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Aboriginal land councils condemn Northern Territory government’s proposed fracking rules

A powerful Aboriginal land council has accused the NT government of treating traditional owners with contempt over its plans to legislate changes that allow companies to sell gas fracked during the "appraisal phase".

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Outback mayor calls for action on sky-high airfares from Alice Springs

An Alice Springs family of four faces $8,000 in airfares to get to the Coffs Coast of NSW for a holiday, prompting calls for more airline competition to bring prices down.

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US sending nuclear-capable B-52s to the Northern Territory will not heighten risks for local communities, ministers insist

Analysts say the future rotation of the B-52s in the Top End is a deliberate "step up", designed to deter China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region, but federal and territory ministers say it will not put the Northern Territory at greater risk.

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Core Lithium opens the Northern Territory's first lithium mine amid surging demand for electric vehicles

Core Lithium says the $89 million project will help meet surging demand for electric vehicles around the world, with the company already signing a deal with EV manufacturer Tesla.

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Inpex commits to a net zero future in the Northern Territory, as it sets its eyes on expanding

An energy expert says it's "ambitious" to think a net zero agreement between gas giant Inpex and the Northern Territory government will be enough to offset carbon emissions from the company's expanding projects.

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Industry says gas from the Beetaloo Basin could solve Australia's energy crisis. Some energy analysts question that claim

The gas industry has its eyes set on developing the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin to secure Australia's electricity supply. Some analysts doubt the economics stack up.

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Bulk-billing clinics in the Northern Territory unable to survive on Medicare rebate alone

With doctors in short supply and bulk-billing clinics preparing to introduce fees, there are fears the Top End's already stretched hospital emergency departments will bear the brunt of more patients.

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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.

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Nicole Manison to remain Northern Territory's Deputy Chief Minister as Scott Morrison slams Labor's 'instability' while in Darwin

Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison will remain in her role under the new Natasha Fyles administration, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison accuses the Northern Territory government of "instability" during his visit to Darwin.

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New chief minister to hit 'ground running'

Natasha Fyles is the Northern Territory's new chief minister following Michael Gunner's surprise resignation, becoming the second woman to lead the NT.

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Choosing NT's next chief minister could take weeks if Labor politicians fail to reach consensus

Northern Territory government MLAs will go to a caucus vote tomorrow to try to decide who the next chief minister will be. But there's still a chance it will be forced to a rank-and-file Labor ballot.

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NT chief minister vote could take weeks

The Northern Territory may have to wait weeks for a new chief minister if Labor's left and right factions fail to agree on a replacement for Michael Gunner.

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NT Opposition leader scrutinises timing of Michael Gunner’s exit in budget reply speech

Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro says Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s decision to stand down on budget day means he avoids accountability over issues such as Labor’s move to cut household solar tariffs.

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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?

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Manison poised to be new NT chief minister

Michael Gunner, the first territory-born Top End leader, has resigned as the NT chief minister, saying his head and heart are no longer in the job.

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More police in remote NT areas is a ‘direct threat’ to Aboriginal community, elders say

Leaders call for funding to be directed towards self-determined governance after police minister announces additional officers for regional areas

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Yuendumu elders call for change after record NT Police funding boost, as union welcomes spend

Elders in the remote community of Yuendumu want more funds directed into night patrols and community mediation, while the union says a record funding boost to NT Police will bring "respite" to overworked officers.

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NT government pledges to restore damaged homes in Wadeye, tactical police deployed to quell community unrest

The Northern Territory government says dozens of homes destroyed or damaged in Wadeye will be fixed "as quickly as possible", as police send in a tactical response group to quell the recent unrest.

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Federal Labor pledges to scrap compulsory income management if it wins the election

Federal Labor will make the controversial basics card optional within the first term of government if it wins the election next month, making a commitment that any broad-based income management should be voluntary.

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NT government insists $56 million spent on Project Sea Dragon roads will see a return on investment

The Northern Territory government insists taxpayers will see a return on a $56 million investment on remote roads supporting a massive prawn farm that is now in dire straits.

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NT Police Commissioner rejects political interference claims in Constable Zachary Rolfe murder charge

The Northern Territory's top police officer says he had no prior knowledge of a decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder four days after the death of Kumanjayi Walker.

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COVID-19 cases detected in Don Dale youth detention facility, Health Minister Natasha Fyles tests positive

Thirteen cases are confirmed inside Don Dale as the Northern Territory government announces there are now 156 patients with COVID-19 in NT hospitals. The NT Health Minister has also tested positive to COVID-19.

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