The Latest Breaking News from NT

'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat

A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.

AAP · Jan 29

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Pregnant women expecting twins are being encouraged to get the flu and whooping cough vaccines as they do not increase the risk of birth complications.

AAP · Jan 28

China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.

AAP · Jan 28

'It is what it is': PM shuts down future race hate laws

Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed the parliament in response to the Bondi terror attack.

AAP · Jan 20

Federal MPs urge administrator to apologise over posts

Criticism continues to mount over "offensive" social media posts by a newly appointed territory administrator, with a call for him to apologise.

AAP · Jan 20

Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime

Exclusive: David Connolly says he won’t publicly express political opinions after he was announced for a role similar to that of a state governor

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

Social media posts muddy appointment of administrator

Questionable social media posts by a newly announced territory administrator have sparked calls for his appointment to be reviewed.

AAP · Jan 19

Chief minister stands by her cattleman as administrator

Social media posts now deleted raise questions over the selection of the former president of a cattlemen's association as a new territory administrator.

AAP · Jan 16

Drop in crime linked to tough law and order measures

The latest figures from a crime-ridden territory prove a tough law and order approach is working after a near 10 per cent offending drop, the government says.

AAP · Jan 16

No more male heckling through the wire for women inside

A new dedicated women's prison in a crime-troubled territory is aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes away from adjacent compounds for male inmates.

AAP · Jan 15