Weather watch: First decent drops of the season loom for Territory
Rainfall is expected in Darwin this week while a cloud band is also developing across central and northern NT. Details.
Weather
‘Deliberately lit’: Fireys return to site of suspicious blaze twice in 24 hours
Fire crews are being redeployed to the same area they hosed down less than 24 hours earlier. Find out what we know so far.
Top End hit with total fire ban
A total fire ban has been imposed across most of the Top End as temperatures soar to 35C, ahead of an unusually concerning spring outlook.
Top End town lands $32.4 million cyclone shelter
East Arnhem residents are being promised a new cyclone shelter capable of holding up to 1800 people. Find out more.
’Hells bells’: Why former Governor-General dropped in to Darwin
The former governor-general popped into Darwin to meet the faces behind a special production, for which Sir Peter is personally invested in. See why.
‘No tsunami threat’ to Darwin after tremor felt across city
A tremor has been felt in parts of Darwin, with residents taking to social media to share their experience. What we know so far.
GUIDE: Full Darwin, Palmerston pre-cyclone clean-up plans
Dates and zones have been locked in for the annual pre-cyclone clean-up, with assistance offered to seniors and those with mobility restrictions. Read the full guide.
Long time coming: NT Fireys welcome $165k upgraded vehicles
For 15 years, NT firefighter Bill McLeod has been operating vehicles older than some of his teammates. This week, crews received their new and improved V8 motors, ready to tackle the bushfires of tomorrow.
ADF should be ‘last resort’ for natural disasters: Committee
After consecutive years of the ADF responding to natural disasters, a report has declared military personnel should be used as a ‘last resort’, urging the government to find an alternative. A Territory politician has weighed in.
‘Hard to tell’: Croc’s mystery lunch sparks guessing game
A picture of a croc munching along the muddy banks of Cahills Crossing has sparked an online guessing game, with Territorians speculating as to what was on the menu. HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘Deliberately lit’: Suspicious fires catch senior firey’s eye
Fires across Darwin and the surrounding region will be examined closely, with a senior chief bemoaning the spattering of blazes keeping fireys occupied.
Mapped: Why 2024 could be our hottest year
Australia is suffering through a wet and chilly winter, but heat records are being broken all around the world – prompting new ideas about how we should be dealing with it.
Fireys urge Territorians to keep chaos out of cracker night
“If there is an issue, call triple-0”: As Territorians prepare to load up on fireworks, authorities are urging for the public to put safety first ahead of the much anticipated Territory Day.
Historic WWII airfield near Darwin gets water bombed
A historic Second World War airfield near Darwin was given a thorough soak when a pair of planes soared below the tree canopy to conduct water bombing training. Watch the video.
Aussies freeze through coldest morning of the year
An extra blanket or two could be in order as Australians woke up to icy weather across the country. See how long the cold blast will last.
Pictures: Stunning views as smoke clouds Darwin skyline
Multiple fires are burning along the Stuart Highway, with authorities warning those in smoke-affected areas as Darwin and Palmerston woke to a thick blanket of smoke. SEE THE PICS.
Pyromaniacs, arsonists a ‘growing risk’ to Territory: NT fireys
“Do you want to be responsible for the death of someone or the loss of a home?”: As the Territory’s firefighters gear up for another Dry season, arsonits have been issued a stern warning.
Darwin blaze sparks curiosity from onlookers
A grassfire that lit up the sky behind a Darwin water park sparked the curiosity of onlookers. See the footage.
Disaster assistance extended after Cyclone Megan
More places in the Territory can now access funding to recover from the impacts of severe weather, including Alice Springs and the Barkly. Here’s how.
Heat map reveals health risks of Territory LGAs
Only one small area of the NT is classified as lower risk. See where is most at risk of the health impacts of extreme heat.
Dry season kicks off as cooler temperatures bring relief: Bureau
Dry season is on the horizon as the Bureau of Meteorology records tropical trough movement over the Arafura Sea.
Directional closures, restrictions in place for section of Barkly Highway
High clearance, 4WD vehicles are recommended for road users who need to travel the damaged highway.
Borroloola ‘recovery phase’ under way as hundreds return home
Borroloola residents will be seeing their flood-affected homes for the first time as hundreds are repatriated following Cyclone Megan smashing through.
Territorians slam inadequate cyclone response
More than 300 Borroloola residents are preparing to head home after a disastrous evacuation from their cyclone ravaged town. Read their stories of surviving the storm.
BoM reveals plans for weather radar in Tennant Creek
The BoM has initiated plans to construct a state-of-the-art S Doppler Weather Radar station in Tennant Creek, as part of a nationwide initiative to enhance severe weather warning systems.
Flood watch cleared in NT after Tropical Cyclone Ilsa devastates WA
A flood watch has been cleared in Central Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ilsa tracks towards the Top End. See pictures of the devastation left in its wake.
What Tropical Cyclone ‘Ilsa’ means for the NT
An Easter weekend storm is set to become a cyclone just west of the NT. Here’s how it will impact the Top End.
Flood evacuees go home: Shops, health and school restored
The first cohort of Kalkarindji residents have returned home, with more to follow soon as the flood recovery ramps up.
Sea tornado or alien invasion? Freaky scene spotted on Darwin Harbour
Keen observers spotted a rare phenomenon on Darwin Harbour, reminiscent of a scene out of a sci-fi movie. Watch the video.
Incredible photos reveal extent of Territory’s flooding
After a week of heavy rains and flooding, there’s some relief in sight for affected Northern Territory communities including cancelled rent for evacuated residents.
Tropical low to take heavy rainfall out of the NT
A tropical low over the Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to move the NT’s heavy rainfall to North Queensland, but flood waters have continued to inundate some parts of the Territory.
Howard Springs to house flood refugees
Evacuated Victoria Daly residents will call Howard Springs home while historic floods rage through their communities. Watch the video here.
Hundreds evacuated from remote communities as flood risk worsens
A teenager was bitten on the leg by a crocodile lurking in flood waters as hundreds of residents from northern NT communities are forced to evacuate. Watch the video.
Monsoonal flooding likely to spread as communities already cut off
Flooding is likely to become more widespread over the Top End, with residents already cut off and communities at risk as rivers continue to rise. Read what’s in store for the next few days.
Wet and wild weather canned for NT coast
The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled its warnings after almost a week of wet and wild weather in some NT coastal regions.
Meet the reason you don’t swim in Territory flood waters
Top End wildlife rangers pulled a monster croc from a popular national park. Find out how big the beast was, and why its capture is a lifesaving warning.
Floods spark calls to ‘fortify’ NT with second Katherine bridge build
Record-breaking floods, which destroyed Fitzroy Crossing, have ignited calls for a second Katherine bridge to be built immediately.
‘Disappointed’: $92k of Timber Creek disaster payments hit a snag
Disaster relief grants for Timber Creek totalling more than $90,000 have hit a series of roadblocks. Here’s why the region’s mayor fears the money could go to waste.
PM skips the Territory in trip to flooded north
Anthony Albanese will not visit Timber Creek in his whirlwind trip to Australia’s north, but disaster recovery funds remain open for those impacted by ex-cyclone Ellie. Here’s what’s on offer.
‘Finally weakened’: Ellie fizzles but flood watch remains
Ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie is at last showing signs of waning but a flood watch has been issued for a large part of Central Australia. Here’s the latest weather forecast.
Roads warning as Top End dam reaches capacity after deluge
Roads could be inaccessible while a Top End dam overflows after the recent deluge. Find out how else the stirred water could impact Territorians.
Dog walkers beware: Saltie pulled from top pooch park
Two crocs were pulled from the Top End’s lagoons, putting dog walkers on edge. We reveal how many salties are caught annually, and the bizarre places some were found.
VIDEO: River flows as more rain on the way for Alice Springs
Alice Springs residents have flocked to the Todd River after heavy rainfall set the river flowing. Watch the video.
SURF’S UP: Severe wind warning for Top End coast
A severe wind warning has been issued for the Top End, but it didn’t stop Territorians from heading outside to celebrate New Year’s Day. See the forecast for the rest of the week.
Relief arrives for storm-affected Timber Creek residents
A truckload of essential goods has been shipped from Katherine to support flood-impacted Timber Creek residents, as the town moves into recovery mode. But the risk of flooding is not yet over.
Emergency declaration lifted as flooded communities start repairs
Myatt and One Mile residents can return home after their communities were evacuated during a “one-in-50-year” flooding event. See the damage here.
Birds a no-go: Territorians out and about despite NYE disappointment
Plans to ring in the New Year at the Birds of Tokyo gig have been called off after a severe weather warning was issued. But Territorians are still getting out and about.
‘The bath disappeared’: How wet weather prep changed 48 years later
Cyclone Tracy survivor Gail Coffey prepared for the storm by taping her windows and filling the bath with water. Here’s how the Territory’s emergency plans have changed since then.
Monsoon on the way as ex-cyclone heads north
The Territory will continue to cop heavy rain as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie heads north, with monsoonal conditions on the cards for the Top End. Find out when to expect the wild weather.
Communities isolated as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie moves north
Remote communities are isolated and the Territory’s railway could be out of action for as long as two days in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Find out where the worst-hit places are.
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