NT courts to stay in session through Christmas
Operating hours for court services will expand this holiday season with seven judges operating across the Territory during the festive period. Read the details.
Local Crime NT
NT Prison boss says compassion ‘quashed’ for terminally ill man
The Darwin prison manager has candidly told the Territory coroner, ‘I believe we’ve lost sight of the humanity aspect when we’re dealing with prisoners in most circumstances’.
NAAJA’s ‘insolvency’ risk over $1.5m+ CEO payout
The head of the Territory’s largest legal agency has rejected a $1.5m payout offer ahead of her unfair dismissal case in the Federal Court.
Family’s appeal after ‘callous’ hit and run driver mowed down three women
Two Territory families who were ‘robbed’ of their grandmother and mother continue to seek answers over a horrific hit-and-run near a scenic Darwin beach.
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Cop claims mental health issues led to boozy driving, weapons charges
A policeman was so mentally distressed he was not legally responsible for drink driving and weapons offences, his lawyer has argued.
Woman allegedly raped at house party by NT cop
A NT Police Sergeant who allegedly ‘crossed a line’ and raped a woman at a boozy house party has been granted bail. Find out what happened in court.
‘Callous’ hit and run conspirator walks free after successful appeal
A young man who moved the body of a beloved Territory grandmother twice in an fumbled attempt to cover up a ghastly hit and run on the Stuart Hwy has won his appeal.
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright to hear gory details of airboat crash
A NT reality television star and his wife will soon be handed a summary of an alleged serious airboat crash in croc-infested waters, which injured eight tourists.
Mongrel Mob bikie’s ‘retirement plan’ on remote NT island
An outlaw motorcycle gang member fresh out of a Victorian prison claims he was just looking for a sea change when he was allegedly busted with a large amount of drugs.
NT Cattle station manager avoids fine after backpacker loses arm
A British backpacker whose arm was crushed on a remote Territory cattle station has shared his “moving” story of recovery post-amputation.
Wadeye man allegedly ran from brother’s body after horror crash
A young driver who allegedly ran from a horror crash which killed his older brother has made a bid for freedom in court.
Queensland soldier jailed for brutal NT club bashing
A young soldier who shattered the jaw of another man in a brutal Darwin nightclub bashing has learnt his fate. Read the latest from court here.
Outback Wrangler to plead over chopper flights
A four-year helicopter spat between reality television star Matt Wright and his Top End neighbours is expected to be resolved.
719 DV attacks in 7 days: Cops reveal shock rate of abuse in the Territory
NT Police have called out a ‘disgusting’ spike in domestic violence, with more than 100 Territorians a day becoming the latest suspected victims of abuse.
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