NT celebrity chef’s vast gun collection seized
A highly respected Territory chef had his collection of 200 firearms seized after he pleaded guilty to sending a 99-year-old pistol through the mail.
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Alleged teen rapist’s bail bid to live at charity caring for kids
A teenager accused of raping a five-year-old boy has been denied bail after requesting a spot in a homelessness shelter also catering to children.
NT barrister ready to plead, but questions remain over leaked cop shop CCTV
A prominent Territory barrister is preparing to plead guilty to drink driving offences, but police have no update on the investigation into how his watch house interview was leaked to the public.
Busted almost four times the limit after driving to help a mate
A mum got behind the wheel while almost four times the legal limit after getting a distressed call from her friend. Read what the court was told here.
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Locked up mum spends two days in labour before bail approved
A 21-year-old going into labour in a Darwin prison cell did not meet the ‘exceptional circumstances’ required for immediate release, following the rollout of tough new bail laws.
NT Courts ‘in danger of failing completely’ ahead of record-breaking year
Experts warn that the Territory’s justice system is being placed under ‘unsustainable’ pressure, with thousands of extra cases predicted as a result of ‘tough on crime’ reforms. SEE THE DATA
Fugitive’s 24-hours on the run after busting out of makeshift prison
A Territory man stuck in a crowded watch house cell managed to break out, leading police on a 24-hour manhunt through Darwin.
Alleged funeral killer’s mental health plea
A man who allegedly beat an older man to death during a fight over funeral arrangements may not be able to make a plea over the murder charge.
Illegal fishos “mistakenly” sent home
A Territory judge has ruled it would be ‘unfair and unjust’ to issue an international warrant against six poor fishermen the Commonwealth mistakenly deported despite a looming court date.
Woman dragged into Alice Springs home in full view of police
Alice Springs police allegedly witnessed a terrified woman being dragged into a home while responding to an unrelated domestic violence incident.
Charges laid after Darwin shooting attack but weapon still MIA
Two men have been charged after a late-night shooting in a northern Darwin suburb that police allege was ‘targeted’ – with the whereabouts of the weapon still unknown.
‘Pretty pathetic’ Palmo feud lands dog owner in court
A 72-year-old Palmerston man has been dragged before the courts after letting his dog named Licorice off leash near bushland. See why this ‘petty’ charge has landed him before the courts.
Politician’s son in custody over alleged assault
The son of a Territory politician has been charged with aggravated assault following an alleged incident on Boxing Day. See why he will spend the next 50 days in a cell.
NT Health look to ‘display’ Pride flags in Top End hospital
Doctors have criticised the NT Government for embarking on ‘culture wars around symbols’ rather than safe healthcare for all following a snap decision to remove pride flags.
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