Northern Territory set to be a key player in federal election
The Northern Territory is shaping up to be a key battleground in the federal election, with both Lingiari and Solomon in the mix come May 3.
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‘Nail in the coffin’: ECNT laments Territory’s clean energy trajectory
The environment centre says the CLP’s decision to abandon the Territory’s renewables target will ‘leave our economy in the dark ages’.
Alert issued: ‘Flooding possible’ in NT heartland as thunderstorms predicted
An incoming deluge – set to dump 100mm+ of rain – for the Territory’s heartland has triggered a flood alert. Read what the authorities want you to know.
NT dismisses calls to block trans kids from accessing ‘life saving’ care
A petition calling for young Territorians to be denied access to hormone treatments and puberty blockers has been knocked back by the NT Health minister, as LGBT+ advocates welcome the protection of gender affirming care.
Fugitive Task Force cracks down in West Daly: 20 arrests made
A three-day police operation in the West Daly Region has led to 20 arrests as officers crack down on repeat offenders.
Injured motorcyclist winched from swampland
A man has been hospitalised after he came off his motorcycle in swampland just outside Darwin.
$25m housing boost for the NT
The federal government has given the green light for essential infrastructure to support up to 400 new homes across the Northern Territory. Find out where.
Alice gets fab: Four day festival offers glitter, fun and magic
Alice Springs is getting fab thanks to one festival, which is offering peeks ‘behind the curtain’ – and more – over the next four days. Find out what’s going on.
Chief defends innocence of cops accused of lying about racist awards
The Chief Minister has threatened to hold a crossbencher to account for accusing five senior NT Police officers of committing a crime when they gave sworn statements claiming no knowledge of racist awards produced by members of the force.
‘Complete loss’: Inferno rips through Alice Springs business
A fierce inferno has gutted a local business in Alice Springs, leaving the owners ‘devastated’. Read what we know.
Tariffs won’t derail ‘golden era’ of US: Blackstone boss
The powerful Wall Street investor says markets need to hold their nerve and focus on the long term opportunities powering the world’s biggest economy.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Friday, March 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Friday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Friday, March 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Friday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Friday, March 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Friday.
Grandmother’s death due to ‘inadequate’ treatment after routine surgery
The heartbroken family of a Territory grandmother have described her shocking condition following 10 days of ‘inadequate’ treatment in Royal Darwin Hospital following a routine knee surgery.
Sacred Sites Act reforms promise ‘certainty and security’
The CLP says its improving things for both developers and traditional owners, but the Aboriginal authority has criticised the government for ‘rushing’ through changes to ‘extremely important’ laws.
Darwin River Dam to start flowing over spillway
The return of the monsoon has been a big boost to Darwin’s main water source with Darwin River Dam on track to start flowing over the spillway in coming days .
Violent brawls erupt in Alice Springs: one arrest
A routine afternoon in Alice Springs turned chaotic as multiple street brawls broke out, prompting a swift police response and calls for witnesses.
Ex-NAAJA employee allegedly busted with parolee in hotel room back in court
The ex-NAAJA employee accused of assisting a parolee – who’s previously been charged with manslaughter – escape custody could be behind bars for more than a decade – if she’s found guilty.
‘Complaints’ spark shock review into NT school
A ‘number of complaints’ have sparked a shock review into a NT School, as more detail into why the review is taking place emerges. Find out what we know.
Exclusive footage: US nuclear-powered sub emerges in Darwin Harbour
A US nuclear-powered submarine has pulled into Darwin Harbour, with authorities keeping the high-value vessel under close wraps from the public eye.
Qantas sale: Cut price Darwin to Singapore fares
Qantas is celebrating the new flight route from Darwin to Singapore which takes off this Sunday, with cut priced return airfares. Find out how much you can fly for.
Why we’ll likely never see low interest rates again this lifetime
This chart shows why we’re unlikely to see ultra-low interest rates again with history suggesting we may face 40 years of rising rates which could reach up to 8 per cent, writes ASX Trader.
Danger signs: Is global market on brink of massive crash?
There’s four key indicators that foreshadow a global financial crash and right now, all signals are pointing to the market teetering on the edge of meltdown, writes ASX Trader.
Drone boss who set cruise control on 175km/h, busted speeding
A drone company chief executive says he was ‘not sure’ how fast he was going when cops pinged him 64km/h over the speed limit. Read what else he said to the cops.
‘There was an elephant one time’: NT vet calls time on remarkable career
A Territory vet – who says she once treated an elephant in an unlikely spot – is calling time on a remarkable career which put her on the world stage. Find out why
‘Come back to the table’: NT councillor calls on church for new CBD deal
As a NT CBD revitalisation project turns riverside, one councillor wants to reopen with negotiations with a church and find ‘the best deal for the community’. Find out why.
Everybody facing Ti Tree Local Court, Thursday, March 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Ti Tree Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Borroloola Local Court, Thursday, March 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Borroloola Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Thursday, March 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Thursday, March 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Thursday, March 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Oenpelli Local Court, Thursday, March 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Oenpelli Local Court on Thursday.
How Macquarie has long moved on from AirTrunk
Investment bank Macquarie is about to crack the $1 trillion mark in assets under management, pitting it against some of Wall Street’s biggest names.
Pine Gap worker carpooling to work after being busted drink driving
A Pine Gap employee is carpooling to work for the foreseeable future, after a ‘serious offence’ put her before the courts. Find out what happened.
CLP abandons renewable energy target
The Finocchiaro government will abandon the Northern Territory’s target of 50 per cent renewables by 2030, arguing it is too ambitious and costly.
‘Serious incident’ near Territory airport detailed in new report
The federal transport bureau has released its findings into a ‘serious incident’ near a Territory airport – and detailed the changes made in the wake of it. Find out what happened.
Price: NT ‘lost out the most’ in 2025 federal budget
The Territory has ‘arguably lost out the most’ in this year’s federal budget, according to one senator, while one mayor is waiting to ‘understand our share of the pie’.
Kids allegedly witness fatal stabbing of NT sistergirl
A Territory judge heard that young children allegedly witnessed as a beloved Territory sistergirl was stabbed by her uncle in a Darwin backyard.
Stalker 4 metre croc removed from waters near popular boat ramp
A routine fishing trip at a popular NT boat ramp nearly took a terrifying turn when an unexpected visitor made itself known.
What’s in the budget for the Territory?
A $200m investment in the Stuart Highway is the only new big ticket item for the NT in the federal budget. Here is what you need to know about what’s in the budget for the NT – and what’s not.
Five youths arrested: Wild Darwin crime spree comes to a crashing end
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested five males aged from 13 to 19 in relation to a wild crime spree across the Greater Darwin Region overnight ending with the combined efforts of Strike Force Trident, Darwin general duties and three dogs from the Dog Operations Unit.
‘Investing in Territorians’: Gosling hits back after Yan slams federal budget
The Northern Territory Treasurer Bill Yan says Labor’s federal budget has let Territorians down – comments Solomon MP Luke Gosling has labelled as ‘misleading’. Read why.
NT childcare centre investigated for breaches of national safety laws
A Territory childcare centre where a toddler accidentally hung herself on a fence is being investigated for ‘offences’ against the national childcare safety laws following four years of alleged breaches.
Hollow Treasurer runs from an almighty tariff fight
Jim Chalmers may have declared victory on the economy but after four budgets there’s plenty of risks and few answers to Australia’s big challenges.
Everybody facing Oenpelli Local Court, Wednesday, March 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Oenpelli Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Borroloola Local Court, Wednesday, March 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Borroloola Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Wednesday, March 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Wednesday, March 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Wednesday, March 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Wednesday.
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