Family’s appeal after ‘callous’ hit and run driver mowed down three women
Two Territory families who were ‘robbed’ of their grandmother and mother continue to seek answers over a horrific hit-and-run near a scenic Darwin beach.
Traffic and Crashes
‘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.
Wadeye man allegedly ran from brother’s body after horror crash
A young driver who allegedly ran from a horror crash which killed his older brother has made a bid for freedom in court.
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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.
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.
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright launches bid to scrape mates’ phones
Netflix star Matt Wright has been accused of going on a legal “fishing expedition” by requesting all documents surrounding a fatal helicopter crash during a croc egg collecting mission.
‘Dodgy’ roads, drivers boozing: NT speeding towards horror death toll
A toxic combination of “f—ed” roads and “dodgy corners” with boozy, lead-footed drivers has resulted in the Territory being on track to record one of the worst road death tolls in more than a decade.
Man who allegedly attacked bus driver could face more charges
A young man in the grips of a psychotic episode allegedly attacked a driver and caused a Top End bus to come to a screeching halt on the highway, a court has heard.
‘Charge for stupidity’: Panicked driving teacher tried to ‘bribe’ cops
A Darwin driving instructor with a language barrier was filmed by cops on his knees offering to pay an ‘on-the-spot’ fine. See why a panicked miscommunication meant he was hit with a bribery charge.
Northern Territory hit-and-run conspiracy driver lodges appeal
A young man who dragged a Territory grandmother’s body into a shallow grave in an attempt to cover up a gruesome hit and run has lodged an appeal over his punishment. Warning: Distressing.
Maritime watchdog investigates NT ferry fire after 184 people rescued
The federal maritime safety watchdog has launched an investigation after an ferry fire led to 184 people being rescued off the Northern Territory coast.
NT helicopter ‘clips’ rocks at UNESCO site
The national work safety investigator is looking into a chopper incident in Kakadu National Park where rotor blades ‘clipped’ a rock face and forced a pilot into a hard landing.
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.
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