The Latest Breaking News from Darwin

Corrections officers deployed from Darwin to Alice Springs amid crippling staff shortages

The workers' union says there has been a mass exodus of officers from the Alice Springs Correctional Centre as it struggles with staffing.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Bail confirmed for crocodile wrangler Matt Wright over alleged interference in relation to fatal chopper crash investigation

The Netflix star has faced court in Darwin charged in relation to an investigation into the helicopter crash that killed his friend and colleague Chris "Willow" Wilson earlier this year.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

TV star faces NT court over chopper crash

TV presenter Matt Wright has made his first appearance in a Darwin court over a slew of charges relating to a helicopter crash that killed co-star Chris Wilson.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

Central Australia mourns loss of driven leader who fought against violence and for the rights of children

Kunmanara Hoosan is remembered as a deeply compassionate and driven leader who made an "enormous contribution" to his community, following his sudden death overnight in Darwin.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Supercars announces 12-round 2023 calendar

Supercars has officially announced a 12-round calendar for the 2023 season.

Motorsport · Nov 23, 2022

Zachary Rolfe tells inquest ‘I’ve been banned from all police stations’ but refuses to answer other questions

Constable who shot Kumanjayi Walker objects to 14 categories of questions arguing his answers could lead to disciplinary proceedings by NT police force

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022

Santos launches Federal Court appeal over Barossa gas project ruling in favour of Tiwi Islands traditional owners

Lawyers for Santos have told a court the gas giant was not legally required to consult a specific clan of traditional owners over its plans to drill in the Barossa gas field in the Timor Sea, north of Darwin.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Man charged with woman's murder in Darwin

A man will face court in Darwin charged with the murder of a woman at a home in the suburb of Leanyer.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

No action taken over fresh vision of 'excessive force' in Don Dale, NT government slammed over 'lack of transparency'

The Northern Territory government says an internal review of the incident found "there was no malicious intent" by the officers to cause harm to the teenager.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Woman dies four months after alleged hit-and-run on the Stuart Highway, south of Darwin

A 40-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle four months ago in an alleged hit-and-run crash near Darwin has now died from her injuries.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022