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Manta ray swimming off the coast of Darwin. Picture: Dean Lucas

Your favourite pics from the NT News Instagram

Crocs, storms, footy and more wild animals. See the pics you liked the best from the NT News in 2021.

Man cops fine over prized cow’s ‘slow and painful’ shooting death

One of two men who illegally shot and killed a NT farmer’s prized buffalo cow and left it to die in a field has been ordered pay compensation.

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Pandemic pet boom’s cost warning

Pets have been valuable lockdown partners but their impact on household finances has prompted the RSPCA to speak out.

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Territory Wildlife Park to get a makeover

Popular destination Territory Wildlife Park is set to get a makeover with a tender for upgrades recently released.

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Pedigree dog outdoors on a sunny summer day.

Are you the right person to adopt a dog?

Adopting a dog changes a person and a dog’s life. But there are five key questions experts say you must consider beforehand.

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Tim Cahill and his dog Lumo at the Intercontinental Hotel in Double Bay on the 28th of February 2020. Photographer: Adam Yip

What soccer legend Tim Cahill learnt from a greyhound

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill’s first move as ambassador of the Greyhounds as Pets program was adopting retired racer Lumo — now it’s changed his life.

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SUNDAY TELEGRAPH - 26/2/20Young soprano from Opera Australia, Danita Weatherstone, pictured with dogs in Sydney today to promote upcoming animal auditions for roles in La Traviata. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Opera Australia’s search for new star goes to the dogs

Opera Australia’s latest round of auditions has gone to the dogs – literally, with the company calling for pooches to put their best paw forward for a chance to appear in the upcoming performance of La Traviata. VIDEO: HOW TO AUDITION

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EMBARGO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2020: Australia's Best Friend Campaign. #australiasbestfriendMatt at his home with his service dog Ulric, a Lykos. Ulric is off duty when at home but always sticks close to Matt and loves to play.Matt was an investigator with the ADF. He was deployed to the Middle East on a couple of occasions and investigated the deaths of soldiers. He developed severe PTSD through what he investigated and saw. The PTSD only manifested itself after he injured his back and was no longer able to work - when there was nothing keeping him busy his trauma floated to the surface. His service dog Ulric has saved his life - literally. He says the dog stopped him from killing himself on two occasions. On an everyday level, the dog is there to sense his anxiety and get him out of situations that could be bad for him. He wants to get the message across the service these dogs perform, and how they should be treated in public (ie, if you see a dog with a

How a service dog saved Matt Good’s life

When former army investigator Matt Good returned from Afghanistan, his PTSD spiralled out of control. But, thanks to Ulric, his friend and service dog, he is still alive today.

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24/04/2019: Musician Paul Mac with his dog George Michael at his home studio ahead of release of his album 'Mesmerism'. Outside of his extensive solo career, Mac is a trusted collaborator, having worked with some of AustraliaÕs biggest names in music including Sia, Kylie Minogue, Ngaiire and Daniel Johns, who he released an album with under the moniker, The Dissociatives. Most recently stepping into a composition role, scoring for Australian film, TV and theatre pieces, including Sydney Theatre Company & Nakkiah LuiÕs How To Rule The World and his own theatre show at this yearÕs Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, The Rise and Fall of St George. Hollie Adams/The Australian

Best of the best dog-related songs from Australian artists

Check out these 30 pawsome songs on Spotify about man’s best friend – the furry, loveable, loyal canine.

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‘Unconditional love’: MKR star on life with his labrador

He’s a TV foodie and personal trainer to Hollywood’s A-list stars. But for Luke Hines, the one constant is his labrador, Chia. SEE THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR YOU

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Members of the Petbarn grooming team competed in the Ausgroom 2018 competition, an annual grooming competition held by the Pet Industry Association PIAA. Mickleham Local, Janelle Austin, Grooming Development Manager, won Best in Group and placed 1st in Gundog Masters Class. She is pictured with her American Cockerspaniel Rocky at work on Tuesday 24th July, 2018.

How to keep your pooch looking clean and smelling fresh

Petbarn’s grooming development manager Janelle Austin reveals her top dog grooming tips to help makeover even the most unkept of mutts.

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EMBARGO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2020: Australia's Best Friend Campaign. #australiasbestfriendConvinced training animals is his destiny, Luke Hura has passed this happy fate to his children, Jason and Leeza, both of whom work at Paws on Film. Luke is with his daughter, Leeza Hura-Holland as well as L-R Trouble, Trinny and Buddy. Picture: Sarah MatrayJason was unable to make it to Victoria, he lives in Adelaide. Info on dogs if needed.Trouble: Australian Terrier. Stared in TV commercials, and was Toto in the stage production of The wizard of OZ in Melbourne and PerthTrinny: Australian Terrier. TV series, Lead role, Larry the wonder pup, Movie, Judy and Punch and TV commercialsRocky: Australian Shepard. TV series, Neighbours and TV CommercialsBuddy 15: Rescue Shaggy X retired now. was in Annie musical

Secrets of Australia’s dog whisperer

He’s Australia’s leading animal trainer, working on some of TV’s biggest shows. And for Luke Hura, his love for animals is all in the family. SEE THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR YOU

Dog eat dog world in search of best pooch pamperers

Being crowned top pooch is serious business – just ask the judges on Channel 7’s new reality show Pooch Perfect which airs tonight. It comes as NewsCorp Australia this week launched dogsofoz.com.au – your one-stop shop for everything about dogs and owning one.

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Photo by Corporal Hamish PatersonCorporal Graham Ellis and 'Digger' the explosives detection dog from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment pose for a photo at the Kalla Kalla checkpoint construction site in the Chora region of Afghanistan during Operation Spin Ghar.TITLE:Third Reconstruction Task Force patrol *** Local Caption *** Operation Spin Ghar (meaning 'White Mountain') took place in the Chora Valley 30km north of the Australian base at Tarin Kowt. Designed to clear the area of Taliban influence, the campaign featured the cooperation of nations. Afghan, Dutch, US, Canadian, British and Australian forces worked together to eject the Taliban and provide for ongoing security.The major role for the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) role in the operation was the creation of a series of security check points across the contested Chora Valley to allow the Afghan Police and Army to stabilise the area. Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population and military engineering training to the Afghan National Army.This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Oruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community. The RTF contains around 370 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland-based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured eng

How Digger the dog sniffed out Taliban leaders

Since World War I, the Australian Defence Force has used “war dogs” for tracking, explosive detection and sniffing out Taliban leaders. Here are some of their great efforts.

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