Boothby and CLP taken to task by feds for failing to properly fund Legal Aid services
Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has reminded her NT counterpart Marie-Clare Boothby that the NT Government has an obligation to maintain proper funding for legal aid for Territorians, amid fears from the Federal Government that increased pressure on NT courts and corrections has been exacerbated by funding cuts, which has produced “heightened risks to fairness and access to justice” that may be in breach of international human rights obligations.
No charges laid over death of Kumanjayi White in Alice Springs supermarket
NT Police say an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old disabled Warlpiri man who died after being restrained by two plainclothes police officers at an Alice Springs supermarket last May will not proceed to court with charges, following advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions. The death will still be subject to a coronial inquiry with a directions hearing scheduled for June 15.
2026 NT Writers Festival to kick off in Darwin this week
The NT Writers Festival will take place in Darwin this year from May 28 to 31 at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, with this year’s festival aiming to provide a series of immersive events that organisers say is “the perfect antidote to the isolation of doom-scrolling”.
Acacia IT system architect moved on as Health CEO
NT Health chief executive officer Chris Hosking, who oversaw the dramatic cost blowout and delayed implementation of the troubled Acacia IT program, which may never be fully rolled out, has been moved at short notice to a new role overseeing the development of an NT Health infrastructure master plan with NT Treasury.
Man found dead in Alice Springs bed
NT Police are investigating the suspicious death of 44-year-old man who was found dead in bed at a Gillen residence Sunday morning after reportedly suffering head and lower body injuries.
Letter to the editor: I get the feeling no one cares
The destruction of native vegetation and habitat during construction of the water main to the Holtze subdivision was unnecessary, but the cleared corridor could now be turned into a bike path, writes Gerry Wood.
Lack of qualifications, public comments raised ahead of Connolly appointment, internal federal documents show
A federal department held concerns about the Finocchiaro CLP Government’s proposed appointment of David Connolly as NT Administrator, newly released internal government documents show, with one brief suggesting Mr Connolly’s vast “meat inspection” experience “may not necessarily reflect the formal training or experience in public administration and understanding” necessary for the vice-regal position, while also raising concerns about the effect his public comments could have on eroding the public’s trust in the role.
New weather radar site identified for Tennant Creek after years of delays
Tennant Creek Airport has been selected by the Bureau of Meteorology as the site of a new S-band dual-polarised Doppler radar system, with final negotiations with the Airport Development Group underway for installation following years of delays.
20-year-old male charged in connection to Palmerston home invasion rape: Police
A 20-year-old male has been arrested and charged by the NT Police in connection to the alleged violent sexual assault of an elderly woman inside her Woodroffe home on Wednesday night.
Darwin Festival unveils lineup for 2026
The Darwin Festival has launched its 2026 program, featuring 764 artists presenting 405 performances, with organisers promising an eclectic mix of music, theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance and family-friendly events along with “mouth-watering food experiences”.
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