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Remote Helicopter Australia pilot Michael Burbidge, left, and Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright entering the NT Supreme Court in Darwin on Friday, August 8. Picture: Zizi Averill

Police & Courts

‘Know who to trust’: Pilot who destroyed dead man’s phone’s warning to Outback Wrangler

A jury has heard the man who destroyed his dead mate’s phone warned the Outback Wrangler: ‘You need to find out who’s f–king said it so you know who to trust or who not to trust.’

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright approaching the Supreme Court in Darwin on Thursday August 7. Picture: Zizi Averill

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‘Start squealing’: Outback Wrangler bugged in chopper crash conspiracy investigation

The ‘Crocodile King of the Territory’ and a former senior NT cop have shared their testimony on the second day of the Matt Wright Supreme Court trial. Read the latest.

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos- AUGUST 6, 2025. Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright approaching the Supreme Court in Darwin on Wednesday August 6. Picture: NewsWire/Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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Judge’s blast: Outback Wrangler trial nearly ‘aborted’ following ‘unfair’ ACA segment

A Territory judge has condemned a national television program for broadcasting ‘unfair’ coverage on the eve of reality television star’s Supreme Court trial. ‘That’s not what TV journalists should be doing’.

Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright approaching the Supreme Court in Darwin on Tuesday August 5. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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Jury confirmed for Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s Supreme Court trial

A reality television star who has stared down snapping crocs and wild buffalo is set to meet his new challenge, the jury in his NT Supreme Court trial. See how they were selected here.

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Former Blain MLA Mark Turner arrives at Darwin Local Court on Wednesday to contest a speeding ticket. Picture: Zizi Averill

Former politician blames wobbly sign for speeding ticket

A former Territory politician will fight a $300 fine, arguing the legality of a speed sign on one of Darwin’s busiest roads was ‘in serious doubt’.

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Outback Wrangler Matt Wright leaves the Supreme Court in Darwin after a brief call over hearing on March 14, 2024. Picture: Jason Walls

Outback Wrangler battling to block worksafe charges reaching jury

A Northern Territory reality television star is fighting to keep workplace safety charges in the lower courts, nearly three years since the death of his mate and co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson.

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Daniel Shean hold their latest press conference on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Ex-top cop’s fight against conspiracy charge

The Territory’s former road safety boss accused of letting his son out of a booze test at a music festival is fighting to see the alleged evidence against him. Read the latest from court.

Police & Courts

A memorial has been set up for a 62 and a 47-year-old woman who were killed following an alleged hit and run at 1.40am, Thursday November 7 on Trower Rd in Brinkin, near the Dripstone Cliffs. Picture: Zizi Averill

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.

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Kumanjayi Napurrurla Dixon, 50, was fatally struck in an alleged hit and run on the Stuart Highway, Coolalinga on May 30, 2022. Her severed leg was later spotted by motorists.

‘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.

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*ON HOLD FOR NETWORK UNTIL AUGUST 25* Matt Wright is the NT's highest-ranked social media content creator on The Oz Top 100 Influence Index, out August 25. Picture: Supplied

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.

Police & Courts

Generic imagery of Police Station in Wadeye. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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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Wayne Peter Hunt will face a Supreme Court trial after allegedly pinning and killing 11-year-old Daemarius Purcell-Appo in a Moulden car park Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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.

Police & Courts

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright leaving the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory at Darwin on October 24, 2024, alongside his wife Kaia and his barrister David Edwardson. Picture: Zizi Averill

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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Outback Wrangler Matt Wright leaving the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory at Darwin on October 24, 2024, alongside his wife Kaia and his barrister David Edwardson. Picture: Zizi Averill

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.

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