Self-proclaimed ‘zoosadist’ and convicted dog rapist and killer Adam Britton’s sentencing submissions proceedings have been adjourned until May.
CLP accuse Labor of buying votes with sorely needed education funds
The Opposition has accused the Lawler Labor Government of a “desperate” attempt to buy votes with money earmarked for education after its back-to-school voucher scheme increase was covered through the existing Education Department budget, amid questions around the severe underfunding of NT schools.
Police searching for man in red shirt who allegedly stabbed man and woman in street
A man and woman were attacked on Monday night on Smith Street with both suffering significant injuries requiring hospitalisation after a man in a red shirt reportedly assaulted the pair with an “edged weapon”, NT Police said.
NT communities affected by flood to receive disaster assistance this week
Flooded Victoria Daly regional communities including homelands of Kalkarindji, Daguragu, Pigeon Hole, Yarralin and Timber Creek that were affected by severe flooding will receive disaster assistance starting this week, the government has said.
‘Territorians love their utes’: New federal Vehicle Efficiency Standard could impact NT hard, motor group warns
The Motor Trade Association SA/NT has welcomed the Federal Government’s new Vehicle Efficiency Standard but cautioned that its improper implementation in the Territory could result in an additional burden for motorists.
Five people killed in separate road incidents over weekend
Four people are dead after a Roper Highway crash while another person was struck and killed while walking on the Stuart Highway near Noonamah on Saturday night.
Woman assaulted in the street in Alice Springs
A woman was treated in Alice Springs Hospital for head and chest injuries after being assaulted by another woman in the street, NT Police said.
Police, bureaucrats to blame for Timber Creek food shortage after floods, Labor MLA says
Labor Member for Daly Dheran Young has blamed NT Police and Territory Families for leaving Timber Creek residents without food and other supplies after flood waters isolated the community for more than two weeks, forcing one resident to hire a helicopter and borrow a ute to make a supermarket run for local residents.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for February 6
Today’s national news includes a Bali travel warning issued to Australians, an Australian writer given a suspended death sentence in China, an agriculture visa could be the solution to worker crisis, and Mineral Resources offers free flights and six-figure salaries for FIFO workers.
Charges laid over ripping doors off roadhouse to steal grog
A 16-year-old boy has been charged over ripping the front doors off the Erldunda Roadhouse with a 4WD and stealing alcohol, NT Police said, while at least one other alleged offender seems to be still on the run but was not mentioned by police.
New operating theatre to open at Alice Springs next year
A hybrid operating theatre will be added to Alice Springs Hospital and is expected to open in the first half of next year, Health Minister Selena Ubio said, an announcement which follows the release of data showing the hospital has a 148 day waiting time for non-urgent elective surgeries.
‘Lack of listening’: Pidgeon Hole leader calls for relocation of community again after more flooding
A Pidgeon Hole community leader has called on the NT Government to provide a firm timeline for the relocation of the community to higher ground following the second year in a row of flood waters causing havoc and which comes following the government last year building new homes in the flood zone.