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Meat processing industry says quarantine facility good short-term solution for housing workers

The Wellcamp quarantine facility cost taxpayers more than $220 million but will no longer be used by the state government. The agricultural industry says it has potential as a short-term fix to workers' housing woes.

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Racist comments from NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne to be part of evidence in trial, court told

Colleen Gwynne is accused of abusing her office by allegedly providing a misleading employment reference and attempting to recruit a friend to an assistant commissioner role.

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Lack of cop drug testing policy flagged at inquest

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been told the NT is the only jurisdiction in Australia that does not have drug and alcohol testing for police.

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Botched Kumanjayi Walker arrest ‘had look of military operation’, inquest told

A senior NT police officer has been questioned about the continued use of guns at an inquest into the shooting of an Indigenous teenager.

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It’s hot as hell for too many Australian renters

Aussie renters are unable to escape the heat even with air conditioners on or windows open, a study by Better Renting has found.

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Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says weather in flooded communities has eased as 'hundreds' of evacuees remain stranded

Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said there were still there were still "hundreds" of people waiting to be evacuated from Kalkarindji to the nearest major centre of Katherine.

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NT police officer denies Kumanjayi Walker text was ‘angry racist message’ to ‘protect boy in blue’

Inquest into death of Aboriginal man hears text describing Walker as ‘shit cunt’ was forwarded to Zachary Rolfe

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Federal government approves ADF assistance to evacuation of flooded NT remote communities

The federal government has approved a request for ADF assistance to evacuate about 700 people from a handful of remote communities south of Darwin that have been inundated by major flooding.

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NT Police Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest he has seen no evidence of 'systemic' racism in force

While Murray Smalpage said there were improvements to be made within the NT Police force, he stopped short of accepting there was systemic racism within the ranks.

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Texts not meant for Rolfe, fellow cop tells inquest

Text messages saying how Constable Zachary Rolfe could justify his shooting of an Indigenous teen weren't meant to be sent to the officer, an inquest has heard.

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Senior officer says dragging of Kumanjayi Walker to police car after shooting was ‘unacceptable’

Deputy commissioner of NT police confirms no plans to remove firearms from officers in remote communities

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Northern Territory government denies Beetaloo Basin gas plans in doubt despite no federal support for offsets

No federal support is on the table for Territory Labor's promise to ensure that all Beetaloo Basin emissions are offset, as the territory cabinet weighs its decision on whether to allow full-scale fracking to go ahead.

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Solutions offered for struggling NT communities

A report has made key recommendations to improve the lives of Indigenous people in remote Northern Territory communities.

AAP

Late NT Parliament politician Lawrence Costa farewelled at state funeral service in Darwin

Former Arafura MLA Lawrence Costa, who died suddenly late last year at the age of 52, has been remembered as a “big man with a big heart” who tirelessly served his people for years.

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Residents being evacuated from NT remote communities of Kalkarindji, Daguragu, Pigeon Hole, and Palumpa amid major flooding

Residents of four remote communities are being evacuated to Darwin via Katherine as floodwaters continue to rise, with river levels in one community expected to reach record heights.

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Alice Springs ambulances attacked with rocks, as paramedics 'traumatised' by sustained abuse

There are concerns the incidents are "becoming the norm" and taking a toll on people's welfare, as well as hindering attempts to address a shortage of paramedics in the region.

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Fears of unrest after Kumanjayi's death questioned

Police were not informed that an Indigenous teenager who left an alcohol rehabilitation unit wanted to return, an inquest into his shooting death has heard.

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Northern Territory police need 300 more officers, Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest

As the inquest into the police shooting of Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker continues, NT Police leadership say their remote operations are dangerously stretched by under-staffing, poor infrastructure and a 30 per cent increase in overall crime.

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Misconduct fines on sports betting companies too low to have impact, regulator says

The Northern Territory Racing Commission has not ruled out suspensions or licence cancellations for breaches, as critics argue it has not kept pace with the industry’s growth

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Steve Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, calls for change after croc that attacked man and dog shot

Bob Irwin says he's sick of seeing crocodiles culled after attacks he believes are caused by people taking unreasonable risks. He and other conservationists want to see an investigation into an incident in Queensland last week that left a man in hospital and a crocodile dead.

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Afternoon Update: tax hike on $3m super balances; robodebt inquiry ‘double down’ claim; and a Test cricket classic

Balances of more than $3m will be taxed at 30%, up from current concessional rate of 15%

ABC News

Wife of Outback Wrangler star Chris 'Willow' Wilson shares tribute on anniversary of his death in NT helicopter crash

The wife of Chris 'Willow' Wilson says she's lived through the "worst, toughest and most traumatising" year since the crash, which resulted in criminal charges against Mr Wilson's high-profile co-star, Matt Wright.

The New Daily

Kumanjayi arrest unsound and unsafe: Senior officer

A senior police officer has told the Kumanjayi Walker inquest that a special unit deviated from a plan to arrest him and it should have used different tactics.

The Guardian - AU

Deputy commissioner highly critical of botched arrest of Kumanjayi Walker, inquest hears

Murray Smalpage tells coroner he is ‘struggling to find a reason’ for deviation from arrest plan on day Warlpiri teen was killed by Zachary Rolfe

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Tiger Brennan Drive-Berrimah Road overpass project cost balloons to $165 million

The cost to grade-separate two of Darwin's key arterials has blown out by at least $100 million, with the NT government blaming a broad increase in the cost to build infrastructure.

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