NT WorkSafe has laid reckless conduct charges against a Queensland-based cattle company, and two of the company’s officers, after an employee’s arm was crushed – and later had to be amputated – while he was working on a Northern Territory station.
Man and woman hit with ‘blunt weapon’, police don’t disclose type of weapon or injuries
Two people in Palumpa were hit by a man using an unspecified “blunt weapon” on Wednesday, leaving them with unspecified injuries which required treatment, with the alleged offender unsuccessfully trying to steal their car before running off, and is still on the run, NT Police said.
Chalker’s deputy police commissioner to leave NT Police
NT Police Deputy Commissioner – and former commissioner Jamie Chalker’s right-hand man – Murray Smalpage has announced he will retire from the role next month after a tumultuous three-year term.
Airport group to hold industry briefing on $100 million upgrade works at three NT airports
The Airport Development Group will be holding an industry-wide briefing on August 31 at 10 a.m. at the Tindal Room at the Darwin International Airport in advance of the rollout of its upcoming $100 million in upgrade works at Darwin, Alice Springs, and Tennant Creek airports.
Virgin Australia offering airfares to the NT for as low as $149
Virgin Australia has announced a massive flash sale, with flights to Darwin and Alice Springs from interstate as low as $149 one-way until September 1, for travel from October 11 to May 30 next year.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for August 30
Today’s national news includes PM Albanese confirming the date of the Voice referendum, Australia and the US boosting critical technology partnerships, ADF enhancing partnerships for improved global mobility of troops and equipment, and workers at Chevron’s Australia gas facilities to strike.
A slightly higher percentage of women fish in the NT than men, study finds
The percentage of women in the Northern Territory who fish recreationally has overtaken men, a new report by the national Fisheries Research and Development Corporation shows.
Palmerston mum, child threatened with ‘edged weapon’ by teens looking to steal car: Police
A Palmerston mum who was approached by two armed male teens while putting her young child inside her car near Goyder Square had her purse allegedly stolen and was threatened with a knife for her car, NT Police said.
Three girls arrested over assaults of two women, attempted car theft
Three girls, aged 11, 13, and 15-years old, have been arrested after they assaulted two women, stole a handbag, and attempted to steal a car in Darwin city on Tuesday afternoon, NT Police said.
‘It hurts too much’: Declan’s Law debated in Parliament as mum’s emotional speech read
UPDATED: The Fyles Labor Government restricted debate on a petition calling for action on crime in Parliament Tuesday morning to just 10 minutes per member, with the Chief Minister failing to speak for the allotted time, which the Opposition said showed disrespect to Territorians.
Japanese Air Force F-35s make first international mission, landing in the NT
Two Japanese Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets are at RAAF Base Tindal near Katherine on their first international mission, along with 55 Japanese aircrew.
Human rights and social justice advocate to give CDU public lecture on the Voice
Professor Tom Calma will give a public lecture at Charles Darwin University about the processes and technical aspects of the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament.