18 November 1996
A snapshot of the types of media coverage back when Channel 8 (9), ABC, Impaja, and Channel 7 provided a local news service. Media coverage 18 and 19 November, including the last sittings for 1996. Issues ranged from the arrival of President Clinton and Hillary Clinton to Australia, a malfunctioned Russian space launch, police inquiries into the alleged and unproven leaking of confidential electoral information by the Department of Chief Minister, court appearances by Port Arthur shooter Martin Bryant, and the ongoing road toll. The Stone CLP Government shelved plans to be part of the National demerit scheme and speed limits on open NT roads. Court appearances by euthanasia advocate Dr Phillip Nitchski and kava use.