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Sweeping changes for public service under CLP

Sweeping changes for public service under CLP

The Country Liberal Party ministry has been sworn in ahead of sweeping changes to the Northern Territory public service.

'Better NT for everyone': leader unveils first cabinet

'Better NT for everyone': leader unveils first cabinet

'Better NT for everyone': leader unveils first cabinet

'Better NT for everyone': leader unveils first cabinet

Community safety is the priority of the new Northern Territory government as Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro reveals her cabinet after sweeping to power.

Final results give Country Liberals a thumping majority

Final results give Country Liberals a thumping majority

Final results give Country Liberals a thumping majority

Final results give Country Liberals a thumping majority

A huge election win for the Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party means the conservative party will be able to pass legislation almost uncontested.

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Labor dealt another blow as Greens claim victory

Labor dealt another blow as Greens claim victory

Former Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has lost her seat to the Territory's first Greens member after more than a decade in the job.

'Shameful' theft of Indigenous pay finally to be repaid

'Shameful' theft of Indigenous pay finally to be repaid

A multi-million-dollar settlement has been reached for thousands of Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen over four decades in the Northern Territory.

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

More than half a billion dollars in mining royalties from First Nations land has returned to Aboriginal control in a new fund to drive wealth and wellbeing.

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.

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Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat

Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat

Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat

Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat

NT Labor has appointed the first Aboriginal woman to lead a major political party in the nation's history as it regroups after a devastating election loss.

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

Legal and health experts have slammed the Northern Territory's plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility and reinstate the use of spit hoods.

Hiring more locals could improve remote health care

Hiring more locals could improve remote health care

Hiring more locals could improve remote health care

Hiring more locals could improve remote health care

Training more Aboriginal healthcare workers could reduce the high staff turnover rates in Indigenous medical clinics and improve care, researchers say.

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

First Nations people at the forefront of protecting country have gathered to share their land and sea management strategies for the first time in a decade.

Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study

Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study

Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study

Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study

Scientists say education, awareness and removal of problem saltwater crocodiles are a more effective way to reduce the number of attacks than culling programs.

New chief minister vows swift legislation to hit crime

New chief minister vows swift legislation to hit crime

New chief minister vows swift legislation to hit crime

New chief minister vows swift legislation to hit crime

The Northern Territory's chief minister-elect has vowed to quickly tackle youth crime by toughening bail laws and lowering the age of criminal responsibility.

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Libs' return to office brings familiar promises for NT

Labor's red sea across the Australian mainland is over after Lia Finnochiaro and the Country Liberals' thumping victory in the Northern Territory.

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Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll

Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".

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.

Man faces court charged with murdering his partner

A Warumungu and Arrernte man has faced court charged with murdering his partner in Darwin.

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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Another woman killed from suspected domestic violence

Police have arrested a man after a woman was killed in a suspected domestic violence incident.

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

The chief minister and opposition leader have traded barbs just four days before polls close.

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.

'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.

Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top

Labor's campaign to win a third consecutive term in the Northern Territory is being led by a former school principal who has spoken of her dislike for politics.

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.

Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway

At a workshop in Darwin, young Indigenous models learn about makeup, runways and photo shoots as they try to launch their careers.

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