Top End man quashes fatal punch verdict
A man who has spent the past two years in a cell has had his conviction wiped after a Supreme Court found an 11th hour ‘tenuous’ theory put his trial in chaos.
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Crises, curfews, controversies: The highs and lows of NT politics in review
Explore the crises, curfews and controversies of another crazy year in Territory politics. Read the 2024 wrap-up.
Centrelink ‘dominates discussion’ between Finocchiaro, Albo
Lia Finocchiaro and Anthony Albanese spent Christmas Eve talking about concerns in Alice Springs. Find out what was said.
Police brace for ‘epidemic’ of violence to be unleashed on New Year’s Eve
NT Police prepare for a 20 per cent spike in domestic violence call outs as the rest of the Territory celebrates the start of 2025.
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‘Every option on the table’: Finocchiaro calls Feds for backup
Removing royalty distributions from Alice Springs and implementing 100 per cent income management for parents of youth offenders are just some of the changes the Territory Government will be seeking from the Feds. Read the full list.
New Darwin Waterfront chair with ‘extensive experience’ revealed
Following the shock resignation of Larrakia elder Richard Fejo, the CLP has finally revealed the new chair of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation.
CLP breaks rolled-gold election promise to divest members’ shares
In February at the height of Chansey Paech’s Metcash Ltd scandal, the now Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro gave an iron-clad commitment her MLAs would divest their shareholdings – but some members didn’t get the message.
Why Gosling is ‘absolutely’ confident of being re-elected
Ahead of his election showdown with an experienced cop, Solomon MP Luke Gosling says he is “absolutely” confident he will be re-elected, claiming federal Labor is the best option for voters.
Circuit breaker trial program to target at-risk Territory youth
Minister Robyn Cahill said this type of program was key to addressing youth offending such as that seen in Alice Springs in recent weeks.
‘Crossed a line’: Aboriginal leader on alleged Alice Springs baby attack
An Aboriginal councillor has shared his heartbreak over the alleged home invasion assault on a two-month-old baby only a day after a march through town rallying against men’s violence towards women and families.
Old Berrimah jail back in action as prisoner numbers reach NT record
The old Berrimah jail – more recently the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre – could hold as many as 110 inmates by Christmas, as the CLP Government gets creative amid record numbers of prisoners.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Chief Minister heckled in Alice Springs
Anti-crime advocate Darren Clark has cornered Lia Finocchiaro with an emotional accusation she has failed Alice Springs and must resign as Chief Minister.
Police redeployed from Darwin to Alice in wake of alleged baby assault
NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and Police Commissioner Michael Murphy have spoken in Alice Springs. Here’s their plan to help a community reeling from a string of alleged horrific crimes.
NT’s largest fracking project threatened with Federal Court injunction
Environmentalists have threatened to block the Territory’s largest approved fracking project over water trigger concerns.
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