New police powers to enter homes, test DV offenders
The Territory government will today introduce new laws allowing police to enter private property to drug and alcohol test alleged domestic violence offenders.
Why a major international wide-body carrier wants to fly to Darwin
An ACCC submission has flagged the arrival of one of the world’s biggest carriers to the Northern Territory. Read who it is.
Revealed: Incredible BASSINTHEGRASS 2025 line-up
The wait is over! The BASSINTHEGRASS 2025 line-up is listed with Aussie hip hop legends, international acts and more are set to bring the party to Mindil Beach.
Covert photos of young girls shared online by alleged stalker
A man who shared images of Darwin school girls and young women online has denied stalking charges, telling police “taking pictures is what I do … there’s a lot of photos on my phone”.
‘Thousands’ of orders at Red Centre florist ahead of special day
Love is always in the air in the Red Centre – so much so, one florist is swamped ahead of Valentines Day. Read her story.
Teenager flown to hospital after motorbike crash
A young man has been flown to hospital after coming off his motorbike south of Darwin.
PINT players, president to fight bans for umpire abuse
Several PINT leaders, including their club president, are facing charges after allegedly abusing or insulting an umpire during their most recent Men’s Premier League match. See the charges.
Health
Revealed: Four big dementia risk factors
Dementia will soon overtake cancer and cardiovascular disease, as our biggest killer. See experts’ advice and what Aussies can do to lower their risk.
Nine simple ways to tackle your stress levels right now
From singing in the car to eating kimchi, here’s a range of ways you can address your stress levels now.
Sex makes men think fertility – but they don’t know this
A shock amount of people don’t realise these things can impact fertility. How does your knowledge stack up? TAKE THIS QUIZ
Full list of aged care fails: Hundreds of breaches revealed
More than 200 aged care services have been found non-compliant with key standards in just six months. Search the list.
News Shorts
Man steals meat from Darwin business
Firenado: A willy willy whipped up smoke at a bushfire ground in Alice Springs
A 63-year-old pilot has died and a woman rescued after a light aircraft crashed in the NT
Why these wildfires are so extreme
All the celebrity looks at the 2025 Golden Globes
FBI says New Orleans attacker ‘100 per cent’ inspired by ISIS
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel
New Year’s Eve 2024 fireworks at Darwin Waterfront Precinct
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Split-second lapse costs Territory Stingers in MHL clash
The long-awaited return of a Stingers favourite wasn’t enough to seal the side’s second victory – however his efforts were enough to secure a draw. Read the latest.
REVEALED: All the finalists of the 2025 NT Sport Awards
The dedication, talent, and achievements of the NT’s sporting community will be celebrated with a new group of finalists selected for the 2025 NT Sport Awards. See who was selected.
Darwin Salties sign experienced coach for 2025 season
The Darwin Salties have announced a new coach with plenty of pedigree to build on their back-to-back national titles. Read what she hopes to bring to the role.
Outback Wrangler’s Top End property goes on the market
The home of Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has gone on the property market with expressions of interest open now. Check out the photos.
Be my Valentine?: The old-school romance trend making a comeback
Florists are seeing double, TikTok is buzzing, and romance is getting a nostalgic twist — asking someone to be your Valentine before February 14 is back in fashion.
Darwin man arrested after alleged gunpoint threat to partner, man
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Darwin after allegations of a serious domestic violence incident involving a firearm.
Push to scrap ‘unfair’ liquor cap on corner stores
Retail Drinks Australia is urging the NT government to scrap an ‘unfair’ 25 per cent liquor sales cap on grocery store licences, as the minimum floor price is officially axed.
Man charged with DV murder kept in court cells due to ‘safety risk’
Days after a woman was found dead in the Red Centre – allegedly beaten to death – a man has been charged, but he was kept from the public eye for his first court date. Find out why.
Flights of fancy: The silver bullets needed to lower Territory airfares
Leading industry stakeholders met last week to find a solution that would bring down airfares.
‘Tall poppy syndrome is alive’: Sam Kerr fury as Australia divides
Sam Kerr’s tawdry saga has concluded – but the conversation is only now just starting about what happens next to the Matildas star. HAVE YOUR SAY
What Albo needs to do to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Anthony Albanese’s pitch to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs is simple: we are not ripping anyone off. The President appears to have listened, but the PM has not convinced him yet.
To hell and back: Why Darwin fighter turned his life around
An aspiring professional fighter from the Territory has turned his life around after suffering what he says was the darkest year of his life.
Woman behind CBD stabbing still at large
A woman who allegedly stabbed two people in the Red Centre capital’s CBD is still at large, police say. Read the latest Red Centre crime news.
Bankstown Hospital workers brag about ‘killing’ Israeli patients
Two Sydney nurses have been stood down after they were filmed declaring they refuse to treat Israeli patients and would “kill them” if they presented to their ward.
Valentines Day call out: Territorians, write to your sweetheart
FREE: Territorian lovers, now is the chance to tell your special someone, partner, husband, wife or crush how you feel. Submit your love letter here to be featured in our Valentines Day paper.
Bigger, better, bolder: Gateway expands in 2025
More shops, more dining, and more entertainment – Gateway Shopping Centre is set for a major transformation in 2025. Here’s what shoppers can expect.
‘So much potential’: Alice Springs doctor on receiving prestigious fellowship
A Centralian-based man has landed a prestigious fellowship thanks to his passion for bringing science to classrooms across the region. Read how he hopes to use the big opportunity.
Anger after second Alice Springs woman allegedly killed in weeks
The Territory’s Domestic Violence minister failed to respond to questions as Alice Springs mourns the loss of the second woman allegedly killed since the start of the year.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Thursday, February 13
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Papunya Local Court, Thursday, February 13
Here is a list of matters listed at Papunya Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody facing Nichols Place Darwin Local Court, Thursday, February 13
Here is a list of matters listed at Nichols Place Darwin Local Court on Thursday.
Second major bank cuts interest rates
Another of Australia’s big four banks has cut interest rates for one group of borrowers, ahead of the RBA’s highly anticipated February meeting.
Don’t bank on a rate cut: CBA
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn says a legion of homeowners would be disappointed if interest rates were not cut next week, but says rate relief is by no means a certainty.
Real reason behind Aus $4k bank handout
Ordinary Aussies are being offered up to 175,000 in frequent flyer points and thousands in cash but there is a “strategic” reason behind the bank handout.
‘Greedy’: Aussies fuming over new beer slug
Australia’s independent consumer watchdog has made a “pre-emptive strike” amid the escalating stoush over the nation’s beer tax which brewers say is an “unfair” burden on the sector.
Union blasts new Corrections legislation
A union is calling proposed legislation ‘an outright attack’ on corrections officers – despite the Corrections Commissioner attempting to allay staff concerns in a letter. Read the latest.
Sports shorts: Stolen bikes, men’s netball and 200-gamer
Stolen BMX bikes, a men’s netball competition, basketball finals and more headline this edition of sports shorts. Check out the wrap here.
WPL WRAP: Tigers stifle Darwin’s finals hopes, PINT return to form
Round 17 of the WPL season dished up the action with a number of season defining results and losing streaks snapped. Read our round wrap here.
Beloved puppy dies after missed calls
‘Abhorrent’: A furious Top End dad is seeking answers after his Blue Heeler puppy was put down by the pound without his knowledge.
How to watch every match of the 2024-25 NTFL Round 18 live
We’re into the final week of the NTFL regular season and there’s still plenty on the line with some key ladder positions to be worked out. Find out how to watch every match here.
How Darwin’s rich and diverse aviation heritage started with a race
When Territorians are paying big bucks for air tickets, remember the first ever passenger was paid £10,000. Read on.
Why workers housing is pure gold for Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek’s accommodation shortage is set to be eased with a million dollar plan. Read what’s being built.
Today’s death notices
The deaths of Annettte Milikins, Dave Schelkis and Hon. Grant Ernest John Tambling have been announced in the NT News’ My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals this week
Funerals for Judy Mckerr, Colin Kwong and Alexia Tkachenko will be held in in Darwin this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
Palmerston teen’s murderers condemned to total 67 years in prison
The family of a teenager hunted down on the streets of Palmerston yelled out ‘Enjoy the 20 years you dogs’ as his killers were sentenced over his murder.
Most powerful real estate agents
There’s nothing quite as volatile as the property market but with advocates and agents like these, the future is in good hands. MEET THE TOP 10.
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NT’s most powerful in business
In what has been a year of recovery for Territory businesses post-Covid, new players have been able to force their way onto the top 10 list. MEET THE TOP 10.
Aussie in wild Bali brawl at popular club
Several foreigners, including one identified as an Australian, have been involved in a shocking melee in Bali. Watch the video.
Drake takes swipe at Lamar during Melbourne show
Drake has taken aim at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in a fiery concert at Rod Laver Arena, as the feud between the pair escalates.
‘Don’t be a d***’: Moment anchor loses it at Trump ally
A popular US news anchor has snapped at a pro-Trump governor live on air, as a little girl related to VP JD Vance is denied a heart transplant for a simple reason. Watch the video.
Trump and Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine “immediately” after a “highly productive conversation”.
‘Green shoots’: CBA shows we’ve finally hit a turning point
The banking giant is the closest thing Australia has to a real-time measure of the economy. And big investors are now betting on an important shift coming.
NT Prison staff to hold ‘no confidence’ vote on Commissioner
Prison workers have called for a vote of no confidence in the Territory’s Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley as a controversial emergency prison ‘privatisation’ bill is set to be pushed through parliament.
Stronger together: Behind Ryan Stokes’ billion dollar bet
Where the trend in business is to slim down, spin-off and simplify, Ryan Stokes has been going in the other direction.
Celebrity businesses in Australia you forgot about
While some celebrity ventures have been a hit overseas, there are others that have missed the mark after launching Down Under. Here are the ones you forgot about.
RBA cut: Move that’ll make you $148k richer
Aussies can save thousands of dollars by ignoring a rate cut by the RBA. Here’s why.
Audrey Hepburn’s long-time home has $33m price tag
The Swiss estate where Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn resided for her final 30 years of her life is now up for sale, and it looks like something out of a fairytale. SEE INSIDE
TV star’s surprise $7m backflip amid ugly split
This Renovation Queen’s divorce battle has taken a surprise turn as she has once again delisted her $7 million farmhouse.
Mad About the Boy is best Bridget Jones film since the first
Bridget Jones has lost a husband and gained a younger lover but Renee Zellweger brings heart and humour to Mad About the Boy in a return to form for the rom-com series, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Sexting, drugs’: Bombshell claim about Liam Payne
Explosive allegations about the final years and private struggles of tragic One Direction star Liam Payne have emerged.
Isla Fisher hits out at Kanye as his workers sue
Isla Fisher has unloaded on Kanye West’s latest anti-Semitic stunt, as the rapper faces a lawsuit over a workplace incident in which he compared himself to Hitler and his Yeezy website is removed.
What to watch on TV and streaming this week
There’s more rich people behaving badly in the return of The White Lotus and a genre-bending new series is a must-see for the parents of teens and tweens.
DRU 2024-25: Top performers and point scorers of round named
The NT News sport team has run the rule over the DRU grade competition, compiling a list of the top performers and point scorers from Round 13. See who made it from your club.
LISTED: All the winners from the Motorsports NT Awards
REPLAY: Waratah secure win in muddy affair
REPLAY: Tigers celebrate skipper’s milestone with big win
REPLAY: Crocs cruise to massive win over Wanderers
REPLAY: Tiwi Bombers produce comeback win over PINT
The Tiwi Bombers have ended their regular season with a thrilling comeback win scoring five goals in the final five minutes to keep their top-three aspirations alive. Watch the REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Nightcliff shut down Buffaloes women’s finals hopes
The Nightcliff women built some winning momentum as they dominated in their clash to end the Buffaloes finals ambitions. Watch the full match REPLAY here.
NT Titans take on world at Las Vegas Nines
The NT Titans women side has had plenty of success nationally in recent years, now they have the chance to take their talents abroad when they compete in the Las Vegas Nines. Check out who’s in the squad.
Grandfather, grandson play same senior grade rugby game
History was made as a grandfather and grandson played in the same Top End grade rugby match. See the photos and watch the vision here.
AFL grand final hero banned for headbutting, kicking
Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett is again in deep trouble after copping a huge pre-finals ban for a shocking incident with another ex-AFL star during a three quarter time break.
Why Darwin’s 13th rugby round will have extra meaning
It’s set to be a massive weekend of Top End rugby union with Darwin hosting its suicide awareness round and the 10th Slugger Cup. Read all about it here.
69 romantic recipes for a flirty date night at home
Maxi-Bon is dropping two incredible nostalgic ice cream flavours
And the first 10,000 ice creams are free!
21 of the very best places to eat, drink and stay in Byron Bay
Byron Bay needs no introduction. And neither do its dining and accommodation offerings. But if you only have a limited number of days in the sun-soaked town and want to sample the very best it has to offer, then this list is for you. Here are 21 of the best places to eat, drink and stay in Byron Bay.
Track watch: Smith SuperCoach warning, three key Cats ruled out
Father-son gun Hamill eager to show his dash for Dolphins
Steve Hamill was a much respected player and leader at Frankston. He wore No. 9 – and 30 years later his son, coming off a six-year stint at Adelaide, will wear the jumper.
Champion Data’s Ultimate SuperCoach Draft spreadsheet
From SuperCoach scores to CBAs, kick-ins and more, this is the only resource you need to dominate your draft. Download, sort and edit now!
From table hand to death row: I interview women serial killers
‘Shameful’: Cecilia Haddad’s family slam killer’s ‘part-time jail release’
The family of murdered businesswoman Cecilia Haddad have blasted the ‘shameful’ granting of ‘part-time prison’ for her convicted killer.
‘It’ll end in a death of a child’: War of words as watchhouses overcrowd
Gold Coast police officers fear there could be a death in custody as a special investigation by the Bulletin reveals just how crammed the lockup have become. Full details
Wicking's View
Katherine pool upgrade exceeds $10m budget
NTES marks 50 years with lifesaving gift
A brand-new, custom-built rescue vessel has joined the NTES fleet, delivering a powerful upgrade to the Territory’s emergency response capabilities — just in time for its 50th anniversary.
NT Govt drops axe on environment groups
The Finocchiaro Government is bringing the axe down on taxpayer funding to two Territory organisations. Find out which ones.
‘Are we not on dry land?’: ‘Sovereign’ arrested
‘Unaware’: Fatal warning on e-bike boom
The surge of use in e-bikes on our roads and footpaths is fuelling a crisis most Aussies don’t even know about.
China attacks iconic Aussie utes in new move
Australia’s most popular utes were already under assault from a Chinese rival and the war is about to get a whole lot worse.
Women, there’s a killer reason you must know family history
Powerful, addictive phone delights and disappoints
With next level AI and photo features, it could be the most talked about phone of 2025 – and its already dividing some of the biggest reviewers on the planet. REVIEW
‘Drive the growth of the game’: NT leader nominated to AFL board
A Northern Territory Indigenous leader committed to growing the game at a community level has been nominated to join the AFL Commission. Read what she brings to the role.
Terrifying Alcatraz secret revealed
‘Aussie Maldives’ 3h from Sydney
This babe of a bay has blinding white sand, shallow emerald waters and friendly rays you can swim with. No wonder tourists are calling it the Maldives of Australia.
Controversial change to famous Bali beach
A contentious change to a world-famous Bali beach has Aussie tourists up in arms. But some say it’s all our own fault so we have no right to complain…
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