From renewed calls for the NT Government’s lack of action on worsening ‘gang violence’ in Alice Springs after a video of a brutal attack made rounds on social media; to a woman stabbed to death in Jingili; and to a missing camper from Alice Springs found dead. This is what the NT Independent reported on cops, crime, and court over the past week. Read them all here:
Thousands of Territorians have been left frustrated after an overwhelming response to the NT Government’s $200 Tourism Vouchers crashed the website.
In less than 24 hours, the Lord Mayor of Darwin has reversed his tightly-held stance of support for a new RSL clubhouse on The Esplanade. Darwin City Council last night deferred a vote that could have seen the Darwin RSL given the green light to forge ahead with...
Darwin City Council has backed a contentious decision that could see the RSL given the green light to forge ahead with plans to develop prime harbour-side land, saying it’s “in parallel to what the RSL had asked for”.
People buying takeaway alcohol in greater Darwin will have to continue to prove they live or are staying in the area after the Director of Liquor Licensing extended emergency powers and said they will extended again.
Getting tourism back is what the Gunner Government is about and the new Tourism Minister Natasha Fyles has more than just her mad CPR skills to revive it. Tourists planning their trips in the Build up around moving from one air-conditioned spot to the next, is the cutting edge of tourism marketing in the NT. Read all about it.
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Local independent media organisations like the NT Independent are becoming increasingly endangered in the current climate of corporate and government-run media outlets dominating the market. But we think local journalistic autonomy is needed now more than ever –...
Charles Darwin University Professor Simon Maddocks has resigned from his position as vice-chancellor saying he wants to move closer to his wife and grandchildren, a decision which will end a tumultuous period of administration at the Territory’s only university.
How close have you been paying attention to the news? Take our quiz to see how well you recall the biggest stories in the Territory this week.
A 39-year-old woman and a 7-year-old girl have died in separate crashes near Alice Springs and Maningrida on Sunday, NT police have said.
The NT Independent is providing you with a light-hearted look at the candidates for the August 22 NT general election. Today’s profile is independent candidate for Namatjira, Tony Willis.
