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A woman in her 40s was struck in the head by a wooden sculpture while working at an Alice Springs art gallery on Wednesday afternoon, NT Police said, after a woman entered the shop and damaged several items.
Art gallery attack leads to arrest
A woman in her 40s was struck in the head by a wooden sculpture while working at an Alice Springs art gallery on Wednesday afternoon, NT Police said, after a woman entered the shop and damaged several items.
ntindependent.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A woman in her 40s was struck in the head by a wooden sculpture while working at an Alice Springs art gallery on Wednesday afternoon, NT Police said, after a woman entered the shop and damaged several items.
An investigation ordered by the NT Judicial Commission that cleared Justice Stephen Southwood of malice determined other serious allegations including judicial bullying, breaches of judicial conduct, and unnecessary delays in handing down his decisions were "partially made out" and referred to Chi…
Judicial Commission probe into Southwood’s conduct ‘misleading’, lawyer says
An investigation ordered by the NT Judicial Commission that cleared Justice Stephen Southwood of malice determined other serious allegations including judicial bullying, breaches of judicial conduct, and unnecessary delays in handing down his decisions were "partially made out" and referred to Chi…
ntindependent.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
An investigation ordered by the NT Judicial Commission that cleared Justice Stephen Southwood of malice determined other serious allegations including judicial bullying, breaches of judicial conduct, and unnecessary delays in handing down his decisions were "partially made out" and referred to Chi…
Four females have been arrested, including one aged 11, in connection to an armed robbery in Bakewell last night that resulted in an employee receiving cuts to his hand after he was threatened by the group with a knife, while five other youths have been arrested in relation to a late-night propert…
Multiple arrests of children in Palmerston for service station robbery, golf buggy theft
Four females have been arrested, including one aged 11, in connection to an armed robbery in Bakewell last night that resulted in an employee receiving cuts to his hand after he was threatened by the group with a knife, while five other youths have been arrested in relation to a late-night propert…
ntindependent.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Four females have been arrested, including one aged 11, in connection to an armed robbery in Bakewell last night that resulted in an employee receiving cuts to his hand after he was threatened by the group with a knife, while five other youths have been arrested in relation to a late-night propert…
The 220 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
NT Criminal Court list – with charges – Nov 12
The 220 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
ntindependent.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 220 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
NT Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a violent machete attack at the Yeperenye Shopping Centre in Alice Springs on Monday, that nearly resulted in an elderly man being struck with the machete, but have still not located the 14-year-old male they believe was armed with the weap…
Police still searching for 14-year-old in shopping mall machete attack
NT Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a violent machete attack at the Yeperenye Shopping Centre in Alice Springs on Monday, that nearly resulted in an elderly man being struck with the machete, but have still not located the 14-year-old male they believe was armed with the weap…
ntindependent.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
NT Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a violent machete attack at the Yeperenye Shopping Centre in Alice Springs on Monday, that nearly resulted in an elderly man being struck with the machete, but have still not located the 14-year-old male they believe was armed with the weap…
The 210 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
NT Criminal Court list – with charges – Nov 11
The 210 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
ntindependent.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 210 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Katherine Town Council to pay workers the performance wage rises they were denied since July 2022 by chief executive officer Ingrid Stonhill, which she had claimed was necessary due to the poor financial situation of the council at the time.
Katherine Town Council ordered to back pay workers
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Katherine Town Council to pay workers the performance wage rises they were denied since July 2022 by chief executive officer Ingrid Stonhill, which she had claimed was necessary due to the poor financial situation of the council at the time.
ntindependent.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Katherine Town Council to pay workers the performance wage rises they were denied since July 2022 by chief executive officer Ingrid Stonhill, which she had claimed was necessary due to the poor financial situation of the council at the time.
Tenuous connections to famous people and events are not uncommon in family histories or, for that matter, the media, but there is a Northern Territory link to the Whitlam dismissal of 11 November 1975, although it was not apparent at the time, writes historian Dr Robyn Smith.
The dismissal: An NT parliamentary link
Tenuous connections to famous people and events are not uncommon in family histories or, for that matter, the media, but there is a Northern Territory link to the Whitlam dismissal of 11 November 1975, although it was not apparent at the time, writes historian Dr Robyn Smith.
ntindependent.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Tenuous connections to famous people and events are not uncommon in family histories or, for that matter, the media, but there is a Northern Territory link to the Whitlam dismissal of 11 November 1975, although it was not apparent at the time, writes historian Dr Robyn Smith.
Proposed reforms to federal environmental laws will fast-track controversial gas expansion projects in the Northern Territory without proper public consultation, federal Greens Leader Larissa Waters has warned while visiting Darwin, adding the reforms amount to deregulation of industry that will b…
‘Bad news for the NT’: Greens blast federal environmental law changes in Darwin
Proposed reforms to federal environmental laws will fast-track controversial gas expansion projects in the Northern Territory without proper public consultation, federal Greens Leader Larissa Waters has warned while visiting Darwin, adding the reforms amount to deregulation of industry that will b…
ntindependent.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Proposed reforms to federal environmental laws will fast-track controversial gas expansion projects in the Northern Territory without proper public consultation, federal Greens Leader Larissa Waters has warned while visiting Darwin, adding the reforms amount to deregulation of industry that will b…
A fire broke out at Inpex's Darwin LNG facility on Monday, the company has confirmed, but it said no one was harmed and "there has been no impact on the environment".
Fire emergency reported at Inpex LNG facility
A fire broke out at Inpex's Darwin LNG facility on Monday, the company has confirmed, but it said no one was harmed and "there has been no impact on the environment".
ntindependent.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A fire broke out at Inpex's Darwin LNG facility on Monday, the company has confirmed, but it said no one was harmed and "there has been no impact on the environment".
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro claims the Prime Minister is "mucking us around" over her choice for the next administrator of the Northern Territory by not approving it for five months, while current Administrator Hugh Heggie has commenced "a series of farewell visits" and "parades" across the Ter…
New NT Administrator pick delayed by PM as Hugh Heggie starts ‘farewell tour’
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro claims the Prime Minister is "mucking us around" over her choice for the next administrator of the Northern Territory by not approving it for five months, while current Administrator Hugh Heggie has commenced "a series of farewell visits" and "parades" across the Ter…
ntindependent.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro claims the Prime Minister is "mucking us around" over her choice for the next administrator of the Northern Territory by not approving it for five months, while current Administrator Hugh Heggie has commenced "a series of farewell visits" and "parades" across the Ter…
The 252 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Monday, November 10, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
NT Criminal Court list – with charges – Nov 10
The 252 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Monday, November 10, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
ntindependent.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 252 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Monday, November 10, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
An ambitious plan to eliminate racism in the Northern Territory Police Force has finally been released, with dozens of identified actions to be implemented over the next two years despite expected pushback, including reducing racial profiling, empowering Aboriginal communities to address and reduc…
NT Police release anti-racism ‘action plan’
An ambitious plan to eliminate racism in the Northern Territory Police Force has finally been released, with dozens of identified actions to be implemented over the next two years despite expected pushback, including reducing racial profiling, empowering Aboriginal communities to address and reduc…
ntindependent.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
An ambitious plan to eliminate racism in the Northern Territory Police Force has finally been released, with dozens of identified actions to be implemented over the next two years despite expected pushback, including reducing racial profiling, empowering Aboriginal communities to address and reduc…
Two Territorians suffered serious burns at work in separate incidents last month while refuelling petrol-powered pressure cleaners, prompting a safety alert from the workplace safety watchdog.
Alert issued after two workers severely burned during refuelling incidents
Two Territorians suffered serious burns at work in separate incidents last month while refuelling petrol-powered pressure cleaners, prompting a safety alert from the workplace safety watchdog.
ntindependent.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Two Territorians suffered serious burns at work in separate incidents last month while refuelling petrol-powered pressure cleaners, prompting a safety alert from the workplace safety watchdog.
A 55-year-old man who was allegedly spreading counterfeit cash for gambling activities across the rural area has been arrested after NT Police said he used a fake ID to evade officers over an outstanding arrest warrant in Victoria in relation to commercial drug manufacturing charges.
Tourist arrested over counterfeit cash, outstanding warrant for drug manufacturing in Victoria
A 55-year-old man who was allegedly spreading counterfeit cash for gambling activities across the rural area has been arrested after NT Police said he used a fake ID to evade officers over an outstanding arrest warrant in Victoria in relation to commercial drug manufacturing charges.
ntindependent.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A 55-year-old man who was allegedly spreading counterfeit cash for gambling activities across the rural area has been arrested after NT Police said he used a fake ID to evade officers over an outstanding arrest warrant in Victoria in relation to commercial drug manufacturing charges.
Health support workers plan to hold protected industrial action within the next 10 days, which could seriously disrupt the operations of NT public hospitals, the union has warned.
One thousand public hospital workers to join planned mass walkout: Union
Health support workers plan to hold protected industrial action within the next 10 days, which could seriously disrupt the operations of NT public hospitals, the union has warned.
ntindependent.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Health support workers plan to hold protected industrial action within the next 10 days, which could seriously disrupt the operations of NT public hospitals, the union has warned.
SunCable has officially submitted an application for environmental approval to develop a second solar and battery precinct at Muckaty Station, which the company said is aimed at meeting increasing energy demands from data centres in the region, which will be in addition to its proposed solar farm …
SunCable eyes Muckaty Station for another solar and battery project
SunCable has officially submitted an application for environmental approval to develop a second solar and battery precinct at Muckaty Station, which the company said is aimed at meeting increasing energy demands from data centres in the region, which will be in addition to its proposed solar farm …
ntindependent.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
SunCable has officially submitted an application for environmental approval to develop a second solar and battery precinct at Muckaty Station, which the company said is aimed at meeting increasing energy demands from data centres in the region, which will be in addition to its proposed solar farm …
The 185 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Friday, November 07, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
NT Criminal Court list – with charges – Nov 07
The 185 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Friday, November 07, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
ntindependent.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 185 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Friday, November 07, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has expanded on a previous Labor government memorandum of understanding with Dutch company Vopak to "accelerate" construction of a carbon storage facility at Middle Arm that would see liquified carbon dioxide shipped into Darwin from local and overseas companies, but…
CLP re-announces Labor’s proposed Middle Arm carbon storage terminal
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has expanded on a previous Labor government memorandum of understanding with Dutch company Vopak to "accelerate" construction of a carbon storage facility at Middle Arm that would see liquified carbon dioxide shipped into Darwin from local and overseas companies, but…
ntindependent.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has expanded on a previous Labor government memorandum of understanding with Dutch company Vopak to "accelerate" construction of a carbon storage facility at Middle Arm that would see liquified carbon dioxide shipped into Darwin from local and overseas companies, but…
The 2026 Bassinthegrass festival has announced its line-up of more than 20 acts spanning a variety of genres including pop, R&B, indie, rock, electronic, and dance, showcasing the diversity of Australian music at its 23rd edition, which will be held May 16 at Mindil Beach.
Bassinthegrass 2026 line-up announced, tickets now on sale
The 2026 Bassinthegrass festival has announced its line-up of more than 20 acts spanning a variety of genres including pop, R&B, indie, rock, electronic, and dance, showcasing the diversity of Australian music at its 23rd edition, which will be held May 16 at Mindil Beach.
ntindependent.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The 2026 Bassinthegrass festival has announced its line-up of more than 20 acts spanning a variety of genres including pop, R&B, indie, rock, electronic, and dance, showcasing the diversity of Australian music at its 23rd edition, which will be held May 16 at Mindil Beach.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly running over a man in Timber Creek on Monday night, amid a massive brawl in the community that also saw two other people stabbed and taken to hospital.
Murder charge over Timber Creek mayhem
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly running over a man in Timber Creek on Monday night, amid a massive brawl in the community that also saw two other people stabbed and taken to hospital.
ntindependent.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly running over a man in Timber Creek on Monday night, amid a massive brawl in the community that also saw two other people stabbed and taken to hospital.
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Katherine Town Council to pay workers the performance wage rises they were denied since July 2022 by chief executive officer Ingrid Stonhill, which she had claimed was necessary due to the poor financial situation of the council at the time.
Katherine Town Council ordered to back pay workers
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Katherine Town Council to pay workers the performance wage rises they were denied since July 2022 by chief executive officer Ingrid Stonhill, which she had claimed was necessary due to the poor financial situation of the council at the time.
ntindependent.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Katherine Town Council to pay workers the performance wage rises they were denied since July 2022 by chief executive officer Ingrid Stonhill, which she had claimed was necessary due to the poor financial situation of the council at the time.
The 213 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Thursday, November 06, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
NT Criminal Court list – with charges – Nov 06
The 213 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Thursday, November 06, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
ntindependent.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 213 names facing criminal courts in the Northern Territory for Thursday, November 06, 2025. This list includes all the charges.
The parliamentary committee that inexplicably stalled its inquiry for months into the $320 million Acacia debacle has re-opened submissions to hear from "former employees and others with relevant knowledge" of what went wrong, as the NT Government moves to re-introduce the flawed digital patient r…
Inquiry into flawed Acacia health system re-opened as program set to roll out again
The parliamentary committee that inexplicably stalled its inquiry for months into the $320 million Acacia debacle has re-opened submissions to hear from "former employees and others with relevant knowledge" of what went wrong, as the NT Government moves to re-introduce the flawed digital patient r…
ntindependent.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The parliamentary committee that inexplicably stalled its inquiry for months into the $320 million Acacia debacle has re-opened submissions to hear from "former employees and others with relevant knowledge" of what went wrong, as the NT Government moves to re-introduce the flawed digital patient r…
A 30-year-old man who allegedly yelled that he was going to shoot and stab people while walking along a Leanyer street on Tuesday night has been arrested, testing positive for drugs, NT Police said.
Man who threatened to shoot and stab people in northern suburb arrested
A 30-year-old man who allegedly yelled that he was going to shoot and stab people while walking along a Leanyer street on Tuesday night has been arrested, testing positive for drugs, NT Police said.
ntindependent.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A 30-year-old man who allegedly yelled that he was going to shoot and stab people while walking along a Leanyer street on Tuesday night has been arrested, testing positive for drugs, NT Police said.