The Latest Breaking News from NT

Morning mail: Russians flee military draft, more rain on way in NSW, Optus data breach

Friday: Personal information of potentially millions compromised as Australia’s second-largest telco suffers massive data breach. Plus: Qantas passenger’s three-month wait for lost bag

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2022

Alice Springs crime 'crisis' scaring off visitors, tourism body calls for NT government action

The NT government is being called to urgently address law and order in the red centre, as a central Australian tourism body says rising crime is deterring visitors.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

Truck driver shortage prompts haulage company to offer salary of $150k to attract 'good' operators

With a shortage of truck drivers across the country, a Northern Territory business has started offering big salaries to attract the right kind of drivers.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

DES asks for capacity from satellite auction

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is demanding satellite capacity be allocated for state use from the winning bidders of an upcoming satellite orbital slot auction.

Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022

Major step to booster for young children

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Pfizer booster for children aged five to 11, with a decision pending on its rollout.

AAP · Sep 20, 2022

'World-class' new Darwin Youth Justice Centre's location next to Holtze prison sparks alarm from co-commissioner Mick Gooda

The NT government says a new facility set to replace Don Dale will take a different approach to youth justice. But one of the people behind a damning Royal Commission into the sector says its location could lead to more 'punitive' treatment.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

Police texts in Kumanjayi Walker case another sordid example of systemic racism in Australia's legal system

This article contains information on deaths in custody, racist language and violence experienced by First Nations people in encounters with the Australian justice system. It also contains references to and the names of people who have passed away.

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2022

Spit hood ban was not easy: Qld police

Queensland police say the decision to ban the use of controversial spit hoods in watch-houses was in direct response to community concerns.

AAP · Sep 20, 2022

Origin exits Beetaloo for up to $90m loss

Origin Energy has offloaded its stake in the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin for a loss of up to $90 million, but it doesn't spell the end of controversial development.

AAP · Sep 19, 2022

Cop knew Kumanjayi Walker as a 'runner'

A police officer has given evidence to the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker that he knew the teenager to a "runner" and not dangerous.

AAP · Sep 18, 2022