Today’s death notices
The deaths of Hon. Grant Ernest John Tambling, Austin Asche Ac Kc and Dave Gerard Schelkis have been announced in the NT News’ My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Death Notices And Funerals
Funerals this week
Funerals for Dave Schelkis, Diane Dowling and Yamazae Luta will be held in in Darwin this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
Palmerston teen’s murderers condemned to total 67 years in prison
The family of a teenager hunted down on the streets of Palmerston yelled out ‘Enjoy the 20 years you dogs’ as his killers were sentenced over his murder.
Tributes flow for Top End pilot killed in Fogg Dam crash
A Top End pilot who died when his light aircraft crashed into Fogg Dam has been remembered for his passion and innovation.
Coroner to investigate after boy killed in Alice Springs house fire
First responders will relive the desperate final moments trying to save a toddler trapped in a burning Alice Springs home in an upcoming coronial inquest.
NT Police suicide sparks coronial inquest
The failure to address the mental health scars impacting one of the Territory’s ‘greatest guardian angels’ will be investigated in an upcoming coronial inquest.
Calls for free blood tests for pregnant women after bub’s death
A loving and doting Territory mother was unable to be by her baby boy’s side in his dying days due to ‘fanciful’ and unfair reports by a bureaucratic government agency.
Inquest confirmed for Top End childcare centre death
‘The last thing you imagine is getting a call that your baby isn’t coming home’: The Territory coroner has confirmed a five-day inquest after a baby girl suffered a fatal medical incident at a rural childcare centre.
‘Foul play’ still suspected in footy-mad dad’s disappearance
The largest ever reward for information in the Territory’s history has been recommended to solve an eight-year-long mystery that has plagued the ‘Underbelly of Darwin’.
‘We are not invisible women’: Landmark domestic violence coronial findings released
‘We are failing to turn the tide: The Territory’s coroner has called the rates of violence in the NT ‘our national shame’, pushing for urgent reforms to save women’s lives. Read her 35 recommendations.
Inquest into woman’s death in Top End crisis shelter
‘Like there’s a death sentence hanging over your head’: Self harm tragedy in domestic violence shelter being investigated by the Territory coroner. *WARNING: DISTRESSING*
Inquest to examine drug driver’s death 48-hours after he was sent back to jail
A disabled Territorian who was sentenced over the death of a boy while driving high may have suffered a seizure 48-hours after losing his freedom, the Territory coroner has heard.
Inquest into Top End toddler’s death
A Territory toddler who died in Palmerston Hospital after suffering flu-like symptoms will be subject to a mandatory death in care inquest.
‘Cherished in so many hearts’: Nick Dondas remembered at state memorial
Loved ones have remembered Nick Dondas AM as a committed community leader, larger than life character, and ‘one of the Territory greats’.
‘One of our most beloved’: Victim of freak bike crash identified as adored minister
Reverend Michelle Cook is being remembered as a nationally beloved minister, tireless friend and ally, and ‘unrepeatable human’ after her death in a tragic accident.
‘Black cloud’ hangs over community after sistergirl’s alleged murder
‘Some people have bigger dreams, she had those’: The matriarch of the Tiwi sistergirls and a Territory celebrity has mourned the loss of her daughter following an alleged domestic violence stabbing.
‘Profound grief’ over alleged DV death of young woman
Domestic violence advocates have called Katherine one of the most dangerous places in Australia to be a woman after the suspected homicide of a 22-year-old woman on the outskirts of town.
Tennant Creek man’s remains found after five day search
The remains of a missing Tennant Creek man have been found, bringing the five day search to an end. Latest from police.
Loved ones pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘NT hero’ Luke Bowen
Luke Bowen’s family has paid tribute to the icon of Australia’s agriculture sector as a devoted family man and charming ‘golden boy’ whose tragic passing caused ‘unimaginable pain’ to the many who loved him.
State memorial planned for Ag leader Luke Bowen
The former NT Cattlemen’s boss will be remembered at a service in Darwin next week.
Former NT politician Nick Dondas dies aged 84
The former CLP Deputy Chief Minister and federal MP is being remembered as a keen rugby player, a larger than life character, and a ‘true Territorian’ to the end.
Tragic death at NT childcare centre considered for inquest
The death of a toddler at a childcare centre on the fringes of Darwin remains under investigation 12 months after the tragedy shook the Territory.
’He will be missed’: NT volunteer firey dies in tragic highway crash
A long-time volunteer firefighter will be remembered with ‘funny memories’ he brought to the job after he died in a devastating crash on the Arnhem Hwy.
‘Dumbfounding’: The fatal error after NT mum’s minor surgery
‘I touched her body and felt her pulse, but it was the machine making her alive’: A Territory woman has described her distress watching her mother on a ventilator after a minor surgery went fatally wrong.
Police treating woman’s death as ‘a DV homicide’
Police say the residence in Magdelene Court remains an active crime scene while a 57-year-old man remains in custody without charge. LATEST DETAILS.
Infamous Territory killer, rapist dies behind bars
The Territory’s longest serving prisoner has died in jail after serving 40 years for the rape and murder of two teenage girls. Warning: Distressing.
Almost 40k raised following Darwin man’s tragic death
In the days following the death of Darwin man, a Top End community rallied to raise funds for the man’s family. Now, community members are inviting the rest of the Territory to join the noble cause. Read the story behind Adil Abdul Kareem.
Probe into man’s hot car death put before police, DPP
An investigation into the death of a 46-year-old man who died in a hot car in the Northern Territory has been referred to police and prosecutors.
‘Australia’s Gandhi’ passes away at 79
A Territory Elder and spiritual leader who spent decades fighting for First Nations people has passed away in his sleep, surrounded by family. Read the tribute to the late reverend Dr Gondarra.
Former Katherine mayor Jim Forscutt remembered
Katherine’s longest serving mayor is being honoured as a ‘lovely and lively’ man who dedicated his life to service of the town.
Original URL: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/death-notices-and-funerals