A 36-year-old woman who was allegedly struck in the head by her former partner in a domestic violence incident in Katherine on July 11, has died in hospital as a result of her injuries, NT Police said.
Editorial: Lawler protects another male public offical behaving badly
EDITORIAL: DIPL chief executive Andrew Kirkman will not resign and will not be sacked, Chief Minister Eva Lawler has now confirmed, after a judge found he misled the court, attempted to blackmail a female staffer, inflicted a mental health injury on her and acted in an “aggressive, threatening…and inappropriate manner” during a meeting that was secretly recorded.
New youth prison’s $75m cost blowout revealed as centre expected to now open in October
The cost of the new youth detention facility at Holtze has blown out to $130 million – from its original $55 million tender four years ago – which the Chief Minister says was unavoidable but worth the cost because it will help “support young people on their journey”.
Five females bash man in northern suburbs street
A 63-year-old man who confronted a group of five females who were damaging a vacant property in Karama, was sent to the hospital with head injuries after allegedly being bashed the group, the NT Police said.
Spate of overnight burglaries saw same house broken into twice while resident was home
NT Police have used fingerprints to identify people they believe were involved in a string of burglaries in Katherine overnight, that included hitting the same house twice and assaulting a resident, and are calling for anyone with information to come forward.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for July 23
Today’s national news includes Property market nervousness over possible interest rate changes, Labor force numbers could influence the RBA’s interest rate decision, Tourism based on Nature in Australia is on the rise, the first naval strike missile fired by the Royal Australian Navy, and Toyota RAV4 has reached a massive milestone in Australian sales.
Three males break into house, steal car
Three males broke into a house in Alice Springs with unspecified weapons around midnight, and stole a car after confronting the owner, NT Police said.
Skyline Ferris wheel skips Darwin gig due to transport costs, lack of tourist activity
Due to escalating costs and dwindling customer interest, the Skyline Ferris wheel will not be returning to Darwin’s Stokes Hill Wharf this Dry season.
Resident confronted by three males in home break-in
Three males armed with an ‘edged weapon’ broke into an Alice Springs house at night, and confronted the occupant, before stealing from them, NT Police said.
Report says mandatory alcohol treatment should be restricted to people at risk of ‘serious harm’
Mandatory alcohol treatment is not an appropriate measure to address public drunkenness, but a well-designed and implemented model may provide some benefit to a tiny group of people who are at risk of death or serious disability, according to a new report by the Menzies School of Health Research.
Man treated after assault during home invasion
A 79-year-old man was assaulted by a group of five male youths during a home invasion in Tennant Creek, with the offenders still on the run, NT Police said.
Netflix series ‘Territory’ to premiere October 24
A neo-western Netflix series called Territory, formerly known as Desert King, that was filmed in remote NT and SA locations will premiere on October 24, with a celebrated cast of Australian actors, the online production company has announced.