A female of an unspecified age was treated at Royal Darwin Hospital after bleeding heavily from being stabbed in the foot, leg, and lower back in a Darwin home, while her alleged attacker has been charged, NT Police said.
Man in hospital after trying to stop his car being damaged
A man was treated in Alice Springs Hospital for head and chest injuries after being kicked and punched and assaulted with a blunt weapon, while trying to stop his attacker from damaging his car, NT Police said.
Darwin Festival launches huge 2024 program
Darwin Festival has launched its full program for 2024, stretching over 18 evenings from August 8 to 25, with awe-inspiring entertainment, art and fun.
Call of tiny desert-dwelling toadlet recorded for first time
The call of the Tanami toadlet has been recorded by researchers for the first time since the species was discovered in 1981, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy has said.
NT Police welcome more members to diving unit after years of staffing issues
NT Police have welcomed four new members to its elite Search and Rescue Squad after completing their training and evaluation, which follows the unit being plagued with a lack of personnel that meant it could not undertake some diving operations in late 2021.
Man killed in Stuart Highway collision
A man was killed in a two vehicle collision on the Stuart Highway near Pine Creek on Sunday afternoon, NT Police said.
NT Business News – May 28
The latest highlights include PropTrack’s report showing Darwin’s vacancy rates going down; Novotel Darwin CBD being awarded NT’s first Sustainable Tourism Certified urban business; and Halikos Group changing its name to DCOH, revealing a giant new contract.
Six arrested in connection to alleged car theft ring: NT Police
Six people were arrested early Sunday morning in connection to an alleged vehicle theft ring, NT Police said, after “several” stolen vehicles were driven dangerously in the northern suburbs and Palmerston, while more stolen vehicles were located and recovered after tyre spikes were deployed near Adelaide River.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 28
Today’s national news includes Ukrainian energy needs unlikely to be met by Australia’s coal shipment, International students important to the economy: Labor MP, 2023 Mazda CX-90 being recalled due to braking defect, and Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 to be held in Brisbane.
Airnorth drops NT route fares to as low as $216, for travel from September to November
NT-based low-cost carrier Airnorth has put more than a dozen routes between the Top End, the West Coast, and the East Coast on sale, starting from just $216, one-way, until the end of this month.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 27
Today’s national news includes Indonesian fishing boats set alight by Australian Border Force patrols, US military personnel arriving in QLD for Exercise Southern Jackaroo, New online scam laws to be put in place, and a Shadow Health Minister seeking financial compensation after social media posting. Also in the news are three people died in a WA shooting incident, and the climate treaty between Australia and Tuvalu finalised.
Police searching for missing Alice Springs teen
Police are looking for an 16-year-old Alice Springs girl who has not been seen since Wednesday night.