Alien, lizard or croc?: Standing reptile in Australian park baffles tourist
An ‘alien-looking’ creature standing on its hind legs in a Top End creek has left a tourist scratching their head, wondering what species it is. TAKE THE POLL.
Fishing
Territorians encouraged to fish responsibly and buy local over Easter
The Deputy Chief Minister is calling on Top End residents to remain compliant when fishing over the Easter weekend, and to support the local industry.
Shark stuns couple as it swims close to shore of popular Australian beach
An Irish national and her partner who recently moved to the Top End were left shocked when an afternoon walk turned into a surprise shark sighting at a popular beach. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Indonesian ‘pirate’ jailed after ninth illegal fishing bust in Aussie waters
An Indonesian captain has been jailed for repeated ‘maruarding’ of fishing stocks off the Australian coast, with a judge saying he ‘thumbs his nose at the authorities’.
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Lucky Territory fisho now $50k richer
A lucky Top End resident is now $50k richer after reeling in the biggest tagged barra of February as part of the Million Dollar Fish. Read how he hauled it in.
What a catch: Top End angler reels in massive grouper
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but not many quite as large as the giant goliath grouper reeled in by a young Territory fisho and his mates. Find out how big it was.
Illegal fishos “mistakenly” sent home
A Territory judge has ruled it would be ‘unfair and unjust’ to issue an international warrant against six poor fishermen the Commonwealth mistakenly deported despite a looming court date.
Size matters as new incentive could land fishos more cash
There’s plenty of reasons to cast a line in February particularly with an exciting new twist to the Million Dollar Fish, which could see one lucky fisho walk away with an extra $40k.
Delay and damage bill: What went wrong at Dundee boat ramp
Wild seas have set back construction at the $12m Dundee boat ramp upgrades. Here’s what we know.
Territory fishos net big haul with $360k grant program
Fishing is part of the Territory lifestyle and a recent round of government grants is helping more people get a line in the water.
Reeling it in: Fishing club’s $2.75m revamp well on its way
The slab is down and frames are up, here’s how things are going with a multimillion-dollar project at Palmerston.
Grab shell dude: Fishos spot bird and turtle in odd scene
A trio of Top End fishos have captured the moment a bird hitched a ride on the back of a sea turtle. See the pictures.
‘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.
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