Alice Springs trio arrested over Melbourne teen’s death
Three Alice Springs men – one of which is aged just 17 – have been arrested by NT Police in relation to the tragic New Year’s Day death of a Melbourne teenager. Latest from police.
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Corrections boss confirms chink in armour of crumbling desert prison
A Red Centre’s ageing prison infrastructure allowed prisoners to smash their way through concrete bricks in their bid to escape. But after a report revealed the alarming chink in its armour, the NT Corrections boss says he is working to find a solution.
Specialised investigation launched after officers injured in prison riot
Corrections officers and prisoners were injured after a chaotic prison riot in Alice Springs just two weeks after a brazen breakout attempt. Read what will be investigated following the ‘scuffle’.
Territory prison population surges to new record
NT Corrections boss has revealed the ‘challenges’ the Territory’s surging prison numbers have taken on the system. Read how they’re keeping up with demand.
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Rocks thrown at cops after drug seizure at airport
A cannabis seizure in a remote community has led to a large group of residents gathering at the airstrip with some allegedly assaulting cops
Gardiner brothers faced Darwin Court on murder charges
Two Darwin brothers both faced the Darwin Local Court on Wednesday facing murder charges over the death of Dillon Willis in May.
Hey, thief! Slow down … stop! Police search for stolen traffic lights
Two portable traffic lights were stolen from the rural area this week, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
Alleged Darwin shooter Ben Hoffmann’s murder trial to get under way today
The highly anticipated murder trial of alleged Darwin gunman Ben Hoffmann will get under way in the Supreme Court on Tuesday after a series of delays.
House break ins, sexual assaults soar in Alice Springs
New crime statistics have revealed how many Alice Springs residents were the victim of a house break in the 12 months ending July.
Darwin prisoner sentenced for setting fire to cell, bashing inmate
A prisoner who set fire to his cell and beat another inmate unconscious will spend more time behind bars.
Police investigating after man found dead outside home
A team of detectives and crime scene investigators have travelled to the Tiwi Islands to investigate the death of a man on Thursday.
Cocaine case against top Darwin real estate agent ‘to resolve summarily’, court hears
High profile Darwin real estate agent Karl Secondis will avoid a date with the Supreme Court on a charge of possessing a commercial quantity of cocaine, his lawyer says.
Appeal denied for man who raped stripper with beer bottle
A man who raped an adult entertainer with a beer bottle has had an appeal against his conviction dismissed.
No retrial for wrongly acquitted fracking protesters, court rules
Anti-fracking protesters charged with drilling holes in the Parliament House lawns were wrongly acquitted, a court has ruled.
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