A Tiwi Islands man who murdered 23-year-old Bangladeshi student Md Isfaqur Rahman during a Darwin home invasion in 2023 has been sentenced to life behind bars.
Man charged with murder, extradited over partner's death near Darwin
A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of his partner near Darwin, and has been extradited from Victoria ahead of his first appearance in the Darwin Local Court.
Six prisoners left in NT police cells after ombudsman's report
Days after acting Northern Territory Ombudsman Bronwyn Haack raised the alarm about "inhumane" conditions in overcrowded police cells, the government says just six inmates remain.
High-rise hotel planned for Darwin Waterfront scrapped after controversy
A $100 million luxury hotel planned for the Darwin Waterfront has fallen through, after concerns were raised by Larrakia traditional owners over its interference with a sacred site.
Rural university campus confirmed as site of 'open-security' prison work camp
The Northern Territory government has signed a deal to build a new "open-security" prison work camp at Charles Darwin University's Katherine campus, with the facility expected to house at least 130 prisoners.
Allegedly violent fugitive tasered and arrested after months on the run
An absconded prisoner has been charged with 15 offences, including strangulation and making threats to kill, after escaping police custody and evading capture for more than 70 days.
NT announces childcare compliance 'crackdown' after toddler's death
The Northern Territory government has announced a "crackdown" on compliance at childcare centres across the territory, following the death of a toddler at a rural Darwin centre in 2023.
Filmmaker reveals eyewitness saw police allegedly murder Aboriginal clan leader
Acclaimed filmmaker George Gittoes has revealed a former NT police officer told him he witnessed his colleagues taking a Yolŋu clan leader out to shoot him and dump his body in Darwin Harbour in 1934.
Jury finds man guilty of murdering Darwin student
The man accused of murdering a 23-year-old international student in Darwin in 2023 has been found guilty following a week-long trial in the NT Supreme Court.
Thousands of Australians losing free-to-air tv access and facing internet outages
About 50,000 Australians are set to lose access to free-to-air television over their existing technology. And the troubles don't end there, with many customers also reporting regular and prolonged internet outages. Grace Atta reports for Stateline NT.
Thousands of Australians losing free-to-air TV access and facing internet issues
About 50,000 Australians are set to lose access to free-to-air television using their existing technology. And the troubles do not end there, with many customers also reporting regular and prolonged internet outages.
Prisoners claim guards 'watched women shower' in NT watch houses
The Northern Territory's prison watchdog has called on the government to urgently remove all inmates from police cells following an investigation which revealed prisoners sleeping between toilets and claims guards watched women showering.
'Dirty, disgusting money': The heiress giving away her entire fortune
When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was "full of sh*t".
Young women say social media didn't prepare them for realities of sex work
Sex workers say viral social media content, which often promotes a life of luxury, needs to be more transparent to avoid duping young followers.
Police seize $8.4m in assets after alleged illicit tobacco raids in the NT
Police have seized about $8.4 million in assets, including two cars and a jet ski, and almost 1 million cigarettes, following an operation targeting the NT's illicit tobacco trade.
Chaos for Jetstar passengers amid nationwide flight delays
The cancellation of Jetstar flights due to an issue with Airbus A320 planes has left passengers stranded across Australia.
Damage from Cyclone Fina exposes NT's need for new Darwin hospital
A new Royal Darwin Hospital would cost more than $1 billion to build, and likely take a decade or more to deliver. So who has the political bravery to commit?
Record drop for Australia's emissions: What's working and what isn't?
Australia's emissions had the biggest drop ever this year outside the artificial kink in the curve during COVID-19 shutdowns, but there's still a lot of work to do.
DNA study provides 'almost perfect correlation' for first Australians' arrival
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled via two distinct routes about 60,000 years ago to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia.
Claims youth detainees in the NT being moved without families' knowledge
Two politicians allege NT children in youth detention are being moved from Alice Springs to Darwin without their families' knowledge.
Man accused of student's murder acted in 'chillingly premeditated' way, court hears
The jury in the trial of a Tiwi Islands man accused of murdering an international student in Darwin hears final arguments from the prosecution and the defence.