The debate over enshrining an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution is being impeded by the Alice Springs crime crisis, according to the Indigenous Labor member for the Northern Territory seat of Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour.
Police charge man over break-ins, aggravated assault, but give no detail of victim of assault, or their injuries
An 18-year-old man has been charged with two aggravated break-ins, as well as aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault for alleged crimes in Alice Springs, NT Police said, but it has given no details of the victim of the alleged assault, any injuries, or how the charged man was alleged to have assaulted them.
Police call off search for missing woman Angie Fuller in Central Australia
NT Police have ended the search and rescue operation for missing woman Angie Fuller and will now focus on a criminal investigation into her suspicious disappearance after 15 days of searching in remote Central Australia terrain for the missing 30-year-old.
Police top brass intimidate Action for Alice Facebook page for providing public info on sexual assault
The administrator of the Action for Alice Facebook page was told by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Dole that he may have committed a crime for publishing info about an indecent assault in the middle of the afternoon in Alice, but the senior police officer may have breached the criminal code himself by sending the text, a former senior police officer said.
‘National emergency’: Opposition calls on PM to restore order in Alice Springs with federal resources
The Opposition CLP have written to the Prime Minister to request federal assistance to restore order to Alice Springs, citing a national emergency and a “city under attack by violent and life-threatening offenders” that is so under siege residents “cannot even get our groceries”.
Man allegedly almost severed partner’s head, source says, police simply call it ‘assault with an edged weapon’
EXCLUSIVE: An Alice Springs man charged with attempted murder for what NT Police said was an attack on his partner with an “edged weapon”, allegedly almost severed the woman’s head, sources have told the NT Independent, and is another example of NT Police continuing to downplay the nature of serious alleged domestic violence and sexual assaults.
Woman sexually assaulted in Alice Springs clothing store: Police
NT Police have confirmed that a woman was allegedly indecently assaulted in a Hartley Street clothing store in Alice Springs on Monday afternoon by two teens who they are now seeking the public’s help to locate.
Man allegedly pulls knife on woman to steal money and grog in house break-in by trio: Police
Three men allegedly broke into an Alice Springs home through a smashed window on Tuesday morning before one threatened a female resident with a weapon and the trio stole money and alcohol, NT Police have said.
No date for Barkly bullying report reveal, deputy mayor maintains council ‘committed to positive culture of transparency’
The Barkly Regional Council has received a review that includes an investigation into bullying and harassment claims made against the mayor and the chief executive officer but has given no indication of when the findings will be made public, however the deputy mayor has said the organisation was committed to “positive culture of transparency, accountability, and empowerment”.
Man charged with attempted murder over alleged attack on partner
A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking his partner with an “edged weapon” in Alice Springs on Sunday, leaving her in a serous condition in hospital, NT Police have said.
Search continues for missing 30-year-old woman in Central Australia
The search for 30-year-old Angie Fuller in Central Australia continues after she was reported missing early last week, Territory Police said.
Qantas reduces cost of Adelaide flights for Alice Springs residents by 20 per cent
Qantas has reduced economy fares for Alice Springs residents flying between Adelaide and the town by 20 per cent, the company said, with the airline promising a maximum average total cost of $800 for both legs.