Woman Charged After Alleged Scissors Stabbing Spree in Darwin Suburb
Northern Territory Police have charged a 22-year-old woman following two alleged incidents involving a pair of scissors in Nightcliff, including an atta...
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Royal Darwin Hospital Staff Reportedly Sickened by Morgue Odours
A health workers’ union says pathology staff have been exposed to persistent odours from the hospital morgue, while mould concerns have also been raised...
Prosecutors Drop Bail-Breach Charge Against Federal MP Luke Gosling in Darwin Court
A Darwin Local Court hearing sees prosecutors withdraw one charge against Labor MP Luke Gosling, but two allegations of assault involving the Northern T...
Darwin Homeowners Consider Selling as Property Prices Rise
Darwin's housing market is showing resilience while property prices weaken across much of Australia. Some homeowners are considering selling to secure p...
Northern Territory Crime Data Shows Mixed Results for Government's Tough-on-Crime Policies
Property offences and crimes against people have fallen across the Northern Territory overall, but recent increases in Darwin and continuing challenges...
Northern Territory Moves to Require Darwin Private Hospital to Restore Maternity Services
The Northern Territory government plans to introduce legislation requiring future operators of Darwin Private Hospital to provide private maternity serv...
Northern Territory Moves to Legalise Pepper Spray for Teenagers Aged 16 and Above
The Northern Territory government plans to make pepper spray permanently legal for self-defence and extend eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds, subject...
Darwin Shelter Closure Leaves Residents Facing Relocation and Uncertainty
Residents of Darwin’s largest short-stay accommodation facility are facing relocation to Batchelor, around 100 kilometres away, amid concerns about acce...
Darwin Council Faces Questions Over China–Vietnam Trade Delegation
Darwin City Council plans to lead a business delegation to China and Vietnam in December, with approximately $18,000 in ratepayer funding drawing critic...
Darwin Police Officer Charged Over Alleged 3D-Printed Weapons
A probationary Northern Territory police constable has been charged with two alleged prohibited-weapon offences after officers reportedly found imitatio...
ADF Pauses Supacat Vehicles After Fatal Training Rollover Near Darwin
Army suspends operational use of troop carrier while investigations examine fatal crash that killed Corporal Brendan Hannam
Perth Man Sentenced Over Darwin Waterfront Rampage
A 36-year-old man extradited from Perth has received a suspended prison sentence after being convicted over a violent incident involving four people at...
Darwin Hospitality Leader Wins Two Industry Awards
Darwin's Frontier Bar and Grill manager Aston Bell has received two industry awards, recognising her leadership, customer service and contribution to th...
Darwin Real Estate: Latest Auction and Property Sales Results
A four-bedroom house in Lyons was the most expensive property sale reported in Darwin in the week ending 3 October 2026.
Darwin Hip Hop Artist Yung Milla Wins The Voice Australia 2026
Darwin-based Aboriginal hip-hop artist Yung Milla has been crowned the winner of The Voice Australia 2026 after receiving audience votes across the coun...
75-Year-Old Sailor Rescued After 30 Days Adrift Off Darwin Harbour
A 75-year-old sailor has been rescued after spending 30 days at sea near Darwin Harbour, with three strangers coming to his aid after his supplies were...
Three Teens Charged After Police Officer Allegedly Stabbed in Darwin
Three teenagers have been charged after a police officer was allegedly stabbed during a disturbance in Darwin City, with the officer requiring further h...
Darwin Teacher Challenges Registration Suspension in Tribunal
A Darwin teacher is challenging an interim decision to suspend her registration while the Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board investigates all...
Man Extradited to Darwin Over Alleged Historical Assaults
A 36-year-old man has been extradited from Western Australia to Darwin in connection with an alleged assault at the Darwin Waterfront in March 2023, Northern Territory Police sa...
Police Officer Charged Over Alleged Off-Duty Offences
A 42-year-old Northern Territory Police officer has been charged over several alleged offences following separate incidents, according to an NT Police update published on 19 Sep...