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Northern Territory COVID-19 mask mandate to lift on Monday, Territory records two deaths

From Monday, masks will no longer be required except in high-risk settings, as Chief Minister Michael Gunner declares the NT is past the peak of the Omicron wave.

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NT shelters for women and children escaping domestic violence are being forced to close due to COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 across the Northern Territory is creating a "bottleneck" inside women's shelters already packed with women and children escaping violence, says an expert in the sector.

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Murder-accused NT cop defends firing shots

Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe was composed giving evidence, explaining why he shot an Aboriginal teen during an outback arrest attempt.

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The best theatre to stream this month: Mum, Hamlet, Oliver Twist and more

In a new monthly roundup, we pick 10 of the best shows to enjoy from home – including Shakespeare filmed in a church, a lavish musical and Gabriel Byrne’s return to Dublin

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Summer weather data suggests an 'average' year, disguising several incidents of extreme weather

The summer weather data indicates national rainfall was bang on average, while temperatures were predictably above average. But that's hiding some pretty extraordinary weather events.

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Zachary Rolfe trial: no ‘reasonable’ grounds for shooting Kumanjayi Walker second and third time, court hears

Police officer who previously oversaw defensive tactics training tells court firing again did not give Rolfe advantage in trying to arrest Walker

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Northern Territory Parks hiking and camping booking system experiences 'teething issues' on day one of rollout

Adventure-seekers keen to experience some of the Northern Territory's most spectacular multi-day hikes have waited hours online after a long-awaited booking system experienced glitches on the first day of its rollout.

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Remote NT helicopter crash victim identified as cast member of National Geographic's Outback Wrangler

Outback Wrangler's production company says the show is "heartbroken by the loss of their best friend and highly respected colleague Chris 'Willow' Wilson" after a helicopter crash in Arnhem Land on Monday.

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The NT's COVID-19 cases will likely rise or plateau when the face mask mandate lifts, says epidemiologist

When the Northern Territory lifts its indoor mask mandate, COVID-19 case numbers will most likely plateau or increase slightly, says a leading epidemiologist.

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Kumanjayi fatal shot 'not reasonable'

An expert witness has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial that the policeman's second and third shots were not reasonable.

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Plane crash in remote NT, one dead

A plane crash in West Arnhem Land has killed one man, and left another seriously injured.

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NT Police say dog killed, another injured in gang-related incident in Palmerston

The Gangs Task Force is investigating an incident in which police allege seven people unlawfully entered a home, killed a pet dog and caused extensive property damage.

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Zachary Rolfe trial: police officer acted against training, court hears

Det Sr Sgt Andrew Barram, who conducted reviews of the shooting, told court Rolfe acted inconsistent with protocol

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Gunner says NT mask mandate to end within days as COVID hospital cases fall

The Chief Minister says the NT's indoor mask mandate will be lifted within a matter of days, but the CLP Opposition says Territorians need more certainty.

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More funds to tackle NT domestic violence

The federal government has provided funding boost to reduce chronic levels of domestic violence in the Northern Territory.

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Booster rates in Barkly, Central Australian remote Aboriginal communities lag behind NT average

The NT's peak Aboriginal health body is calling for "urgent action" to boost remote vaccination rates — especially in Central Australia and the Barkly region — before the NT continues to wind back public health measures.

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Murder-accused NT cop's Taser battery flat

Constable Zachary Rolfe's Taser battery was flat, his trial for allegedly murdering Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker has heard.

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Slight increase in NT's COVID hospitalisations, as reported cases drops sharply

There are now 101 patients with coronavirus in Northern Territory hospitals, with 14 people needing oxygen and six in intensive care.

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Kimberley leaders push for broader Banned Drinkers Register to curb alcohol-fuelled violence

Leaders in WA's Kimberley urge the state government to broaden the Banned Drinkers Register so it resembles what is in place in the Northern Territory.

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NT records one COVID-19 death and 632 new cases as number of ICU patients remains steady

The NT has recorded its 21st COVID-related death — a woman from Alice Springs aged in her 80s. There are now 98 COVID-19 patients in NT hospitals and the territory has recorded 632 new cases.

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Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

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Tropical Cyclone Anika slowly approaches northern Kimberley coast

Tropical Cyclone Anika has formed into a category 1 system and is moving slowly south towards the northern Kimberley coast. A warning zone stretches from Dundee Beach to Mitchell Plateau, including Wadeye, Kalumburu and Wyndham.

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Masks come off across the east

States and territories have further eased COVID-19 restrictions, with mask-wearing requirements easing as the Omicron wave subsides.

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The Loop: Devastation in Ukraine, Queen cancels more engagements after COVID diagnosis, time to decide Australia's Eurovision rep

Finish your week in The Loop with these quick news headlines.

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NT has another virus death, 755 new cases

The Northern Territory has reported another 755 new COVID-19 infections along with the death with the virus of a Darwin man in his 50s.

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