Darwin's main hospital has been declared in a "state of disaster", with staff pushing hard for a response from health authorities. Workers at the facility say the situation is critical and cannot wait.

In property news, a significant and long-established Northern Territory cattle station has been listed for sale. The property covers 178,870 hectares and holds a 50,000 megalitres water licence, making it a particularly significant rural listings in the region. It carries a significant price tag.

Separately, a murder trial has commenced for a man accused of killing a former partner in the NT. The case has drawn attention across the territory.

The NT is also farewelling a well-regarded figure remembered fondly as both a football umpire and a journalism identity. Community members have shared tributes in the days since the news broke.