NT Health Director of Immunisation Policy and Strategy, Heather Parker says more than 15,000 young Territorians have now taken up the offer of free meningococcal B vaccines, adding that there has been a recent case in Central Australia which was quickly detected by a school nurse

ASU Assistant Secretary Ella Waters claims the CLP’s changes to anti-discrimination laws strip away protections including for hate speech, putting already marginalised people at risk of harm and discrimination, adding that the bar has also been raised for legal recourse

The Week That Was - 17th October 2025

NT Sports Academy Para Pathways Manager Jodie Zanini says about 90 Darwin kids took part in the inaugural Mini Paralympics yesterday, which aimed to create awareness about the para pathways available, while giving participants the chance to try seated volleyball, athletics, badminton and walking netball

Katherine’s Ant Pugh outlines his achievements at the Australian Strongman national finals saying he has secured a spot in the Strongman Games overseas next year and has come a long way after only starting out three years ago in the sport following a knee injury while playing rugby

NT Hockey CEO Jason Butcher says recent meetings in Kuala Lumpur have accelerated plans for its Hockey One submission which would see a 50/50 partnership with Malaysia, which he described as very compelling after the NT was excluded from the national league

Envirobank Managing Director Narelle Anderson says an expansion of the container deposit scheme to include wine, spirit and milk bottles up to 3 litres will help reduce landfill, protect the environment and put cash back in the pockets of Territorians

NTCOSS CEO Sally Sievers says Territorians on low and fixed incomes are bearing the brunt of the rising costs of living, with a lack of housing stock a key issue in the NT and is calling on the Commonwealth to increase income support and for the NT Government to expand its concessions and put solar on social housing

NT COGSO President Ruth Mirams welcomes a move to place Aboriginal Liaison Officers in government schools saying it will be in addition to the school-based constable program, with the ALO’s set to be role models and provide support to students

Environment Centre NT Executive Director Kirsty Howey says it has received evidence that the lining of US military fuel tanks are not structurally sound, with fuel leaking into groundwater surrounding Darwin Harbour, adding that the Minister and regulator are providing conflicting information with the group calling for clarity and transparency

Member for Johnston Justine Davis is calling for a national independent body to be established to oversee Indigenous deaths in custody and moved a motion in NT parliament in a bid to get the NT to take the lead

Australian Muscle Car Run competitor Brian Breed says six Territory teams have raised more than $148,000 for Variety, supporting sick kids and families, with participants leaving tomorrow to take part in the event in Tasmania

Centre for Disease Control, Director of Medical Entomology Nina Kurucz says saltmarsh mossie will take flight on Friday after breeding around high tides and she’s warning people to protect themselves against bites, with this season expected to be quite bad

Former Labor MLA and long-time Alice Springs resident Scott McConnell has welcomed the decision to scrap plans for the ATSI Art Gallery in Alice Springs saying the town definitely needs a major project but the gallery wasn’t tenable, claiming it was was derailed by former Chief Minister Michael Gunner

New Police Commissioner Martin Dole says it’s surreal to be appointed to the top job, adding that it’s healthy to have scrutiny from the union, acknowledging at times the parties won’t agree and outlines that his top priority is bringing stability to the force

Treasurer Bill Yan says he has written to the Federal Government to inform them that the NT Government is pulling the pin on the ATSI Art Gallery in Alice Springs, blaming changes to the proposed site and the costs to deliver it

Optometrist Helen Summers OAM says two Territorians are part of a team heading to Cambodia where they will see more than 4,000 people, removing cataracts to restore their vision, which is life-changing for patients and their families adding that locals can donate glasses to help out

James Arratta, who’s one of five lucky fishers to reel in a $10,000 barra this season of the Million Dollar Fish competition says he was wetting a line off the Mary River Bridge after work when he netted the red-tagged catch

NTES Acting Deputy Chief Officer of Operation Krissy Riley is reminding Territorians to start getting prepared for cyclone season with the first significant rain predicted to arrive earlier than normal, with emergency kits restocked and plans in place

Darwin’s Lord Mayor Peter Styles says the pre-cyclone clean up is now complete with 800 tonnes of waste collected, adding that a parking review at local soccer ovals will be conducted amid ongoing concerns