The vote on the Northern Territory’s voluntary assisted dying legislation was a quasi conscience vote, it was really a pre-planned party vote as part of a strategy to pass the law regardless, writes Gerry Wood.
Manton Dam project delivered under budget: Government
Construction of the Manton Dam Return to Service project that will see the facility returned as a drinking water source is officially complete, a year after claims it was “nearing completion”, with the government and Power and Water Corporation stating it has come in $15 million under budget.
Veteran Games back in Darwin for regional heat
Organisers of the Veteran Games are looking for competitors for its Darwin heats, which are back next month for the second consecutive year at Robertson Barracks.
Letter to the editor: Euthanasia debate should look beyond individual choice
The euthanasia debate needs more balanced media coverage and to look beyond individual choice, saying end-of-life decisions affect the whole community and the former Natural Death Act offered a sensible alternative, writes Gerry Wood.
Police accidentally release DV offender after sentencing
NT Police “mistakenly” released a 38-year-old man who was sentenced to six months for aggravated assault and breaching domestic violence orders at the Katherine court house Monday afternoon, later tracking him down through CCTV footage and arresting him Tuesday morning.
Uber to offer ride services in Alice Springs
Uber will launch its ride services in Alice Springs in late 2026, the company has announced, recruiting local drivers and offering sign-up bonuses that will see transportation options expanded in Central Australia.
More than 5,000 Darwin residents facing fines for failure to vote in Chan by-election
The NT Electoral Commission is sending roughly 5,500 ‘apparent failure to vote letters’ to residents of the City of Darwin’s Chan Ward that could see a $25 penalty imposed or up to $176 if no reason is provided for their absence at the by-election polling booth in June.
Toddler and mother injured in alleged Alice Springs attack
A man has been charged with allegedly assaulting a woman and her child, aged under two, with a blunt weapon, breaking the mother’s hand and causing swelling to the child’s head, NT Police said.
New solar plant proposed to cut Alice Springs gas use
Territory Generation has released an expression of interest for a solar power plant of up to 15 megawatts, which would nearly quadruple Alice Springs’ commercial solar generation capacity.
Fire crew called in as police arrest man from Malak rooftop
Police used a fire truck’s telescopic boom platform to arrest a man who had climbed onto the roof of a two-storey unit complex Friday morning where he threw rocks at police after allegedly assaulting someone, NT Police said.
Police raid businesses over alleged $9m illegal tobacco, vape sales
A 33-year-old man has been charged with money laundering following a four-month investigation into businesses that allegedly generated more than $9 million from illegal tobacco and vaping sales, NT Police have said.
Mulka by-election date set
A by-election for the East Arnhem electorate of Mulka has been set for September 12 following the sudden resignation of Yingiya Guyula on Wednesday, with parties now scrambling to preselect candidates by next Thursday.