The Latest Breaking News from NT

Feral pigs causing property damage in NT town of Adelaide River, threatening racetrack, cemetery and homes

In the town of Adelaide River a race track, cemetery, and several homes are at risk of being trampled by feral pigs, as the locals struggle to push back against the pests.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Yes campaign for voice launches with $5m donation

The "yes" campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has launched, receiving the single largest known donation for the case to be put to a referendum.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

NT Police Association warns of excessive overtime, poor living standards in remote police stations

The NT Police Association says action is needed to address crumbling infrastructure and unfulfilled staffing promises after several serious incidents in remote communities.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Defence doubles down on solar energy ahead of review

New defence solar energy farms will cut energy costs and free up defence budget for equipment and capability.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

WTF: A UN Torture Prevention Body Had To Can Its Aus Investigation After It Was Refused Access

The only other country where this has happened is Rwanda.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 21, 2023

Taminmin College locked-toilet policy 'at odds' with human rights, researcher says

Students at a Darwin school are choosing to go thirsty to limit the need to use the toilet after the introduction of a locked-bathroom policy to deter anti-social behaviour.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

Remote Top End community of Peppimenarti lodges discrimination complaint over violence, under-policing

Residents in Peppimenarti lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, alleging that they are being denied adequate policing based on their race, after years of worsening violence including a recent death and shootings.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Federal government blocks access to Darwin Port advice given to Prime Minister's office, citing national security risks

The federal government has refused to release advice given to the prime minister's office about possible "paths forward" for the Darwin Port on the grounds it could "cause damage to the defence of the Commonwealth".

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Anti-vaccination protester who trashed former Chief Minister Michael Gunner's office handed suspended sentence

Paul Holland, 47, pleaded guilty to damaging property, unlawful entry and being armed with an offensive weapon during the attack in July last year.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Founder of Alice Springs crime page, Action for Alice, says his account has been suspended by Facebook

The founder of a social media page highlighting crime and anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs says his Facebook account has been temporarily suspended, barring him from sharing content with his more than 60,000 followers.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023