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20 Aug 2026

Protect yourself and get your flu shot

NT Health is urging Territorians are urged to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) following increased cases in urban and rural Darwin, Katherine and East Arnhem.  Protecting…

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19 Aug 2026

Have your say: Reforming the Northern Territory Health System

The Territory Labor Opposition has released its first discussion paper, Reforming the Northern Territory Health System. With the Territory health system under growing pressure from…

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19 Aug 2026

2026 Assisted Pick-Up Service for eligible residents in Darwin

City of Darwin is providing a limited Assisted Pick-Up Service in 2026 to support eligible residents who may have difficulty removing outdoor items from their…

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18 Aug 2026

Territorians urged to think pharmacy first for everyday health concerns

Community pharmacists can help ease pressure on the Northern Territory’s health system by providing advice and treatment for a range of everyday health conditions and…

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18 Aug 2026

The time to write this law is now

Thursday 23 July 2026 — The Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill 2026 introduced to NT Parliament 25/27 August – Debate and vote. In 2018,…

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17 Aug 2026

VAD to be debated in the August 2026 sittings

Council on the Ageing Northern Territory (COTA NT), on behalf of older Territorians, welcomes the upcoming debate on the Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill…

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17 Aug 2026

Congratulations to the winners of Selfie with a Senior and Portrait of Senior Territorian Art Award

The winners of the Selfie with a Senior and 27th annual Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award have been announced at Parliament House and…

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13 Aug 2026

Tips for writing to your Member of Parliament

You can call or email your Member of Parliament, but it you want to keep a clear record of your communication, an email or letter…

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10 Aug 2026

A trip back in time for COTA Berry Springs Seniors

COTA Berry Springs Seniors enjoyed a Rural Historical Tour thanks to our NT Government Seniors Month and Bendigo Bank grants. The event allowed Berry Springs…

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06 Aug 2026

Alice Springs Seniors Expo brings information, activities and community together

Older people, their families and carers in the Alice Springs region are invited to connect, learn, stay active and celebrate community at the Alice Springs…

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04 Aug 2026

Read the New Edition of Seniors Voice — August 2026

Click here to read online The human touch Online today and distributed around the Territory to over 100 locations (find out where here) Subscribe to receive Seniors…

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22 Jul 2026

NTG Media release: Majority of CLP Government MLAs support Rights of the Terminally Ill reforms, with Bill set to pass 

Media release from the Chief Minister and Attorney General, 22 July 2026 Majority of CLP Government MLAs support Rights of the Terminally Ill reforms, with…

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20 Jul 2026

8,000 calendars, 250 events and 31 days of celebration for NT Seniors this August

The NT Seniors Month 2026 Calendar has been launched by the Minister for Seniors the Hon Jinson Charls MLA and Sue Shearer, CEO of COTA…

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15 Jul 2026

Scam alert: Fake purchase callback scams

Scammers are sending fake messages that say you bought something you didn’t buy and tells you to call a phone number to stop or reverse…

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15 Jul 2026

AusAlertTM and the national test on Monday 27 July 2026

The Australian Government is launching AusAlert – a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices….