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The inquest into the death of three-year-old Mitchell Thomas reveals significant maintenance failures in public housing that contributed to a tragic house fire in Alice Springs.

A man was arrested during a protest against the inauguration of David Connolly as the new Northern Territory Administrator in Australia.

Incoming NT Administrator David Connolly faces backlash after his past social media posts that trivialize gender violence have been revealed.

Northern Territory pastoralists are dealing with severe flood damage as central Australia faces a natural disaster declaration and government assistance.

A researcher highlights a sharp decline in legal tobacco sales in the Northern Territory, attributing it to an increase in illegal tobacco sales rather than a decrease in smoking rates.

An incident from three years ago involving a confrontation between future Northern Territory administrator David Connolly and activist Phil Scott resurfaces as Scott runs for parliament.

David Connolly, the incoming Northern Territory Administrator, has issued an apology for divisive past social media posts ahead of his formal swearing-in.

The family of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence after she died in police custody.

An open letter has been signed by twenty-two individuals urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reverse the appointment of David Connolly as Northern Territory administrator before his swearing-in.

Environmentalists are shocked by the Australian government's approval for bulldozing 2,723 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without necessary environmental assessments.

WIN Network has acquired Nine Darwin as part of a five-year agreement to expand its operations in the Northern Territory.

The Opposition Leader of the Northern Territory will boycott the swearing-in of new administrator David Connolly, who has faced criticism over past social media posts.

Heavy rains in Australia's Northern Territory have caused road closures and inundated cattle stations, with further rainfall expected and potential flash flooding warnings in effect.

The Exit Art showcase at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory features 59 young artists, highlighting a trend towards traditional arts among digital natives.

Jake Danby's sentence was extended to two years of home detention without jail time after he fatally hit an Aboriginal man, angering the victim's family.

Residents of Nauiyu, Northern Territory, are set to return home after being evacuated for over two weeks due to major flooding.

The Northern Territory's draft buffel grass management plan is being scrutinized, with concerns that it disproportionately favors the cattle industry over environmental and Aboriginal interests.

Jake Danby, a hit-and-run driver, has had his sentence extended to two years of home detention following an appeal after he caused the death of a pedestrian.

The Northern Territory's first women's prison has opened in Alice Springs, designed to accommodate up to 95 women following renovations.

Northern Territory politician Tanzil Rahman faces pressure from the opposition and crossbench to publicly address bullying allegations made by two female staffers.

Bars in Alice Springs are now only allowed to serve full-strength alcohol with meals during weekday lunch hours as part of measures to curb alcohol-related harm.

Hundreds gathered to honor the life of Ted Egan, a notable folk musician and the former Northern Territory administrator, at his state funeral in Alice Springs.

The town of Batchelor in Northern Territory, Australia, is experiencing a revival as the main grocery store and post office reopen after significant decline due to the pandemic and other challenges.

The Country Liberal Party has announced Anjan Paudel as its candidate for the Nightcliff by-election, but he faced difficulties responding to policy questions during an interview.

Northern Territory MLA Tanzil Rahman faces bullying accusations from two female staffers while leading a parliamentary committee.

A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a man in his 20s during an armed altercation on Elcho Island in the Northern Territory.

An investigation by NT Police into an alleged incident at an Alice Springs childcare centre has concluded with no wrongdoing identified and no charges laid.

NT Police are seeking a 32-year-old man who allegedly assaulted his partner and their five-year-old child with a scooter in Alice Springs, resulting in hospital treatment for both victims.

Only 3 percent of voters fined for failing to vote in Northern Territory local government elections have paid their penalty, raising questions of fairness in the system.

A by-election for the Darwin-based seat of Nightcliff will be held on March 7 following the resignation of Greens MLA Kat McNamara.

Martin Leach, an infamous double murderer, struggled with corrections officials to uphold his end-of-life wishes prior to his death in 2024.

Thirty people stranded due to flooded roads in outback Northern Territory are expressing their anger over the lack of adequate response from emergency services.

Ongoing flooding in the Daly River community of the Northern Territory has caused significant damage to homes, with water reported inside many residences.

The NT government is reviewing the speed limit on the Sandover Highway following the death of an art centre worker in a high-speed rollover.

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding in Central Australia, with notable waterfalls appearing at Uluru and road closures impacting remote communities.

James Kirstenfeldt, a former Northern Territory police officer, was fined and convicted for driving under the influence after crashing his car in front of his home in Darwin.

The Northern Territory government in Australia has disbanded the Child Deaths Review and Prevention Committee, raising concerns about gaps in child death prevention efforts.

Native title holders are appealing Australia's largest groundwater licence to the High Court, seeking to protect their cultural rights over the aquifer beneath their lands.

Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has been fined $10,000 for illegally landing his helicopter in his backyard in Darwin, Australia.

Greens MLA Kat McNamara resigns from the NT Parliament due to health issues just 18 months after becoming the first Greens member elected in the Northern Territory.

A mother in Australia alleges that missed warning signs during her hospital visits led to her baby's lifelong disabilities.

Northern Territory Treasurer Bill Yan expresses concern over an $11.7 billion debt while hoping a new marine complex will improve economic conditions.

Northern Territory politicians staged a walkout from parliament in protest against the appointment of David Connolly as the administrator, following the resurfacing of controversial social media posts.

Hundreds of evacuees from Daly River have arrived in Darwin due to an impending flood threat, with major floods predicted to exceed 14 metres.

A local woman in the Northern Territory assisted in capturing a crocodile outside a bottle shop while dropping her kids off at school.

The NT government plans to change remote housing legislation to bypass resident consultations for rent increases following a High Court ruling, while also addressing child protection and minimum sentencing for domestic violence murders.

Approximately 450 residents of Daly River in the Northern Territory are being evacuated to Darwin in response to an impending major flood with expected levels exceeding 14 meters.

A government report revealed that Northern Territory residents feel less safe in 2024-2025, despite a significant increase in police presence.

Activists warn that extreme heat due to climate change could render parts of the Northern Territory unlivable within 40 years if urgent measures are not implemented, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples facing the greatest impact.

Zerella Holdings is seeking to establish a new seed potato farm near Katherine in the Northern Territory to alleviate supply pressure and mark the return of potato production to the region after 20 years.