The Latest Breaking News from NT

NT Police Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest he has seen no evidence of 'systemic' racism in force

While Murray Smalpage said there were improvements to be made within the NT Police force, he stopped short of accepting there was systemic racism within the ranks.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Texts not meant for Rolfe, fellow cop tells inquest

Text messages saying how Constable Zachary Rolfe could justify his shooting of an Indigenous teen weren't meant to be sent to the officer, an inquest has heard.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Senior officer says dragging of Kumanjayi Walker to police car after shooting was ‘unacceptable’

Deputy commissioner of NT police confirms no plans to remove firearms from officers in remote communities

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023

Alice Springs ambulances attacked with rocks, as paramedics 'traumatised' by sustained abuse

There are concerns the incidents are "becoming the norm" and taking a toll on people's welfare, as well as hindering attempts to address a shortage of paramedics in the region.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Fears of unrest after Kumanjayi's death questioned

Police were not informed that an Indigenous teenager who left an alcohol rehabilitation unit wanted to return, an inquest into his shooting death has heard.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Northern Territory police need 300 more officers, Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest

As the inquest into the police shooting of Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker continues, NT Police leadership say their remote operations are dangerously stretched by under-staffing, poor infrastructure and a 30 per cent increase in overall crime.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Misconduct fines on sports betting companies too low to have impact, regulator says

The Northern Territory Racing Commission has not ruled out suspensions or licence cancellations for breaches, as critics argue it has not kept pace with the industry’s growth

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Steve Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, calls for change after croc that attacked man and dog shot

Bob Irwin says he's sick of seeing crocodiles culled after attacks he believes are caused by people taking unreasonable risks. He and other conservationists want to see an investigation into an incident in Queensland last week that left a man in hospital and a crocodile dead.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Afternoon Update: tax hike on $3m super balances; robodebt inquiry ‘double down’ claim; and a Test cricket classic

Balances of more than $3m will be taxed at 30%, up from current concessional rate of 15%

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Wife of Outback Wrangler star Chris 'Willow' Wilson shares tribute on anniversary of his death in NT helicopter crash

The wife of Chris 'Willow' Wilson says she's lived through the "worst, toughest and most traumatising" year since the crash, which resulted in criminal charges against Mr Wilson's high-profile co-star, Matt Wright.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023