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Kumanjayi Walker inquest to probe Zachary Rolfe’s possible drug use

An inquest into the death of an Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.

Scott Morrison refusing to allow ACT, NT to legalise assisted dying

Scott Morrison is refusing to allow the ACT and Northern Territory the right to legalise voluntary assisted dying.

Michael Gunner steps down as Northern Territory chief minister

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has resigned, saying he knew it was time to go when he held his new baby son in his arms.

Kumanjayi Walker’s community calls for Zachary Rolfe murder retrial

The Walpiri community in the Northern Territory wants the policeman who fatally shot an Indigenous teenager retried for murder after a jury acquitted him.

Concern as hundreds flee violence in remote NT community

A federal senator has raised concerns about the Northern Territory's response to a violent feud between rival clans in a remote Indigenous community.

Northern Territory man shot by police charged over spear

An Indigenous man shot at by Northern Territory police six times after he allegedly attempted to throw a spear at officers faces charges of being armed in public and assault.

Queensland, NT ditch vaccine rules at pubs, cafes

Vaccine rules restricting entry to public venues in Queensland including pubs, cafes and restaurants will be ditched from next week.

Northern Territory ICAC launches Zachary Rolfe investigation

The Northern Territory anti-corruption commissioner will investigate the decision to prosecute Constable Zachary Rolfe over Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death.

Julian Burnside joins NT anti-vaccine mandate case

High-profile barrister and civil liberties advocate Julian Burnside has joined four workers fighting against the Northern Territory government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Northern Territory ICAC considering Rolfe investigation

The Northern Territory anti-corruption commissioner is considering launching a probe into the investigation of a policeman who fatally shot an Aboriginal teen.

NT police commissioner defends Rolfe murder investigation

Northern Territory police commissioner Jamie Chalker has defended the handling of a murder investigation after a policeman fatally shot an Aboriginal teen.

NT Chief Michael Gunner denies interfering in Zachary Rolfe case

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has denied politically interfering in a murder investigation involving a policeman and an Aboriginal teen.

Murder-accused NT cop Zachary Rolfe found not guilty

A jury has acquitted a Northern Territory policeman on trial for murder after he fatally shot an Aboriginal teenager during an outback arrest.

Zachary Rolfe’s murder trial a cover-up: lawyer

Lawyer David Edwardson QC says Constable Zachary Rolfe should never have been prosecuted for murder and the prosecution hasn't come close to proving his guilt.

Rolfe knew fatal shot could kill Kumanjayi

Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe says he knew shooting Kumanjayi Walker in his torso could kill the Aboriginal teenager.

Kumanjayi fatal shot from Rolfe ‘not reasonable’

A murder-accused policeman's fatal second shot into an Aboriginal teenager was not reasonable, an expert witness has told a Darwin jury.

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