A man who was carrying a machete towards a vehicle which had a replica pistol on its bumper, and was parked near a package filled with an “amphetamine-type substance”, has been arrested, NT Police said.
Driver rescued from remote river
A man who was forced to climb on the roof of his ute after he got struck in a remote flooded river crossing was rescued by police.
Matt Wright and helicopter company facing fresh charges for reckless conduct
Reality television star Matt Wright has been charged by NT WorkSafe for allegedly interfering with a helicopter’s internal meters and falsifying flight records, in connection to the helicopter crash that killed Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson in February 2022.
Mining company with NT operations enters administration amid financial woes
Mining company Elmore, that operates the Peko magnetite project near Tennant Creek, has gone into administration after recently reporting it needed $5 million to sustain its operations.
High Court blocks Glencore from expanding port facility at McArthur River Mine
The High Court has ruled in favour of native title holders, ordering mining giant Glencore to halt the expansion of port facilities on the Gulf of Carpentaria about 700 km southeast of Darwin.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2018 Subaru XV G5X MY19 2.0i-S Hatchback
Check out Dustin’s newly arrived Blue 2018 Subaru XV G5X MY19 2.0i-S Hatchback that comes with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a 7-speed constant variable automatic transmission.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for February 8
Today’s national news includes PM Albanese and PMG leader Marape meeting on Thursday, Premature deaths of homeless Australians being unacceptable says Minister Collins, Emirates resuming Dubai to Adelaide flights, and Perth bracing for the second heatwave.
Stolen motorcycle rider who struck cop with bike arrested after crashing in Palmerston
A 20-year-old man who allegedly stole a motorbike before committing a number of crimes, including striking a police officer while ramming the gate of a Palmerston residence and later assaulting another officer, has been arrested, police said.
Police searching for two men in relation to street fight in Darwin CBD
Serious Crime detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify two men in connection to a January 19 street fight in the Darwin CBD that involved an aggravated assault, NT Police said.
Gas disruption blamed for Monday’s massive power outage as review ordered
Chief Minister Eva Lawler has ordered a review into the cause of Monday’s widespread power outage following gas pipeline owner APA indicating that a gas supply issue led to the disruption that affected 20,000 customers in Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine, while the Opposition accused the government of having no plan for future energy security.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for February 7
Today’s national news includes the Albanese government abandoning stage-three tax cuts, proposed legislature wanting smart TVs to highlight free-to-air channels, Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 4.35 per cent, and “Reckless Renewables Rally” protests Dam Project in Canberra.
Dog torturing ‘Zoosadist’ has sentencing adjourned until May
Self-proclaimed ‘zoosadist’ and convicted dog rapist and killer Adam Britton’s sentencing submissions proceedings have been adjourned until May.