Tag: NT
Magpie geese set for late arrival in Darwin
It seems Top End residents are not the only ones confused by this year's unseasonal wet weather.[MORE]
Facility found for jailed intellectually-disabled man
An intellectually-disabled man who is being held in prison in Darwin will be moved to a new facility this week.[MORE]
Decade-long push for native title settled
Kaytetye traditional owners of an area south of Tennant Creek are today celebrating a native title determination that has taken a decade to resolve.[MORE]
By-election in Araluen set for October 9
The ABC understands the by-election for the Alice Springs seat of Araluen will be held on October 9.[MORE]
Fixing Alice derailment costs $300k
Freightlink says it is just weeks away from handing the rights to operate the Adelaide to Darwin rail line to an American company. [MORE]
Grog troubles linked to prices: Aboriginal congress
The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress says the Northern Territory Government still needs to reduce alcohol consumption by ensuring strong liquor is made more expensive than weaker drinks.[MORE]
Man guilty of plaster cast pub robbery
A man has been found guilty of stealing almost $60,000 from a Top End pub by using a plaster cast on his leg to smash a window.[MORE]
WWII grenade found in Darwin driveway
A live hand grenade from World War II has been found buried beneath the driveway of a property in Darwin's rural area.[MORE]
Human rights watchdog tours detention centre
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commissioner is in Darwin to inspect the city's immigration detention facilities.[MORE]
Mobiles used to spread anti-smoking message
School students in north-east Arnhem Land are spreading the anti-smoking message with video clips that are being sent to mobile phones.[MORE]
Early happy hour, plastic glasses for Darwin pubs
Happy hour at pubs, clubs and bars in Darwin's CBD will finish by 7pm in a bid to stop alcohol-fuelled violence.[MORE]
CLP choose ex-deputy mayor for by-election
Former Alice Springs deputy mayor Robyn Lambley will contest the Araluen by-election for the Country Liberals.[MORE]
Worker overcome by hazardous fumes
Northern Territory WorkSafe is investigating after a shipping company worker was exposed to hazardous fumes in Darwin this morning.[MORE]
Final count confirmed for Solomon primary vote
The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared the Country Liberals' Natasha Griggs as the new member of the Darwin-based seat of Solomon.[MORE]
Aussie medicos treat 170 a day in Pakistan
An Australian medical team sent to help victims of the floods in Pakistan is treating more than 170 patients per day.[MORE]
Three quarters of child protection jobs filled
Three quarters of the vacancies for front-line child protection workers have been filled after four months of recruitment, the Northern Territory Government says.[MORE]
Ghan passengers delayed after freight derailment
The derailment of a freight train in Alice Springs at the weekend has delayed the Ghan passenger train and freight services by 24 hours.[MORE]
Warning signs before man died in custody
The condition that killed an NT prisoner could have been diagnosed by a GP, doctors have told the ABC.[MORE]
Mother chases down accused kidnapper
Northern Territory Police have charged a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a five-year-old boy in Tennant Creek.[MORE]
Three charged after weekend football riot
Police have charged three men over a riot at an Alice Springs football game at the weekend.[MORE]
Afghan protesters feared detention trickery
An asylum seeker advocate says Afghan men who protested at Darwin's Detention Centre believed they were being taken back to Afghanistan.[MORE]
Motorbike ride targets depression awareness
More than 100 motorbike riders are riding from Sydney to Alice Springs, and then Perth, to raise awareness about depression.[MORE]
Riot breaks out at Alice Springs footy match
Four people are in custody after an attack on police and an umpire during a riot at a teenage football match in Alice Springs on Saturday.[MORE]
Coalition pledges to prioritise detention security
The Northern Territory Country Liberals Senator Nigel Scullion says if the Coalition wins Federal Government it would immediately increase security at Darwin's detention centre.[MORE]
Uncontrolled fires destroy 'paradise of diversity'
Scientists say many native animal species in Northern Australia are "plunging towards extinction". [MORE]
