An elderly Katherine woman used a shovel to stop four people breaking into her house through a window they had smashed, NT Police said.
Coalition pledges to scrap cabotage for international carriers to operate domestically from Darwin
The Coalition has pledged to lower airfare prices in the NT by lifting cabotage restrictions that prevent foreign airlines from carrying passengers on domestic flights in Darwin, but has not confirmed any airline willing to do that and may find it difficult to attract any, an aviation expert said.
Easter long weekend police blitz results in charges, fines and warnings
A series of high-visibility operations during the long Easter weekend by NT Police to enhance road safety across the region uncovered more than 60 people testing positive to either alcohol or drugs in their system while driving, with hundreds of others caught speeding and not wearing seat belts.
NT Health issues warning against use of deadly synthetic opioid drug
NT Health has issued a warning to Territorians about the use of nitazenes, a dangerous synthetic opioid recently found in the Territory, which is potentially up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
Stolen taxi used to ram raid business
A taxi was allegedly used by three males to ram raid a Moil business, NT Police said.
Editorial: CLP Government’s refusal to investigate Darwin Waterfront Corp finally explained
EDITORIAL: Revelations this week that the Chief Minister’s family personally benefitted from the systemic maladministration and apparent misuse of public funds at the Darwin Waterfront Corporation is further proof the Territory is completely broken and must be the catalyst we need to finally stamp out corruption at the highest levels of our public institutions that has been allowed to run unchecked for years.
Letter to the editor: Independence needed on housing development coverage
The NT News’ reporting on the Lloyd Creek housing development lacks independence, investigation and integrity, and shows blind obedience to a developer that is advertising with them, writes Gerry Wood.
Man in hospital after Gapuwiyak stabbing
A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed in a house in Gapuwiyak yesterday afternoon, NT Police said.
Man hit by 4WD during large street fight in Katherine
A man was taken to Katherine Hospital in a serious condition overnight after allegedly being hit by a 4WD ute which was being driven at people and ramming parked cars while a large fight caused by a feud between community groups was going on, NT Police said.
Northern Iron placed into external administration as 35 jobs in limbo
An NT mine operator which runs the Warrego mine rehabilitation project near Tennant Creek has been placed into external administration, according to ASIC records.
Male intruder in woman’s bedroom led to dangerous car chase: Police
A Katherine woman was jolted awake early Sunday morning to an unknown male in her bedroom while her house was being robbed by a group of three, NT Police said, which led to a stolen vehicle pursuit being abandoned after the driver allegedly swerved at a police vehicle on the opposite side of the road.
Five girls charged in connection to stolen vehicles and aggravated robbery over the weekend
Five female youths were arrested over the weekend in connection with vehicle theft and aggravated robbery incidents in Nightcliff and Yarrawonga, including one stolen car driven by three girls crashing into a fence “at slow speed”, NT Police said.