Outback Wrangler in gun licence stand-off with police
Territory reality television star Matt Wright is fighting to regain his firearms licence after NT Police ruled he was not a ‘fit and proper person’.
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Ex-Darwin councillor makes final bid in fight against stalking, abuse case
A former Darwin councillor will wait until January to learn his fate after making a final bid to contest multiple domestic violence offences, allegedly committed against his ex-girlfriend.
Man charged with murder of Katherine woman put on suicide watch
A man arrested after allegedly murdering his 22-year-old partner has been put on a high risk watch list in Darwin Correctional Centre.
‘Historic’ remote council strikes on the table
A remote Territory council’s workforce are prepared to walk off the job, scale down services and take action against their employer after pay negotiations reach a deadlock. See why this pay fight could make NT history.
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Safety reforms after weed-whacking croc cage almost kills worker
A Top End council has committed to $76,500 in safety reforms to avoid a lengthy court battle after one of its workers almost drowned.
Wrights lose bid to fly choppers over Top End home
An Insta-famous croc-wrangling celebrity couple have lost the battle to keep flying helicopters over their Top End home.
Ex-councillor’s failed bid to block Darwin’s Laksa Queen
An embattled ex-Darwin councillor has lost his bid to place a restraining order against a former peer — but has managed to block another Territory identity from contacting him.
Territory’s path forward after Voice rejection
The Territory government has committed to reforming its bush community empowerment framework following a scathing inquiry.
NT’s ‘lackadaisical’ government creating culture of corruption risk
The corruption watchdog has said a risky culture of misconduct has emerged in the Territory in a scathing annual report.
Territory leader and Voice campaigner passes away
‘He will be in our hearts and minds as we vote in the referendum’. Tributes are flowing for a Voice campaigner and respected Territory leader after his sudden death.
Gunslinger cleared over Zorro the horse’s death after three-year ordeal
Prosecutors have dropped all animal cruelty charges against a professional shooter three years after 30 dead horses — worth $500,000 — were found on a remote Territory cattle station.
Darwin’s new councillor promises to ‘not be a d — khead’
A Darwin cafe owner has outlined his strategy to unite a troubled and divided City of Darwin council. See what the Mad Snake Cafe owner has planned in his new role.
Urban planner’s political platform targets CBD’s architectural flaws
A veteran and urban planner has thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming Darwin city council by-election.
Outback Wrangler’s chopper flights under scrutiny
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright is facing legal dramas after complaints from his neighbours over using his choppers ‘like a motor car’.
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