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.
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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.
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Identity of alleged gun-toting outback pub kidnapper revealed
An alleged outback kidnapper accused of forcing a man to drive him hundreds of kilometres at gunpoint has been placed under intensive surveillance inside a Territory prison.
Inquest confirmed for Top End childcare centre death
‘The last thing you imagine is getting a call that your baby isn’t coming home’: The Territory coroner has confirmed a five-day inquest after a baby girl suffered a fatal medical incident at a rural childcare centre.
‘Graphic’, abusive emails allegedly sent to Aussie politicians
A Darwin man who allegedly sent abusive and ‘graphic’ emails to Canberra told a judge he was a ‘changed man’. See why he has been banned from going near any politicians.
‘Got a bad feeling’: WA Police chasing alleged NT chopper fraudster
A cross-border investigation into an alleged Territory chopper fraudster has complicated his upcoming Supreme Court trial, which will now be ‘cauterised’ to a five-day hearing.
Four killers convicted over brutal beating of Palmo teen
A young Palmerston teenager who pleaded with his killers, begging his “brother” for mercy, has finally found justice with a single word: “guilty”.
Katherine man faces court after woman’s death
A man who allegedly brutally assaulted his 61-year-old partner in a Katherine home has faced Darwin court, 12 days after she passed away in hospital.
‘Foul play’ still suspected in footy-mad dad’s disappearance
The largest ever reward for information in the Territory’s history has been recommended to solve an eight-year-long mystery that has plagued the ‘Underbelly of Darwin’.
No charges over Lee Point illegal clearing allegations
A controversial Darwin housing development failed to get all approvals before starting up the bulldozers, yet the Territory authorities have ruled not to take action.
Ex-cop busted with vile online searches for second time
A former Territory cop has been busted for a second time with a large collection of ‘distressing’ child abuse materials. See why the courts heard he still posed ‘a fairly significant risk to our community’.
Woman found guilty over ‘savage’ dog attack
A Palmerston dog owner whose pet ‘ripped’ off a 60-year-old’s arms has been found guilty of criminal negligence over the horror mauling.
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