Darwin's main hospital has been put into a "state of disaster", with staff calling for immediate change from health authorities. Workers at the facility say the situation is serious and needs fast attention.

In property news, a major Northern Territory cattle station has been put on the market. The property stretches across 178,870 hectares and holds a 50,000 megalitres water licence, making it a particularly significant rural listings in the region. It carries a considerable price tag.

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

The NT is also paying tribute to a much-loved figure known to many as both a football umpire and a journalism identity. Community members have expressed their condolences in the days since the news broke.