A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder over a death in Milingimbi after fighting in the community last week, NT Police said.
Deaf community urges funding extension for news service
Advocacy group Deaf Connect is campaigning to preserve federal government funding for the only daily news service in Australian Sign Language, which is set to expire at the end of June.
Alleged indecent assault of child in Katherine sparks investigation
NT Police are calling for the public’s assistance in connection to the alleged indecent assault of a 10-year-old girl near Frangipanni Court in Katherine on Sunday afternoon, with a ‘person of interest’ identified who may be outstanding.
NT ranked worst-performing jurisdiction in curbing illicit tobacco: Report
The NT is the worst-performing jurisdiction in Australia in addressing illicit tobacco sales, according to a new report that reviewed every state and territory’s enforcement policies, with calls for the NT to introduce harsher penalties for illegal tobacco suppliers.
CLP award $82.1m for battery projects for Katherine and Alice Springs electricity systems
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is spending $82.1 million on two large-scale battery storage projects it says will improve energy security and grid stability in Alice Springs and Katherine.
‘Not a fix-all offer’: CLP offers $5k grants to support Territory tourism businesses following floods
Hurting NT tourism operators affected by floods will be able to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to repair or replace damaged business equipment and infrastructure, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has announced, in response to calls for urgent financial assistance and a tourism bailout package ahead of the predicted slow upcoming tourism season.
Man allegedly robbed and assaulted, officer struck during arrest, police say
A man was allegedly attacked and robbed by three people as he was getting into a car in the Darwin CBD overnight while a police officer was hit in the face during their arrests, NT Police said.
Man dead after fighting in Milingimbi
A man has died as a result of large-scale fighting in Milingimbi yesterday, NT Police said.
Jetstar to suspend Darwin to Gold Coast flights amid Middle East conflict
Jetstar will temporarily suspend its Darwin to Gold Coast service from May to October as part of Qantas Group’s cost-cutting measures due to rising global jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
Youth offenders on the run after remote home break-in
Police are looking for two male youths who allegedly broke into a woman’s home in Lajamanu in the middle of the night, stole her car keys and used her vehicle to perform burnouts in the community, NT Police said.
Police Public Safety Officer facing multiple charges over crash
A 36-year-old recruit to the NT Government’s new Police Public Safety Officer program has been charged with various traffic offences in connection to a vehicle crash that occurred last month while he was off duty, NT Police said.
CLP reiterates zero tolerance policy amid increase in school violence
The CLP Government has launched a “reinvigorated” framework for school conduct it says will address an increase in assaults on students this school year.