Wong’s rebuke after migration plan thwarted
The government failed to ram its last-minute deportation bill through parliament after the Coalition joined the Greens and the crossbench to block the legislation in the Senate.
Northern Territory
Easter adventures: What’s on this long weekend
If the long weekend snuck up on you this year and you didn’t plan a weekend away, Kate Dinning has rounded up plenty of things to keep you entertained.
‘Weapons’: Violence in Alice amid curfew
Despite a youth curfew in Alice Springs, Northern Territory Police overnight arrested three armed youths after a violent aggravated burglary at gunpoint.
Rain to sweep across Australia this Easter
While some parts of the country can expect a warm and sunny Easter weekend, wet and stormy weather is expected to hit other areas.
Eerie scenes in Alice Springs after dark
Alice Springs authorities have spoken after the first night of its snap youth curfew, with one major arrest made.
Rain dump could dampen Easter weekend
Up to 100mm could fall in one state this weekend as the aftermath of a tropical cyclone moves south.
New rules for riot-hit town explained
A curfew is in place for youth in Alice Springs to prevent more violence in the town after 150 people rioted through the streets.
How horror Alice Springs riot unfolded
Mattresses and cars were set alight as 150 people stormed the streets of Alice Springs in a shocking riot that has sparked calls for military intervention.
Curfew declared after Alice Springs ‘riot’
The Northern Territory has enacted a strict curfew in Alice Springs after declaring an “emergency situation” in troubled regional town.
‘Ridiculous’: Greens bubbles question slammed
Federal parliament’s final question time until the May budget has ended with the Greens leader copping a sledge down from a surprising minister.
Mum’s plea after 23yo killed by friend
The mother of a 23-year-old killed by his drink-driving friend has issued an impassioned warning ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Man shot by cops after dramatic chase
A man has been shot by police after he allegedly stole a police car, leading officers on a wild chase.
Shocking flu season tipped for Aussies
Australia is tipped for a cold and flu season as bad or worse than the post-Covid onslaught in 2023. See why and how your area could be affected.
NT golf retreat for sale complete with ‘enormous’ man cave
Calling all golf tragics! A Northern Territory acreage retreat has hit the market right next door to a golf course – and it even has its own swim-up bar and ‘enormous’ man cave. Check it out!
State battered by cyclone rain dump
Lingering effects of a tropical cyclone are dousing huge chunks of Australia in rain, causing issues on the roads ahead of the Easter long weekend.
How First Nations women in Darwin can access $5K to flee DV
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Darwin who are fleeing domestically violent relationships can soon access up to $1500 cash and $3500 worth of goods and services from Indigenous-led organisations.
Disturbing moment 16yo bashed by gang
“Disturbing” footage of a 16-year-old being beaten by a gang of 10 females in the middle of the street has been slammed by politicians.
Coverage restored in Borroloola
Telstra and Glencore teamed up to restore phone coverage to Borroloola after communications had gone down following the flood event.
Labor has keen focus on the future of the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a big place with even bigger potential and our Labor Government is proud to be investing in its people, writes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Bookworms rejoice: Reading challenge launched for NT kids
Chief Minister Eva Lawler says she wants to break records with the 2024 Reading Challenge, fostering literacy, engagement, and lifelong learning across the Territory’s schools.
Clever way young Aussies buying houses
A surprising portrait has emerged of Australia’s first home buyers as it’s revealed one in five buying in 2023 had a specific purpose for their purchase.
Young Darwin students achieve prestigious award
Two Darwin Middle School students have been awarded a prestigious award for their analysis of Australian military history.
Bank’s disaster relief for cyclone-affected Territorians
Disaster relief for Territorians affected by tropical cyclone Megan could be on the way. Here’s how to access it.
Woman fighting for life after bus crash
Emergency services were called to Seventh Ave, Campsie at about 4.20pm yesterday afternoon, following reports of two buses crashing into one another.
Gruesome find on side of major highway
The body was described by police as being in an “advanced state of decomposition”, and is believed to be a man who has been missing since Thursday.
‘One-in-100-year event’: Dire weather warning
Residents have been warned that dangerous and potentially record flooding could occur in the wake of a tropical cyclone.
Police admit devastating truth in Sam search
A fresh search of bushland for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has concluded, with police providing a sad update.
Iconic Aussie retailer to close forever
An iconic Aussie retailer dating back to the 1930s will be wound down for good after administrators failed to find a suitable buyer for the business, leaving more than 600 without a job.
AFP under fire as top cop ditches hearing
The AFP has been lashed over claims of exposed undercover officers and ignored corruption complaints, with the force’s top cop missing the fiery hearing entirely.
700 stranded as cyclone wreaks havoc
Hundreds of people were forced to pack into a police station and their neighbours’ homes as the cyclone moved through their town.
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