Stories from Darwin · Australia

Police arrested 11 people following the discovery of a girl's body in Darwin. The arrest sparked looting and unrest in Alice Springs, according to authorities. Acting Detective Superintendent Michael Alderman described the situation as outright looting. Jefferson Lewis is scheduled to face court this week. Commissioner Martin Dole described the circumstances as horrific. Police have arrested five individuals, including the attacker, in connection with the murder of lawyer Hachi Kojayvin. A 47-year-old individual is scheduled to appear in court in Darwin on Tuesday.

Police released TV footage showing swarms of people storming, raiding, and ransacking a local service station. The individuals destroyed shelves while fleeing the scene. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward or hand themselves in. Authorities stated that while the community is grieving, the behavior is unacceptable.

Emergency service workers sustained injuries during a riot in Darwin last night. The incident occurred amid public anger related to alleged crimes involving a young girl. Vehicles were damaged during the unrest, according to reports.

Northern Territory Police confirmed that Jefferson Lewis, the alleged killer of Kumangai baby Jefferson Lewis, has been assessed and deemed fit for custody. Police have not disclosed Lewis's exact location, citing safety reasons.

The Bureau of Meteorology reported that Darwin's wet season from October to April was the fourth wettest on record. Rainfall at Darwin Airport reached 2,400mm, which is 44% higher than the average. Catherine also experienced rainfall approximately 40% higher than average.

A child was abducted and murdered in the Northern Territory, with officials suggesting the incident may involve sexual abuse. The Northern Territory Coroner is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the case.

Northern Territory Police have moved the alleged killer, Jefferson Lewis, to Darwin. Lewis is expected to be charged following unrest outside the hospital where he was previously held. The move follows a period of unrest near the hospital in Alice Springs.

Detectives have laid sex-related charges against the partner of former Queensland Premier Anastasia Pallashe. The partner has been transferred to Darwin.

Riots broke out outside a hospital in the Northern Territory after police refused to hand over a suspect to a gathered group. Health authorities have declared an outbreak of diphtheria in Australia's Northern Territory. This marks the first such outbreak in the region since the 1990s. The announcement was made by ABC NewsRadio AU. Cases of a potentially deadly strain have more than quadrupled within the last month. Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess described diphtheria as an uncommon bacterial infection. The outbreak is being monitored by local health officials. Public health officials are implementing a response involving case detection and contact tracing. The infection spreads via coughing and sneezing, especially in overcrowded housing. Northern Territory Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to protect a local hospital after a crowd attacked the facility with projectiles and fire.

A body was found in a remote South Australian park, according to reports. The discovery follows a five-day search effort that galvanized the local community. The deceased was located approximately five kilometers south of Old Timers. Police arrested 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis following the discovery of a missing girl's body in Australia on Thursday afternoon. Lewis was named as a suspect immediately after the girl's abduction and was identified again after her body was located. The girl had been reported missing in the early hours of the previous day. A suspect was arrested late Thursday night in Alice Springs after being identified by members of the local Aboriginal community. The arrest followed violent scenes where the suspect reportedly turned on police and paramedics. Approximately 400 people gathered outside the town's home during the incident.