Accused murderer Darren Ashley denies stalking his ex-partner the day before her death and says he did not even read a domestic violence order taken out against him.
The Northern Territory's imprisonment rate is already amongst the world's highest but it could skyrocket in coming years unless more is done to stop "at-risk" children becoming criminals, an inquiry hears.
Questions are being asked about whether mining giant Adani's proposed rail link in north Queensland is eligible for public financing, after a company spokesman admitted federal support is not critical.