NT traffic alerts: Stuart Highway blocked after crash north of Katherine

Emergency services are responding to a crash 10km north of Katherine, with reports of a truck rollover. See the latest in Top End breaking news.

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June 20, 3.20pm: The Stuart Highway is now clear after being blocked in both directions due to a crash about 10km north of Katherine.

At 2.20pm on Friday Northern Territory Police said no serious injuries had been reported, as emergency services responded to the incident.

Both lanes were blocked and police urged all motorists to travel with caution and obey all directions from emergency services personnel.

Both sides of the Stuart Highway were blocked in the wake of a crash north of Katherine on June 20, 2025. Picture: Supplied.

Pictures on social media show traffic banked up along the highway, where the speed limit is usually 130km/h.

One Facebook user said a truck carrying hay had rolled over.

At 3.20pm police issued an update to say the highway had been cleared and traffic had resumed.

More to come.

Youths arrested after allegedly damaging cars

NT Police have arrested two boys alleged to have damaged several cars at a block of units in Katherine earlier this week.

Police allege the boys damaged four vehicles at the Grevillea Rd units in Katherine East on Wednesday night, and continued to canvass nearby properties throughout the night.

Strike Force Cerberus identified one of the alleged offenders walking along Sandalwood Crescent and he was arrested without incident.

The second alleged offender, aged 15, was found and arrested in bushland near De Julia Court a short time later.

The 15-year-old was charged with property damage and breach of bail, and the 14-year-old charged with property damage and was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

Police thanked the public for their assistance and urge those who witness a crime or anti-social behaviour to contact 131 444.

Katherine cops call for public’s help in investigating Katherine East house fire

June 19, 6pm: A Katherine house fire is being investigated by NT Police, who are calling in witnesses with dashcam footage to help them determine what happened.

Police said the fire happened on Callistemon Drive, Katherine East, and was first reported at about 2pm on Thursday.

Fireys attended the blaze, and no injuries were reported, police said.

A resident of the house had evacuated before first responders arrived.

Cops have called on anyone who was in the area between 1.45pm and 3.15pm on Thursday to get in touch on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2500062594.

Police said they’re after dashcam footage of the area, which can be uploaded directly to this link: https//ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/structurefire1-66callistemon

Woman allegedly mugged with teen girls wielding scissors in Darwin CBD

June 19, 3pm: Two girls are in custody and another is on the run after the trio allegedly mugged a woman while brandishing scissors in Darwin City.

At 6.30pm emergency services received reports that a 25-year-old woman had been robbed along Garramilla Boulevard on Wednesday.

It was alleged that three girls approached the woman and one attempted to steal her bag.

When the victim resisted, one of the girls allegedly produced a pair of scissors and threatened to stab her.

The victim then surrendered her bag, and the group allegedly fled the scene on foot.

There were no reported injuries during the incident.

Police patrolled the area and subsequently found and arrested two 13-year-old girls – one of whom was allegedly carrying items belonging to the victim.

Police are continuing to hunt for the other alleged offender.

The two 13-year-olds remain in police custody and charges are expected to follow.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25163904.

Cars damaged at Katherine units

June 19, 2pm: Police are hunting for two youths who allegedly damaged several cars at a block of units in Katherine on Wednesday night.

The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information after four vehicles were damaged at the Grevillea Rd units in Katherine East.

Police received reports of the damage on Thursday morning, and upon review of available CCTV footage it was identified that there were two suspects involved.

Police also allege the pair continued to canvass nearby properties throughout the night.

The persons of interest are believed to be youths, with one wearing a red hoodie with black sleeves, and the other wearing a camouflage patterned black and white hoodie.

Anyone with information or CCTV footage from the area urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting job number NTP2500062353.

Originally published as NT traffic alerts: Stuart Highway blocked after crash north of Katherine