The Latest Breaking News from Northern Territory

Missing 5-year-old Australian girl believed to be abducted, say police

Police says investigators are now looking for a 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, who was recently released from prison

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Five-year-old Aboriginal girl may have been abducted from Alice Springs home, police say

Northern Territory police search for 47-year-old man in connection to disappearance, which was reported early Sunday morning

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27

Before vaccines, diphtheria used to kill hundreds each year. Now it’s back in Australia

The Northern Territory and Western Australia are experiencing outbreaks of an almost-eradicated infection, diphtheria.

The Conversation · Apr 23

Moment dog is rescued from raging floodwaters by helicopter

This is the moment a dog is rescued from a car stranded on a creek crossing in raging floodwaters in Katherine, Northern Territory, in Australia on Wednesday 11 March.

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Nationals select former army colonel to contest Farrer byelection – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 8

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.

AAP · Mar 8

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

The Greens look to have lost their first and only Northern Territory seat with Labor's Ed Smelt leading on preferences in the Nightcliff by-election.

AAP · Mar 8

New NT administrator apologises for ‘racist’ posts as MPs plan to boycott swearing-in ceremony

Aboriginal leader says David Connolly won’t be welcome in communities amid calls for prime minister to scrap appointment

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26

New map shows weird magnetic anomaly lurking beneath Australia's Northern Territory

Advanced modeling has revealed an Australia-shaped magnetic anomaly beneath the country's Northern Territory that holds valuable information about Australia's geological history.

LiveScience · Feb 4

Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years

The Northern Territory government in Australia plans to legislate for doctor-assisted dying for a second time

The Independent UK · Jan 2