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The NT government has passed bail law and alcohol reforms targeting assault-related crime after the recent fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker in Darwin.

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NT Police struggling with severe staffing shortage as officers await promised government funding

Changes to policing to curb a prolonged surge in violent crime are "unsustainable", the union says, amid reports of a chronic shortfall in officers.

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Northern Territory parliament passes new bail laws after fatal stabbing despite criticism they are too limited

Tougher bail laws have passed the Northern Territory parliament following the stabbing death of a bottle shop worker in Darwin 10 days ago, but the reforms will not apply to offences involving improvised weapons such as rocks and bottles.

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NT bail reform for violent offenders worries Arnhem MP

An independent MP from Arnhem Land has criticised proposed NT bail reforms as entrenching systemic racism and defeating the purpose of a 2021 justice agreement.

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Singleton Station's horticultural plan to be assessed at 'highest level' by Environment Protection Authority

For the first time in the NT's history, a horticultural project will be subject to the highest level of environmental assessment before it can proceed.

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After summer rains ease, autumn set to be hot and dry, says weather bureau

The rain and storms lashing much of the country this week won't last for too much longer, as the weather bureau’s three-month outlook predicts a warm and parched autumn.

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Two marsupial species discovered at ancient fossil bed south of Alice Springs

Paleontologists working at an undisclosed fossil bed in the Northern Territory's outback have discovered at least two new marsupial species, including a wombat-like creature with a "pretty powerful bite".

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No plans to build new Northern Territory prison amid record inmate numbers and proposed tougher bail changes

The NT government says record prisoner numbers are "expected to continue for the foreseeable future", with stricter bail laws proposed following the fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.

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Water licence for NT's Malaysian-owned Jindare Station cut by 90 per cent

One of the Northern Territory's largest water licences is slashed under the government's "use it or lose it" policy.

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Environmental tragedy as fires burn through one-fifth of Northern Territory national park

More than 100,000 hectares burned in MacDonnell Ranges area, which has been declared a federal priority for threatened species conservation

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Bail for violent offenders revoked in NT

The NT government will introduce new legislation this week to revoke bail for violent offenders, in response to the recent fatal stabbing of a BWS worker.

AAP

Northern Territory government announces urgent bail law amendments in bid to stamp out violent knife crime

Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces tougher bail measures to try to halt a rising level of violent assaults in the territory, a week after the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker.

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Katherine youth crime petition to be tabled in NT parliament, as justice reinvestment continues

A petition calling for tougher action on youth crime in Katherine is due to be tabled in the NT parliament this week as residents report an escalation in theft and property damage.

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$Proponents of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin welcome the Greens' safeguard mechanism amendments, say they create 'certainty'$

Proponents of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin welcome the Greens' safeguard mechanism amendments, say they create 'certainty'

Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin.

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2022 was a good year for nature in Australia – but three nasty problems remain

A new report card on Australia’s environment reveals 2022 was a bumper year for our rivers and vegetation – but it wasn’t enough to reverse the long-term decline in plant and animal species.

The Guardian - AU

It’s not perfect, but the Labor-Greens climate deal should limit emissions and fossil fuels. That matters

The agreement delivers important changes to the safeguard mechanism. But there is still a lot of work to do

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Greens senator Jordon Steele-John calls on Australia to question AUKUS pact as Jacinta Price continues to rail against Voice on Q+A

The former secretary of the US Navy and South Australia's premier take Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John to task over him questioning Australia's relationship with the USA and the AUKUS agreement.

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MAFS Recap: Lyndall Demolishes Cam His Manchild Manbun After Deciding He Kinda Sucks, Hey

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ATSB releases preliminary report in investigation into fatal NT Christmas Eve plane crash

A light plane crash that claimed the life of a young pilot and his single passenger on Christmas Eve last year happened amid severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes, early investigations have revealed.

AAP

Fatal NT flight flew near path of ex-tropical cyclone

An investigation into a fatal Northern Territory light plane crash on Christmas Eve has found the aircraft flew near ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

ABC News

Push for community-led programs to reduce NT incarceration rates gets Chamber of Commerce backing

A report looking into ways to tackle offending in the NT finds widespread support for more investment in community-led programs as an alternative to incarceration.

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Alice Springs Pizza Hut, IGA damaged in weekend crime spree

At least three cars were stolen in Alice Springs at the weekend, with one involved in causing serious damage to a Pizza Hut shop front.

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NT Police data reveals alarming spike in assaults, as victims consider whether to stick it out

Long-term police data shows the Northern Territory is dealing with record levels of violence, from regional towns to its capital city.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: public sector pay push after NSW Labor win, the rise of AI recruiters, US tornado deaths

Australia’s mainland is now wall-to-wall ALP after Chris Minns’ defeat of Dominic Perrottet; a third of companies rely on artificial intelligence to help them hire the right person

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Kalkarindji flood evacuees begin repatriation from Howard Springs back to community

Around 700 people were evacuated to Darwin from the remote communities of Kalkarindji, Pigeon Hole and Daguragu earlier this month as flooding hit the Victoria Daly region of the Northern Territory.

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