Fears over tough bail laws ahead of NT prison ‘riot season’
The Territory’s prison system already buckling under record-breaking prisoner numbers is preparing for the rollout of tough new bail laws. See why workers are worried.
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‘Overwhelming pressure’: 2598 Territorians to spend New Years in a cell
The prison boss overseeing one of the most incarcerated places per capita on the planet has warned the Northern Territory is headed for a ‘tough New Year’ as a grim new record is broken.
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.
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’.
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‘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.
Inquest into woman’s death in Top End crisis shelter
‘Like there’s a death sentence hanging over your head’: Self harm tragedy in domestic violence shelter being investigated by the Territory coroner. *WARNING: DISTRESSING*
Inquest to examine drug driver’s death 48-hours after he was sent back to jail
A disabled Territorian who was sentenced over the death of a boy while driving high may have suffered a seizure 48-hours after losing his freedom, the Territory coroner has heard.
Inside a killer’s mind: ‘Notorious’ NT murderer’s prison cell letters to be released
A coronial inquest will delve into the handwritten letters and notes of Martin Leach to explore the infamous killer’s state of mind in his final years behind bars.
US gov’t ‘immune’ from $7.6m claim over NT defence base BBQ explosion
A young American marine who suffered burns to a third of his body in a barbecue explosion in Darwin will not be given a cent from his own government.
‘Violent and traumatic’: Darwin mum guilty of kidnapping five-year-old daughter
A Darwin mother who became embedded with ‘conspiracy theorists’ has been found guilty of kidnapping her daughter and taking her on the run for 13 days, in an explosive Supreme Court trial.
Outback Wrangler’s waiting for mates’ phone records, crash report
Police still compiling phone records and crash report ahead of Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s mammoth eight-week trial.
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