A search of the South Alligator River after an unmanned tinny was discovered near the boat ramp yesterday has ended with the recovery of a 64-year-old’s body, NT Police said.
Staff threatened with ‘blunt weapon’ by two female youths during late-night robbery
A Trower Road business was targeted by two young females who threatened staff with a “blunt weapon” overnight and allegedly robbed the store before being caught nearby, NT Police said.
Police officer injured in Don Dale riot as inmates threw projectiles, remained on roof overnight
A police officer suffered a fractured leg during a riot of 14 young people at the Don Dale youth detention centre overnight Wednesday, as inmates reportedly lit fires in different areas and climbed on to a roof where six of them remained until after 9am this morning.
New electoral commissioner sworn in four months out from NT general election
Due to an unusual alignment of term limits, the NT has a new electoral commissioner who has never overseen a full Territory election taking over just four months out from the August general election.
Don Dale youth prison building set on fire, police on scene
UPDATED: Emergency services have responded to a “disturbance” at the Don Dale youth prison, with firefighters having to extinguish a fire in one of the buildings, NT Police said.
Mysterious tinny discovered with owner missing at South Alligator River prompts police probe
An unmanned tinny discovered near the boat ramp at South Alligator River on Wednesday with its owner unaccounted for has led to a “thorough sweep” of the river with specialised equipment, NT Police said late last night.
Lawler pledges 200 new police officers ahead of police resource review, at a cost of $200m
Chief Minister Eva Lawler has pledged to recruit 200 new police officers over the next four years, despite the Labor Government telling Territorians for years that there were enough officers, and announcing the figure before the review into police resources is publicly released.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for April 4
Today’s national news includes Australia’s population to double by 2070s, Samantha Mostyn is Australia’s new governor-general, Hanwha Ocean is moving to acquire Australian defence shipbuilder Austal, and Jetstar set to open its 100th Australian domestic route.
Little Miss Korea owners fined $12,000 over explosion
The owners of the now closed Little Miss Korea restaurant have been fined $12,000 in the Darwin Local Court for operating unsafe gas appliances and putting their patrons health and safety at risk, NT Worksafe has said.
Three new NT Police assistant commissioners announced
Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has announced three new assistant commissioners with the acting assistant commissioner James Gray-Spence, who is one of the subjects of the joint ICAC – NT Police investigation into racism in the Territory Response Group, missing out on securing the job permanently.
Police union says Alice Springs curfew may not be legal as govt, police brass change story for declaration
The Chief Minister and Police Commissioner appeared to change their stories over why the “emergency situation” was declared for Alice Springs last week, including the youth curfew, following accusations by the union representing police that the emergency order is unlawful.
Easter weekend traffic blitz results in multiple drug and drink driving charges
A motorcyclist was charged for driving 180km/h through Adelaide River and an alleged uninsured drug-head was picked up on Easter Sunday, after swerving at cars in a Nightcliff roundabout while allegedly high and with “illicit substances” in his possession, police said, as part of the NT Police’s high-visibility long weekend traffic blitz from Darwin through Alice Springs.