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Traffic and Crashes

A 53-year-old male driver, his 57-year-old partner, a 57-year-old and a 63-year-old woman were all killed when their Corolla rolled off the Roper Highway on February 3, 2024.

Police & Courts

‘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.

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Stock images of the Darwin Bus City Interchange.

Police & Courts

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.

Isabella Sampson, 16, with driving instructor Michelle Robinson of Lets Drive S.A, learning to drive in the streets of Ethelton, Port Adelaide, Saturday, January 28, 2023. The Advertiser/ Morgan Sette

Police & Courts

‘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.

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.

Police & Courts

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.

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Man wearing hoody sweater with mobile phone in hands. Crime and hacking concept; scam generic.

Crackdown for NT crim-fluencers who brag on social media

Territorians searching for social media fame — or infamy — are posting videos and photos of their illegal antics online. See what the NT Government is looking to do to them.

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Police & Courts

Public domain pic from Wikipedia showing a Cessna 210, similar to the one which crashed this afternoon near Inverell Airport.

Witnesses needed in Christmas Eve plane crash tragedy

Police and aviation investigators are trying to piece together a two-hour window before a Territory light plane disaster. Here’s how you could help.

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Police & Courts

Matt Wright attends Darwin Local Court on charges linked to the death of his ÃOutback WranglerÃ co star Chris ÃWillowÃ Wilson. Picture: Glenn Campbell

The people Outback Wrangler Matt Wright is fighting to contact

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has fought to reduce the 50 people on his non-contact order. See who the reality television star is now allowed to speak to.

Northern Territory

Eight people have lost their lives in fatal helicopter and plane crashes in the NT since 2017. This includes Darcy McCarter, left, Chris 'Willow' Wilson, Norman Fisher and Daniel Burrill.

Bulman plane crash shows a dangerous year in Territory skies

Two families are in mourning following a Christmas Eve light plane crash. See the history of fatal aviation crashes in the Territory.

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Eight-year-old Harrison Grey was hit by a car after getting off the Bees Creek Primary School bus on Tuesday December 6.

$12k raised for comatose young boy after ‘unthinkable’ tragedy

A Darwin mother waiting desperately by her eight-year-old son’s comatose body has asked all Territory families to have a frank talk with their kids. See how the community has rallied around Harry

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Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson. The 34-year-old father-of-two was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in a remote part of West Arnhem Land last Monday while collecting crocodile eggs. Pictures - Supplied

Faces of the Territory’s workplace tragedies

Advisory body considers review into industrial manslaughter rules after only one charge three years after landmark changes.

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Police & Courts

Remote Helicopter pilot Michael Keith Burbidge leaves Darwin Local Court. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

‘Moving pieces’ in chopper crash conspiracy investigation

The director of a helicopter company allegedly connected to Outback Wrangler star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson’s death has been handed evidence from the crash.

Police & Courts

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.

Man who allegedly buried hit-and-run victim to make plea

A mother and son allegedly conspired to bury a grandmother in a shallow, unmarked grave following a highway crash. Now the court has heard details of the young man’s driving history.

Northern Territory

Police investigate the scene of a horror crash on Trower Rd at Lakeside Drv overnight. Picture Glenn Campbell

‘She’s still in my heart, I still cry’: Driver jailed for high-speed crash

A grieving family have revealed their suffering as the man who killed a much loved Territory mother was sentenced for manslaughter.

Northern Territory

Craig Withers was seriously injured in a helicopter crash in the NT. Picture: GoFundMe

Chopper crash investigation reveals new findings

Mates on a scenic Territory adventure came face-to-face with disaster. Now the aviation safety watchdog has released their initial findings.

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