Chief Minister Natasha Fyles misled Territorians about her government’s actions to keep the public safe in a series of Facebook posts, while the community was on edge following a spate of deadly stabbings, the Auditor General has found.
CLP announces ‘working group’ to examine NT Treaty Commission final report
The CLP has formed a “working group” to analyse the Northern Territory Treaty Commission’s final report, including the recommendation for the establishment of a First Nations government which would be independent of the NT Government, party president Shane Stone has said.
Barkly Regional Council placed under management by Fyles Government
The Barkly Regional Council has been placed under management by Local Government Minister Chanston Paech following calls by a former councillor in the NT Independent for the minister to sack the members, which also follows a video of Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin sitting on a child while another man yelled at him, threatened him, and forced his head down with a boot.
Man bites cop during arrest for alleged sexual assault: Police
A man has allegedly bitten a police officer on the leg while being arrested over the alleged sexual assault of a woman, NT Police said.
Fyles Govt to blame for Voice referendum failing in NT: Scrymgour
The Federal Member for Lingiari has blamed the Fyles Government for not listening or acting on a range of social issues in the Territory that contributed to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament failing to pass over the weekend, calling for a “fundamental shift” in how the NT’s Labor politicians currently perform their roles.
Revealed: Suppression order blocking reasons for Coroner to resign from Walker inquest lifted
Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has been accused of withholding full recordings of her coronial visit to Yuendumu last year and hiding correspondence from parties to the Kumanjayi Walker inquest, while her counsel assisting allegedly colluded with the NT Police executive to get Zach Rolfe disciplined and fired, newly released court documents allege.
NT signs deal to promote trade, education with Indian state
A Memorandum of Understanding between the NT Government and the Kerala State Government of India – the Territory’s first MOU signed with an Indian state – will boost the economic, social and cultural relationship between the two jurisdictions, Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison said, following a $65,000 trade delegation to three cities in India.
Barkly councillors remain silent on secret report into misconduct as calls for sackings intensify
Barkly councillors have refused to comment on potential conflicts of interest in suppressing a legal report into allegations of bullying, harassment and mismanagement at Barkly Regional Council, which former employees who were part of the investigation say will show substantial governance failures.
Government bureaucracy forces closure of Adelaide River Queen jumping croc tours: Owner
Biting NT Government bureaucracy has forced the popular Adelaide River Queen Cruises, which operates the original jumping crocodile tour, to fold up its business at the end of October after 38 years of operation, its owner says.
Cop under investigation for alleged Rolfe evidence tampering, still training new detectives: Source
Detective Senior Sergeant Wayne Newell is still training detectives, and is the Drug and Organised Crime Squad boss, despite being investigated by Victoria Police over allegations of perverting the course of justice in the Constable Zach Rolfe murder investigation, a highly-placed source has told the NT Independent.
Barkly Highway to close for up to three days for ongoing bushfire battle
The Barkly Highway will be closed for up to three days starting at noon on Saturday, the government has warned, as bushfire crews attempt to bring the Barkly fire under control that has been burning for nearly seven weeks.
Former Barkly councillor calls on Local Government Minister to sack council
Former Barkly Regional Council member Noel Hays, who quit council because of its dysfunction late last year, has called on Local Government Minister Chanston Paech to sack the council, following the latest controversy of a video showing the Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin holding down a child while another man threatened to kill him.