‘Bit of a rush’: Unlocked car stolen from fast food outlet
A man whose hunger got the better of him was left without a car in the middle of a fast food run.
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Premiership celebrations marred as brawl ignites outside club house
Grand final celebrations turned sour for a Red Centre footy club, after a brawl involving “up to 200 people” broke out at its clubhouse as players celebrated their win. Read what happened.
Investigation launched after CatholicCare NT offices razed
The cause of a blaze which tore through a CatholicCare office in a Red Centre remote community is yet to be determined, police say, with no one injured in the incident. Find out more.
NT prison guard in intensive care after alleged inmate attack
An Alice Springs corrections officer has reportedly suffered significant injuries after being attacked by a prisoner in the low-security section of the prison. Read the latest.
Dialysis provider pulls out of community days after school saga
More details have emerged about a troubled Red Centre community with another service withdrawing its services from the town. Read the latest.
Puppies returned to embattled shelter after weekend break-in
UPDATED: A number of allegedly stolen puppies have been returned to a Central Australian animal shelter, after the shelter was broken into over the weekend. DETAILS.
Red Centre businessman accused of non-consensual acts
A Territory businessman is before the courts in the Red Centre, fighting a charge relating to an alleged non-consensual act.
Grand effort lands Red Centre community with prized piano
A Red Centre piano festival is taking place this weekend – with the its centrepiece making a cross-continent journey to take part. Find out more.
Dry zone declared for Red Centre community – but they can still drink
Months after a Red Centre community performed legal gymnastics in order to drink in their own homes, a neighbouring community has now done the same – declaring a dry zone, while still able to have a beer. Find out more.
Named: Every winner from Hockey NT’s night of nights
Three new Hall of Fame inductees and 28 life members were among the award recipients at Hockey NT’s night of nights. See the full list of winners here.
Desert festival back in the Red Centre set to be bigger than ever
Now entering it’s 33rd iteration, a prominent Red Centre festival is back for 2024 – and this year it’s promising to be bigger than ever. Find out more.
182km/h in a 130km/h zone: Alleged drunk driver’s ‘stupidity’ lashed by cops
A man has been ordered to appear in court after cops caught him allegedly driving 50km/h faster than the speed limit | Two NT Police officers were bitten by a dog during an attempted arrest. AND MORE CRIME NEWS.
Red Centre ‘invasive threat’ advocacy recognised with gong
Two key players in the longstanding fight against buffel grass in the Red Centre have recognised nationally for their work – but they say the fight’s still not over. Find out more.
‘No excuse’: Territory pollie’s hubby charged with drink driving
The husband of a Northern Territory politician has been charged with drink driving – with the pollie taking to Facebook to break the news to her constituents. LATEST.
LISTED: Meet the Northern Territory’s 40 under 40
Celebrating the Territory’s young movers and shakers, here are 40 leaders, entrepreneurs and stars making an impact in the NT.
NT health service under fire over claim of potential misdiagnosis
An ex-Red Centre resident says he wants to ‘give up’ after a misdiagnosis by his former health provider left him feeling embarrassed, unsupported, and barely able to walk.
Motorcyclist dies one week after Territory crash
A motorcyclist has died one week after he suffered serious head injuries during a crash on a Red Centre outstation.
Siblings take on restaurant family tradition in new Red Centre eatery
A brother and sister duo have banded together in the Red Centre capital to open the town’s newest Thai restaurant, following in the footsteps of their restaurateur mother.
New Chief to put NT’s ‘horrendous’ DV rates under spotlight
The Territory is the murder capital of Australia due to its ‘horrendous’ rates of domestic violence. The new Chief Minister has committed to fight for a better funding system for the NT.
Named: Every driver in the 2024 NT Speedway Titles
Top End motor racing fans will flock to Northline Speedway this Friday and Saturday to witness some of the nation’s best drivers battle it out on the dirt. See all the entrants, race info and details ahead of the double-header here.
‘One of a kind’: Red Centre nurse remembered after tragic passing
‘She’ll be missed so much’: A Red Centre nurse is being remembered as a keen traveller, avid footy supporter and a ‘wonderful, kind person’ by her family after her tragic passing.
Look to the stars: Red Centre snapper gets photography gong
A ‘perfectly executed shot’ has netted a self taught Red Centre photographer top honours in an Australia-wide photography competition. See the photo.
Named: 2024 CAFL best and fairest winners from every grade
A South Alice Springs goal ace and an impactful West Alice Springs star received the top honours in the 2024 CAFL night of nights. Check out all the winners and see the league’s standouts.
‘Depraved’ predator: NT man jailed for sex assaults on child
‘For a long time after the incident, she had nightmares’: An NT court has heard devastating details about a series of sexual assaults committed against a young girl. Warning: Distressing.
Last gasp goal sends Pioneer into CAFL decider
A last-gasp goal in the final seconds of play has sent Pioneer into the CAFL decider, while the Wests women held off a late charge from their rivals. Read the latest CAFL action.
NT Police retract Red Centre bar’s licence suspension comments
NT Police have released a correction and retraction in relation to the temporary suspension of an Alice Springs bar’s liquor licence and comments made to media in the wake of a snap curfew.
Woman sues tradie who took on $13k job after rape verdict
The woman claims local tradie and convicted rapist Kyle McKell left her high and dry when she paid him for a job before ‘hearing rumours that he was going to prison’.
‘Awe-inspiring’: Stars share Red Centre experiences filming new show
A recent filming trip to the Red Centre has given one star an experience “like something out of a hallucination”. Find out why.
Churchgoers exit Sunday service to find cars trashed, belongings stolen
Hours after police say they placed youths in custody into the “care of responsible adults”, churchgoers exited their Sunday service to find their cars ransacked, and the windows smashed. Find out more.
Burglar detained by Alice Springs tourist park boss during grog raid
A young man from a good family has been sentenced after he was overpowered by the owner of a tourist park while he was in the midst of helping himself to alcohol in a night-time raid.
Bush-trek veteran takes on 16 day NT challenge – for a good reason
A West Aussie – with a penchant for giving back – has come to the Red Centre on his latest fundraising mission. Find out more.
Secrets revealed: Todd River gets ready to run – but not in the way you think
A Red Centre river is set to run again in 2024 – but possibly not in the way nature intended it. Find out why.
Cop’s ankle broken, youths arrested, cars recovered: NT police ‘Operation Archer’ underway
Northern Territory Police say “more arrests are anticipated” as the latest operation continues, with multiple stolen cars recovered so far and several youths now in custody. Find out more.
Territory NDIS outfit wound up to pay out workers after director’s death
An NDIS provider that operated in Darwin and Alice Springs has been wound up by corporate regulator ASIC in order for the company’s cash reserves to be used to pay outstanding employee benefits.
NT man allegedly hit woman with glass bottle, assaulted cops
A man who allegedly attacked a woman with a glass bottle and assaulted cops during his arrest will face court. Read the latest.
Red Centre principal stood down after assault charges laid
A Red Centre school principal has been stood down on full pay, with the school still yet to confirm who is now heading the institution. LATEST DETAILS.
Family may have seen woman killed by road train: NT Police
NT Police have released more details after a fatal crash pedestrian crash in the Red Centre, bringing the Territory’s current road toll total to 41.
Charged: Red Centre principal to face court over alleged physical assaults on kids
A Red Centre school principal has been charged over allegations of physically assaulting children. Find out when he’ll face court.
Full list: Who is running in the NT election
The final players in the race to August 24 are confirmed, complete with some surprise nominations – and omissions. See who you’ll be voting for in the 2024 NT election.
‘Bull—t’: Anger grows against ‘done deal’ gallery on Anzac oval
Members of the Alice Springs community have made their feelings clear about an art gallery set to be built on Anzac Oval, with one slamming the process as ‘bull—t’.
How Red Centre prisoners helped prevent disaster for beloved festival
Help to save a beloved Red Centre river regatta has come from an unlikely source, with a fuel disaster fixed just in time.
Booze licence canned on long-empty Alice Springs premises
The Territory’s liquor commission has stripped the liquor license of a Red Centre bar that has sat empty for two years. Read what decision means for the venue going forward.
New $32k device drastically cuts hep C testing time in NT
A new machine has bypassed the need for blood tests to be sent east for analysis in the Red Centre, cutting wait times down for results from two weeks to an hour. Find out more.
NT Australian of the Year runs for parliament on Greens ticket
Blair McFarland, the founder of a service helping to keep kids out of prison, will take on Shadow Treasurer Bill Yan in the Alice Springs seat of Namatjira.
‘Horrible, sad tragedy’: Mum’s call for change after son’s drowning death
A missing witness, vows of no more pool excursions, and a mother’s push for council workers to be held accountable. Read the full day-by-day coverage of an inquest into how a toddler drowned in a remote community. Warning: Distressing.
‘Locking the doors’: Alice Springs business owner’s crime frustration
An Alice Springs business owner fed up with crime has vented his frustrations to the opposition leader – and she’s promised to fix them.
Flying doctors celebrate incredible milestone in Territory with expansion plan
From pregnancies to lifesaving emergencies, one Northern Territory medical service is celebrating more than 80 years of flying and helping those in need.
As NT teacher’s donated kidney fails, he awaits another miracle
The Northern Territory continues to hold the dubious distinction of having some of the lowest rates of organ donation in Australia. This Palmerston teacher says he’s been told there is a five-year waiting list.
Red Centre council calls on community to come find their ‘furrever friends’
One Red Centre council wants locals to help animals from the shelter find their new “forever home” – and they’ve given plenty of incentives to those looking to do so.
BMX tracks, new ovals: 23 new infrastructure projects for Red Centre
More than a dozen Red Centre remote communities will benefit from a share of $28 million in investment. Find out where the funding will flow.
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