Pets left behind in flooding saved by local family
A Daly River family stepped in to rescue pets left behind as hundreds evacuated amid flood warnings. This report outlines what is known, what remains uncertain, and how the community is coping.
Northern Territory
Matt Wright Fined for Backyard Helicopter Landing in the NT
Darwin-based croc wrangler and Netflix star Matt Wright faces a fine after a helicopter landed in the backyard of his former Darwin home. Details remain limited as investigations continue.
NT Greens MLA Kat McNamara resigns amid health concerns
The NT Greens MLA Kat McNamara steps down from the Northern Territory Parliament effective immediately, citing health challenges, 18 months after becoming the party’s first NT parliament member.
Mother challenges NT hospital over missed warning signs in pregnancy, calls for tailored pre-term guidelines
A Northern Territory mother seeks legal action after doctors allegedly sent her home seven times during pregnancy with assurances the baby was fine, prompting calls for tailored pre-term labour guidelines.
NT flood planning inaction under scrutiny in Victoria Daly communities
A growing critique argues the NT and federal governments have not laid out a long-term flood plan to shield Indigenous communities in the Victoria Daly region.
Daly River residents stay behind as flood threat looms
A small group of Daly River locals remain in the NT community as a major flood threat grows, after more than 200 people were evacuated to Darwin this week.
NT eyes private investment to turn debt around
The Northern Territory Treasurer outlines a plan that hinges on private investment to stabilise the budget and reduce debt costs, signalling a shift in how the territory funds services.
NT MPs stage walkout over David Connolly appointment
Seven NT MPs walked out of Question Time in Darwin to protest the David Connolly appointment as administrator, highlighting tensions over governance and the appointment process.
Daly River flood evacuation moves hundreds to Darwin as flood threat looms
Hundreds of Daly River residents have been evacuated to Darwin ahead of expected major flooding, with Foskey Pavilion set up to house most evacuees and provide essential services.
Northern Territory evacuations under way after heavy rainfall hits Nauiyu and Daly River
Two remote Northern Territory communities, Nauiyu and Daly River, are in NT remote evacuations as heavy rainfall triggers an emergency declaration. Authorities monitor flood impacts and transport.