Return of spit hoods about ‘teaching consequences’: Maley
Deputy Chief says youth offenders must learn consequences | ‘Proud’: Owners of dog mauled in pet boarding welcome new laws | Cahill hits out at Coroner’s findings | Read the latest.
‘Fundamental freedoms’: Controversial discrimination laws introduced
The NT’s anti-discrimination watchdog warns new reforms will erode Territorians rights, while the CLP says it is ‘restoring balance’ between protections and free speech.
Watchdog warns against youth crime crackdown, CLP ‘unapologetic’
NT Children’s Commissioner warns rushed youth crime reforms could harm children and worsen community safety as government fast tracks plan to reintroduce spit hoods and tougher sentences.
30+ photos: Racing fans enjoy Corporate Cup day
As racegoers and those in the action turn their eyes toward what will be a huge weekend of racing, the Darwin Cup Carnival celebrated the Dabble Corporate Cup. Check out all the photos.
Outback Wrangler jury selection date locked in for chopper conspiracy trial
The start date for the long awaited Supreme Court trial of a Territory reality television star has been confirmed, following 11th hour delays.
Terrifying skydiving incident leaves ‘experienced’ man with multiple fractures
An experienced skydiver has suffered multiple fractures in a ‘hard landing’ at a Top End skydiving event. Read the details.
Man overboard: US sailor missing in Timor Sea
The US Navy has confirmed one of its sailors has gone missing in the Timor Sea, with a desperate search now underway. Details.
‘Bias’: Rolfe launches complaint against NT Coroner
Former Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has lodged a complaint accusing the Coroner of bias. Find out why.
WATCH: New footage shows croc’s escape after tyre-some battle
New footage of the viral croc versus HiLux at Cahills Crossing, taken from the other side of the river, reveals the reptile’s lucky escape. WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO.
Former child abuse detective: ‘My five warnings for parents’
Specialist child interviewer Kristi McVee explains how 90% of abuse happens to kids by someone they trust. Here’s how to spot it in five easy steps.
‘Let your teens wear a hoodie. It helps them concentrate’
Kids love them. Parents hate them. But why wearing a hoodie could be your child’s secret weapon.
NAPLAN results reveal how many kids can’t read, write or do maths
The latest national report card highlights an alarming trend across the nation. See how your state ranks against the rest – and how kids’ results compare to their last test.
‘I was right to call out Hamish Blake on this parenting faux pas’
Angela Mollard took aim at one of Australia’s favourite celebrity couples after they kept sharing pictures of their kids online. It wasn’t long before they gave her a call.
News Shorts
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Dominator takes on a shark in Adelaide River
Reward for information that leads to Peter Falconio’s body discovery raised to $500k
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Thousands descend on Darwin for Supercars action
Coalition of Peaks head Scott Wilson calls for ‘deep systemic change’ to Close the Gap
Territory’s only Supercars driver gears up for home town return
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Listed: Darwin hockey’s most promising young guns of 2025
As a group of Territorians have been recognised among the best up and comers in the country, we’ve looked across the local competition at some of the most promising young guns. Check them out.
Territory first: Penny Shearer earns Netball’s top stripes
Alice Springs trailblazer Penny Shearer has made history, becoming the Northern Territory’s first High Performance netball coach. Read how she rose up the ranks here.
LISTED: Central Australia Football League’s top 50 players since 2000
Central Australia has long been a treasure trove of skilful and exciting footballers, and to celebrate them we’ve compiled a list of some of the best since 2000. Check the full top 50 list.
Future NT: Case for sports infrastructure and all-purpose CBD stadium
The Northern Territory’s unique location opens up plenty of opportunities for a fresh play on sport. Read what’s planned.
NT is the nation’s first line of defence – is it ready?
The Northern Territory was the nation’s front line in the 20th century – can it do again in the 21st? How Defence currently stands.
Defence policy has been ‘seriously wrong’ for generations: Military expert
Australia’s defence policy has been “seriously wrong” for generations, claims a long-time defence strategist, who says the country is becoming a ‘sub-element’ of the US.
OC spray deployed, five arrested as officer’s hand trapped in car door
An officer’s hand was allegedly slammed in a car door while a woman allegedly armed herself with a log during a large disturbance that resulted in police using OC Spray and arresting five women.
‘Burnt out’ NT pharmacists threaten strike action
Pharmacists and technicians in Darwin, Alice and Katherine hospitals are ‘critically’ understaffed and struggling to function, according to Professional Pharmacists Australia.
Postie thief victims ‘gutted’ by ‘lenient sentence’
A Wadeye community organisation say they are ‘gutted’ at what they believe was a ‘lenient sentence’ a crooked postie received after stealing $88k from the not-for-profit. Read the details.
Naplan results reveal most NT students not meeting national standards
Recent Naplan results reveal appalling deficits, with the majority of Territory students not meeting national literacy and numeracy proficiency standards. Read the details.
Close to 1000 get ready to party at Darwin Cup Ball
Close to 1000 people will be at the biggest party in town on Saturday night with tickets almost sold out for the Darwin Cup Ball on the lawns of Mindil Beach Casino Resort.
‘Traumatic’: Women barricaded in bedroom as gang breaks door with machete
A pair of women were forced to barricade themselves in a bedroom as a group of machete wielding thugs bashed down the door. Read the details.
You’ll be shocked this low-calorie soft drink is actually worse for you
New research has made “surprising” findings about soft drinks and what kinds are actually worse for our health.
The number of plants to aim to eat for gut health revealed
While some diets promote restriction, boosting your gut health is actually about inclusion and diversity. This is what experts say you should be adding to your diet.
Sydney woman wakes from surgery missing half her mouth
A Sydney woman woke up from a 19 hour surgery without her teeth and missing half her mouth after giving doctors permission to do “whatever they needed to do” to save life.
Ivy had infections and back pain. She’s made medical history to fix it
Little Ivy Napiorkowski has made medical history as Australia’s youngest-ever robotic surgery patient.
Cunningham: $7.4m inquest spend gets NTG’s attention
If the Coroner needs some advice on how she might do that without the need for government intervention, she could do worse than to consider the approach of her predecessor, writes Matt Cunningham.
‘If you can vote at 16 you can fight for your country! Let’s get serious’
Should Australia change its voting age to 16? Some think so, others aren’t so sure. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Seriously injured’: Woman crushed by cow at NT station
A rescue operation has unfolded in the remote Big Rivers region after a station worker was crushed against a fence by a cow, leaving her with “serious injuries” to her chest and back. Read the details.
‘Left in the dark’: Anger as promised health facility scrapped
A remote Aboriginal community’s two-decade wait for a new health facility continues after the Northern Territory government quietly reallocated $20 million in promised funding.
‘Police the sharks’: Labor’s social media giant takedown on age ban
Labor said it won’t be “intimidated by legal threats” and social media platforms have been on “notice” about the age ban, which puts the onus on them to deactivate kids’ accounts, not parents.
Man charged after alleged fight with machete in Darwin CBD
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an alleged ‘violent’ group fight involving a machete and rocks happened last night in Darwin’s CBD.
Darwin mum tried to protect baby from father’s ‘appalling tantrum’
A young man who choked his ex-girlfriend and smashed glass over their infant child was unable to access any domestic violence rehabilitation programs while waiting months on remand.
Barkly makes a splash with safety award amid urgent repair needs
A remote Northern Territory public pool has been honoured with the Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory President’s Award, even as the ageing facility teeters on the brink of closure. Read the details.
Territory junior earns All Australian AFL selection
A Nightcliff Tigers rising star has capped off a standout campaign at the national level with selection into the prestigious under-16s All Australian side.
Everybody facing Tennant Creek Local Court, Wednesday, July 30
Here is a list of matters listed at Tennant Creek Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Alice Springs Local Court, Wednesday, July 30
Here is a list of matters listed at Alice Springs Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody facing Maningrida Local Court, Wednesday, July 30
Here is a list of matters listed at Maningrida Local Court on Wednesday.
Interest rate cut ‘pretty much locked in’, experts say
Economists say an interest rate cut next month is all but locked in and the Reserve Bank of Australia would find it ‘hard to justify’ another hold after latest figures showed slowed inflation.
Million Aussies get $93m fee refund: Is your bank on list?
Australian banks have promised to refund a mammoth $93 million in rogue fees to nearly one million customers. See the full list of banks and if you can expect a nice windfall.
Wild way couple losing $40k a year got 18 homes
A once struggling couple have revealed how they came to own 18 homes worth $11m. And the secret is both clever and controversial.
Qantas slashes prices on fares in huge international sale
The Flying Kangaroo has slashed prices on 350,000 seats, in a move set to delight budget-conscious families, as Australia’s airline wars continue to ramp up.
Police searching for man, 26, after finding abandoned car
NT Police hold concerns for a young man who was last seen leaving his home but failed to make it to his rostered shift with his car discovered abandoned the next morning. Details.
Half naked man wearing fluffy slippers allegedly chases woman out on a run
NT Police are searching for a man who allegedly chased a woman down a popular running path while half naked. Read the details.
‘We weren’t going to make it’: Paramedics deliver NT bubs at home
Two Palmerston families were guided through their births by St John paramedics after their little ones were in a rush to arrive.
Absolutely Fabiola: The sounds of Italy on our airwaves
Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Fabiola Del Signore is sharing her love of Italian music and culture with the Top End, launching her first radio show on Territory FM this month.
New vision shows run over croc’s escape in NT river crossing
Fresh footage of the now viral croc vs Ford at Cahills Crossing, taken from the other side of the river, reveals the reptile’s lucky escape….
Cyber warfare: US, NZ and Aussies join for Talisman Sabre drill
US, Australian and New Zealand defence forces have united for their first-ever joint cyber warfare exercise to protect critical infrastructure from digital attacks. Read the details.
Pioneer forwards soar in stunning CAFL victory
Pioneer’s two pronged forward line got to work in a dominant Round 13 performance while Federal kept about their business to remain unbeaten. Catch up on the latest CAFL action.
Today’s death notices
The deaths of Roger Graeme Lee, Peter Patrick Grant and Philip Skewes have been announced in the NT News’ My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals this week
Funerals for Catherine Liew, Peter Patrick Grant and Winfried Joswig will be held in in Darwin this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
Tributes pour in as devoted Alice Springs mum, athlete loses cancer battle
She was a record-setter, sports lover, and a devoted mother of three. Tributes are flowing for an Alice Springs woman who has died after a short battle with cancer.
Lehrmann case blunder: Top cop loses evidence on faulty hard drive
The lead detective in Bruce Lehrmann’s rape case has lost whole folders of evidence in a number of active court cases, as the former staffer’s diary notes are revealed.
WATCH: Aussie Bali shooting suspects hold guns at murder scene
Police have marched three Australian murder suspects through multiple locations in Bali, including the villa where a Melbourne man was shot dead. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO.
Farewell Ozzy: Thousands turn out as rocker’s family grieve
There were emotional scenes as a distraught Sharon Osbourne was comforted by her children and thousands lined the streets of Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession.
‘Zombie apocalypse’: Aussies evacuated as Pacific tsunami alerts issued
An Aussie in Hawaii has told of his evacuation experience as a rare mega-quake led to tsunamis with waves hitting Russia, Japan and Hawaii as the Pacific was put on alert.
Fresh fish bonanza as NT company makes $10m investment
A Territory company has made a singular commitment to supplying Australia with fresh seafood. Read what they’ve done.
NT gas explorer’s shock shake-up at the top
One of the Territory’s biggest gas explorers has announced a shock shake-up with the departure of its CEO and key new board appointments. Read what has happened.
$1.7 million works on Battery Hill to begin this year
The visitor attraction in Tennant Creek is experiencing another gold rush this year to help upgrade its ageing facilities.
‘Tear it all off’: Biggest Block disaster ever
A last minute disaster leaves two teams high and dry as one contestant is caught blue-handed breaking the rules.
Rev head thirst trap racks up 36k views
A suburban home with a 16-car basement garage is the hottest property in the country this week, racking up more than 36,000 views online. Does it live up to its click count?
Huge profits as 20-year home move expires
Homeowners are cashing in big time after a 20-year-old market trend has come to an end.
Major risk: Rate cut pressure mounts on RBA
The RBA’s decision to hold interest rates is at risk of backfiring spectacularly after quarterly inflation numbers were released.
Darwin Cup Day after-party goes full throttle
The Darwin Cup Day is going full throttle with an electrifying after party-act. Find out who it is.
Club leaders notch milestone wins as forfeit heats up finals race
A pair of club leaders were able to celebrate milestone wins, while a forfeit in the men’s that left a frustrated opposition has put the finals race in the balance. Catch up on the latest NRL NT action.
40+ photos: Winners and grinners at Darwin Cup’s Metric Mile Day
The Darwin Cup Carnival continues to ramp up towards the big day with punters from far and wide making their way down for the celebrated Metric Mile Day. Check out all the photos.
New Wanderers coach committed to three-year rebuild
Wanderers have recruited an experienced coach committed to tackling the challenge of turning the women’s competition battlers into a renewed force. Read what he hopes to bring to the side.
Northern Territory scoring quartet steps up to international series
Behind the scenes at cricket’s highest level, four Territory scorekeepers have achieved a remarkable milestone during this month’s Australia A series.
Salties smash Spartans to extend top of table standing
Eli Hayward stars with hat-trick, takes season tally to 38 wickets
‘Tough battle’: Territory champion claims win against long time rival
AFLNT introduce major junior grade restructure
Territory Stingers receive backing for Malaysia return
The Territory Stingers have received strong backing for their return trip to the Malaysian Hockey League, while further investment has opened the door to Darwin-based international matches.
Territory junior shines in history making NRLW debut
A Territory junior has taken a huge step in her rugby league journey making her NRLW debut for the Cowboys, while another has been named in top development squad.
Sports Shorts: Loss of a legend, record defeat and new Aussie rep.
From the loss of a football pioneer to an Australian call-up and a record defeat, we take a look at the Territory sports stories you may have missed.
Sydney Swans academy embrace Red Centre connections
The Sydney Swans embraced their connection and partnership with Central Australia taking their First Nations Academy players on an important trip of Alice Springs. Check out the photos.
Darwin Eagle Jake Weatherald goes bang in Ashes ‘bat off’
Despite going nuclear against Sri Lanka A, Darwin Eagle Jake Weatherald has confirmed he’s yet to receive a call from Australian coach Andrew McDonald about his future. Details.
Footy fever strikes as thousands flock to Tiwi Islands grand final
Thousands of footy fans from far and wide were treated to back-to-back thrillers in the Tiwi Islands grand finals. Check out all the photos.
Princess Diana’s go-to breakfast has been revealed – and we have the recipe
59 recipes that make the most of the magic of lemons
Lemon can add zest and zing to dishes both sweet and savoury. Whenever a salad or a seafood dish needs a burst of freshness; whenever you need to add a touch of brightness to dessert; even when you just want to sprinkle some extra pizzazz on top of a pizza, lemon is the answer. It’s basically the all-round MVP of the citrus world. To help you make the most of it, here are our favourite recipes with a lemony citrus burst, from lemon chicken to lemon tart, and from lemon sorbet to lemon potatoes.
50 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
AFL WAGs put on notice by activist group
Simmo & Horse on momentum swings
AFL: Justin Longmire and Adam Simpson breakdown momentum after the weekends biggest 4th quarter comeback.
McRae keen on ‘second date’ with SOS as second rival joins hunt
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has revealed he has met with Jack Silvagni, and would be keen on a ‘second date’ with the Blue, as another club joins the race for the key defender.
Ex-AFL umpire Troy Pannell sentenced to jail
Nicky Winmar charged with strangling and assault
The AFL great has appeared in court after he allegedly choked, strangled, or suffocated a family member, while he was also charged with assaulting a female.
Nicky Winmar accused of breaching court order
The St Kilda great will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and could be taken into custody.
Wicking's View
Youth justice tops packed agenda as parliament returns
‘My community is my boss’: Darwin’s ‘Laksa Queen’ eyes Lord Mayor role
It’s been a turbulent couple of years for Darwin’s Laksa Queen, but despite this she says she’s ready to put her hand up and run for Lord Mayor for a second time. Find out what she had to say.
Palestinian flag scored across jetty, memorials defaced in Nightcliff
The overnight act at Nightcliff and other areas of Darwin has been labelled as carried out in ‘poor taste’ and a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’.
Woman’s number plate ‘too rude’ for roads
Shock price for game-changing Chinese ute
A Chinese ute with its unusual design and luxury features could force Australia’s leading carmakers into a price war.
‘Stalked’: Bizarre car trend divides internet
A Reddit user has sparked debate online after carrying out a series of bizarre acts – and Aussies can’t decide if they like it or not.
The Darwin paramedicine student making free lasagnes for families
NT anglers: Have you got plaice in your heart for someone special?
Fishing fanatics who want to be on line instead of online are getting the chance to find someone shrimply irresistible or new friends at a weekend away at Dundee Beach.
Snapping up the wrong tree: Croc makes dash to escape Dominator’s bite
‘Don’t see that every day’: A saltwater crocodile climbed a tree ‘like a cat’ to escape a large aggressive male on the Adelaide River. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Sure-fire way to spot an Aussie abroad
Aussie shares Bali horror story
“I was in the first hotel they targeted. No warning they just started knocking down and breaking sh*t while I was in it with my fiance.”
World agrees: Dead giveaway you’re an Aussie
“I’d suck the tattoos off his body…” From our uniquely crude language to our quirky beach habits, here are 21 hilarious ways to spot an Aussie overseas.
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