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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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Police & Courts

A Northern Territory Police officer in Alice Springs. Picture: Gera Kazakov. Generic NT police NTPFES

Armed man arrested after alleged Todd St shop robbery

A 31yo man was arrested after he allegedly threatened an Alice Springs store worker with a knife. Read the details.

Palmerston and Beyond

Dion and Seth Robbins. Picture: Supplied

Drowning heartbreak: Family’s grief over losing their ‘Loving little boy’

The family of a boy who tragically drowned in Palmerston at the weekend have spoken of their grief for the loss of their ‘loving little boy’. Read the details.

Indigenous Affairs

Gideon Parngiraminni is the Tiwi Islands' first Aboriginal Health Practitioner. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Men missing: Massive gender divide in Aboriginal health workforce

Gideon Pangiraminni is the first Tiwi Islander Aboriginal health practitioner, but that is not what makes him unique. Read the details.

Northern Territory

Dildo spotted on Pioneer Drive in Humpty Doo. Picture: Facebook

‘Couldn’t believe my eyes’: Sex toys strewn en route to Humpty Doo

Humpty Doo residents spotted sex toys on a rural road, with one industry expert suggesting it may be a prank gone wrong. See the photo.

Police & Courts

Generic imagery of Woolworths in Katherine. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

‘Town’s become hectic’: Safety concerns lead to major changes at Top End supermarket

Katherine crime is at record levels, as ‘safety concerns’ spark major changes to the town’s supermarket. Read the details.

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Generic photo of ambulance rushing to the scene.

Elderly woman dies week after being struck by alleged drug driver

The man allegedly driving the vehicle that struck an elderly pedestrian in Palmerston last week has been charged, after the woman died in hospital on Wednesday. Read the details.

Lifestyle

Ilda da Cruz at Tais, Culture & Resilience exhibition at Tactile Arts in Darwin.

Timor, Tais and culture at free exhibition

FREE READ: A free exhibition showcasing Timorese culture and Tais has launched at Tactile Arts, just in time for the celebration of East Timor Restoration of Independence Day.

Police & Courts

A generic photo of an NT Police Officer , NTFES, Cop, Law EnforcementPicture: Glenn Campbell

‘They’re ruining people’s lives’: Neighbours from hell

Residents of a Darwin street are at their wits end, claiming the occupants of one house are ‘ruining people’s lives’. Read the details.

Northern Territory

Sean Johnston the owner of Salvatore's Cafe in Darwin with his daughter Maeve on May 19, 2025.

Watch: Darwin business owner calls out ‘senseless’ damage

A Darwin business owner has called out ‘senseless’ vandalism, urging Territorians to condemn bad behaviour before it is ‘normalised’. See the video.

Police & Courts

Christian Isendjola-ndjamba Mpongo was charged with a range of offences related to the alleged fatal hit-and-run in Durack on May 16, 2025. Picture: Facebook

Alleged fatal hit and run driver fronts court

The alleged driver in a fatal hit and run in Durack faced a Darwin court on Monday. Find out what happened.

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