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

In property news, a major Northern Territory cattle station has been put on the market. 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 gotten underway 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 well-regarded figure recognised widely as both a football umpire and a journalism identity. Community members have expressed their condolences in the days since the news broke.