11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

A section of Smith Street's mall was temporarily closed due to a credible bomb threat, but the situation was resolved as a false alarm, allowing the mall to reopen. The Northern Territory police conducted an operation to ensure public safety during the incident.

In health news, Health Minister Steve Edgington issued an apology to pregnant patients affected by a privacy breach involving their medical information being shared on social media. The breach occurred when an international medical observer posted images and videos of around five patients on an Instagram account with a large following. Edgington condemned the incident as a serious breach of trust and announced an investigation to strengthen privacy protections.

In law enforcement updates, a 55-year-old man has been arrested in Catherine for drug offenses after methamphetamine was discovered in a hotel room he vacated. Following a traffic stop, police found cannabis in his vehicle, leading to multiple charges. Additionally, two individuals were arrested in Alice Springs after a search warrant revealed methamphetamine, drug equipment, and weapons at their residence.

Federal member for Solomon Luke Gosling had his breach of bail charges dropped, although he still faces two assault charges related to an incident at a Thai festival in Darwin.

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