A bail-breach charge against federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been withdrawn by prosecutor Jo Poole in Darwin Local Court. No reason was given. Gosling's lawyer, Marty Aust SC, said the decision was only the first step in defending all charges. Gosling continues to deny the allegations. He still faces two counts of assaulting Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly at a Darwin festival in July. The assault matters return to court on November 25.
Two people face drug charges after police executed a search warrant at a home on Gap Road in The Gap, Alice Springs. Officers from the Southern Drug Investigation Unit seized a quantity of methamphetamine below trafficable levels, drug implements and various weapons. A 41-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested at the address.
Northern Territory Police are appealing for information about an aggravated robbery at a home in Eldorado Crescent, Tennant Creek. Between 1:00am and 2:30am, the occupant woke to the sound of people entering the house unlawfully. The occupant confronted three unknown males, and one allegedly threw a hammer at them before all three fled on foot with stolen property. The occupant was not physically injured. Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area or has relevant information is asked to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference NTP2600103924.
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A sold-out amateur boxing event in Darwin brought together clubs from across the Northern Territory and Kununurra in Western Australia. The Gloves of Hope event was held at Marrara Stadium and organised with Boxing NT. Its sponsor, Hoops 4 Health, runs sport programs for struggling youth, including some in NT detention centres. Social impact director Matthew Bonson says the free program aims to improve mental health and offer positive older role models. Organisers hope the event will return next year, and ticket funds will go to the initiative.
Australian company Ocius Technology has opened a production and global operations centre in Sydney's inner south. The facility assembles the Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel for the Royal Australian Navy and international customers. Production is scaling to deliver 40 additional Bluebottles to the Navy under a $176 million investment. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy opened the facility, which Ocius says will support around-the-clock mission monitoring for defence and civilian customers.
A mud crab venture in Wadeye, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, has grown into a full commercial operation. The Thamarrurr Sea Farmers now have up to 60 crab pots in the water and a team of nine workers. They send 35 to 50 kilograms of mud crabs to Darwin each week. Backers hope the industry could eventually employ about 100 people, though leaders say the growth will take time. The sea farmers say they are focused on sustainable harvesting.
Royal Darwin Hospital has apologised after confidential medical information about about a dozen pregnant patients was allegedly shared on Instagram. The posts, from an account linked to an overseas trained doctor who was a medical observer, reportedly included patient names and diagnoses, and reached 28,000 followers. The doctor said she cannot confirm how the images were posted and did not intend to disclose patient information. Her attachment to NT Health has since been terminated. Health Minister Steve Edgington said stricter background checks and induction processes will be introduced for medical observers.
Eleven-year-old Angelo Tsakaris from Darwin has won six national titles in snooker and eight ball. He took up the game after watching his grandfather play. He recently represented Australia at the international blackball championships in the UK. Fifteen-year-old Adam Grace is the best eight ball player in the Northern Territory, adults included. He practises for hours each day and will compete at the national eight ball championships as the youngest-ever NT champion. Local officials say the territory has several young players competing at international level.
The Northern Territory Police Force has confirmed that a 22-year-old victim of a suspicious crash in Alice Springs has died. The crash happened on a Sunday morning. The victim died on Friday in an Adelaide hospital, after being medically evacuated there on Monday. A 22-year-old offender has been further remanded and will appear in court again on 3 December 2026. Investigations are ongoing, and charges are expected to be upgraded.
Northern Territory Police say a 22-year-old man injured in a suspicious crash in Alice Springs on Sunday morning has died. He died on Friday in an Adelaide hospital, where he had been medically evacuated on Monday. A 22-year-old offender appeared in court on Tuesday and has been further remanded to appear on 3 December 2026. Police say investigations are ongoing and charges are expected to be upgraded.
Travis Head has called for Australia's batsmen to build stronger partnerships ahead of the third Test in Cape Town. He said the side has relied on one batter per innings rather than a collective effort. Head made 121 in Gqeberha, but Australia was bowled out for 99 in the innings that led to their loss. Head said the team has struggled to find partnerships in recent weeks, despite facing strong attacks. Head also said batting order makes little difference to his approach, and he expects his place as opener to stay for now.
Darwin is recording the strongest property market in the country, with house prices rising while other capital cities slump, according to Cotality. Cotality head of research Gerard Burg said limited supply and years of slow building have supported prices, and the number of buyers has fallen as more owners list their homes. Burg warned that a possible interest rate rise in November could bring Darwin into the wider national downturn. Darwin also remains expensive for renters, with median rents up about 11.6 per cent over the year to September and a vacancy rate of about 1.9 per cent.
City of Palmerston has released the Palmy Youth Info Map, a pocket-sized guide for young people aged 12 to 25. The map lists 17 services across Palmerston and surrounding areas, covering activities, health and wellbeing, education, employment and emergency contacts. Parents, carers, friends and support workers can also use it to help young people find support. The map is available on the council website, with printed copies at Civic Plaza, Palmerston Recreation Centre and the City of Palmerston library.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged in Katherine over drug offences. Police say he left about 5 grams of methamphetamine under a pillow at a Katherine hotel he had checked out of on Thursday, 15 October. Detectives from the Northern Investigations Section seized the drugs and began an investigation. On Friday, police stopped his vehicle near the Katherine Weighbridge and found a less than traffickable quantity of cannabis inside. He faces charges of possessing a dangerous drug in both traffickable and less than traffickable quantities, and driving with a prohibited drug in his body.
A Northern Territory review into child protection found that domestic violence by the girl's father was the biggest risk to five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The Department of Children and Families recorded 14 notifications linked to family violence since 2020, five of them in the weeks before her death. The review made 45 recommendations, which the government has accepted. Sector representatives said the recommendations were similar to earlier ones. Experts warned that treating family violence as a child protection issue could lead to victims losing their children.
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Three female youths aged 16, 15 and 11 have been arrested after a vehicle was stolen in Karama on Thursday night. Police say two offenders snatched the keys from a man's hand on Mahogany Crescent around 9:40pm. The victim locked himself in the car, and one youth allegedly threw a rock at him as the group drove away. Strike Force Trident recovered the vehicle around 12:50am, and the three were caught after a short foot chase. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Entry-level mechanical watches are getting cheaper and better, and major brands are part of that trend. WIRED asked its watch experts to choose their favourite mechanical watch under $400. The list includes models from Caravelle, Orient, Timex, Sea-Gull, Baltic, Bulova, Citizen, Vostok and Seiko. Each pick is described by its price, size, movement and water resistance, along with the reasons the experts gave for choosing it.
