A Wadeye man has died in hospital after being assaulted in the community a week ago, with police seeking help from the public in their investigation into the attack, NT Police said.
More than 20 vehicles have windows smashed in Alice Springs CBD
The windows on more than 20 vehicles in the Alice Springs CBD were smashed between Friday afternoon and Monday morning, NT Police said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for September 26
Today’s national news includes Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers travelling to China this week, Australia’s inflation weakens as precious metal prices rise, Labor buckling under strain from Greens regarding housing issues, and a huge fire consumes building in Brisbane’s CBD.
Prisoner escapes from Alice Springs jail
A prisoner escaped from Alice Springs jail yesterday afternoon with NT Police only telling the public about him absconding on Wednesday morning, with the man still on the run.
Indigenous police officers file human rights complaint against police commissioner, government
Three serving Aboriginal community police officers have filed a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against the Northern Territory government and Police Commissioner Michael Murphy, alleging 20 years of racial discrimination through vilification, derision, and unequal pay.
Chief minister criticises federal independent scientific assessment of Beetaloo water use
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has criticised Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to commission an independent review to assess the potential adverse impact on groundwater from gas fracking plans in the Beetaloo Basin, it has been reported.
CLP preselects Lisa Bayliss to challenge Labor in Solomon
The CLP has preselected Lisa Bayliss, a police officer and daughter of former CLP minister Daryl Manzie, to contest the division of Solomon against Labor incumbent Luke Gosling in next year’s federal election while no candidate has been named for the division of Lingiari.
Nominations open for Barkly Regional Council election
The NT Electoral Commission has opened nominations for a Barkly Regional Council election, required following dismissal of the last council after an investigation found there were unmanaged conflicts of interest, breaches of the Local Government Act and “serious deficiencies” in the conduct of council affairs.
Woman threatened with hammer in home invasion
Police are looking for a male who allegedly broke into a woman’s house, attempted to hit her with a hammer, and stole from her, but have given the public no description of the alleged offender.
NT Business News – September 23
The latest highlights include NT mineral expenditures exceeding Australia’s total by more than eightfold, and SC dismisses legal challenge against Tamboran’s fracking approvals. Also making resource news is that Beetaloo Basin is on the brink of initiating its first gas production, and Beetaloo Basin can supply gas to Australia for the next 400 years.
Silent rally for the right to protest to be held in Nightcliff
Amnesty International is inviting residents to participate in a silent rally focussing on the right to protest that will be held tomorrow in Nightcliff.
Darwin Kite Festival celebration kicks off Friday
A “bigger, better and more colourful” festival with 100-foot crocodiles, mermaids and aliens will kick off this weekend as Darwin celebrates its second annual Kite Festival on Friday and Saturday at the Cullen Bay lawns.