Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says a “swing might be there” for Northern Territory Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro. Polls have just closed and counting is now underway to determine whether Labor wins a third term or the Country Liberals seize back power for only the second time in the 21st century. “I do think the CLP will form government – I’m not saying that’s necessarily in majority – but even Labor people are talking that way,” Mr Clennell said. “If you want to understand why: it’s crime, crime, crime and it’s time.”

Experts believe a new government initiative could help make Australia the world-leader in one of the most promising areas of medicine. Millions of dollars are being invested in Australian mRNA labs. The technology – made famous by the COVID vaccines – has the potential to cure diseases as well as prevent pandemics.

A baby has been paralysed in Gaza after contracting polio – the territory's first case in 25 years. The 10-month-old has developed paralysis in the lower left leg but is stable. 1.6 million doses of a vaccine will be delivered to Gaza over a two round immunisation campaign beginning next week. UN agencies are calling for a seven-day humanitarian pause to allow for vaccinations.

Charles Darwin University Political Lecturer Dr Nathan Franklin is not sure the CLP will win the Northern Territory election “outright”. Northern Territorians are going to the polls today in what is shaping up as a potentially close election. “I am actually predicting an ALP win, although with a reduction in votes across the board,” Dr Franklin said.

Leaders have given their final pitch to voters in the Northern Territory as people head to the polls. “Labor have been in power for 19 of the last 23 years and life isn’t better,” Northern Territory Opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro said. “We know that Territorians can’t afford another four years of Labor.”

Victoria is now in the running to host the 2030 Gay Games after controversially ditching their bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. According to the Herald Sun, Melbourne has bid to host the ten-day event which promotes LGBTQI+ people and sports stars on the international stage. Melbourne will go up against nine other cities including Perth, Adelaide, Cape Town and Frankfurt.

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has spoken about the joy he gets from his role and his desire to remain the state’s top cop for another term. “I love this job. It is a privilege to be Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police and very few people get that opportunity,” he told Sky News Australia. “My appointment finishes June next year, I would absolutely love to go around again but they are matters for the government, they will work through that. “We have done a lot but there is so much more to do.”

Fisher Investments founder and executive chairman Ken Fisher has criticised Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ proposed policy to combat price gouging. Ms Harris said she would commit to advancing the first-ever federal ban on price gouging on food and groceries. “The fact of the matter is there is so many different things you can choose from in supermarkets, nobody has to have this or that because there is so many substitutes,” Mr Fisher told Sky News Australia. “There is thin profit margins in almost all food items so that notion is a ridiculous notion and it won’t go anywhere.”

Washington Examiner White House correspondent Christian Datoc analyses how Robert F Kennedy Jr’s endorsement of Donald Trump will impact the presidential race. Mr Kennedy's name will remain on the ballot in most states, and still encouraged people in those areas to vote for him, as he made clear he was not terminating his campaign, but only suspending it. RFK Jr’s announcement came a day after the Democratic National Convention wrapped up following Vice President Kamala Harris’ closing speech.

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has flagged his intention to cut interest rates soon, saying the “time has come for policy to adjust”. Mr Powell is confident inflation is within the central bank’s two per cent target and says it is focused on the job market. Inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in the United States last month, which is the lowest rate since early 2021.

Stay up to date with the latest racing news both on and off the track with hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert.

At least five Secret Service agents tasked with protecting Donald Trump at the rally he was shot at have been put on forced leave. The decision occurred after an internal investigation into how the Secret Service prepared for the Pennsylvania rally. The group on leave allegedly includes the special agent who was responsible for coordinating the security plan with local police before the rally.

The polling booths have opened in the Northern Territory for today’s election. The number one issue in this year’s Northern Territory election is the crime crisis and community safety. “I think we have extremely robust and well thought out plans for how to deal with crime and correctional services,” CLP candidate for Fong Lim Tanzil Rahman said. “The Northern Territory can be rebuilt and taken back on track, and I think the CLP has the plans to do that.”

Racing Dreams tipping competition has returned for the new racing season following popular demand. Racing NSW’s Mark Brassel and The Daily Telegraph’s Shayne O’Cass discussed their tips for this racing season with Racing Dreams hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert. The tips for the first week of the new season were placed on races in Tuncurry and Randwick. In partnership with Racing NSW.

Three people have been killed and four seriously injured in a knife attack at a festival in western Germany, according to police. Local authorities say festival goers in Solingen were stabbed at random, and the attacker has not yet been caught. Emergency services are at the scene attending to those injured. People had been gathering to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the city.

Several people have reportedly been killed and injured in a knife attack at a festival in western Germany. Local authorities say festival goers in Solingen were stabbed at random, and the attacker has not yet been caught. Emergency services are at the scene attending to those injured.

A psychic crocodile has given his prediction on the winner of this year’s Northern Territory election. Speckles, the five-metre crocodile, has used his 37 years of wisdom to choose between party leaders. After careful consideration, Speckles made a snap decision to confirm a third Labor term with Eva Lawler.

The Democratic National Convention has officially concluded in Chicago as Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her supporters to formally accept her party’s presidential nomination. Ms Harris is the first woman of colour to ever be nominated for President on a major party ticket. The Democrat presidential nominee talked extensively about her early years growing up in California, the daughter of an immigrant, and her history working as a prosecutor. Ms Harris also took aim at her Republican rival Donald Trump several times, talking about how her history as a prosecutor has set her up to take on one of America’s most controversial presidents.

Tensions between police and the Northern Territory government have been aired in public as Labor tries to convince voters it has the crime crisis under control. The Chief Minister has attempted to shift the focus to today’s contest with a pointed swipe at her competition. This comes as residents head to the ballot box today to cast their vote in the Northern Territory election.

Verve Communications’ Prue MacSween has blasted Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek for vetoing a $1 billion gold mine over Aboriginal cultural grounds. “When you think about what she has done, how she can sleep at night worries me,” she told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “We all are onto her because she wants to save her Inner West seat."