Eight people of various ages involved in fleeing the fatal car crash in Alice Springs last month that killed an 18-year-old and sparked civic unrest in the community have now been arrested, police said, with the last suspect picked up yesterday following the “large investigation”.
Security guard stabbed, three other guards injured: Police
A security guard was stabbed and three other security guards received minor injuries while trying to kick a group out of a licenced premises, after they were involved in a fight, NT Police said.
Groote Eylandt airport worker hospitalised after kids steal car: Police
An airport worker on Groote Eylandt was injured and sent to hospital after two kids allegedly stole her vehicle while she was closing the airport for the day.
Drones and AI used for crocodile conservation
Drones fitted with artificial intelligence are being used to help capture crocodiles, and can also be used to locate nesting sites, monitor movements, and track invasive and native wildlife across wetlands, the founder of company that makes drones to track wildlife has said.
NT Police officer charged for alleged drink driving, going armed in public
UPDATED: A 40-year-old male police officer is facing drink driving charges and going armed in public following “an incident” in Muirhead over the weekend, NT Police said.
Youths involved in Don Dale riot facing 79 charges, including arson and assault
Fourteen youths are facing 79 charges in connection to a riot at the Don Dale youth detention facility earlier this month that saw fires set to buildings, a police officer injured and an overnight rooftop stand-off involving six detainees.
NT economy still the worst performer in the country, latest CommSec report shows
The NT has again ranked last overall in the country for economic performance in the latest CommSec State of the States report, with key economic indicators painting a dismal picture across various sectors.
Paech and Labor face criticism over plan to establish two new prisons
The Lawler Labor Government’s decision to spend $57 million to establish two new women’s detention facilities is an “expensive step in the wrong direction”, critics say, who argue the money could be put to better use in the “broken” NT justice system.
Five-year-old sexually assaulted in remote community: Police
Three male youths are under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old child who is known to them in an unnamed MacDonnell Region community, NT Police said.
Elderly man who gave lift to three female youths assaulted, robbed
An 83-year-old Katherine man who gave three female youths a ride home was later allegedly assaulted by the girls who stole his vehicle, NT Police said, and remain at large.
Clown Town: It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights
There has been a lot going on in Clown Town since our last edition, most of which we have tried to block out and move on from. But it appears it’s time once again to wallow in the misdeeds, malfeasance and asinine behaviour of our leaders and explore that sweet corruption-incompetence nexus that makes us all feel at home in the Great Territory Lifestyle.
Darwin’s Throb Nightclub enters liquidation
Throb Nightclub’s legendary parties appear to be over for good after it was placed into liquidation this week.