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15th August 2024

AM Edition

Public housing safety officers to carry OC spray under Labor plan

Territory Labor has pledged to expand the powers of public housing patrollers if elected, allowing them to arrest and handcuff, use pepper spray, and ban visitors.

Munted marine in Monnies ‘moment of madness’

The court heard the 26-year-old had a ‘brain fade’ after being ejected from the popular night spot and launched himself at police before copping a face full of pepper spray for his...

‘Last kick in the guts’: Territorians on insurance price woes

Territorians are facing the decision of whether they pay for extra security or not, amid soaring insurance costs. Read what a couple of Palmerston locals said.

Old enemies rub shoulders in Darwin

As Indonesia prepares to partake in a Top End military exercise, two countries who share a tense history with Jakarta have been invited to observe.

Why Darwin’s new data centre could be the first of many

Data centres are crucial for the Territory’s digital connectivity and economic development, with a new $80m Darwin development marking the launch of a new industry in the NT.

Groceries, energy prices hitting Territorians the hardest

As politicians sweat on the upcoming general election result, Territorian families are losing sleep over their finances, with some taxpayers taking bold measures to keep themselves...

Australian cricket star runs Territory school clinic

An Australian cricket star and his Big Bash team have engaged in school clinics as the Top End Series, featuring some of the country’s best players ramps up. Read the latest.

‘Manipulated’: Harry, Meghan’s Colombia tour slammed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s quasi-royal tour to Colombia has not thrilled locals as a royal author claimed the trip is all about “elevating” the Duchess of Sussex.

‘Extra protein’: Horrifying find in Red Rooster burger

A disturbed customer has revealed photos of shocking “additional protein” found in his Red Rooster chicken meal, warning others to check before they eat.

‘I had surgery without anaesthetic and it was excellent’

Some dismiss it as unscientific mysticism but the patients who tried this brain-bending technique say it’s a gamechanger.