'Offensive weapon': woman sentenced for crepe attack A suspended sentence has been handed to a woman who pushed a crepe into a chief minister's face, with a judge describing the pastry as an "offensive weapon". AAP · Jan 13
Final results give Country Liberals a thumping majority A huge election win for the Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party means the conservative party will be able to pass legislation almost uncontested. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
Northern Territory thrashing on crime a warning to Labor: tangible success is the only way to campaign Making justice policies against expert advice may solve short-term political problems but eventually they have to work – or be considered failures The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2024
Candidates hope Top End voters are independent thinkers A swag of independent and Greens candidates could upset safe seats as polling day arrives in the Northern Territory. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Who will win the NT election? With a volatile and transient electorate, everything is up for grabs The campaign may have been underwhelming, but the outcome of Saturday’s vote in the Territory is tantalisingly unpredictable The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024
Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top Labor's campaign to win a third consecutive term in the Northern Territory is being led by a former school principal who has spoken of her dislike for politics. AAP · Aug 17, 2024
Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics A "turbulent" period in the Top End has some experts predicting a change in government in the Northern Territory as voters prepare to go to the polls. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he has always disclosed conflicts after it was revealed he owned shares in an alcohol distribution company. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin. AAP · Feb 5, 2024
Accused crepe assailant's real estate licence revoked Legal troubles have continued for a woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister, now having her real estate licence revoked. AAP · Jan 24, 2024
Freshwater national poll holds steady at a 50--50 tie between Labor and the Coalition as Trump set for big win in Iowa caucus A national Freshwater poll for The Sunday Telegraph had a 50–50 tie between Labor and the Coalition, unchanged from a Freshwater poll for The Financial Review in mid-December. The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024
Ex-NT deputy chief minister to retire from politics Former Northern Territory deputy chief minister Nicole Manison will not contest the August election after two tilts at the top job failed. AAP · Jan 12, 2024
New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies. AAP · Dec 20, 2023
Eva Lawler named Northern Territory chief minister after Natasha Fyles resignation Fyles quit after it was uncovered she owned undisclosed shares in a mining company with interests in the territory The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister's job The Northern Territory's Labor government has decided on a new leader after Natasha Fyles was forced out of the top job over shares in a manganese mine.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Afternoon Update: disaster relief payments for FNQ flood victims; NT chief minister resigns; and $1bn cocaine bust in Sydney Cairns airport has reopened but situation remains desperate for remote communities in far north Queensland
The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023 Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here? When it was announced this afternoon that the Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Natasha Fyles had resigned, few could say it was unexpected.
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.
AAP · Dec 5, 2023 NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants A net zero emissions proposal for new NT onshore gas projects was ditched after the government quietly consulted with the gas industry, documents show.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023 ‘Betrayed’: NT communities angered after learning only industry was consulted on scrapped net zero policy Advocates say territory government choice to only consult directly with fossil fuel companies before walking away from emissions laws is ‘bitterly disappointing’
AAP · Nov 20, 2023 Woman to defend cream crepe attack on NT chief minister Suzanne Milgate says she will plead not guilty to attacking the Northern Territory's chief minister with a crepe and harassing her online.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 NT chief minister ditches controversial Woodside shares The Northern Territory chief minister has divested her shares in energy company Woodside after weeks of backlash, while denying any conflict of interest.
AAP · Nov 14, 2023 Extra cops for Alice Springs in 'zero tolerance' summer The Northern Territory government has detailed its summer crime plan for Alice Springs, including more police officers and after-hours services.
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 NT government Middle Arm submission 'laughable': elders Traditional owners and environmentalists have hit back at the Northern Territory government's submission to the Middle Arm Senate inquiry.
AAP · Oct 30, 2023 Police minister axed months out from NT election Crime remains a hot topic in the Northern Territory as the government unveils a new cabinet designed to help it retain power at next year's election.