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Territory nurses and midwives recognised at 2026 Excellence Awards

The outstanding work of Northern Territory nurses and midwives has been celebrated at the 2026 Northern Territory Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards, honouring professionals whose care and leadership continue to strengthen the Territory's health system.

Tennant Creek Hospital to receive $5.3 million CT scanner boost

The Northern Territory Government is strengthening healthcare services in Tennant Creek, with a $5.3 million investment to install a new CT scanner at Tennant Creek Hospital. The new scanner will allow Barkly residents to access faster diagnosis and treatment locally, reducing the need to travel to Alice Springs or other centres for medical imaging.

$4 million to elevate Territory's global investment profile

The Northern Territory Government is committing $4 million over two years to strengthen the Territory's position as a leading destination for global investment and to support long-term economic growth. The funding is designed to keep the Territory front of mind for investors across Australia, South East Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney.

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half would support hike this year

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation.

Japan's exports jump 17% in May, but it logs a deficit as imports surge

TOKYO (AP) – Japan recorded a trade deficit in May, the first in four months, as imports of electrical machinery surged, helping to offset a jump in exports, the Finance Ministry reported Wednesday.

Labour's Andy Burnham wins special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer

LONDON (AP) – Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

BRUSSELS (AP) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday as he announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own security.

Vance warned U.S. critics in Israel against "attacking the only powerful ally"

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war. Vance made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where he said more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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