Northern Territory | Measles alert
Territorians are being warned to be alert for measles and get immunised if required, following confirmation of a case of the highly contagious disease in Darwin this week. The identified case became...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Dengue mosquito found in Darwin
Exotic mosquitoes that are capable of carrying the dengue virus have been detected at Darwin’s East Arm Wharf and work is underway to eliminate them from the area. The mosquitoes were discovered in...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Year’s biggest tide triggers mozzie influx in Darwin region
The year’s biggest tide of 7.75 metres on 10 October has led to an increase of salt marsh mosquitoes in the Darwin region. The Department of Health is warning residents to take precautions to protect...
View ArticleNT | Measles warning following Bali case
Territorians are being warned to be alert for measles and to ensure they are immune, particularly if they are travelling to Bali with confirmation of a case in Darwin this week that was acquired on the...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Second measles case prompts warning of spread
Territorians are being warned to be alert for measles and to ensure they are immune, as the second case of measles in two weeks was detected in Darwin. Acting Director of the Centre for Disease Control...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Third measles case in three weeks
Territorians are being warned to be alert for measles and to ensure they are immune following a third case of measles diagnosed in the Darwin area in the past three weeks. Acting Director of the Centre...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Chief Minister’s statement on 40th anniversary of...
On this night (23 December) 40 years ago, the worst cyclone in Australia’s history hit Darwin, tearing the city apart. For many Territorians the pain of that stolen Christmas 40 years ago is remains...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Katherine’s ambulance station to be moved as part of...
The Giles Government has announced the draft Terms of Reference and membership of the Darwin and Katherine Regional Flood Mitigation committees. “The Territory Government has committed $50 million from...
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