Vote now: NT’s cutest Dry Season baby
Voting open: Prepare yourself for incoming baby fever because we’re on the search for Territory’s cutest dry season baby.
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Coffee and dining: Your guide to what’s open in Darwin over Christmas
If you’re going to be looking for a good coffee or somewhere to go for brunch in the Christmas break – Kate Dinning has done the hard work for you.
Mystery wound leaves croc to shark bait
Earlier this week stunning footage emerged from Nhulunbuy of a shark making a feast of a dead crocodile. Now, more images have emerged with reports the croc had laid there for at least 24 hours before becoming shark chum. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Is this really happening?’: Pair missing out bush tell all
No water, no food, no phone, and no-one coming to help: A pair whose day trip went awry have shared how they survived out bush while the centre of a massive search effort in the Top End.
‘Just like Santa’: Hundreds line up for slice of billionaire’s $100k giveaway
Sweating it out in a nearly kilometre-long line, hundreds of Territorians waited outside Palmerston Shopping Centre on Tuesday for Australian billionaire Adrian Portelli.
‘Absolutely amazing’: Vinnies to deliver hundreds of hampers to Territory families
From canned food to plush toys, hundreds of hampers filled with food and gifts will be delivered to struggling Territory families this week.
Aussie cane toads, kangaroos and sharks stump Apple Intelligence
Image Playground is one of the most fun new features of Apple Intelligence, but how good it is in coming close to reality? We put it to the test.
How Top End shoppers can get free groceries in millionaire’s giveaway
An Australian billionaire is set to give away $100,000 worth of groceries for struggling Territory families on Tuesday.
Croc eat croc world: Carcass spotted under tow after brutal demise
Incredible footage captures croc towing dead croc by tail through billabong. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Screaming and shouting’: Fisho’s $10k early birthday surprise
A dedicated fisho delayed his flight to try his luck in the water and reeled as a result reeled in a red-tagged barra becoming the 16th winner of Million Dollar Fish Season 10.
‘Victorious’: Darwin couple now have three $10K barras between them
A seasoned Darwin fisho is the latest to taste victory in Million Dollar Fish Season 10 after reeling in a winner at the start of his fishing trip to a favourite spot.
Troubled waters for golden snapper as numbers fall off a cliff
One of Top End fishos’ favourite catches is in troubled waters, a newly released study has concluded, with stocks in greater Darwin declining to just a fifth of its original numbers. The CLP says it will act.
‘Happy as chappy’: Fisho nabs third $10k barra amid MDF winners streak
A local fisherman has struck gold yet again, reeling in his third $10,000 fish overall, and also nabbing the 13th prize winning fish of the latest season – which started just under a month ago.
‘Another suburb’ docks in Darwin with $2m boost for traders
Luxury cruise liner Quantum of the Seas arrived in Darwin for the first time on Monday – the equal largest cruise ship to ever dock in the Top End.
Why momentum is building behind the NT as a top global destination
It’s been a tough start to the decade for the Territory’s tourism and hospitality operators – but a nod from a prestigious global travel publication could herald a golden run, writes Kate Dinning.
‘Thrilled’: Victoria family wins NT Million Dollar Road Trip
A pair of teachers taking their family on an epic road trip around the country will take home a hefty cash prize just for holidaying in the Northern Territory. Find out how.
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REPLAY: Districts kick clear of willing Palmerston
The Crocodiles have picked up two big wins on the bounce, but they were made to work harder against the Magpies than what the scoreboard suggests. Watch the REPLAY.
REPLAY: Nightcliff get early jump to beat Wanderers
The Nightcliff Tigers set the tone early in their win against an in form Wanderers and ensured their spot in the NTFL top three ahead of the break. Watch the full match REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Bombers pull off brilliant second-half boilover
The Saints have crashed to two-straight losses to finish the year, as a rampant Tiwi was sparked to life in a second-half comeback. Watch the REPLAY.
Open for business: Bumper year for NT’s hospitality scene
In the news this week we saw the announcement of at least three new hotels for 2025 – and a new rock climbing gym – and it’s got me looking back on the year that was 2024, writes Kate Dinning.
REPLAY: Warath outlast PINT in end of year face-off
Waratah have outlasted a valiant PINT side, who had to overcome an early injury, to send themselves into the Christmas break with winning momentum. Watch the match LIVE.
‘Super special’: Dragons to raise awareness for cancer survivor
Darwin Dragons will fly the flag for their own Todd McManus in a special Bowel Cancer Awareness round following his return to the field after a long battle with the illness. Read what it means to him.
LISTED: NTFL’s top 60 women’s players of past 20 years
The NTFL women’s competition came to life 20 years ago and in that time plenty of stars have become league icons. We’ve ranked 60 of the best from the past two decades here.
Feds commit multi-million dollar investment into Top End oval
The federal government has committed more than a million dollars towards new facilities at a Top End oval. Find out what it is.
Palmerston’s bigger, better Christmas Wonderland set to ‘sleigh’
An arctic igloo, a carousel and even the jolly red man himself will come to Palmerston this December. Find out more.
Watch replay: Tigers roar into Christmas break on a high
The Tigers took no prisoners, booting 25 goals against a helpless Wanderers, to head into the Christmas break on a high. Watch the REPLAY.
Bouldering and climbing gym coming to Darwin
A state of the art bouldering and climbing gym will soon open in Darwin, offering a community active space to escape the Top End heat. Here’s what to expect.
Full squad announced for Stingers’ first Malaysian hockey season
Olympic talent has mixed with local up and comers to form the inaugural Territory Stingers squad to take on the Malaysian Hockey League. Check out who made the squad here.
Snap cycle: Man’s jocks need a wash after croc fright in laundry
A cheeky juvenile crocodile who decided to make a Northern Territory couple’s laundry home has been relocated – with the owners believing he’d been hidden under the dryer for weeks.
Revealed: Humpty Doo local crowned NT’s best tattoo artist
The votes are in and 27-year-old Mailey from Humpty Doo has been named the Northern Territory’s best tattoo artist.
How to watch every match of the 2024-25 NTFL Round 11 live
It’s the final round before the Christmas break and the NTFL sides will be doing everything they can to set themselves up for a strong return in 2025. Find out how to watch all the action from Round 10.
How a simple dare led to incredible comedy career for Territorian
Darwin comic Amy Hetherington is set to take her laughs to 50 locations around regional SA, WA, and more in 2025.
REPLAY: Districts mark skipper’s milestone with monster win
Southern Districts marked a big milestone for their captain with a monster win over the Darwin Buffaloes, in which a former AFL star scored nine majors. Watch the full match REPLAY.
How watering the garden almost cost this Darwin dad his life
From tending to the flower bed to almost a month in a coma, organ failure and amputations: This Darwin man is warning Territorians to stay alert to the threat hidden in Top End soil.
REPLAY: PINT battle past Magpies despite scoring issues
PINT battled through some goal scoring issues to come out on top against Palmerston and prove they can still mix it with the rest this season. Watch the full match REPLAY.
REPLAY: Nightcliff make bounce back statement against Tiwi
A six-goal haul from a Nightcliff star, and the return of an AFL premiership player, capped off a perfect night for the Tigers against the Tiwi Bombers. Check out the full REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Nightcliff women surge home to beat Tiwi
A second-half surge proved the winner for the Nightcliff women as they broke free in their tight contest against the Tiwi Bombers in round 10. Catch the REPLAY.
Delisted Cat’s emotional homecoming as he plots AFL comeback
Geelong premiership player Brandan Parfitt will run out for his boyhood club in Darwin this weekend as his first step to rekindling his AFL dream. Read what he had to say.
REPLAY: Wanderers boilover keeps finals hopes alive
Wanderers’ finals ambitions are alive and well after beating one of their major rivals and last year’s premiers St Mary’s. Watch the full match REPLAY.
What’s on: Best Christmas gift ideas for Territorians
Looking for a Christmas gift for your favourite Territorian that won’t harm the Earth? Kate Dinning has you covered.
Thelma Plum headlines Barunga 2025 line-up in exclusive NT show
Multi-award winning artist Thelma Plum will headline the outback festival as the only NT stop on her national album tour. SEE THE LINEUP.
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