‘Unreal experience’: Premium view for campers as Finke gets underway
Camping trackside at an iconic Red Centre race is an ‘awesome experience’, one punter says, as hundreds camp out to catch all the Finke action. Did we snap you? See the gallery.
Northern Territory
Territorian dies in federal police ‘protective custody’ after Darwin airport incident
A 68-year-old Aboriginal man has died after being taken into Australian Federal Police ‘protective custody’ at Darwin International airport. READ THE LATEST.
Northern Territory strengthens defence and economic ties with Japan
The Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the arrival of the Japanese frigate JS Yahagi to Darwin reinforces the Northern Territory’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific and will strengthen defence and economic ties with Japan.
Tourism wins in blockbuster long weekend
The NT government says the Territory has stood up and showed its tourism strength with a blockbuster Kings Birthday holiday weekend.
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‘De-escalation over death’: Emotional vigil for Kumanjayi White
Hundreds of Top End residents gathered to hear the emotional testimony of Warlpiri leaders in the wake of another death in custody for the Yuendumu community. See the photos.
Court awaits ex-NAAJA employee’s phone records
Cops are trawling through the phone records of a former NAAJA employee who was arrested last year. Read the latest from court.
Former principal fighting assault charge gets gig at Aboriginal Corp
An Alice Springs Aboriginal Corporation has got a new manager – and he’s currently before the courts fighting charges of aggravated assaults against kids.
First women’s-only trauma boxing launches in Darwin
The Northern Territory will host a new women’s-only program aimed at empowering survivors of domestic violence through sport.
NT posties equipped with new dog deterrent after spate of attacks
A rise in dog attacks on posties has been reported by Australia Post, with Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine identified as hotspots.
Scrymgour calls for AFP to be given the task of Alice death in custody probe
‘Trust is a fragile thing’: Removing NT Police from investigating its own role in the death of Kumanjayi White would both reassure the community and benefit officers, the Lingiari MP says.
How non-verbal Red Centre family man found creative voice
Growing up during the rise of the Western Desert painting movement that emerged in the early 1970s, Warlpiri man Adrian Jangala Robertson is intimately aware of the importance of creative expression.
Woman threatened, rock thrown at police car as slew of break-ins recorded
A woman’s window was smashed by a group to gain entry into her home – with police noting a recent spike in property offences.
Alice AFL young gun chasing dream debut
Strong performances in the VFL have an Alice local eyeing a big league debut, which could be at a special ground – if everything aligns.
Duathlon runner hits Darwin’s City2Surf during 20,000km mission
Dawn Beaumont, also known as the Queen of Hearts, ran Darwin’s City2Surf event in the middle of her epic 200 days, 20,000km duathlon around Australia.
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