the NT Police for allegedly breaching coronavirus restrictions over the service of alcohol.
‘Horror and astonishment’: Curious NT question about the old Channel Island Leprosarium
This is the first in a series where you get to ask a question about the Northern Territory’s rich, peculiar history – it could be about anything that you’re curious about – and have your questions answered by the NT Independent’s friends at the Historical Society of the NT.
Residents worried about youth work training camp
A Bynoe resident and former Don Dale employee has voiced concerns about the prison’s inmates residing close to her property if a proposed youth work training camp goes ahead, however proponents argue it is the ideal location and could come with community benefits.
Who has won the most contracts from the NT Government since 2013
The NT Independent published a list of the top 200 money earners from the NT Government since 2013. Now we look at what companies have won the most government contracts, with two NT firms making the top five, with one being the highest money earner on the list.
Economic recovery plan will come three months after election as Gunner names new commission
The Gunner Government has announced its economic reconstruction commission, who will be given a November deadline to develop a plan to rebuild the economy post-coronavirus.
Petition launched against Throb at East Point
A petition against establishing a new Throb outdoor nightclub at East Point Reserve has attracted almost 1000 signatures in 24 hours, the Environment Centre NT has said.