NT government sued over 44yo mother's death in police watch house
The family of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence after she died in police custody.
Police clear outback childcare centre of wrongdoing following investigation
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.
Police searching for man who allegedly hit partner, 5yo child with scooter
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.
Thirty people stranded in outback NT express anger at police response
Thirty people stranded due to flooded roads in outback Northern Territory are expressing their anger over the lack of adequate response from emergency services.
Former NT police officer fined for drunken car crash outside Darwin home
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.
NT residents feel less safe despite government's crime crackdown, report finds
A government report revealed that Northern Territory residents feel less safe in 2024-2025, despite a significant increase in police presence.
'Crossbows, axes, spears' wielded in large disturbances in NT remote community
Police in Wadeye, Northern Territory, have arrested 26 individuals amidst rising community violence fueled by weapons such as crossbows and axes, prompting traditional owners to express fears about a potential fatality if the situation does not improve.
Aboriginal woman’s death in custody in NT prompts calls for independent investigation
A 44-year-old Aboriginal woman died in custody in Northern Territory, leading to calls for an independent investigation by the local Aboriginal legal service.