Youths allegedly throw rocks at security before robbing store
Police are on the hunt for a large group of youths who allegedly threw rocks at security before robbing a service station. Read the latest Top End crime news.
Police & Courts NT
‘Recovery stage’ begins in search for missing girl after possible croc attack
The search for a 12-year-old who went missing after swimming at a creek in a remote community has moved into the recovery stage, with initial reports indicating a croc attack. Here’s what we know.
More tech, more manpower: NT forensics unit gets major upgrade
A boost to the Territory’s forensics unit will see fewer offenders on the streets as evidence gets picked up faster. See the video.
On-board the luxurious cruise ship docked in Darwin
A ultra-luxury expedition ship has returned to its home port of Darwin, as part of the Territory’s largest cruise ship season to date. Check out all photos of what the ship has to offer.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Maningrida Local Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Maningrida Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Mataranka Local Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Mataranka Local Court on Wednesday.
Man who tried to rape little boy again walks free despite breach
Crown prosecutor Kylie Smith told the court he breached the conditions of his suspended sentence by returning to Darwin and Corrections was ‘unwilling to continue to supervise him’.
Tourism Central Australia chairman faces court after fatal bus crash
Lawyers for Patrick Bedford, Ian Jackson and Emu Run Tours told the court they were ‘still working our way through’ the ‘quite substantial’ brief of evidence on Tuesday.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Tuesday.
Everybody facing Tennant Creek Local Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Tennant Creek Local Court on Tuesday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Tuesday.
Everybody facing Alyangula Local Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Alyangula Local Court on Tuesday.
Everybody facing Maningrida Local Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Maningrida Local Court on Tuesday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Tuesday.
Why former Darwin realtor sensationally left court appearance
Realtor Suzi Milgate declared herself unfit to continue legal proceedings as she made a surprising exit from the Darwin Local Court. Read what happened.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Monday, July 1
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Monday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Monday, July 1
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Monday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Monday, July 1
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Monday.
Top End sicko’s home seized by police
Australian Federal Police have seized a sexual offender’s home, claiming having a roof over his head allowed the Top End man to download a vile hoard of child abuse material.
Judge’s mistake saw NT bushfire starters walk free
In sentencing, Justice John Burns said if not for the lower court judge’s misunderstanding of his earlier ruling, he would have sent both men to jail for starting the 16,600ha blaze.
Drug dealer trades meth racket for business degree behind bars
A Darwin drug dealer who traded “conducting a business” of supplying meth for studying a Bachelor of Business will have at least three years and 11 months to focus on his studies.
NTG ‘considering its options’ after NAAJA deputy chair’s ‘dubious’ testimony
The Territory government says it is ‘monitoring the matter closely’ after NAAJA’s board doubled down on its decision to sack former CEO Priscilla Atkins in the face of a scathing judgment.
NT business trio’s bitter falling out over alleged conflict of interest
A businessman who owns a commercial diving company is fighting his expulsion from a marine contracting outfit over allegations he has conflicting duties. He has lost the first battle in the spiralling dispute.
’Blind drunk’: Driver fined after girlfriend goes home with other man
An offshore engineer and former sergeant in the Singapore armed forces who got behind the wheel “blind drunk” after his girlfriend decided to go home with another man has been fined. Find out how much.
Break-ins force Territory school to cough up for patrol dog, guards
A Katherine politician has revealed the lengths one school must go to just to keep its students safe after a spate of crime in the area.
New Northern Territory Police recruits bolster blue line
‘My dad’s been in the job for 30 years, now here I am, loving every minute of it’: 63 new NT police recruits graduate.
NAAJA chair sues CEO for ‘hurt feelings, humiliation, loss’
The defamation action claims the deputy chairwoman and her fellow director have ‘been greatly injured in their feelings, credit, personal and business reputation’.
‘More work to do’: NT missing ‘almost half’ of school counsellors
Almost half of the Territory’s school counsellor roles are empty despite warnings for the Education Department to lift its game when supporting students’ mental health. Find out more.
Missing man Noel Davey found after 48 hour search
NT Police have found missing man Noel Davey after a two day search. Read the latest.
‘Ticking time bomb’: Declan Laverty’s murderer sentenced to life
The father of slain bottleshop worker Declan Laverty wiped away tears as his son’s killer was handed a life sentence by a Darwin judge. What happened in court.
Mercedes, cash stolen in alleged home invasion
NT Police are searching for two alleged thieves who stole cash and a Mercedes during a home invasion.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Friday, June 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Friday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Friday, June 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Friday.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Friday, June 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Friday.
Revealed: RAAF Base Tindal’s billion dollar arrival
The first of four billion dollar Defence Force babies has just arrived in the Territory. Read what they’ll be used for.
Court declares NAAJA CEO Priscilla Atkins’ sacking unlawful
A long-running employment dispute between the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency and its head Priscilla Atkins has finally been resolved.
Why man walked free after drunken doughnuts put mate in coma
An apprentice boilermaker whose three friends were thrown from the vehicle as he did circlework on the beach while they egged him on to “go faster” has avoided a jail sentence.
Dashcam records shocking moment bus crashes into ute
Footage has emerged online of the moment a bus collided with a ute on a major Top End road. See the video.
NAMED: Katherine man in court after body found at Yarrawonga
A young Katherine man has been brought before a Darwin judge for the first time after being charged in relation to a Palmerston man’s suspicious death. WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT.
Coroner labels police lack of expertise ‘disturbing’ after teen suicide
The Territory Coroner has labelled NT Police’s lack of expertise in firearm reconstruction “disturbing” following the tragic suicide of a 13-year-old girl in 2022.
Teen sets fire to own cell in infamous children’s prison
A child has reportedly set fire to their own cell in Australia’s most infamous children’s prison, while in Central Australia eight teens have caused damage and climbed onto the roof.
Katherine man charged after ‘suspicious’ Yarrawonga death
NT Police have charged a Katherine man over the death of a man whose body was found earlier this week. Read the latest.
Everybody facing Katherine Local Court, Thursday, June 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Tennant Creek Local Court, Thursday, June 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Tennant Creek Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Thursday, June 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Thursday, June 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Thursday.
Free bus travel for three months, new alcohol powers to come into effect
Bus cops will soon have the power to tip out grog, on top of carrying OC spray, as it’s revealed the spray was used against a member of the public for the first time.
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