Locked up NT kids bearing the brunt of ‘a failed system’
A Territory child was reported as the victim of abuse and harm 70 times before they ended up in the clink. See why the children’s watchdog believes we’re failing vulnerable kids.
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NT cop ‘snapped’ and attacked husband’s mistress
A Northern Territory cop who uncovered her husband’s two-year-long affair with her best friend in his arrest paperwork has told the court she ‘snapped’ after her life ‘completely caved in’.
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.
‘Black cloud’ hangs over community after sistergirl’s alleged murder
‘Some people have bigger dreams, she had those’: The matriarch of the Tiwi sistergirls and a Territory celebrity has mourned the loss of her daughter following an alleged domestic violence stabbing.
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Bipartisan promise to fund $180m plan to tackle NT violence crisis
A future Territory government will meet the bare funding requirements of a system in crisis, with both Labor and the CLP finally committing to meet a $180m five year funding package recommended by domestic violence advocates.
Top End sicko’s home seized by police
Australian Federal Police have seized a sexual offender’s home, claiming having a roof over his head allowed the Top End man to download a vile hoard of child abuse material.
‘Ticking time bomb’: Declan Laverty’s murderer sentenced to life
The father of slain bottleshop worker Declan Laverty wiped away tears as his son’s killer was handed a life sentence by a Darwin judge. What happened in court.
Teen sets fire to own cell in infamous children’s prison
A child has reportedly set fire to their own cell in Australia’s most infamous children’s prison, while in Central Australia eight teens have caused damage and climbed onto the roof.
Probe into man’s hot car death put before police, DPP
An investigation into the death of a 46-year-old man who died in a hot car in the Northern Territory has been referred to police and prosecutors.
Embattled NT legal agency defends chair’s assault history
The NT’s Domestic Violence Minister says it’s ‘totally inappropriate’ for a perpetrator to lead the Territory’s largest justice agency, as NAAJA defends giving its chair a second chance.
Matt Wright’s plea deal bid over fatal chopper crash
Netflix star Matt Wright is fighting to avoid a high-profile Supreme Court trial over an alleged conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in the wake of a fatal chopper crash.
Man who allegedly murdered ‘kind, respectable’ Australian soldier faces court
A Territory community is mourning the loss of a loving mother, future leader and Australian soldier following her alleged murder in a Darwin apartment complex.
Accused Woolworths carpark murderer to fight charges
A man accused of fatally stabbing a complete stranger on the streets of Darwin has denied he was captured by security cameras, contesting the ‘circumstantial’ murder case against him.
‘Heads are going to roll’: Alleged crepe attacker’s conspiracy claims
An ex-real estate agent who allegedly slapped a cream crepe into the former chief minister’s face has claimed she’s a victim of a vast conspiracy to take down her business. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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