Medical Entomology Operations Manager Stephen Fricker says mosquito numbers have peaked again following recent high tides and rain and he’s urging people to protect themselves from bites as the NT is also approaching the peak period for Ross River Virus

Daryl Manzie says a number of residents are concerned about a potential ‘change of use’ for the City of Darwin owned house near the Parap pool, worried it could become a source of problems if it were to become a half-way house

People’s Alcohol Action Coalition spokesperson Dr John Boffa fears women and children will be harmed if the alcohol floor price is removed, saying it has reduced hospital admissions in Central Australia