Northern Territory

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

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.

'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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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The Nightly Editor-in-Chief Anthony De Ceglie and The Nightly editor Sarah-Jane Tasker.

The Nightly will fight for common sense & mainstream middle

Seven West Media has launched a new national digital newspaper and website. We believe it can make a difference. And we believe the country needs it. Sensible news, for mainstream Australia that’s free.

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NT Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he has complied with the Ministerial Code of Conduct. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

NT Deputy Chief bought alcohol shares. He’s adamant it's ok

Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he complied with all rules when he owned shares in an Alice Springs alcohol distribution company.

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Pat Dodson, 75, is retiring from the Senate after seven-and-a-half years. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Father of reconciliation’ hangs up hat after lifelong service

Yawuru elder Pat Dodson has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues as he retires from the Senate after a career dedicated to serving the community.

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A man holds up the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion day rally at Belmore Park on January 26, 2024 in Sydney,

Invasion Day protests across Australia as tensions grow

Invasion Day and Survival Day protests are being held in every capital city around Australia with thousands of demonstrators expected to attend.

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A nine-year-old child has been rushed to hospital after a crocodile attack in the NT.  File photo

Nine-year-old fighting for life after vicious croc attack

The nine-year-old was at a major national park when the mauling took place.

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Eva Lawler is the Northern Territory's new chief minister with Chansey Paech as deputy chief. (Glenn Campbell/AAP PHOTOS)

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.

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An emotional Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has called time on her leadership.

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, as Labor looks to a new leader.

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