’She knows’: How a rescue dog became a Darwin student’s life support
A rescue pup turned service dog has been a life-changer for one Darwin student and his family. Here’s how she lends a paw to her handler.
Pets And Wildlife
Can I have a croc?: CLP ‘to review’ Labor’s changes after croc permit promise
A petition to revoke a ban on pet crocodiles has been launched, with the CLP saying they will ‘review’ Labor’s previous changes.
‘Bone hanging out’: Three-legged croc spotted after ambush attack
A croc whose leg was violently ripped off in an ambush attack before the eyes of tourists has survived, but its recovery is a gruesome sight to behold. WARNING: Graphic.
‘Can never have nice things’: Disgusting discovery at public BBQ
Council workers have been forced to give a public BBQ a thorough scrub after a grim discovery was made. See the pictures.
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Darwin’s own chocolatier making Territory-specific sweet treats
A Darwin chocolatier is helping Territorians celebrate the Easter long weekend in style with the help of unique sweet treats.
Bilby boom: Aussie Easter icon thriving in NT sanctuary
Bilby populations are booming at an NT site, highlighting the power of conservation efforts in Central Australia’s predator-free sanctuaries.
Meet Bimbo: Is this the NT’s biggest bunny?
Easter is around the corner, and amid the festivities emerges Bimbo, a larger-than-life bunny with a personality to match.
Pocket crocs: Baby beasts snap at videographer
A Territorian’s efforts to get footage of elusive baby crocs has paid off – but not without one of the cute critters trying to get a nibble. Watch the adorable video.
Watch: Brave rat throws down with snake in wild NT battle
The rat looked well on top at the beginning of the fight, but who walked away victorious in the end?
Population of endangered shark found in Roper River
A shark that can grow to be over 2.5 metres in length and is one of only a handful of sharks around the world that occur in rivers has been found in a Top End waterway.
‘Negligible chance’: Fracking not responsible for NT creek fish kill
Tested water samples have found that fracking was not responsible for a fish kill event at Newcastle Creek, after environmentalists were quick to point the finger at the controversial mining practice.
Five ways crocodile industry will become more ‘socially acceptable’
A five-step plan to keep the croc industry ‘socially acceptable’ has launched. Here’s why it is needed.
Fishos call for barra weight quota to protect industry
Following changes to accessible fishing areas for commercial barramundi fishermen, there are fresh calls for a weight quota to be introduced to protect the industry.
Meet the teenagers reeling in sharks in NT waters
Kye Rykers’ 13-year-old son Blake and his mates Ryder and Deagan spend their weekends reeling in sharks all around Darwin.
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