Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby has called for expressions of interest for “independent” roles on the NT Legal Aid Commission after three members of the last board resigned in frustration when the CLP Government rejected their independent recommendation for a new director, overruling them to appoint a person with ties to the CLP.
NT Police are investigating a fatal crash south of Alice Springs on Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 52-year-old man who was riding with a group of motorcyclists in Deep Well.
Proposed reforms to vehicle inspection regulations in the NT were rushed and will pose financial and safety risks to Territorians, the Motor Trade Association has warned, including the potential for people to be “ripped off by dodgy private vehicle sellers”.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s plan to arm bus and public housing officers with guns to target “anti-social behaviour” has been criticised by numerous peak organisations as dangerous to the public, with one national body calling for the Federal Government to intervene before “further damage is done”.
NT Police and Fire and Rescue Services are investigating the cause of a major structure fire in Humpty Doo overnight that saw a shipping container, two buses, two caravans, a car and a shade structure fully engulfed in flames.
Health Minister Steve Edgington’s claims that a ‘code yellow’ has not been called for bed pressure at RDH since the change of government misleads the public about the real issues facing the NT’s health system, the Australian Medical Association NT says.
Over 600 activities will be on offer throughout the Territory for the upcoming June-July school holidays to support local youth and community organisations, ensuring that Territory kids stay active, learn new skills, and connect with others during the break. SEE WHAT’S ON NEAR YOU
Nearly 800 letters demanding an independent investigation into the death of Kumanjayi White have been presented to NT Parliament, while the Chief Minister continues to reject the calls, stating this morning that she “can’t understand” why Indigenous Territorians do not trust the NT Police and claimed it is “a fantastic relationship”.
Government fireworks displays will be held in 21 locations for Territory Day with other significant entertainment also being provided in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and Nhulunbuy, the Finocchiaro Government has said.
A man has been charged after a stand-off with the Territory Response Group in Parap on Monday, NT Police said.
Darwin will host the 10th World Archaeological Congress this month, with thousands of delegates coming from more than 70 countries, the organisers have said.
An unknown male who slashed another man’s face early Sunday morning with an ‘edged weapon’ after he refused demands for cigarettes and money remains on the run, NT Police said, while calling for anyone with information to come forward.
