EXCLUSIVE: The CLP is investigating allegations of ‘serious misconduct and physical altercations’ involving Senator Sam McMahon and staff members in her office, including chief of staff Jason Riley, the NT Independent can reveal.
‘It’s a ticking timebomb’: Fears another prison riot is imminent
Prisoners in Darwin Correctional Centre have threatened staff that a serious riot which occurred last month is “just the start”, with fears it is only a matter of time before another serious incident occurs, a well placed Corrections source has said.
‘Fractured skull, stabbing and a high-speed chase’: Wild night for NT Police
The carnage started at around 8.30 pm when police were called to Lindsey Street in Darwin City after reports a man had been beaten with a steel pole.
Iconic Darwin Beer Can Regatta to go ahead at new location
Get your beer can boats ready, the iconic Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta is going ahead this year, but at a different location – the Darwin Waterfront.
Almost 20 cops under investigation over Yuendumu shooting singlets
The son of a 61-year-old police sergeant who was sacked over printing singlets with an “offensive” reference to the Yuendumu shooting is among almost 20 police personnel under investigation over their alleged knowledge of the singlets.
Former transport operations manager used company to smuggle cannabis
The former operations manager of a Northern Territory freight company has been jailed for 28 days after using the company to import at least two pounds of cannabis into the NT.
‘Giving them out like lollies’: Cops fear internal discipline over youth criminals
Police in Alice Springs are avoiding apprehending youth criminals for fear of copping internal punishments for breaches of discipline, an officer has alleged, while the head of the Police Association said he had many concerns about minimum staffing levels.
Officer sacked over ‘offensive’ Yuendumu shooting T-shirts
A 61-year-old police officer has been dismissed from the Northern Territory Police Force after printing singlets with an offensive reference to the fatal police shooting in Yuendumu late last year.
CLP candidate busted for drink-driving
The Country Liberal Party’s candidate for Arafura, Gibson Farmer Illortaminni, has been caught high-range drink-driving in Darwin on the weekend.
‘You were the leader of our championship team…and one of the most fabulous teammates I’ve ever been around’
An NBA star is among dozens of people who have posted tributes to 30-year-old American Alex Aurrichio, who was the cyclist killed on Gunn Point Road on Monday night.
Unemployed father-to-be jailed for breaking man’s arms, fingers
An unemployed father-to-be who took part in a savage attack involving a rock, metal pole and steel-cap boots, leaving the victim with two broken arms and fingers, has been jailed.
Pair to appear in court today charged with alleged murder of Jacinta Price’s nephew
Alice Springs councillor Jacinta Price has confirmed the alleged murder of her nephew on Friday night was the result of an “ongoing family feud”.