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Path to NT power paved with promises of more police

On the eve of the election, Territorian concerns about crime have again led the parties to make a swag of promises on policing.

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This NT election, even pet crocs are campaign fodder. Just don’t mention the ballooning debt

The Northern Territory is going to the polls this weekend. The incumbent Labor government is under serious challenge from a rejuvenated Country Liberal Party (CLP) opposition, led by Lia Finocchiaro. This is an election mainly about crime and the state of the economy, and neither issue is good for Labor.

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Pollies bicker over dollars and cents as election looms

Scare tactics or the cost of doing business? An NT Treasury report shows the CLP policies could cost frontline workers.

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NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight

First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.

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Frothy and a polly, final leaders' debate hits the pub

Chief Minister Eva Lawler and Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro have faced off in a final debate before the Northern Territory election.

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Inquiry raises deep concerns over Labor’s $1.5 billion cash splash for new NT gas hub

A Senate inquiry has failed to reach agreement on whether the federal government should spend A$1.5 billion on a major industrial hub in Darwin – spending critics say amounts to a huge fossil fuel subsidy.

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Afternoon Update: Obamas speak at DNC; woman accused of mushroom murders to face trial; Bennifer calls it quits

Barack Obama has coined what may well become a new chant for Kamala Harris’s campaign: ‘Yes, she can’

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Governments urged to 'be honest' on youth justice

Indigenous children's organisations are urging governments to 'be honest' about Australia's youth justice system, and invest in community-led solutions.

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Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.

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Huge NT solar farm backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes gets environmental approval

Go-ahead given for first stage of $30bn SunCable project, which minister says will be ‘transformational’ for Northern Territory

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Poor compliance and broad exemptions mean land clearing continues apace in northern Australia – despite our laws and pledges

In 2021, Australia was one of 141 nations pledging to end deforestation by 2030 – just over five years from now.

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Gas utility backs Beetaloo as part of energy transition

A group of shareholders is challenging Australia's biggest gas pipeline operator on climate disclosure, accusing APA Group of being in breach of commitments.

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Underfunding public schools 'entrenches inequality'

Teachers, students and state and territory education ministers are urging the federal government to increase its funding for public schools

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Start date questions heat up over $30b solar mega-farm

Approval of a huge renewable-energy project could establish Australia as a leader in the field, but there's no start date in sight for the solar farm.

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Changes urged as shocking' reality' of DV is exposed

Killings of four Aboriginal women in the Northern Territory have put the spotlight back on domestic and family violence just days out from the election.

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Morning Mail: data ‘fabricated’ in voice campaign, tech boss missing in superyacht sinking, Democrats gather

Whistleblower claims fake survey data was supplied to the Australian Electoral Commission; Biden to address Democratic convention

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Morning Mail: Asic’s crypto site crackdown, Sydney Metro extension opens, Larry Emdur’s golden moment

Regulator playing whack-a-mole; travel times to be slashed in NSW capital; diplomatic push under way for Gaza ceasefire deal

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'Critical juncture': country Libs target youth crime

Lia Finocchiaro is promising to reinstate the use of spit-hoods on children in custody if elected chief minister at the Northern Territory election.

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Is the theatre interval becoming a thing of the past?

Lasting Covid impact and need to attract audiences behind move to performances running straight through

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Free land offer to lure new supermarkets to open in NT

Free land and major project status are being promised to a new supermarket chain by the NT government to help increase competition and drive down prices.

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NT intervention 'totally justified', former PM says

Former prime minister John Howard has defended the NT intervention after the territory's police chief apologised to Indigenous people over the force's actions.

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Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics

A "turbulent" period in the Top End has some experts predicting a change in government in the Northern Territory as voters prepare to go to the polls.

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Alarm as road carnage most deadliest in 12 years

Australia's roads are at crisis point after the nation experienced its worst 12-month road toll period in 12 years, a peak motoring body says.

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Burke fends off Coalition attacks over Palestinian visas in question time – as it happened

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Morning Mail: voters against treaty or truth-telling commission, baby foods flunk tests, UK anger at Elon Musk

Guardian Essential poll shows only one-third of voters back Indigenous treaty; all baby and infant foods fail to meet WHO standards; former Twitter boss calls for strengthened online safety laws

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