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Melanie Plane is the editor of the NT News. Melanie began her career as a sports reporter with the Morning Bulletin in 2012 before moving on to general news, court reporting and digital production. After a two year stint at Mackay’s Daily Mercury, she returned to Rockhampton as deputy editor in late 2019 before being appointed editor in July 2020. She was appointed editor at NT News in August 2023.

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NT News Leader of the Year.

Named: NT News Territory Leader of the Year, 2025 winners brought to you by Sitzler

A Territorty woman’s three-decade nursing career has reached its ultimate recognition, proving that true leadership comes from those who put community before personal gain. SEE THE LIST OF WINNERS.

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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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Northern Territory

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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NT News papers.

Notice: Alice Springs, Katherine NT News deliveries impacted by TC Fina

Due to the grounding of aircraft and delivery driver safety, some parts of the Northern Territory will not receive printed newspapers across the weekend.

BoM Manager of Hazard Preparedness and Response Shenagh Gamble as Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches Darwin. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

LATEST: Emergency hotline set up as TC Fina due to arrive

Emergency services have activated a new emergency hotline for people impacted by Tropical Cyclone Fina as coastal communities start to experience severe weather. FREE READ

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Police & Courts

Three Northern Territorians have been arrested as part of Operation Panton Hill.

‘Deeply concerned’: Industry speaks out amid $71m fraud claims

Charges against a Northern Territory builder have rocked the construction sector. Read the reaction.

Leader of the Year 2025

NT News Leader of the Year

From more than 100 nominations, 24 inspiring finalists have been selected in the 2025 NT News Territory Leader of the Year awards, brought to you by Sitzler. See all the finalists.

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Northern Territory

Vote now: Search for the NT’s cutest Build-Up bub begins

Vote now: Search for the NT’s cutest Build-Up bub begins

We have compiled the nominations and found some of the NT’s sweetest and cheekiest bubs. Now it is your turn to vote.

Alice Springs Powerball winner yet to claim massive lottery prize

$25m shock: Mystery Alice Springs lotto player becomes overnight millionaire

Mystery surrounds Northern Territory’s potentially biggest-ever lottery winner as officials desperately search for Alice Springs ticketholder to deliver $25 million prize.

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Nominate now: NT News and Sitzler present Territory Leader of the Year awards

From emerging talents to hall of fame veterans, the search begins for extraordinary Territorians leading change as the NT’s prestigious leadership awards return.

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