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.
Government’s vehicle inspection changes pose risks to Territorians: MTA
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”.
Calls for Federal Government to intervene in CLP’s plan to arm public safety officers
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”.
Rural blaze engulfs shipping container, caravans and buses
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.
‘Dangerously full’: Capacity issues at RDH continue, contradicting CLP Government claims about code yellows
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.
NT school holiday activities and events across the Territory to keep kids busy
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
Chief Minister says she ‘can’t understand’ why Indigenous Territorians do not trust police
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”.
Here’s what’s on this Territory Day
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.
Man charged over DVO breaches
A man has been charged after a stand-off with the Territory Response Group in Parap on Monday, NT Police said.
Darwin to host World Archaeological Congress
Darwin will host the 10th World Archaeological Congress this month, with thousands of delegates coming from more than 70 countries, the organisers have said.
Police searching for male who slashed Alice Springs man’s face
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.
Three deaths on Territory roads over weekend
Three people were killed in two separate crashes on Saturday, NT Police said, including one crash near Beswick that involved four occupants of a single vehicle, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old girl and a 47-year-old man.