Little boy dies in tragic single vehicle rollover
A LITTLE boy has lost his life in a tragic single vehicle rollover on a quiet rural road
Palmerston and Beyond
Parliament passes law to ease stress on feuding builders
‘I have seen people where disputes around construction and building takes over their everyday lives and is something they think about day and night.’
Boffins find crocs the most dangerous animal
IF you’re in Northern Territory — the animal most likely to kill you in a crocodile, new research confirms. Thanks Sandra Sully for the late news.
Agreement to secure Jabiru’s post-mining future as a tourism hub
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley will sign a ‘historic’ agreement in Jabiru today, securing the town’s tourism future.
‘Orwellian’ liquor bill passes Territory parliament
The new legislation establishes a ‘risk-based licensing scheme’ and clarifies the rules for providing complimentary drinks.
153 names in NT criminal court today
Here are the names of everyone due to face court in the Northern Territory on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Man inadvertently leads cops to drugs stash
A 30-year-old man who tried to flee the scene of a crash by racing home inadvertently led cops to a stash of cannabis
Liquor Act set to pass parliament letting police tip out mouthwash
NT pollies will debate changes to the Territory’s liquor laws today, with the Liquor Bill 2019 poised to pass in parliament.
Police issue plea to lock doors before bed after car stolen overnight
Police are urging Territorians to lock their doors before they go to bed after a car was stolen from a property in Ludmilla overnight.
The names of the people fronting NT criminal courts today
Here are the names of everyone due to face court in the Northern Territory on Friday, August 13, 2019.
CareFlight’s $10m plea for second chopper
CAREFLIGHT is desperately seeking $10 million to buy a second helicopter following reports a seriously injured man was recently forced to wait five hours for emergency transport
All systems go for Jabiru transition money
JABIRU’S transition from a mining town to tourism hub for Kakadu National Park and the West Arnhem region takes a major step forward tomorrow
Katherine hits high notes with visitors
KATHERINE Visitor Information Centre has recorded its highest financial year of sales in six years
Why are Darwin babies better vaccinated than Palmo bubs?
ONE-YEAR-OLD Aboriginal bubs in Darwin suburbs are more likely to be vaccinated than Aboriginal babies living in Palmerston, shows new research
Heart disease not limited to just our men
A MISTAKEN belief that coronary heart disease (CHD) affects only middle-aged men could be the reason why both women and younger people with the disease are not receiving optimal care, says a new study into Australian general practice care.
Vikings on the hunt
Pelts have been soaked with the blood of enemies. Shields have been polished. And almighty Nordic roars perfected. Indeed, the Vikings are gearing up for what is sure to be another unforgettable Henley on Todd Regatta.
Don Dale detainees assault workers, understaffing blamed
Understaffing is being blamed for two assaults on staff at the Don Dale youth detention centre at the weekend.
Fireys save six homes from fire
Six homes were saved from an out of control bushfire by volunteers who parked fire trucks in front of the homes to stop the blaze
Cattlemen ‘frustrated’ at copping the blame for climate change
The NT Cattlemen’s Association CEO says he is ‘frustrated’ by a United Nation’s report critical of the industry’s carbon footprint.
‘The cost is about $3300 a month’
New figures show how many people in the NT have been prescribed medicinal cannabis.
‘It was pretty cool, for everyone but the cow’
Their eyes met across a crowded (with crocs) river. The croc kills the cow. The NT News gets the photos. And everyone lives happily ever after. With the exception of the cow.
NT’s $24 billion in projects
There is more than $24 billion worth of projects across a vast array Territory industry sectors.
Times are a changin’ in the Territory
IN case you hadn’t heard already, times are a changin’ at the NT News! Tomorrow (Monday) we unveil our exciting new 350mm tabloid format.
‘Leading a definitive new generation of Australian musicians’
Arnhem Land rapper Danzal “Baker Boy” Baker has had his place among Aboriginal music royalty cemented after taking home the artist of the year gong at the National Indigenous Music Awards.
Measles hit blokes hard
TWO out of three people infected with measles in this year’s shock outbreak were blokes — and nearly all of them were non-Aboriginal, show new figures
Yunupingu tells the PM to fix constitution
AT the 21st Garma festival, indigenous leaders came together to argue their case to the Prime Minister. Or at least to his representative. GREG ROBERTS reports
NT hemp bill passes, planting to start
THE Territory Legislative Assembly has officially passed the Hemp Industry Bill, paving the way for NT farmers to start planting as early as next year’s Dry season
‘I nearly got sent to jail’: Boy’s moving speech
AN Alice Springs boy, who was almost locked up in a youth jail, has taken his story all the way up to the NT Parliament in a bid to highlight the challenges faced by Aboriginal youth across Australia
Vegie vendors take stand in bureaucrats’ war on soy sauce
A supermarket has showed its solidarity with the NT Licensing’s Public Enemy #1, soy sauce.
Apprentice horse trainer’s super carnival
‘APPRENTICE’ Centralian trainer Scott Westover led the way for Alice Springs based trainers at the recent Darwin Cup Carnival just five months after gaining his licence
Drunk drive Palmo Tavern to Uncle Sams grub run
An alleged drunk driver made a 15-minute dash from Palmerston to Darwin to a popular late night fast food joint.
Meth dad behind bars
AN ADELAIDE man will spend his 50th birthday behind bars after he created a drug dealing business, allegedly with his daughter and her boyfriend by posting methamphetamine to them in Alice Springs, a court has heard
NT cop found not guilty of Christmas party assault
A VISIBLY emotional Palmerston police officer has walked free from court after a judge cleared her of an assault charge, nine months on from a scuffle at a boozy police station Christmas party
‘We do not want to be pushed into a corner’
CAUTION is being exercised in the process to list Anzac Oval as a Heritage Place
Feedback sought on laneway closures
PALMERSTON council is seeking feedback to its controversial laneway ‘anti-social’ action scheme which has seen the closures of a number of thoroughfares
Celebrate together with day of fun
THE Alice Springs Malayalee Association is welcoming all members of the community to ‘Mega Onam’
Ironman Gibson claims 12-hour win
THE SPORTIES 12-hour Enduro was highly contested amid the desert oaks in the Red Centre, with young talent Tom Gibson taking out Ironman honours on Sunday.
‘She will be unable to walk again’
THREE women were thrown from the car of a drunk driver who caused them horrific harm including a leg amputation and a miscarriage, a court has heard
‘Woman feared she would be sexually assaulted’: judge
A MAN who robbed a middle-aged woman out on a morning bike ride has been sentenced
Alice’s eco brothers making mark
THE sustainability effort of an Alice Springs enterprise has been recognised as a good example to other businesses
Pivotal time for Tennant Creek future
HALFWAY through his council’s four year term, Barkly regional Mayor Steve Edgington is proud, despite a period of significant struggle in Tennant Creek
Road Transport Historic Society to keep on trucking
THINGS are looking positive for the Road Transport Historic Society which ‘must survive for the future’ according to the statutory manager appointed by the NT Government to oversee its affairs
Museum’s $1 annual lease renewed
THE Katherine Museum will have its $1 lease continued for a further five years, after the Katherine Town Council accepted the renewal.
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