NT WorkSafe has formally charged the MacDonnell Regional Council following the drowning death of a two-year-old child at a Kintore early learning centre in December 2020.
NT Young Australian of the Year charged with aggravated assault
The Territory’s Young Australian of the Year Jaiden Dickenson has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault stemming from a domestic violence incident, less than three weeks after he was given the award for his work helping to reduce rates of youth reoffending, The Australian has reported.
RDH identified in 2022 report as lacking structural certification
Royal Darwin Hospital was identified as one of many government-owned buildings that was not properly certified upon construction, that the current CLP Government was apparently unaware of, raising questions about whether promised certification works were carried out over the last three years, which follows bricks falling from an external wall and through a roof last weekend during Cyclone Fina.
Alice Springs teen barricaded himself in restaurant with weapon, allegedly assaulted police
An 18-year-old Alice Springs male, who allegedly breached a suspended sentence before barricading himself in a Todd Mall restaurant with a “blunt weapon” after police attempted to arrest him on Wednesday, later allegedly assaulted an officer, NT Police said.
Banned Drinker Orders to be extended to 28 days, other recommendations ignored
The Finocchiaro CLP Government will extend police-issued Banned Drinker Orders from seven to 28 days, following a review of the Banned Drinkers Register, but has not committed to other recommendations made by its BDR taskforce that would affect bottle shop operators, including increasing penalties for operators who repeatedly fail to comply with the BDR.
Alleged thieves who stole $141k worth of fuel arrested in Katherine
Two men have been arrested in Katherine after allegedly stealing more than $141,000 worth of fuel using a stolen fob taken from a business last year, NT Police said.
Man charged over alleged attack on woman
A 44-year-old man has been charged with choking and aggravated assault over an alleged domestic violence attack on a woman in Alice Springs, NT Police said.
NT Government disaster recovery hardship payments of $250 to be accessible from Wednesday
A $250 disaster payment for Territorians who have been without power for more than 72 hours due to Cyclone Fina will be available starting tomorrow, the NT Government has announced – which is the same amount offered to Cyclone Marcus victims more than seven years ago.
DV incident involving shovel, angle grinder leads to arrest
A 34-year-old man was arrested in a remote community overnight after reportedly arming himself with a shovel to gain entry to a local clinic where his female partner was sheltering, NT Police said, which followed reports the same man had caused damage at another location by taking an angle grinder to cars.
Thousands remain without power in wake of Cyclone Fina, including some schools
UPDATED: Thousands of homes and businesses remained without power on Monday following Tropical Cyclone Fina’s damaging hit on the Greater Darwin area on Saturday, which left trees uprooted, homes and properties damaged, roads temporarily blocked, traffic lights out and structural damage to a hallway outside the intensive care unit at Royal Darwin Hospital.
Alice Springs doctor charged with rape after warnings from health staff ignored
A doctor at the centre of rape allegations and concerns of a “cover-up” of his behaviour was charged this week with the rape of one woman and the indecent assault of another, following a lengthy criminal investigation.
St John Ambulance CEO resigns amid turmoil
St John Ambulance NT CEO Andrew Tombs has resigned amid turmoil in the Territory’s ambulance service provider, the chair of the organisation announced on Friday in an internal message to staff.