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Renewed calls to revoke Northern Territory's mandatory sentencing following power outages inside Darwin's prison

Ongoing power outages and concerns over conditions inside Darwin's only adult prison mean the "community is at greater risk of continued crime", according to the Criminal Lawyers Association of the Northern Territory.

ABC News · Aug 14, 2022

Iris Capital awaits decision over push to expand its pokies empire in Alice Springs

In what has been slated as a 'David and Goliath' battle, the Alice Springs community is taking on a gambling giant that wants to add dozens more poker machines to the town.

ABC News · Aug 13, 2022

NT Government minister accused of 'abrogating responsibility' over outback town poker machine plan

A plan to install dozens of new poker machines in an outback town facing high rates of poverty and social problems has been met with silence by the Northern Territory's gaming minister.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Darwin Turf Club will not be forced to repay $12 million grandstand grant under new NT government proposal

The NT government walks back its vow that the Darwin Turf Club will pay back a $12 million grandstand grant in full after proposing a new, 10-year funding agreement for the racing industry.

ABC News · Jul 4, 2022

Self-harm incidents inside Don Dale spark intervention of NT Children's Commissioner

The NT Children's Commissioner points to "continual and systematic use of extended lockdowns" inside Don Dale, which she says have increased since the NT government introduced tougher youth bail laws last year.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces first cabinet, Eva Lawler named new Treasurer

The NT Government has named a new Treasurer, Attorney-General and police minister, while Chief Minister Natasha Fyles retains her position as health minister.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

NT government passes liquor laws to replace Commonwealth Intervention-era alcohol bans in remote communities

Long-term Commonwealth alcohol bans in dozens of communities the Northern Territory are set to end in July, with the Northern Territory passing new liquor laws to replace the Intervention-era restrictions.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Chief Minister Michael Gunner's resignation has opened the door for a new Northern Territory leader

Michael Gunner's shock resignation on Tuesday opens the door for a new leader in the Northern Territory. The question is, who will it be?

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Northern Territory 2022-23 budget to include $690 million for remote housing to ease overcrowding

On the eve of the Northern Territory budget being handed down, the government has outlined plans to ramp up housing construction in remote communities, as it tries to ease decades-long chronic overcrowding.

ABC News · May 8, 2022

Massive aid effort for Wadeye residents displaced by violence and destruction

After weeks of escalating violence and destruction of close to 40 homes in the remote NT community of Wadeye, massive efforts are underway to help those affected by the crisis.

ABC News · May 2, 2022