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.
Traffic and Crashes
‘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.
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Investigators reveal cause of Victoria River fatal crash
A simple decision could have meant the difference between life and death for a 41-year-old woman, as police investigate a horror remote crash.
Top cop claims highway assault charge ‘vindictive’
A senior Territory cop told fellow officers that a woman who complained about her conduct was being ‘vindictive’, after allegedly running the civilian off the road, confiscating her keys and licence and pushing her.
Grief for Lajamanu family in wake of fatal Pine Creek crash
Up to 400 people could be headed to the remote community of Lajamanu to gather and grieve a family of six, including four sisters, involved in the horrific Pine Creek crash.
‘Heartbreaking’: Support for desert community in wake of Pine Creek disaster
A remote Territory community has been plunged into grief, mourning six lives lost in the Territory’s worst fatal car crash in 16 years. See the tributes to the Big Rivers family.
Four children believed among victims in ‘fireball’ highway crash
Police believe four children were among the family of six killed in a horrific ‘fireball’ explosion after a head-on collision in a 130km/h zone, in one of the worst crashes in NT history. WARNING: DISTRESSING
‘Ball of fire’: Witness describes scene of one of NT’s worst road disasters
GRAPHIC WARNING: Witnesses have described the horror scene at the Territory’s worst road disaster in years after six people including four children were killed on the Stuart Highway. Read the latest.
Highway to hell: Territory’s worst crash hotspots revealed
An analysis of thousands of insurance claims has revealed the worst roads in the Territory. See how your suburb ranks.
American military takes over fatal Osprey crash investigation
Territory agencies have been ousted from the investigation into a fatal military aircraft crash over the Tiwi Islands.
Territorians’ heartfelt tribute to Marines killed in Osprey crash
For 10 days Territorians will be given the opportunity to share their messages of love, grief and solidarity with the families of the slain US Marines.
Minister accused of misleading parliament over children’s deaths
A Minister has walked back her testimony to a parliamentary committee after describing a teen’s suicide and a boy’s fatal crash as ‘medical’ incidents.
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