NT Police are investigating the cause of a fire at an Alice Springs residence on Sunday afternoon that they suspect was started by a group of people, including an eight-year-old and an 11-year-old.
NT Police secretly tried to raid NT Independent office for its reporting, condemned by national journalists union
The NT Police secretly sought authorisation from a federal agency to press charges against the NT Independent that would have seen a raid on its office, computers seized and staff possibly arrested, because this publication reported on a heinous sex crime the police media team suppressed from the public, it can be revealed.
Girl in serious condition after ‘edged weapon assault’, police looking for witnesses
A 14-year-old girl was “assaulted with an edged weapon” in Alice Springs on Sunday night and left in a serious condition, Northern Territory Police said.
Alice Springs tourism hurting amid surging crime rates, calls for action
Tourism Central Australia has urged the Fyles Government to address the spiralling crime rate in Alice Springs, which they said has reached “crisis” levels and is wiping out the local tourism industry.
‘He read his job description’: Gaming Minister backflips on pokies, suspends applications for 60 Alice Springs machines
NT Gaming Minister Chansey Paech has ordered a nine-month moratorium on new poker machines in Alice Springs following community outrage, with an Independent MLA accusing him of a “complete backflip” after he first claimed he had no control over the granting of the licenses.
NT Mayor charged for drug driving and possession of cannabis plants: Sources
UPDATED: A man NT Police charged for alleged drug driving and possession of cannabis plants at his home is a Northern Territory mayor, sources have confirmed to the NT Independent.
CLP elect new party executive two years out from 2024 NT general election
The Country Liberal Party has selected a new party executive, choosing a former political adviser as president at its annual conference in Alice Springs over the weekend, with approval by a former chief minister, sources said.
NT Police delete comments about its mental health failures on R U OK? Day Facebook post
A former police officer suffering PTSD had his comments about the force’s lack of concern for mental health inexplicably deleted from an NT Police Facebook post promoting R U OK? Day – along with the Police Minister’s comments she would investigate ongoing mental health concerns – while the Commissioner said yesterday he was being ‘cyber bullied’ in unrelated social media comments, which he brought up when asked how he was addressing low morale.
Ambulance whistleblowers warn drivers rather than paramedics being sent to emergencies
St John Ambulance is sending ambulance drivers instead of paramedics to life-threatening emergencies every day, several staff turned whistleblowers have told the NT Independent, while staff fatigue levels reach critical levels, operational and safety related concerns raised by front-line staff are being ignored, and paramedic attrition rates hit the highest levels in the country.
2022 AFL Premiership Cup in NT for the weekend
The 2022 AFL Premiership Cup is visiting the Territory for the first time this weekend as part of its extended 21-day journey to local communities.
Traditional owners’ court challenge against NT Government over Singleton Station water licence to be heard this week
Traditional owners and the Arid Land Environment Centre will have their legal challenge against the NT Government over the granting of the massive Singleton Station water licence, which they say disregarded technical evidence and Aboriginal cultural rights to the water, heard in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Pine Gap a target for possible nuclear missile strike, defence strategist warns
Pine Gap in the NT could become a nuclear target for America’s enemies if international tensions continue to rise, a leading defence strategist has warned.