A 27-year-old Fannie Bay man is facing multiple drugs and weapons charges after police raided his home and vehicle, allegedly uncovering cocaine, MDMA, prohibited weapons and nearly $140,000 in cash.
Darwin student brings home silver at this year’s Muay Thai Championship in Turkey
Skyla “Full Noise” Chatterton, a 15-year-old Territory student, has won the silver medal in her weight and age division at this year’s IFMA World Youth Muay Thai Championships held in Belek, Turkey.
NT signs deal to promote trade, education with Indian state
A Memorandum of Understanding between the NT Government and the Kerala State Government of India – the Territory’s first MOU signed with an Indian state – will boost the economic, social and cultural relationship between the two jurisdictions, Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison said, following a $65,000 trade delegation to three cities in India.
Woman assaulted by man in public place, police calling for witnesses
NT Police are calling for anyone with information about a woman being assaulted by an unknown man near the Katherine Information Centre on Friday to contact them, but did not say if the assault was sexual in nature, and provided no description of the suspect.
Public consultation open on future euthanasia laws
Consultation on future Territory euthanasia laws has begun the Fyles Government has said, but with an advisory panel report not due until next July, there will be no legislation presented until the next term of parliament.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for October 17
Today’s national news includes the Australian government donating $10 million in aid to Gaza, RAAF flights evacuating Australians from Israel, Fiji’s prime minister visiting Australia, and the 6th cape-class patrol boat delivered to Australia.
NT Independent nominated for Walkley Award, NT Media Award
The NT Independent has been named as a Walkley Award finalist for its investigative reporting, while also picking up another NT Media Award nomination.
Government bureaucracy forces closure of Adelaide River Queen jumping croc tours: Owner
Biting NT Government bureaucracy has forced the popular Adelaide River Queen Cruises, which operates the original jumping crocodile tour, to fold up its business at the end of October after 38 years of operation, its owner says.
Wadeye to hold Yidiyi, its first festival of music, sport and well-being
A music, sport and well-being festival called Yidiyi will be held in the remote community of Wadeye for the first time, headlined by hip hop artists J-Milla and his brother Yung Milla.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for October 16
Today’s national news includes the government planning a third Israel repatriation flight, intelligence chief warning of possible violence as Middle East tensions rise, Australia counting down to a landmark vote on Indigenous Voice, and Lamborghini Wine making its Australian debut.
Barkly Highway to close for up to three days for ongoing bushfire battle
The Barkly Highway will be closed for up to three days starting at noon on Saturday, the government has warned, as bushfire crews attempt to bring the Barkly fire under control that has been burning for nearly seven weeks.
Second suspicious vehicle fire in Katherine causes home evacuations, police fail to mention possible connection
NT Police are treating the second vehicle fire in Katherine in two weeks that caused residents to flee their homes as suspicious, but have refused to say whether they suspect the fires are connected.