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Darcy Fitzgerald is a reporter with the NT News. He is a former secondary school teacher – trading the classroom for the newsroom in 2024. He can be contacted at darcy.fitzgerald@news.com.au

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Students at Tiwi College were joined by AFLW players from the Red Dust program to play footy. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

‘Not all private schools are castles’: School funding face-off

From Tiwi to Toorak, the contrast in independent schools is stark, with the lead proponent for the sector stating, ‘not all private schools are castles’. Read the details.

Alice Springs

Man arrested, woman found days after ‘brutal’ Alice Springs assault

A woman who was allegedly stabbed and was unable to be found by officers for three days has been located, with a young man arrested over the ‘brutal’ assault.

UPDATEDNorthern Territory

The Bureau of Meteorology warned that a tropical low brewing in the Timor Sea, 255km northwest of the Tiwi Islands was expected to develop into a category 1 cyclone by 4pm, Saturday April 12.

Cyclone Errol projected to develop off NT Coast

A tropical low hanging off the Northern Territory coast is expected to intensify into a cyclone as it veers towards Western Australia.

Indigenous Affairs

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy announces new remote jobs and economic development program. Picture: Supplied

‘Dignity of work’: Controversial remote work program replaced

Labor has scrapped a controversial remote work program on the election eve, promising its version will create more dignified jobs. Read the details.

Northern Territory

Serious concerns have been raised about the quality of lifeguarding at Parap pool following two significant failures of protocolin March — one of which nearly cost the life of a famous Territorian.

‘Breakdown’: Lifeguard scrutiny after teen’s near-drowning at NT pool

Two significant failures have been recorded at a Top End pool, with a well known young Territorian left underwater with a cramp while lifeguards waited for ‘permission’ to save him.

Politics

NT electoral officer Geoff Bloom chooses election ballot paper order by double randomisation. Picture: Darcy Fitzgerald

Ballot draw: ‘Best possible outcome for ALP and worst for CLP’

Find out the winners and losers of the 2025 electoral commission ballot paper draw, including an extraordinary coincidence. Read the details.

Politics

Independent candidate Phil Scott took aim at the major parties with Inpex in the background. Picture: Darcy Fitzgerald

‘Brain fart ideas’ and ‘corruption’: Top End election rhetoric heats up

The major parties have been accused of ‘corruption’ and ‘brain fart ideas’ over hot-button Territory infrastructure projects by a fresh-faced independent candidate. Find out what he said.

Politics

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 8 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley and National Emergency Management Agency Deputy Coordinator-General, Joe Buffone hold a media briefing in the National Situation Room (NEMA) in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Dutton cuts attacked by ALP

Labor pollies have warned Dutton’s public service slashes could spell trouble for the Territory’s disaster preparedness. Read what they say.

Business

Police are particularly interested in speaking to the pictured male who they believe can assist with ongoing enquiries into the stabbing and disappearance of a woman in Alice Springs

New details on horrific Alice Spring stabbing and hunt for missing woman

Police are still concerned for the welfare of an Alice Springs woman who has not been seen since a vicious stabbing and assault on Tuesday morning. Read what happened.

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Generic Imagery of Rebel Darwin at Jape Homemaker Village, Millner. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Baseball bat bandits rob sports store twice in a week

Four children aged between 10 and 12 have allegedly robbed a store using a baseball bat from the same business.

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