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Woman traveler at Kek Lok Si Temple in Georgetown, Penang island, Malaysia.

Direct flight and just 5 hours to festive fun

Territorians can now reach Malaysia’s Christmas markets and New Year fireworks in just five hours, thanks to new budget flights that bypass expensive stopovers.

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The Geminids meteor shower will be at their peak tonight.

When to watch Aus meteor shower

Australians will have a rare chance to witness the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks under near-perfect lunar conditions. Here’s the best times to watch the spectacular show.

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Shaun Wilson for the Palmerston Magpies and Jak Trewin for PINT in the 2025-26 NTFL season.

Watch replay: PINT bring the pressure to Palmerston

The ladder-leading PINT have bought the pressure to beat bottom-placed Palmerston in a performance that could define their premiership credentials this season. Watch the REPLAY.

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AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Why Aussies will face huge bill hike

Millions of Aussie households are set to face a bill shock as a key cost-of-living relief is discontinued. Here’s what it means for you.

The Christmas Express train is running its loop every night at Darwin Waterfront. Photo: Darwin Waterfront/Facebook

Your guide to Darwin’s weird and wonderful Xmas events

Christmas has taken over Darwin with an explosion of themed events promising everything from Santa’s murder mystery nights to magpie goose painting workshops.

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Secret health battle finally revealed

Matt Wright has revealed the secret health battle he hid from the world while in court facing charges over a chopper crash that killed one of his mates.

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Woolworths, Coles and independent retailers including IGA nationally and online. MCCAIN FOODS (AUST) PTY LTD - McCain Cheese & Bacon Pizza Pockets 400g

Recall issued over common frozen food

A popular frozen food sold at Woolworths and Coles nationwide faces an urgent recall over plastic contamination fears that could pose serious health risks.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 5, 2025: People enjoy Bondi Beach on Friday as Sydney swelters with summer temperatures soaring ahead of the silly season . Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Aussie Christmas Day forecasts revealed

Australians are set to bask in hot and sunny conditions this Christmas, according to the latest Christmas Day forecasts across the capitals.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - August 29, 2025: Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright approaching the Supreme Court in Darwin as the jury deliberates of Mr Wright's trial of on Friday, August 29. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin /NewsWire

Outback Wrangler jailed over crash

Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has been sentenced to jail over a helicopter crash that killed his best friend.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 11, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells hold a press conference in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Fresh blow to Albo in health battle

The Albanese government has been dealt a blow after state and territory leaders voted to reject the latest health funding offer.

SilverStarCrafts sand product reacall. Sand supplied in various size pouches, including within Sand Art Party Packs, Sand Art Single Packs, Sand Art Bottles, Sand and Funny Face Sand Art Bottles. The products are being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.

Latest twist in Aussie asbestos sand scare

Weeks after a raft of popular children’s toy products were recalled over fears of asbestos contamination, another product has been added to the list following laboratory testing.

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Charts showing severe thunderstorms and rainfall expected for NSW and QLD. Picture: BOM

Millions on alert for severe weather

Severe thunderstorms which could dump as much as 100mm on millions of Aussies – along with damaging wind gusts and hail – have been forecast over the coming days.

iPhone 17 photo shoot on Kangaroo Island with Apple's camera VP Jon McCormack.

iPhone camera boss has one warning about your photos

From outback Queensland to Silicon Valley genius: meet the whiz making iPhone cameras so smart they automatically fit friends into selfies. HIS TIPS AND TRICKS

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AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Gen Z’s risky approach to money revealed

Younger Australians are turning to an unlikely source for financial advice – one which could be creating dangerous pressures and unrealistic expectations.

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As bushfires continue to rage across the NSW Mid North and Central Coasts, dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed, with 12 confirmed and up to 16 feared lost.Â

Grim warning as ‘deadly’ fires sweep NSW

A ferocious bushfire has destroyed 12 homes on the Central Coast as NSW swelters in 40C heat, with more than 75 fires burning across the region.

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Jerome Motlop playing for Wanderers in the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media

Replay: Wanderers pull off assured win in downpour

Wanderers turned in an assured showing to mark a milestone and claim the Nungalinya Cup in a very wet encounter against the Buffaloes. Watch the full match replay FREE.

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Yolngu Radio Merch - Tili Cooper, Rosita Marika and Roddy Porter.

Your guide to Darwin’s huge Christmas weekend from markets to carols

A massive plant sale, arcade Christmas market and carols by candlelight promise to deliver Darwin’s biggest festive weekend yet, writes Kate Dinning.

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2024 Leader of the year winner Sean Bowden at the NTNews Leader of the year award 2025, Mindil Beach. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The NT’s future: A call to action for real Territorians

A Territory leader declares if you’re not prepared to tackle the North’s biggest challenges, “don’t call yourself a Territorian” in a provocative call to action.

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Wescombe Court in Malak in the aftermath of Cyclone Fina on November 23, 2025. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Govt expands Cyclone Fina aid to five more regions

Five more Northern Territory councils affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina have gained access to disaster recovery grants potentially worth thousands of dollars.

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Ted Egan is coming to Glen Waverley on April 30 to sing songs about the Anzacs. Supplied image.

Australian music legend dies

Australian music legend Ted Egan has died in his hometown of Alice Springs, aged 93.

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03/12/2025 - Study NT International Student of the Year, Gilbertofer Tanoto Picture: Supplied

Giving back to the community through education

A 19-year-old who arrived in Darwin with “a laptop and big dreams” has claimed a major international student award for his community work.

A 24hr fire ban will be in place for Barkly North, Northern Territory, from midnight to midnight, Monday, December 1, 2025. Picture: NTFES

‘Dangerous fire conditions’ lead to 24hr fire ban

FREE READ: ‘Dangerous fire conditions’ are the reason behind a 24hr fire ban for one part of the Territory, authorities say. Find out what they want you to know.

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Willie Rioli for Tiwi and Scott Carlin for Waratah in the 2025-26 NTFL season.

Watch replay: Warath dismantle Tiwi in huge second half

A devastating 10-goal second-half Waratah blitz has delivered Tiwi Bombers their first home defeat in almost three years, shattering their fortress reputation. Watch the REPLAY here.

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A cloud hangs over the West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs. Picture: Gera Kazakov Generic

Severe storm warning issued for Red Centre

FREE READ: A potentially severe storm could strike Central Australia, with residents in a number of communities told to prepare now. Find out what the authorities want you to know.

An African Mahogany tree fell on the home of Tiwi elder Nina Black during the storm. Pictured here with her grandson Jules Palipuaminni. Wurrumiyanga, Tiwi Islands, is beginning the work of cleaning up and restoring power in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Fina. Pic: Fia Walsh.

‘I cried’: Tiwi Islands community regroups after Cyclone Fina

As Tiwi Islands residents come to terms with the impact of Cyclone Fina, this elder faces an uncertain future after a tree fell on her family home.

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Sylvette Bougnol with her dog Lucky examining the damage on Easther Cres, Coconut Grove in the wake of Cyclone Fina on Sunday, November 23. Picture: Zizi Averill

New NT govt $250 food relief payment after Cyclone Fina power loss

The Northern Territory government has launched emergency food relief payments worth $250 for cyclone victims without power. Find out if you are eligible.

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Tropical Cyclone Fina tracking map 2pm 24 Nov 25

‘Threat to lives:’ TC Fina crosses into WA

An emergency warning has been issued to residents of northern Western Australia as Tropical Cyclone Fina crosses the border from the NT.

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Locals are bracing for a “tough night” as the worst of Tropical Cyclone Fina is set to hit on Saturday evening, with the dangerous weather event moving towards Darwin

Fina hits Category 4 as WA braces for 260km winds

Tropical Cyclone Fina is now Western Australia’s problem, as it barrels towards the mainland as a Category 4 system.

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Heatwave conditions on Wednesday. Picture: BOM

Millions on alert after cyclone smashes city

Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for heatwave conditions after the Top End was pelted by Tropical Cyclone Fina.

A child plays in the leaves on Hughes Ave, Darwin City, in the wake of Cyclone Fina. Pic: Facebook.

When disaster strikes, the NT News team is there for you

Since 1952 the Northern Territory News has been providing news to Territorians – so we weren’t going to shy away from covering Tropical Cyclone Fina.

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