The charges against Berrimah Family Practice doctor Mohamed Jamaldeen Hassian Ali have all been dropped during his Supreme Court trial, the media reported.
Paul Arnold speaks out on controversial grant, says he will defend domestic violence charges
Former Darwin councillor Paul Arnold has broken his silence on the $100,000 tourism grant his photography business was awarded and says he will defend the string of domestic violence charges against him.
‘We wish her all the best’: Colleen Gwynne officially resigns as NT Children’s Commissioner following undisclosed payout
Colleen Gwynne, who was charged with abuse of office in a case that was thrown out of court earlier this year, has officially resigned as the NT Children’s Commissioner, Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison said in a statement Tuesday morning, “to remain interstate and explore other opportunities”.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for September 12
Today’s national news includes Chevron pulling out contract crew from Australia LNG project, Tasmania being the only state supporting voice proposal, WA getting $30 million to boost recycling infrastructure, and teachers in NSW now enjoying the highest pay across Australia.
Pedestrian killed in Alice Springs, police call for witnesses
A woman has been killed after she was hit by a vehicle in Alice Springs on Monday night, NT Police said.
Costs for Fyles’s $93k trip to Washington to increase after more travellers at taxpayer expense revealed
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles’s controversial trip to the US has taken a new turn, with Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison revealing Monday morning that “some” unnamed public servants also travelled with Ms Fyles to Washington and beyond that was not previously disclosed and will increase the overall cost to taxpayers.
Toddler dies following incident at Humpty Doo Community & Child Care Centre
The circumstances around the death of a toddler at a rural childcare centre have not been publicly released, but the NT Independent has spoken with sources with knowledge of the incident and what happened on Thursday.
Barkly blaze predicted to burn east of Tennant Creek but wind gusts could change direction
Northern Territory and South Australian fire crews are fighting a bushfire in Barkly region that is up to four times the size of the ACT, while authorities have been going door-to-door in parts of Tennant Creek, warning there is a chance the fire could spread to the town amid extreme fire conditions.
‘Democratic process in crisis’: MLA’s call for inquiry into NT Electoral Commission supported by Commissioner
Record-low voter turnout, cuts to funding and now a major bungling of developing new electorate boundaries should lead to a “big shake-up” of the NT Electoral Commission, an independent MLA says, who is calling for an independent inquiry into the agency.
Indigenous youth development corporation placed into special administration
The Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation, which runs youth recreation, education and diversion programs in Yuendumu, has been placed into special administration, following the Central Land Council’s December decision to stop funding youth programs from royalty money because of program governance, delivery and reporting issues.
New hospital ward supposedly ‘fast-tracked’, while original opening date delayed
The Fyles Government claimed on Friday that it has “fast-tracked” the construction of a new $25 million ward at Royal Darwin Hospital that will open in “early” 2025 – five months after claiming it would be finished between April and October 2024.
Woman struck by dangerous driver as two killed, two injured in road crashes over the weekend
Two people have died and two others injured in separate vehicle crashes over the weekend, NT Police said, including an Alice Springs woman who was clipped by a car reportedly driving erratically early Saturday morning.