The NT Government’s initiatives to reduce deaths on Territory roads are not working, the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory says, calling for the disclosure of data about road quality, the causes of fatal crashes and the effectiveness of police activities to better protect drivers as the death count continues to rise.
Anyone missing? Police call for info after alleged abduction at Howard Springs
NT Police hold fears a Caucasian woman in her 40s may have been abducted in Howard Springs on ANZAC Day and are calling for information from the public, after the woman was allegedly seen “being coerced” into a white Toyota Hilux.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser VDJ79R GXL Chassis
This week, Dustin’s brings you its newly arrived silver pearl 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser VDJ79R GXL. It has a 4.5-litre 8-cylinder diesel engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.
All eight involved in Alice Springs car rollover that sparked public riot now arrested: Police
Eight people of various ages involved in fleeing the fatal car crash in Alice Springs last month that killed an 18-year-old and sparked civic unrest in the community have now been arrested, police said, with the last suspect picked up yesterday following the “large investigation”.
Security guard stabbed, three other guards injured: Police
A security guard was stabbed and three other security guards received minor injuries while trying to kick a group out of a licenced premises, after they were involved in a fight, NT Police said.
Groote Eylandt airport worker hospitalised after kids steal car: Police
An airport worker on Groote Eylandt was injured and sent to hospital after two kids allegedly stole her vehicle while she was closing the airport for the day.
Drones and AI used for crocodile conservation
Drones fitted with artificial intelligence are being used to help capture crocodiles, and can also be used to locate nesting sites, monitor movements, and track invasive and native wildlife across wetlands, the founder of company that makes drones to track wildlife has said.
NT Police officer charged for alleged drink driving, going armed in public
UPDATED: A 40-year-old male police officer is facing drink driving charges and going armed in public following “an incident” in Muirhead over the weekend, NT Police said.
Youths involved in Don Dale riot facing 79 charges, including arson and assault
Fourteen youths are facing 79 charges in connection to a riot at the Don Dale youth detention facility earlier this month that saw fires set to buildings, a police officer injured and an overnight rooftop stand-off involving six detainees.
NT economy still the worst performer in the country, latest CommSec report shows
The NT has again ranked last overall in the country for economic performance in the latest CommSec State of the States report, with key economic indicators painting a dismal picture across various sectors.
Paech and Labor face criticism over plan to establish two new prisons
The Lawler Labor Government’s decision to spend $57 million to establish two new women’s detention facilities is an “expensive step in the wrong direction”, critics say, who argue the money could be put to better use in the “broken” NT justice system.
Five-year-old sexually assaulted in remote community: Police
Three male youths are under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old child who is known to them in an unnamed MacDonnell Region community, NT Police said.