Northern Territory

Netflix star Chris Wilson’s widow will come face-to-face with Outback Wrangler Matt Wright, Helibrook and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority – whom she is suing over her husband’s death – in Sydney next month.
Australia
Kristin Shorten

Cross-claims, subpoenas and mediation talks over fatal crash

Netflix star Chris Wilson’s widow will come face-to-face with Outback Wrangler Matt Wright, Helibrook and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority — whom she is suing over her husband’s death — in Sydney next month.

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Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and pilot Michael Burbidge were charged in relation to the investigation into the fatal Northern Territory chopper crash that killed Chris Wilson in February 2022.
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Northern Territory
Kristin Shorten

DPP appeals Outback Wrangler pilot’s sentence

The NT’s top prosecutor has launched a rare appeal bid over the sentence given to a pilot who destroyed evidence following the chopper crash that killed Outback Wrangler star Chris Wilson.

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A night curfew on Alice Spring youth, imposed after an outbreak of violence, has been lifted. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Northern Territory
(A)manda Parkinson

Alice Springs wakes to the end of youth curfew

Alice Springs is emerging from a three-week night curfew on its youth, aimed at curbing crime and violence in the outback town.

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Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler announced a youth curfew in the town centre would remain in place until 6am on April 16.
Northern Territory
Jacob Shteyman

Alice Springs youth curfew extended beyond school break

A youth curfew in Alice Springs has been extended until after the school holidays after concerns that a relaxation of restrictions would lead to more violence.

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NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler has called the Alice Springs curfew an outstanding success. (Neve Brissenden/AAP PHOTOS)
Northern Territory
Neve Brissenden

Alice Springs youth curfew extension on the table

Senior Northern Territory bureaucrats are meeting to discuss whether to extend a youth curfew in Alice Springs.

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People under the age of 19 are restricted from entering the Alice Springs' CBD between 6am and 6pm. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Northern Territory
Holly Hales, Neve Brissenden

Curfew fails to wipe out youth crime wave in red centre

Alice Springs is still being hit with underage crime days after a curfew was brought in, but the NT's top cop says there have been some positive changes.

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Chopper crash victim Chris 'Willow' Wilson.
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Australia
Kristin Shorten

Why star’s mate destroyed evidence from fatal chopper crash

More than two years after the fatal NT chopper crash that killed Netflix star Chris Wilson, court exhibits reveal — in painful detail — why respected pilot Michael Burbidge destroyed crucial evidence.

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A curfew is in place and scores more police officers deployed after 150 people rampaged through Alice Springs on Tuesday.
Northern Territory
Sarah Blake

Curfew brings fragile peace to powder keg Alice Springs

The town enjoyed relative peace during the first night of a controversial curfew as the town’s leaders stared down criticism from outsiders about the harsh measure. 

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A group of young people has attacked a pub in Alice Springs after a teenager died in a crash three weeks ago.
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Northern Territory
Neve Brissenden

'Fed up': emergency declared as riots hit Alice Springs

An emergency has been declared in Alice Springs by the Northern Territory government after a group of young people attacked a pub and brawls broke out.

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The RAAF is evacuating residents from a remote community with flooding worse than first thought.
Northern Territory
Maeve Bannister

Major evacuation effort as river flood fears rise

Emergency services are evacuating residents from the remote Northern Territory town of Borroloola after higher-than-expected flooding.

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NT opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro is yet to comment on the hiring debacle. (Neve Brissenden/AAP PHOTOS)
Northern Territory
Neve Brissenden

Shadow DV minister hired serial offender as his liaison

The office of Northern Territory politician and anti-domestic violence advocate Steve Edgington hired a man who had been jailed for domestic violence matters.

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Megan is forecast to hit the NT coast with a warning area spanning hundreds of kilometres.
Northern Territory
Savannah Meacham

Tropical Cyclone Megan to batter NT with winds up to 200km/h

Tropical Cyclone Megan is moving toward the Northern Territory coast as a category three system but could intensify before making landfall.

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Western Australia leads the other states on lower taxes, energy prices and high wages growth.
Australia
William Ton

The best and worst states for economic performance ranked

A new report has ranked states on their performance across 10 economic indicators. So, who came first? And who came last?

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Zachary Rolfe said in the inquest racism was ingrained in the NT Police, used nearly daily and normalised.
Northern Territory
Neve Brissenden

Ex-cop’s racist texts under the spotlight at teen’s inquest

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker continues with Zachary Rolfe set to give evidence about a series of racist text messages.

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Zachary Rolfe used force to push over a bin with a child he arrested in it, an inquest has heard.
Northern Territory
Neve Brissenden

Ex-cop Rolfe pushed kid, dragged him from bin during arrest

Former Constable Zachary Rolfe, who shot and killed teenager Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, has given evidence about the arrest of a child a year earlier.

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