Lauren Roberts
ABC.net.au
Darwin, NT, Australia
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Northern Australia's fire management and mapping: How the integration of 'old and new' has led to success
For nearly two decades, researchers have been mapping fires in Northern Australia's tropical savannas and rangelands. This is what they found. → Read More
Northern Territory scraps vaccine mandate for workers, Chief Minister Natasha Fyles confirms
Prior to today's announcement, people in the Northern Territory who worked in a wide range of industries — including teachers, hospitality workers and beauticians — needed all three COVID-19 vaccines to go into the office. → Read More
Girl, 7, dies after allegedly falling from moving vehicle in Central Australia
Northern Territory police are investigating the death of a seven-year-old girl in remote Central Australia who sustained "serious head injuries" after allegedly falling from a moving vehicle. → Read More
Spike in influenza cases in the Northern Territory, as Chief Minister considers whether more people should be offered free vaccines
So far this year, the Northern Territory has recorded 968 cases of influenza, compared to just 76 cases in all of 2021. → Read More
What are the major election promises for the Northern Territory? Who are the candidates? Where do I vote?
What are the major election promises for the Northern Territory? Who are the candidates? Where do I vote? We answer your questions. → Read More
Northern Territory veterans feel 'forgotten' and 'left out' in 2022 federal election campaign
One day out from the federal election, Northern Territory veterans are calling for political hopefuls to commit "in principle" to adopting all future recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. → Read More
NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has resigned after delivering 2022 budget
NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner resigns from the role after delivering the 2022 budget this morning, saying the birth of his second child made him consider his future. → Read More
Surrogacy likely to be legalised in the Northern Territory, bringing it into line with the rest of Australia
Kelsey and Aaron Rouse have been trying to have to a baby since 2015. If the Northern Territory doesn't pass a bill to legalise surrogacy, they could be out of options. → Read More
NT disability support services say wait times are rising as demand for allied health grows
Two-year-old Harriet spent seven months – more than a quarter of her life – on a wait list for speech therapy. It's not unusual for children in Darwin to wait up to a year for services, and it's even longer in remote areas. → Read More
NT's vaccine booster mandate comes into effect today. Here's everything you need to know
From today, people in the NT who work in a wide range of industries need to have had three COVID-19 vaccines to go into the office. Those who aren't triple dosed now risk losing their jobs and a $5,000 fine. → Read More
Woman dies with COVID-19 in Darwin aged care home, NT reports increase in hospitalisations
The Northern Territory is today reporting a slight increase in COVID-related hospitalisations, the death of a woman in her 90s and another surge in cases. → Read More
Japanese encephalitis virus detected in feral pigs in the NT's West Daly region
The virus has been spreading throughout piggeries in southern parts of Australia since February and 35 cases have been confirmed in humans, leading to the deaths of three people. → Read More
NT scraps its vaccine pass system, unvaccinated people now allowed in pubs, nightclubs
From today, people in the NT will no longer need to prove they're fully vaccinated to order a beer at the pub or enter a licensed venue. → Read More
NT Police preparing coroner's report following drowning death of Katherine toddler
Northern Territory police said the toddler was found "unresponsive" in a pool during a social gathering at their home on Saturday afternoon. → Read More
NT appoints Kate Worden as its first minister for the prevention of domestic, family, and sexual violence
The newly-appointed minister, Kate Worden, is herself a survivor of domestic violence and says she knows "what it's like to be on the bottom of that pit" and wants to prevent other women from a similar experience. → Read More
Darwin woman dies with COVID-19, 34th coronavirus-related death in the NT
A Darwin woman in her 60s has died at Royal Darwin Hospital with COVID-19, as the NT today reports 503 new cases. → Read More
NT Indigenous workers underpaid between 1933 and 1971 join class action against government
John is one of thousands of workers in the NT who were underpaid — or not paid at all — for their work between 1933 and 1971. He's hoping to see justice in his lifetime and has joined a class action against the government to make it happen. → Read More
NT Police Commissioner rejects political interference claims in Constable Zachary Rolfe murder charge
The Northern Territory's top police officer said he had no prior knowledge of a decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder four days after the death of Kumanjayi Walker. → Read More
Darwin man in his 60s dies with COVID as NT records 341 new cases
There are now 14 patients in NT hospitals with coronavirus and one patient in intensive care. → Read More
After two years of a COVID public health emergency, the NT will 'transition to the next phase'
The NT declared a public health emergency in March 2020. More than two years later, this emergency declaration is expected to end soon. Here’s what that means and what happens next. → Read More