The Latest Breaking News from NT

'Broken' GP system likely to dominate next national cabinet meeting, as state and territory leaders call for reform

State and territory leaders are urging the federal government to fix Australia's "broken" GP system, saying they want to make healthcare the top priority of 2023's first meeting of national cabinet.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Escapee arrested 20 kilometres from Alice Springs prison as union blames staff shortages

Police arrest a prisoner who fled from an Alice Springs prison this morning, as the union claims only six officers were on duty to manage 647 prisoners — less than half the minimum night shift requirement.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Manhunt after NT prisoner escapes police

A remand prisoner has injured one police officer and knocked over another to escape custody in a remote Northern Territory town.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

Timber Creek residents to begin returning home as 'dozens' of community members donate essential supplies

Following a social media call-out, "dozens" of people from across the Northern Territory requested to donate supplies to Timber Creek residents.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

Northern Territory government cabinet documents reveal snapshot of life in 1992 – while some remain secret

The latest release of cabinet documents gives insight into the decision that affected Territorians in 1992, including protections for parents and the LGBTQI+ community.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

NT Parks and Wildlife remove 273 crocs from waters this year including from backyard pool, caravan park

A total of 273 saltwater crocodiles, which are known for being the more aggressive of the two types, were captured and removed from Top End waterways this year.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

NT Police allege driver at the time of Palumpa fatal crash moved car afterwards and set it on fire

A 24-year-old man is arrested and charged after a fatal crash in Palumpa, 360 kilometres south-west of Darwin, on Wednesday afternoon.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Business case for Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct triggers climate concerns from critics

Documents obtained by the ABC show the original business case for a "sustainable" development precinct proposed for Darwin Harbour described it as a "new gas demand centre", prompting critics to question the environmental merits of a project that has received $1.5 billion in federal funding.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Red Cross ACT needs 70 donors a day until New Year's

A person will rely on blood somewhere every 18 seconds over the coming days.

The Canberra Times · Dec 28, 2022

Three firms join satellite orbital slot bid

Three companies have submitted bid envelopes to join the auction of satellite orbital slot packages, now rescheduled to take place on Jan 15.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022