NT posties equipped with new dog deterrent after spate of attacks
A rise in dog attacks on posties has been reported by Australia Post, with Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine identified as hotspots.
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Scrymgour calls for AFP to be given the task of Alice death in custody probe
‘Trust is a fragile thing’: Removing NT Police from investigating its own role in the death of Kumanjayi White would both reassure the community and benefit officers, the Lingiari MP says.
How non-verbal Red Centre family man found creative voice
Growing up during the rise of the Western Desert painting movement that emerged in the early 1970s, Warlpiri man Adrian Jangala Robertson is intimately aware of the importance of creative expression.
Woman threatened, rock thrown at police car as slew of break-ins recorded
A woman’s window was smashed by a group to gain entry into her home – with police noting a recent spike in property offences.
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What to expect when NT parliament returns this week
Controversial Territory Coordinator laws and the ICAC report that sank Police Commissioner Michael Murphy are set to dominate sittings, with reforms to long service leave, the debt ceiling, and public housing also on the cards.
NT Council awaits fate as report investigating ‘deficiencies’ delayed
A report into a sacked council’s conduct has been delayed, as another deadline on the council’s future creeps closer – which could see a reversal of a big decision made. Read the latest.
‘Fantastic’: New route hailed link between Darwin and the world
The local tourism industry says a new direct flight route between Darwin Kuala Lumpur is a significant win in opening up the Territory to Asia and beyond.
Why voluntary assisted dying debate pushed back
A politician’s plan to force the government into action on voluntary assisted dying has stalled, as the Chief Minister continues to resist pressure to bring the NT in line with the rest of the country.
Tally of illegal Indon fishers now 132
There have been 132 Indonesian fishers prosecuted in Darwin Local Court since July last year.
Fresh wave of US Marines landing in Darwin
Despite growing uncertainty surrounding trade relations under the Trump administration, Australia’s military relationship with Washington D.C. will remain unchanged in the Top End, with a 2500 strong US Marine force starting to fly into Darwin.
Closing the Gap update ‘paints a grim picture’
New Closing the Gap data that shows key targets continuing to go backwards must be ‘a wake-up call to all governments’, the peak body representing Indigenous children says.
REPLAY: Saints win final-kick grand final thriller against Nightcliff
A thrilling NTFL women’s grand final went down to the last kick of the game, with a heartbreaking finish for one side and a historic victory for another. Watch the REPLAY here.
Tight race for Groote council as postal votes could hold balance
Less than a hundred votes were cast in the Groote Archipelago Regional Council election, leaving the final results hanging in the balance as postal votes continue to arrive. See who’s ahead.
REPLAY: Crocs complete dominant season with premiership victory
Southern Districts have completed an almost near perfect NTFL season with a hard fought victory over St Mary’s to claim its first flag in five seasons. Watch the REPLAY here.
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