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NT set to head to the polls
People across the Northern Territory are heading to the ballot boxes today to elect a new government.[MORE]
Hit-run accused verbally abused outside court
A man accused of running over and killing a Palmerston teenager has been verbally abused outside the Darwin Magistrates Court by friends of the victim.[MORE]
'Tidal wave of support' for Labor
Bookmakers say Labor is the near unbackable favourite in what has been described as a one-sided contest for the Northern Territory government.[MORE]
Pie eating drunk crashes car
Northern Territory Police say a drunk-driver who crashed into a car yard in Darwin overnight was speeding and eating a pie.[MORE]
DCC to fight 31 story building proposal
Darwin City Council says it is fighting to stop a proposed 31-storey apartment complex from going ahead.[MORE]
Candidates remain focused ahead of NT election
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NT candidates are focusing on the finish line in the short and sharp election campaign.[MORE]
CLP supporters' pamphlets found to be illegal
The Northern Territory Electoral Commission has found that some Country Liberal supporters have broken the law.[MORE]
Martin backs Henderson for big win
Former Chief Minister Clare Martin says she does not think Labor will lose seats at tomorrow's election.[MORE]
Teachers protest outside Henderson's office
Around 150 teachers set up a picket opposite the Chief Minister's electoral office this morning demanding a better pay deal before Saturday's election.[MORE]
CLP to cut to public service, bring in youth curfew
The CLP has promised to slash the public service and introduce a youth curfew if they win government at this weekend's election.[MORE]
Indigenous economy set to grow
The chair of a parliamentary inquiry looking at Indigenous business says stakeholders in Darwin are optimistic about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business growth. [MORE]
Jabiru death takes road toll to 43
Three people have died from road accidents in the Northern Territory in the past 24 hours.[MORE]
Not just the homeless sleeping rough: Shelter NT
Housing group NT Shelter says Darwin's rental shortage is forcing people to sleep in cars or stay with relatives and friends.[MORE]
Teachers strike clashes with Careers Expo
The Northern Territory Education Department says it is disappointed that strike action by teachers will clash with tomorrow's Careers Expo, but it is still hopeful of a good turnout by students.[MORE]
Rentals hit all-time low
The Real Estate Institute says the rental vacancy rate in Darwin is the lowest since it began keeping records in 1999.[MORE]
'Tough on crime' not enough, say Christian voters
The leaders of the Northern Territory's two main political parties have been asked to go beyond their "tough on crime" slogans and talk about how they will address the root cause of crime to win the Christian vote.[MORE]
Kiely gets tongue lashing on eve of election
Just days out from the Northern Territory election, Labor is trying to clean up the mess from two embarrasing incidents today.[MORE]
Missing Herdman not in Canberra
Northern Territory Police say many young people might not know they have been reported missing. [MORE]
Strong growth for live cattle exports to SE Asia
There is further evidence of a sustained boom in Australian live cattle exports to South East Asia.[MORE]
Punter puts $100k bet down for NT election
A Darwin punter has placed a $100,000 bet that Labor will win the upcoming Northern Territory election.[MORE]
Dead foster child 'had excellent prospect of recovery'
An orthopaedic surgeon has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court that a foster child would have had an excellent prospect of recovery had she received medical treatment a week before her death.[MORE]
Labor confirms Lawrie will stay as Treasurer
Labor has moved to clarify the make-up of its leadership team after the election, guaranteeing Delia Lawrie will continue as Treasurer if the party is re-elected.[MORE]
Court blames public transport for drink-drivers
A Darwin magistrate has drawn a link between a lack of adequate public transport and the high number of people caught drink-driving.[MORE]
No Greens preferences in Port Darwin
The Greens will not direct preferences to either major political party in the seat of Port Darwin.[MORE]
Short film fest showcases NT stories
The Northern Territory's premiere short film festival starts tonight with a red carpet event - the Galah Awards ceremony - at Darwin's Deckchair Cinema.[MORE]
