Darwin's main hospital has been put into 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 large and well-known Northern Territory cattle station has been offered to buyers. The property covers 178,870 hectares and holds a 50,000 megalitres water licence, making it one of the more notable rural listings in the region. It carries a significant price tag.

Separately, a murder trial has gotten underway for a man accused of killing a former partner in the NT. The case has received coverage across the territory.

The NT is also mourning the loss of a well-regarded 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.