Chief Minister Eva Lawler appears to have lifted the NT Government’s ban on the NT Independent, inviting this publication to her first press conference on Thursday afternoon and taking questions.
Two charged with being accessories after the fact to alleged murder
A teenager and a man have been charged with being accessories after the fact to the alleged murder of Yiel Deng Gatluak on New Year’s Day, while police have said another man was to be extradited from Victoria to face court on a murder charge.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2021 Toyota Hilux GUN126R SR5
This week, check out Dustin’s newly arrived white 2021 Toyota Hilux GUN126R SR5 Double Cab that comes with a six-speed sports automatic transmission and is powered by a 4-cylinder 2.8-litre diesel engine. This vehicle has an odometer reading of 65,976 km.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for January 15
Today’s national news includes China’s ambassador airing a ‘grossly inappropriate’ threat to Canberra, Australians saying the government failed to tackle the cost of living crisis, work stoppages growing at DP Australia terminals due to pay dispute, and Australia admits providing support for US, UK strikes in Yemen.
Two teens arrested, three sent home for alleged car theft
Two boys aged 13 and 14 were arrested, while three boys between 11 and 13 were taken home, after allegedly stealing a car and doing burnouts on an Alice Springs city street, NT Police said.
US Defence Force fuel depot opening delayed again
The opening of the $270 million United States Defence Force bulk fuel depot at Darwin’s East Arm has been delayed again, due to equipment not being ordered earlier enough, the media has reported.
Three teens charged over Tennant Creek break-in
Three teenagers have been charged after they allegedly broke into a Tennant Creek house, NT Police said.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2021 Toyota Fortuner GUN156R Crusade
This week, check out Dustin’s newly arrived grey 2021 Toyota Fortuner GUN156R Crusade that comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission and is powered by a 4-cylinder 2.8-litre diesel engine. This vehicle has an odometer reading of 57,298 km.
Servo staff hide in safe room after attendant hit with drink cans: Police
Service station staff locked themselves in a safe room after some young people, who were allegedly trying to steal drinks, threw cans at an attendant who tried to stop them, NT Police said.
Palumpa store broken into: Police
Up to ten people who drove to Palumpa in three stolen vehicles, broke into community’s store and caused extensive damage, and stole property, with a combined damage and theft value of about $10,000, NT Police said.
Man shot with compound bow, forty people fighting in community
About 40 people were fighting in Wadeye on Monday evening, and a man was shot in the arm with an arrow from a compound bow, but no arrests have been made in the community, NT Police said.
Duo arrested over break-in, pulling a knife on resident: Police
A man and a woman who police believe were on ice, allegedly broke into a house while four children were at home during the day, and stole three shotguns before one of the pair threatened a male resident with a knife, NT Police said.