Police rush in reinforcements to quell violent clashes in Top End community
Northern Territory Police had to call in reinforcements to help quell violent clashes in a Top End community at the weekend with multiple edged and makeshift weapons seized.
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Kon says federal budget a ‘let down’ for Territory councils
The President of the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) says councils were “let down” in the federal government’s pre-election budget. Find out why.
Coalition pledge to target illegal fishing boats in NT waters
Illegal fishers in operating in Northern Territory waters will be a target for a future Coalition Government National Party Leader David Littleproud has pledged.
‘She truly made all our lives complete’: Toddler’s family share grief in childcare death inquest
A Top End mum and dad who lost their 22-month-old following a fatal incident at a rural childcare centre have shared their heartbreak. ‘We try to hold together and navigate as best we can, but the pain, the tears, the hurt, the Sundays are just so tough without you here.’
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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.
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.
NT Government won’t step in to restore axed bail service
The Attorney-General has not confirmed if she will take any action after a young girl was held in solitary isolation for 48 hours. See why advocates are calling for a critical bail service to be restored.
$14m for more Wi-Fi in natural-disaster prone communities
The additional $14m will add community Wi-Fi capability to a further 500 emergency sites across Australia, and extend services at existing sites for an additional four years.
Buyers return but still more property challenges
The NT Property Sector Quarterly Report has revealed some startling new facts about the NT market. Read what they are.
Army scrambling to get new brigade up and running
As army units struggle to meet their manning requirements, artillery gunners are quietly being told they will be posted to Adelaide at the end of year to help the ADF get a new long-range fires brigade up and running.
Darwin Turf Club names new CEO
The Darwin Turf Club has appointed its new chief executive officer. Find out who it is.
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