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Talara McHugh is a cadet reporter for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail, covering general news with a focus on Indigenous affairs and social issues. She began her career as an intern in 2022 before being selected for News Corp Australia’s national cadet program in 2023.

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Northern Territory

Comic Amy Hetherington reveals secrets to hit show

With a national tour behind her, comedian Amy Hetherington is rapt to be back in front of a home crowd with her hit show Juggle.

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Warru ranger Elisha Roesch back burn near the community of Ernabella to control Buffel grass which was introduced in the lands and now a pest. Theback burning also part of the project to protect the Black Footed Wallabies

Dozens of organisations urge NT to declare buffel grass a weed

The Central Land Council is among 40 organisations across Australia urging the NT government to declare buffel grass a weed amid a horrific bushfire season.

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Opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro said TerritoriansÃ calls for the Fyles government to take action against violent crime were falling on deaf ears. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

CLP reveals top priorities for 2024 election fight

CLP leader Lia Finocchiaro has pledged to restore law and order to the Top End by implementing strategies to tackle ‘record levels’ of crime.

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Bees Creek couple Leonne and Darren Schiller got married at the Berry Spring Tavern in a miracle wedding eight months after being struck by a car. Picture: Aleychia McGrigor

Miracle wedding: Horror crash victim defies odds to walk down aisle

They were struck by a car, suffered horror injuries and lost their beloved pet dogs. Now, this couple has fought back to have their special day.

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AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo and OzFish NT Project Officer Ruby Hatfield excited to launch Tangle Bins initiative. Picture: Supplied.

Territory gets first permanent tangle bins to keep fishing spots clean

Permanent tangle bins will be installed in popular fishing spots across Darwin and Palmerston in a Territory first to keep waterways clean by recycling fishing line, hooks and packaging.

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Elder of Madarrpa Clan, Mr Djambawa Marawili, AM, gifts his painting

Blue Mud Bay Elder gives navy ‘remarkable gift’ on world stage

Yolngu Yithuwa Madarrpa clan leader Djambawa Marawili presented his bark painting, Spirit of Sea Rights, at the 2023 Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference in Sydney.

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Bangarra performers Aba Bero and Elma Kris are proud to share the journey of Waru, the green sea turtle in the companyÃs first dedicated work for children. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Bangarra brings first children’s show to Darwin

Bangarra Dance Company returns to Darwin Entertainment Centre to share traditional Torres Strait Islander culture and dance.

Northern Territory

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Fireworks explode in the sky during the annual display at Alexandra Palace on November 04, 2023 in London, England. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of fireworks at Alexandra Palace. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Cruel twist of fete: Top End school locked down after cracker fire

A Top End school has been forced into lockdown after an incident reportedly involving a fire cracker. Read what happened.

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L-R LCPL Rasheed, AC Kettle, Lachlan Raychaudhuri (Gunner), Jessica Gunning (Petty Officer), Rachelle Juan, Arman Dharni, SIG De Wit and MIDN Prescott at the Darwin Football stadium as members of the Australian Defence Force will face off against some of the TerritoryÃs top football talent in Friday nightÃs annual Remembrance Day Football Match. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

ADF face off against Territory’s best for Remembrance Day match

Members of the ADF will go head to head against the Territory’s top soccer talent for the fourth annual Remembrance Day Football Match to raise funds for Legacy.

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Winning Croc Berry Springs Tavern croc race. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

‘Croc Sucker’ wins first place in Melb Cup croc race

Racing enthusiasts came from near and far to spend Cup Day at Berry Spring Tavern and witness six baby crocs fight it out for first place in their annual Croc Race.

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