Rape case against US citizen dropped in Alice Springs
The US man is once again allowed to have his passport, with the prosecution telling the court they’re dropping the case against him. Find out why.
Northern Territory
How new NT street signs are keeping one language ‘going strong’
New street signs have popped up in the Red Centre, and they’re there to keep one important language ‘going strong’. Find out how.
Sneak peek: Prestigious portrait exhibition comes to the NT
Offering visitors an ‘amazing display of humanity’, a prestigious portrait exhibition has landed in the Territory. Watch the video and take a sneak peek of what’s on display.
Alleged murderer held in Darwin hospital ahead of trial
The alleged murderer of Darwin mother Sheena Fairfield is being held as a involuntary psychiatric patient in hospital just 20 days out from his Supreme Court trial.
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Awards granted, citizens welcomed into Katherine in Australia Day ceremony
Thirteen new citizens were welcomed into the Katherine community last week, with a number of other awards recognising outstanding community contributions as well. See who the winners were.
Bail confusion leaves boy in cell as co-accused repeat offender walks free
‘What were the police doing?’: Confusion over tough bail laws meant a boy with no priors spent a week in a cell, even as his alleged accomplice with a lengthy criminal history walked free.
Hospo NT’s three cheers for Dutton’s small business expenses plan
A new Coalition plan to rebate small business hospitality expenses has won support. Read who’ll benefit.
‘City is dead’: Another CBD pub shuts its doors for good
A Darwin City pub has closed its doors, adding to the growing list of CBD shutdowns. Read which one.
Where to find the world’s 4th best sunset in Australia
One of the world’s ‘most vivid sunsets’ is right in Australia’s – and the Territory’s – backyard, a new study has revealed. Find out where it is.
Finocchiaro and Murphy respond to claims NT public servants ‘in fear’ of reprisals
Public servants are “in fear” of being punished by their superiors, claims Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour, who says there is a “reluctance” by police officials to pick up her calls. But two top government leaders reject the claims.
Weather watch: BOM on lookout for 5 cyclones in northern Aus
A monsoon surge forecast to move through Indonesia and into northern Australian waters late this week may see five tropical lows form off the WA, Northern Territory and Qld coastlines. Find out where they are.
CEO shuffle as NT investment leader lands new gig
A Northern Territory local has been named to head a $655m investment body. Read who got the job.
$10k incentive to ease the road to a trade for Territory apprentices
Apprentices are set to benefit from a new $10k incentive scheme to make the path to a trade less challenging.
‘Leaders in their fields’: Territory cops honoured with national awards
A crime scene investigator whose discoveries led to the arrest of one of the Territory’s most notorious killers and the head of the anti-terrorism unit have both been awarded with the nation’s highest honour for police. Read their stories here.
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