Nine hour siege: Man with edged weapon allegedly threatened police
A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening police with an edged weapon and causing a nearly nine hour siege in a Top End suburb.
Palmerston and Beyond
Territorians denied rights amid ‘nightmare’ court chaos
The Territory’s justice system has been compared to the Titanic, as crippling arrest rates exceed police cell, court and corrections capacities.
‘Looking to leave’: Pup bruised after ‘sickening’ alleged attack in Palmerston
‘Not a safe place to raise a family anymore’: Only 15-months-old, puppy Luna has been left bruised by what has been labelled as an ‘disgusting’ alleged attack in Palmerston. Find out more.
Darwin court chaos 24-hours after bail changes hit
‘Extraordinary’ pressures have hit the Darwin Local Courts following tough bail changes and soaring arrest rates.
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‘Forced to leave’: Petition to open new specialist school in Top End
A Territory mum is fighting for her child’s right to a safe education as fears about the closure of specialist schools rise. How you can sign the petition.
Get pumped: World class gym coming to Top End
A world-class gym franchise will be coming to the Top End for the first time – stocked with modern equipment and featuring an on-site cafe and creche – after its application was approved. SEE THE PLANS.
‘Punitive’: Education expert’s scathing response to election promises
As the NT’s leading political parties reveal their education policy pitches 200 days out from the 2024 election, an expert has weighed in on their plans. Why she thinks the parties’ answers have only scratched the surface.
‘Sextortion’ top cyber crime affecting teenage boys
With children as young as five posting naked images of themselves online, a cyber safety expert is heading to the NT to teach our students – and their parents – how to protect themselves from malicious online attacks.
‘Significant obstacles’: $259m system pulled from hospital EDs
Acacia, the government’s flagship Territory-wide electronic patient records system, will be suspended from use in the NTs two biggest emergency departments. Here’s what will happen next.
‘Can no longer be ignored’: Pigeon Hole evacuees’ relocation plea
Flood evacuees from Pigeon Hole say they are ‘terrified’ of losing everything again after a second evacuation in as many wet seasons – with residents accusing the government of “not really listening” to them. The Chief Minister’s response.
Crews respond to dozens of call-outs after potholes wreak havoc
Crews attended 63 roadside rescues in a single day this week after heavy rains opened up large potholes throughout Darwin. LATEST + WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Hitting the ground running’: CLP’s plan to fix education outcomes
A Northern Territory education leader says a focus on truancy officers, NAPLAN results and school recruitment are at the forefront of the CLP’s plan to tackle our “disastrous” education system. Here are their plans.
Light up the night: Spooky green glow baffles Darwinites
A stunned Territorian has captured an eerie green light emanating from behind a group of trees. Could it be the result of glowing fungi, refracting light, or something more? TAKE THE POLL.
Shot in the leg: Gun fired on suburban street
A man has been hospitalised with leg injuries after the car he was travelling in was shot at on a suburban Territory street. LATEST.
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