The NT has recorded a new case of #covid19 - a US Marine has tested positive. They arrived a few days ago and as per defence requirements had been in quarantine. 9News Australia 9News Darwin

Nine News understands there has been more than 280 new cases of Covid-19 in Melbourne. 9News Australia

The first round of travellers have begun passing through the NT/WA border after it opened at midnight. Those visiting from WA no longer have to self- isolate. Many are returning home or visiting relatives are several months stuck across the border. 9News Darwin 9News Australia

Nine News understands Victoria has recorded more than 400 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. 9News Australia

Fines for breaching quarantine or breaking the direction of the Chief Health Officer in the NT have been increased to $5056, increased from $1099. 9News Darwin

Passengers on today’s flight from Melbourne to Darwin are escorted by the AFP onto buses before being driven out to Howard Springs. 9News Australia 9News Darwin

The CLP has officially launched its election campaign in Darwin today, with Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro accompanied by the Deputy PM. Less than two weeks to go. #ntpol 9News Australia

The Chief Minister has come under fire over comments he made on ABC News Breakfast talking about the NT’s hard border will remain in place for 18 months.. it’s prompted questions about whether the NT’s border have been closed. #ntpol

#BREAKING the jury has begun deliberations in the rape trial against former assistant police commissioner Peter Bravos. Mr Bravos is accused of raping a former colleague twice in 2004 after a boozy emergency services ball. He has pleaded NOT guilty claiming the sex was consentual

In somewhat of an entree to tomorrow night's big match, Carlton and Gold Coast will do battle tonight in Darwin. Elle Conway #AFL #9News

It’s been a while but it feels good to be on air again with a special election night 9News Darwin bulletin, hosted by Paul Taylor. Crossing live to Kathleen Gazzola, Ainsley Koch and Elle Conway over the next hour.

Can win government for a second term.. can’t skull a beer. 😂 First words from Labor’s Chief Minister Michael Gunner - he’s feeling good! 9News Darwin #ntpol #ntvotes

Very high risk day today. #Bushfire danger is at #Catastrophic (the highest level) & #Severe in other parts. Fires are already burning & hot, dry & windy conditions mean situation can change very fast. Info: bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap bom.gov.au/nt/warnings/fi… @BushfiresNT NT PFES

The first plane load of workers from Vanuatu have touched down in Darwin for the NT mango harvest. They’ll now be taken to Howard Springs for mandatory quarantine and testing. 9News Australia 9News Darwin

BREAKING: A 9-week trial date has been set for March 29, 2021 in the murder case against Benjamin Hoffmann. He’s accused of carrying out a deadly shooting rampage across Darwin last year killing 4 men. He will plead not guilty by way of mental impairment. 9News Darwin 9News Australia

The Red Centre has been transformed into the 'Rev' Centre this weekend, with motorheads from around the country hitting the road to Alice Springs. #9News

Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced his new cabinet in the Legislative Assembly. He has taken on Treasury portfolio while Kate Worden and Chancey Paech have also been appointed portfolios for the first time. More details to come. 9News Darwin #9News

Put it in your diaries📙 Nine News Darwin's one hour of coverage is back on October 5.

We’re back! Nine News Darwin’s very own one hour live bulletin will be hitting your screens Oct 5 🙌🏼🙌🏼 some positive news to come from a year that has mostly been devastating for journalism. Let’s do this 👊🏼 Elle Conway Ainsley Koch Kathleen Gazzola Paul Taylor Paul Murphy

There’s a few (Howard) springs in the steps of these quarantiners