A teen in the Darwin Supreme Court facing aggravated robbery charges allegedly smashed a CCTV screen and threw part of it at a judge and threatened him before being taken to cells by security, a legal source has said.
Lighting last year’s firecracker stash this Territory Day could cost you, NT Police warn
Territorians who violate the Cracker Night ban will be cracked down upon and slapped with a $1,570 fine, the Northern Territory Police warn.
‘Long term gain for a little bit more pain’: health peak body wants to block Victoria
The head of the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance is calling on the Gunner government to close the Territory’s borders entirely to coronavirus-stricken Victoria amidst fears of an outbreak in remote communities.
All 26,000 NT tourism vouchers claimed within hours
If you weren’t on Tourism NT’s website late last night or early this morning, you’ve missed out on the Gunner Government’s $200 tourism vouchers, with all 26,000 vouchers already claimed.
NT Police investigating death of infant in Tennant Creek
NT Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an infant in Tennant Creek Tuesday morning.
19-year-old Darwin teen charged with transmitting child abuse images on social media, third case in a month
A Darwin teenager has been arrested and charged with multiple child abuse offences after authorities executed a search warrant on his house and seized mobile phones, storage devices, and various children’s underwear.
Supercars to go ahead with crowds in August, tickets limited
Fast and furious action will be back on the Hidden Valley Raceway as the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown gets the green light to be the first major event in the Top End with spectators since COVID-19.
‘A victory for paedophiles and rapists’: Gunner Government’s sexual assault survivors legislation not as advertised
Reforms to an archaic law in the Northern Territory that prohibited sexual assault victims from telling their stories publicly fall short of the national standard, the leader of the #LetHerSpeak campaign says.
More people disobeying quarantine orders to snap selfies, hit the pub
A couple who recently arrived in the NT from Queensland have been slapped with fines for leaving their quarantine to drink with friends in Alice Springs and take selfies atop Mt Gillen.
Two minute read: The biggest stories that made news
In case you’re dazed and confused about all the fuss going on in the NT, we’ve summed up the stories that made noise this week: Chief Minister Michael Gunner adds to the confusion over what he signed in China; Speaker Kezia Purick resigns following ICAC finding; Gerry Wood rebuked for “sleazy business” call; Territory Alliance’s fracking “backflip”; and more…
NT Government department attempted to hide $650,000 unpaid debt, audit finds
An unidentified NT Government department violated national accounting standards by attempting to hide a $650,000 unpaid debt owed by a Territory council, the Auditor General has found.
Travelers to NT from COVID-19 hot spots will have restrictions enforced when borders reopen
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says Australians entering the Northern Territory from known coronavirus hot spots after the July 17 border reopen date will have their movements restricted.