Canberra is weak as piss on grog in the Northern Territory, and several NT Magistrates are angry that their sentencing options for grog-runners have been seriously compromised by the Intervention.
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NT police officer charged over death of mentally ill man
The justice system will finally re-examine the use of police force in the death of filmmaker Bob Plasto, and reassess the training of NT police officers in dealing with mentally ill people.
NT Police to be charged with murder… of the English language
The latest NT Ombudsman’s report into Northern Territory Police misconduct reveals some appalling conduct by members of the force, writes Bob Gosford, with prisoners subjected to torrents of verbal abuse.
Pottymouth NT police redefine the language of policing
The Northern Territory police should be charged with murder — of the English language, with reports showing members of the force swear like sailors.
The Lajamanu Warlpiri community and the democratising power of YouTube
In a week when the headlines are all about media moguls and their doings, there is a another media story going on which is about the democratising power of new media, writes Margaret Simons.
700 checks, two abuse referrals: the NT intervention in action
When John Howard and Mal Brough announced the “national emergency” over child sexual abuse it was seen by many people as an appropriate call to arms. It seemed logical – even necessary – that the army should be included in the strategy. So what has the result been so far?
