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Manuel Brown keeps shadow cabinet role despite lying claims

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No discipline for Manuel Brown in Labor reshuffle as Uibo takes month-long holiday
Embattled Labor MLA Manuel Brown will remain in Labor's shadow cabinet despite repeatedly lying to the public and Leader Selena Uibo about his indiscretions. Labor's caucus appears to have taken no disciplinary action against him, contradicting claims it would determine consequences.
ntindependent.com.au
Family of Indigenous man who died in custody launch legal action over decision not to charge police
The family of Kumanjayi White, an Indigenous man who died after being restrained by plain-clothes police in an Alice Springs supermarket, have launched legal action over a decision not to charge police. The restraint occurred in the lolly aisle, and the death has prompted legal proceedings.
theguardian.com
NT Government commits funds to restore free-to-air TV in remote communities
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has pledged a new three-year, $570,000 pilot program to restore free-to-air television access in remote communities across the NT. The program will involve lobbying the Federal Government as part of its 'restoring the Territory lifestyle' plans.
ntindependent.com.au
Teen charged over fatal Katherine rollover
A 16-year-old boy has been charged over a rollover involving an allegedly stolen vehicle in Katherine that killed a teenager and injured several others almost two months ago. NT Police confirmed the charges related to the fatal crash.
ntindependent.com.au