The lack of sufficient funding from the government is threatening the survival of the NT’s non-profits and charities, which are among the biggest employers and providers of crucial services to Territorians, the peak body for the industry has warned.
Man dies in Berry Springs roll over
A man died after his ute rolled at Berry Springs on Tuesday afternoon, NT Police said.
NT Fire and Emergency Services commissioner appointed
Andrew Warton has been appointed the NT Fire and Emergency Services first commissioner by the Lawler Government, following the agency’s split from the tri-service with police earlier this year.
Group of 10 youths on the run after allegedly sexually assaulting two females in home invasion
Police are searching for a group of 10 youths who allegedly broke into a Katherine home overnight – including “at least one” armed with a weapon – who allegedly sexually assaulted two females in the home, damaged property and stole items before fleeing the scene.
Letter to the editor: Required permits provide no meaningful wildlife conservation
Being required to apply for two year permits for practically every exhibit in his collection of taxidermic animals and other animal parts, including feral animals, provides no meaningful wildlife conservation, writes Stephen Barnes.
Police looking for witnesses to pedestrian being hit
A driver who hit a pedestrian, leaving her in a critical condition, had alcohol in his system and is expected to be charged today, NT Police said.
Exercise Pitch Black starts in Darwin and Katherine
The skies have been louder than normal following today’s opening of Exercise Pitch Black 2024 that will see 20 countries participate this year. SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for July 16
Today’s national news includes the Defence Minister saying Labor is privileged to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, Treasurer Chalmers calling for less extremism after Trump’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting Australia in October, and getting a new job is more accessible for Australian migrants with a more extended grace period.
Police fire shot at man during 12-hour armed standoff
UPDATED: An internal investigation has been launched into why an NT Police officer fired a shot at a man during an armed standoff at his Parap home on Thursday evening, in an unusual situation that ended 12 hours after it started.
First-ever BBQ Festival to highlight biggest Darwin Oktoberfest celebration
Territorians will experience an ultimate weekend of barbecue food, beer and music as the first-ever Territory Bar-BQ Festival kicks off on October 5 and 6 at the Darwin Showgrounds, coinciding with Darwin’s Oktoberfest celebration, that will also see a legendary Australian rock band kick out the jams.
Woman sexually assaulted in break-in: police
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a stranger who broke into her house in Borroloola, NT Police said.
‘No reasonable grounds’: Alice Springs curfew will not be extended
UPDATED: The three-day curfew for Alice Springs will not be extended, Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has determined, despite a massive street fight involving 100 people armed with weapons in the troubled town on Wednesday afternoon and a man making threats to a group in the CBD overnight, with the government now pledging to return visitors to their homes.