While eager surfers took advantages of the churning ocean off Nightcliff, a leading Northern Territory knowledge hub has warned of the potential impacts to the agricultural sector if the tropical monsoon does not deliver.
An error in public holiday pay has forced the NT government to stump up almost $22m owed to public servants. Find out who is affected.
Alice Springs police allegedly witnessed a terrified woman being dragged into a home while responding to an unrelated domestic violence incident.
A six year multimillion-dollar agreement has been signed by the Territory and federal governments and a peak organisation which is set to improve outcomes in remote communities. Find out how.
A Top End manhunt continues for an escaped prisoner, who busted out of the Darwin Police Prison on Thursday afternoon.
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.
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The fight for top three positions is as tight as it’s ever been and with a certain side on a bye Round 17 is a huge chance for others to pounce. Find out how to watch every match LIVE.
A pair of former AFL stars have copped bans that may mean one misses finals while two NTFL clubs were fined for a melee. Find out what happened in the Round 16 tribunal.
The grandfather of Northern Territory rugby will make history this weekend when he takes the field alongside his teen grandson for the first time.
With one milestone already reached in 2025, the owner of a Red Centre brewery says big things are in the pipeline. Find out what.
The CLP Finocchiaro Government and the powerful union United Voice are on a collision course. Find out why.
Industry has welcomed plans to make it harder to protest legitimate developments. Read what they say.
The NT Government has been accused by the Arid Lands and Environment Centre of wanting to bulldoze the community’s ability to have a say on issues that directly affect it.
NT public servants are being directed to stop using a Chinese artificial intelligence app on official devices after the platform was deemed an “unacceptable risk”. Read what Corporate and Digital Development Minister Joshua Burgoyne said.
It promised a 24/7 police presence, but the CLP now says Labor’s Nightcliff Police Station is a white elephant so unfit for purpose it will never be able to deliver.
Don’t give me any rubbish about freedom of speech for a country that doesn’t grant anyone else that right, writes Caleb Bond.
For the second time this week, the Prime Minister has tried to talk his way around an elephant in the room, writes Samantha Maiden.
The woman allegedly responsible for the deaths of more than 70 cows in a government facility south of Alice Springs will fight to prove her innocence later this year. Find out when.
The Territory’s power provider says it has ‘endorsed’ a solution which will help one remote town suffering from repeated blackouts, some of which have lasted more than 18 hours. Find out more.
Despite having six months to weigh-up the issue, the CLP is yet to reveal where it stands on a petition calling for gender transition treatments on children to be banned. With the petition now being considered by a CLP-majority committee.
Efforts to capture a small crocodile spotted at a Palmerston dog park more than three weeks ago have become even harder, with Top End crocodile catchers alleging the traps may have been tampered with. Read the details.
Darwin’s vacant CBD office glut has shown a small glimmer of light with latest vacancy rates revealed.
Tickets for the popular Jatbula Trail did not last even an hour before being sold out, with Territorians told to keep their eyes out for future openings. Find out how long the tickets lasted.
The Finocchiaro Government is preparing to put the blow torch to third party merit reviews and their weaponisation.
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Friday.
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Here is a list of matters listed at Katherine Local Court on Friday.
A majority of Aussies have admitted to making key decisions about their career by relying on risky sources. Experts weigh up the pros and cons, and what to look out for.
Aussie households have been warned to brace for ongoing power bill increases over the next decade. See why and how it’ll affect you.
Thousands of Rest Super members wrongly slugged for insurance have been told they need to get in contact if they don’t want to keep paying the fees turned on by ‘accident’ months ago.
Back-to-school deals are not the only bargains on offer at the moment — with big brands offering huge savings across popular items. See this week’s top deals.
Operation Ludlow has achieved ‘incredible results’, as NT Police say they’ve now made more than 300 arrests. Read the latest update.
Shocking images allegedly taken at a Northern Territory meth lab have emerged, prompting a police investigation. See the photos.
A 72-year-old Palmerston man has been dragged before the courts after letting his dog named Licorice off leash near bushland. See why this ‘petty’ charge has landed him before the courts.
An Australian cricket physio, a 150 gamer, a teenage referee and basketball finals headline this edition of sports shorts. Check out the wrap here.
Waratah need to regain their pre-Christmas winning form in time for finals and their match against Palmerston is as good a time as any to start. Find out how to watch the match LIVE here.
A teen allegedly went back for seconds during a vehicle vandalism spree in Nightcliff this week.
The Buffaloes women need a win to keep their hopes of finals alive, but a top three side like Nightcliff will make that task a difficult one. Find out how to watch the match LIVE here.
The deaths of Dave Schelkis, Hon. Grant Ernest John Tambling and Austin Asche Ac Kc have been announced in the NT News’ My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals for Danny Rafiqi, Bradley Goss and Dave Schelkis will be held in in Darwin this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
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.
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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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.
Sam Kerr told a London court she was commenting on “power and privilege” when she called a cop “f—ing stupid and white”. Watch the full video of her police interaction.
Convicted murderer and drug trafficker George Marrogi has written a letter vowing he will not eat or drink until prison meal options are improved. See his requests.
A judged has paused billionaire Elon Musk’s cuts to federal workers, as a unit policing foreign influence also came under Donald Trump’s axe. Follow updates.
A day after his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump has slapped sanctions on the ICC over its arrest warrant for Israel’s PM.
Since it was opened more than 40 years ago, Katherine’s Civic Centre has undergone minimal maintenance. Now the centre is set to receive a $5m makeover.
A Territory politician has called for a full parliamentary inquiry into what has been claimed to be the NT’s largest known fraud scandal, after investigations were quietly dropped two years ago.
Northern Territory Mines and Energy Minister Gerard Maley says Tamboran’s latest drilling campaign is a watershed moment for investment and development in the Beetaloo Sub-basin. Find out why.
Darwin home prices are sitting slightly higher than a year ago despite a slight drop in January, fresh data has shown.
A February rate cut by the RBA may not bring Australians as much relief, if this has anything to go by.
The Queen’s Lodge and Frogmore Cottage are two of the most well-known royal property holdings outside Buckingham Palace itself.
The tennis star sparked questions about her health after she was spotted in a wheelchair while shopping near the home she shares with Enrique Iglesias.
Anthony Mackie opens up on taking over the part of Captain America from Chris Evans and seeing his “dream” come to fruition.
The Nightcliff Tigers will celebrate a milestone match for one of their greats against a Buffaloes side riding some renewed confidence. Find out how to watch the game LIVE here.
The minor premiership is wrapped up for Southern Districts, but that doesn’t mean they will let off the gas against Wanderers. Find out how to watch the match LIVE here.
The Tiwi Bombers are on their last hit out of the regular season and they need a strong win over PINT to keep their top three chances intact. Find out how to watch the match LIVE here.
A long-term sporting body’s chief executive has stepped down after more than eight years in the role growing the game he loves. Find out what happened.
Rising stars and known champions have made a huge impact on the 2024-25 DBA championship season, and with finals now upon us we’ve taken a look at the top performers. See the stats here.
Week after week Southern Districts have been put to the test and every time they have passed, this time taking down a high-flying Tiwi Bombers side. Watch the full match REPLAY here.
It was another exciting round of WPL action with a litany of post season defining results playing out across the competition. Read our Round 16 wrap here.
The 2025 Indigenous All Stars side is set to be littered with Territory talent with seven footballers from the NT earning a call up. Find out who here.
The Territory Stingers have a tough jam-packed schedule ahead of them in coming days, competing the Malaysian Hockey League, aiming to prove to the rest of Australia they deserve to be in the premier comp.
The PINT women had not tasted loss in almost two years – but St Mary’s showed it is a contender after ending the Greenant’s long undefeated run. Watch the full match REPLAY here.
As a tourist hub, Phuket isn’t a destination traditionally synonymous with foodie wonders. But among the smorgasbord of resorts and major hotels that scatter this town and its surrounds, you’ll find a mingling of eateries, restaurants and street food stars worth your while.
Because Champagne alone isn’t going to cut it.
Four players went down with serious hamstring injuries within a week. JOSH BARNES unpacks what’s happening – and why clubs may be to blame.
Stuck with who you should pick in your SuperCoach defence? Check out these five options in this FREE guide – including a bona fide superstar coaches are sleeping on.
Former flatmates of Tsai-Wei Hung say they endured months of torment after she was booted from their Clyde North rental, as new video shows the moment she torched their cars and lobbed Molotov cocktails at her landlord’s front door.
The baby girl who tragically died after she was left in a hot car on Tuesday, after mistakenly not being dropped at her daycare centre, has been identified.
The Albanese Government is delivering “real results”, claims Solomon MP Luke Gosling, who says Territorians stand to benefit from a massive $1.7 billion Commonwealth boost.
The Northern Territory Government is spending more than $3600 a day to keep one youth offender in prison, a new report has found, with one research expert slamming the nation’s leaders as “failing” at early invention.
Over 100 teens riding e-bikes fled “like cockroaches” after cops tried to apprehend the group on the Gold Coast – as debate about the expensive new toy rages.
A huge $93 billion merger of two of Australia’s – and the world’s – biggest car brands is said to be in imminent danger of falling apart.
Darwin has struck more travel gold with Jetstar launching a new direct seasonal service. Find out where it is.
St Mary’s have solidified their NTFL top three chances after putting PINT to the sword in a convincing victory. Watch the full match REPLAY here.
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.
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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