‘Just a bong’: One Nation Lingiari candidate defends brushes with the law
A One Nation candidate for the NT electorate of Lingiari has defended previous brushes with the law, while campaigning on a crime and community safety platform.
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‘Don Dale Four’ lose $800k payment after being illegally gassed in cells
The NT Supreme Court has axed a $800k payment to four Aboriginal boys who were illegally tear gassed while locked in Don Dale, saying their assault was an ‘honest mistake’.
Police arrest girl, 17, over alleged stabbing
NT police have made an arrest after intensive efforts to track down the alleged attacker of a 14 year-old girl at the Casuarina bus interchange last Friday evening.
US awards $380m contract for key Darwin defence upgrades
The United States Department of Defence has awarded a massive $380 million contract for key strategic works in Darwin. Find out what they are.
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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.
‘A human right’: Backlash against public housing reforms
Community organisations have hit out at the government’s plan to crack down on problem tenants in public housing, arguing evictions are not a fix for anti-social behaviour.
Social services, health groups reveal top priorities for federal budget
Ahead of the federal budget being handed down on Tuesday, here’s what key community groups in the Northern Territory are calling for.
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