New warning as bushfires rage on
Authorities have warned fierce bushfires in Victoria’s west could “burn for weeks” as several states brace for searing temperatures from Boxing Day.
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‘Highly volatile’: Union’s Christmas concerns for NT corrections staff
Despite a fresh injection of correctional officers, and more on the way, the United Workers Union’s NT secretary says existing officers, particularly in Alice Springs, will be working days up to 16 hours to cover shortfalls.
‘I can’t stand him’: Publicist sues Blake Lively star and PR agents
Blake Lively’s co-star Justin Baldoni’s woes have deepened as his former publicist is suing him and his current team following Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claim. Warning: Graphic
Forgotten Navy ladies vital to Tracy clean-up finally get moment in sun
They were the only servicewomen who stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts during Cyclone Tracy and its immediate aftermath, yet until now they’ve been ‘wiped from history’. A new book has changed that.
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‘Hoping for a Christmas miracle’: Calls to locate missing deaf dog
Kalyca Hendren is praying a Christmas miracle will reunite her with 4-year-old dog Thea before Christmas. Find out how you can help.
More security guards, support workers for troubled Darwin housing complex
A public housing complex tucked away in the suburbs of Darwin is set to benefit from greater support services, with the Country Liberal Party splashing $850,000 in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour.
State’s major warning over mozzie risk
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.
International star shows off Red Centre scenes to millions
More than 8.7 million social media users were exposed to the Red Centre in December, as Australian Taiwanese actor and model Hannah Quinlivan visited the Territory.
Young Top End dealer locked up for cocaine, cannabis operation
A young tradie whose discharge of a sawn-off rifle led police to uncover a “not insignificant” drug supply operation will spend actual time in custody. Find out why.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
VOTE: Should Magnetic Island get its own fenced dog park?
An e-petition is urging the Townsville City Council to finally consider a fenced dog park for Magnetic Island’s residents and tourists.
‘Lightning illuminated the destruction’: Maley recalls how his family survived
Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley was brought to tears as he recalled narrowly surviving Cyclone Tracy, huddled under a table and pelted with bricks as the roof flew off their shelter.
State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
Christmas Eve outage wreaks havoc on Gold Coast roads, in kitchens
A power outage affecting more than 700 customers on the northern Gold Coast is throwing a spanner in the works on Christmas Eve.
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