UPDATED: A Finke Desert Race motorbike driver has died in a crash during the event’s first leg from Alice Springs to Aputula/Finke on Sunday afternoon, NT Police have confirmed.
‘Violent offenders’ on bail could have criminal cases adjourned indefinitely following Supreme Court decision
The ongoing legal aid funding stoush between the CLP Government and Legal Aid NT could now see “violent offenders” have their charges put on hold indefinitely, the Criminal Lawyers Association has said, following a recent decision by the NT Supreme Court that will permit NT Local Courts to grant lengthy adjournments on the grounds that defendants cannot obtain a lawyer.
Shots fired on Trower Road during major arrest of fugitive
A man who evaded NT Police for more than 24 hours was arrested in spectacular fashion on Trower Road this afternoon with police shooting at his car with a shotgun which then led to the man dousing himself in fuel and hiding in his vehicle before police smashed out the back window with fire extinguishers to arrest him.
Police still searching for man who escaped custody at Darwin Local Court
NT Police are searching for 44-year-old Brandt Graham, who reportedly escaped G4S security officers at Darwin Local Court Friday morning, with police warning the public not to approach him.
Drug-sniffing dog finds meth and knives on bus passenger: Police
A 51-year-old man has been charged with drugs and weapons offences after the bus he was travelling on from Katherine to Palmerston was stopped by police and searched by a drug-sniffing dog who allegedly found meth, marijuana and knives on the man, NT Police said.
CLP ‘restoring Territory pride’ with new theme of ‘identity’ in schools ahead of Territory Day
Fresh off ‘restoring national pride’ by mandating all public schools sing the national anthem, Education Minister Jo Hersey has announced all Territory public schools will participate in a government initiative aimed at “celebrating and learning about Territory pride” by getting children to explore the theme of “identity” and what it means to be a Territorian.
Work Safe charges NT Health over ‘preventable’ death
NT Health has said it will not comment on NT Work Safe charges over the death of a mental health patient who had a history of volatile substance abuse, was considered at risk of self-harm, and died after inhaling the contents of a deodorant can purchased from a Royal Darwin Hospital pharmacy.
Skate, music and culture headline new Alice Springs youth festival
A new youth festival will be held in Alice Springs to mark the conclusion of NAIDOC Week, featuring live music from local talent alongside a national headline act, organisers have said.
Road train catches fire after crash on Arnhem Highway
Fire and rescue crews are at the site of a road train that caught on fire Tuesday morning following a crash on the Arnhem Highway east of the Adelaide River bridge.
Teen dies after alleged stolen vehicle rollover near Katherine
A 16-year-old boy has died following a single-vehicle rollover north of Katherine this morning after a series of alleged vehicle thefts overnight, NT Police said.
Arafura Rare Earths mine given ‘significant project’ status by NT Government
The $1.6 billion Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project north of Alice Springs has been declared the Northern Territory’s first “significant project” under the Territory Coordinator Act, that the Chief Minister says will see the project given “the full attention of the government” to assist it move through “all of the risk processes and systems”, which follows last week’s final investment decision.
Roadside drug test leads to guns seizure
A roadside drug test that allegedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine led to the seizure of seven firearms, ammunition and drugs in Katherine, NT Police said.