A group of youths stole car keys from the Alice Springs Local Court building and used them to steal a car which police had described as being driven dangerously around town this week, while at least one occupant threw rocks at police and attempted to ram a police car, sources have told the NT Independent.
Girl threatened with knife by men in home break-in
A girl was threatened with a knife by one of three men who broke into her house in Alice Springs while she was alone, with police asking for witnesses but have not provided a description of the men who are still on the run.
New school bus service for Barkly region to help combat poor attendance rates
The Fyles Government has introduced a school bus service in the Barkly region for the first time amid the fallout of national reporting of its failings to provide a proper education in remote communities, with the Opposition saying the new bus service does not go far enough to address chronic poor attendance rates in the region.
UN Special Rapporteur visits NT as government hides child sexual assault data
The UN’s Special Rapporteur on the sexual abuse of children has visited the Northern Territory as part of her nationwide investigation, which comes amid rising crimes against Territory kids that reportedly jumped by 22 per cent last year, but the total figures have been withheld from the public by the NT Government.
Three vehicles stolen in night of mayhem used to throw rocks at public, attempted rams of police cars
Police are calling for information regarding three stolen vehicles in Alice Springs which they said were being driven dangerously around town last night with the occupants allegedly throwing rocks at citizens and the police, while also trying to ram police vehicles.
‘Little Badger’: Police warn of stolen folding rifle taken from Tennant Creek vehicle
NT Police are searching for a firearm they allege was stolen from a vehicle in a carpark near the intersection of Standley Street and Paterson Street in Tennant Creek on Monday.
Woman sexually assaulted in early morning Alice Springs incident: Police
NT Police are searching for a “young male” who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on an Alice Springs street at 6am this morning.
Two teens arrested in connection to 17 ‘senseless’ burglaries in one day
Two 16-year-old males have been arrested and charged in relation to 17 reported burglaries that occurred between 8am on October 30 and 4:30am the following day, NT Police said, with the teens bailed to appear in court.
Govt rejects report calling for local council reforms to allow Indigenous leadership, CLP backs changes
The Fyles Government has rejected a recommendation from a scathing Public Accounts Committee inquiry into its flawed Local Decision Making program, that would explore the viability of community councils with local government structures in remote communities.
Fyles Government letting Alice Springs down by more than $500m, MLA says
Independent Alice Springs MLA Robyn Lambley has blasted the Fyles Labor Government in Parliament for failing to deliver more than $500 million worth of infrastructure projects it pledged for the town when it was first elected in 2016.
Two ram raids on Alice Springs businesses, ‘objects’ thrown at police in CBD joy rides
A stolen ute was used to ram raid two Alice Springs businesses, and was later driven dangerously around the CBD with occupants throwing “objects” at police officers, NT Police said.
Driver dies in hospital after Sunday crash in Alice Springs
A woman has died in hospital following a single vehicle crash in Larapinta on Sunday, NT Police said.