The relocation of a Stuart Park bus stop has left older people and those with mobility issues without shelter, seating or adequate accessibility, writes Craig Hubbard.
Compensation caps for people harmed by govt while in jail challenged in Federal Court
An Aboriginal Territorian who alleges he was abused while incarcerated in Alice Springs will challenge NT laws in the Federal Court that limit compensation for people harmed by the government while incarcerated, the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has said, adding the case is about accountability and ensuring the government is “behaving lawfully and appropriately”.
Online sports gambling company Betr dumps NT for Tasmania
Online gambling outfit Betr will officially relocate from the NT to Tasmania the company said after the Territory Government raised the yearly corporate wagering tax cap to $2 million in July last year.
Man charged with murder over death of teen girl in Galiwinku
NT Police have charged a 34-year-old man with one count of murder over the death of a 17-year-old girl in the remote community of Galiwinku on Monday, with police saying the man “was in a domestic relationship with the deceased at the time of her death”.
More than 2,200 bags of kava worth $110k seized in remote community after tip-off
One man is facing charges relating to the illegal sale of kava in Ramingining after police recently raided a home in the remote community, finding 2,200 individual bags of the sedative that is legal in other parts of Australia, as well as logbooks containing names and sales records, NT Police said.
Kirsty Howey appointed Wilderness Society’s new CEO
The Wilderness Society has appointed former Environment Centre NT director Kirsty Howey as its new chief executive officer, starting August 31.
Health risks from LNG pollution ignored by NT Government for nearly two years
Documents obtained under FOI laws by an environmental group have revealed the CLP Government ignored health experts’ concerns in 2024 about pollution from liquefied natural gas facilities near Darwin, only taking action last month.
Another inmate with ties to Mongols apprehended after three days on the run
UPDATED: NT Police have arrested 26-year-old Isacc Thompson, who escaped custody Sunday night and went on the run in shorts, socks and handcuffs after being transferred to Royal Darwin Hospital in an ambulance.
Three arrested over serious Marrara crash that sent motorist to hospital
Three males allegedly driving dangerously in a black Toyota Hilux have been arrested after being involved in a serious head-on vehicle crash late Saturday night in Marrara, that saw a 34-year-old motorist extricated from his vehicle and taken to hospital, NT Police said.
Minister takes control of Land Development Corporation as board disappears
Lands and Planning Minister Joshua Burgoyne has appointed a new Land Development Corporation chief executive after the position sat vacant since February last year, but would not say what happened to the organisation’s former advisory board, a silence that follows recent structural changes to give the Minister sole responsibility for all decision-making in the corporation.
New Alice Springs Town Council boss appointed
The Alice Springs Town Council has appointed Peter Varris as its new chief executive officer, the mayor Asta Hill has said.
Man charged after allegedly chasing victim with edged weapon
A man has been charged after allegedly smashing the windscreen of a ute with an edged weapon at traffic lights in Alice Springs before chasing the driver with the weapon, NT Police said.