The Finocchiaro CLP Government has mandated that all 152 NT public schools must play and sing the national anthem at assemblies and special events, which Education Minister Jo Hersey said was necessary to “restore national pride”.
NT Health issues Melioidosis warning as cases ramp up since New Year’s Eve
The NT Centre for Disease Control has issued urgent alerts for residents and visitors to remain vigilant against melioidosis, following an increase in cases of the soil-borne disease amid recent wet weather in the Top End.
Police executives among three officers issued disciplinary notices for alleged racist comments
Three senior NT Police officers, including two executives, were issued with serious discipline breach notices for alleged racist comments during a recent senior management meeting, with one of the accused identified as one of five officers who lied in a statutory declaration to the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest, sources have told the NT Independent.
‘Undermines trust and respect’: Aboriginal peak body calls for Feds to revoke Administrator appointment
The peak body representing Aboriginal organisations in the Territory has rejected David Connolly as the next NT Administrator and called for the NT and Federal Governments to terminate his appointment following his recently revealed social media comments and views that they say “undermine trust and respect across our diverse population”.
Holtze Prison inmate treated for diphtheria
A Holtze Prison inmate is being treated for a less serious form of diphtheria, the Northern Territory Centre for Disease Control has confirmed.
Basketball Australia quiet on integrity investigation into Darwin Basketball Association
Basketball Australia will not comment on the findings of its national integrity unit’s investigation into questionable proposed income streams at the now-defunct Darwin Basketball Association, while former DBA chair Gary Shipway has not responded to questions, with his employer, News Corp, stating his role overseeing the financially collapsed association is unrelated to his current role as deputy editor of the NT News.
Reece Kershaw named interim St John Ambulance CEO
Former NT Police and Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw has been appointed the interim chief executive officer of the troubled St John Ambulance NT organisation until the recruitment process for the role is finished, the organisation said.
‘Directly undermines integrity’: NT ranks behind corrupt island nation for independence of Auditor-General
Papua New Guinea’s Auditor-General has more independence from the executive branch of government than the Northern Territory’s, according to a startling report, which has raised concerns about how effectively the NT Government is held to account for its exorbitant spending of taxpayer funds.
Organisers want 500 utes in 25th anniversary Australia Day convoy
Variety NT’s Tania Sellers says the organisers want to get 500 vehicles in convoy in the Australia Day Ute Run to celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary.
Serious crash south of Alice Springs under investigation
NT Police are seeking the public’s assistance as it continues to investigate the circumstances of a vehicle rollover on the Stuart Highway south of Stuarts Well on Wednesday afternoon, that allegedly started with a failure to pay for fuel and ended with one man ejected from his vehicle and another arrested.
‘No offence but you are free to take it’: Federal pollies demand apology from Connolly as further public comments revealed
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarandirri McCarthy and two federal MPs have labelled incoming NT Administrator David Connolly’s social media comments “reprehensible and offensive” and called for a public apology, while a national media outlet has reported further racially-charged commentary during a 2024 speech in which Mr Connolly also said that while he does not “offer offence, you are free to take it”.
Officer given breathalyser after colliding with motorcycle in Palmerston
Police are investigating after an unmarked police vehicle collided with the rear of a motorcycle in Palmerston on Monday morning, sending the motorcyclist to hospital, while an officer was subjected to a breathalyser, NT Police said.