The Latest Breaking News from NT

No 'glamour' in Territory's crime-busting budget

The Northern Territory has unveiled a crime-fighting budget, with cash also splashed to improve schools before an election in August.

AAP · May 13, 2024

Allegations as controversial land-clearing stops

Defence has hit pause on development at a sensitive site in the Northern Territory after allegations of unlawful behaviour surfaced.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Plan to shoot reptiles with rubber bullets is no croc

Rubber bullets may be used in a trial to drive crocodiles away from a central Queensland city under a revised management plan launched by the state government.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Albanese calls for debate on blocking online misogynistic content at snap national cabinet meeting

Labor to focus on online harms threatening women’s safety as others call for further needs-based funding and bail reform

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

What a croc! Salties targeted for cull in the Top End

The NT government has released its saltwater croc management plan, which includes culling but some traditional owners are calling for commercial opportunities.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.

AAP · Apr 24, 2024

Dutton’s plan to save Australia with nuclear comes undone when you look between the brushstrokes

The dystopian picture of renewables painted by the opposition leader is full of inconsistencies, partial truths and misinformation

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024

Afternoon Update: Ten says Lehrmann lawsuit ‘deliberately wicked’; Beau Lamarre’s lawyer flags mental health defence; and the return of acai

Network says defamation case an abuse of process and that Lerhmann should pay its legal fees

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024

Great fracking day: territory inks mega gas deal

The NT will buy gas fracked from the Beetaloo basin in a nine-year deal the government claims will boost the territory's economy and ensure cheaper power bills.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024

NT government deal to buy Beetaloo Basin gas from US company labelled ‘carbon bomb’

Climate groups criticise nine-year agreement with Tamboran Resources, while chief minister says it will provide ‘competitively priced gas’ for the territory

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024