Don Dale in lockdown as police investigate charred crime scene
A police officer’s leg was allegedly fractured by a ‘projectile’ thrown when 16 teenagers rioted in Don Dale, with inspectors still assessing the damage to the children’s prison.
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Protesters vow to block bulldozers ahead of Lee Point clearing date
Save Lee Point activist face a ticking clock as a date has been set for land clearing to resume for a controversial Top End housing development.
Extra 200 police for $200m promised for the NT
A major spend aims to boost the number of cops across the NT, while allegations of racism, recruitment and retention challenges continue to plague the force.
Data exposes major donors to Yes and No Voice campaigns
The CLP was the only state or territory political party to make a major donation to the Voice referendum, while a land council spent more than half a million dollars on its failed Yes campaigning.
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Iron mine in hot seat over pollution charges
A mining giant has been accused of unlawfully releasing ten million litres of potentially contaminated water into a Territory river.
Scrymgour backs police presence in remote communities
Labor’s candidate for Lingiari has backed the ‘critical role’ police play in remote communities following the acquittal of Constable Zach Rolfe.
‘Straight-shooter’: Gunner defends police chief staying on
Zach Rolfe’s father has called for the immediate removal of the Territory’s top cop days after his son’s murder acquittal, but the Chief Minister has stood by Jamie Chalker.
Warning of ‘devastating costs’ from water licences
The Environment Minister has been dragged into a legal battle over the granting of the Territory’s largest ever water extraction licence.
‘Grave concerns’ for kids with NT Police spit hood use
Australian Children’s Commissioners have “grave concerns” about NT’s continued use of spit hoods on kids. Read more here:
Police union boss lashes out days after Rolfe verdict
NT Police Association president’s impassioned speech claiming interference in the Rolfe investigation. READ THE SPEECH HERE
NT’s top cop refuses to answer questions over Rolfe trial
The Police Commissioner has called for “healing” following the Zachary Rolfe trial, but refused to discuss if police practices would change in the wake of the murder trial.
NT kids’ watchdog to face jury trial
The Children’s Commissioner will face a trial over allegations of corruption for trying to hand a high-profile public service gig to her mate.
ICAC investigation launched into TIO Stadium grandstand
The Infrastructure Minister exempted the TIO Stadium grandstand from requiring an occupancy permit on the same day the ICAC moved to investigate its use.
‘Given a clear message’: Council’s pay offer rejected
Staff have rejected a proposed enterprise agreement amid soaring cost of living pressures in Darwin.
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