Rain on the way: NT braces for possible flooding
Authorities have urged caution as a major weather system approaches the Northern Territory, with flood risks expected in multiple regions.
Weather
Darwin River Dam to start flowing over spillway
The return of the monsoon has been a big boost to Darwin’s main water source with Darwin River Dam on track to start flowing over the spillway in coming days .
Could the monsoon skip the Top End entirely this year?
The Top End has stormed past its record for latest monsoon. Here’s when – and if – to expect it.
Top End monsoon remains a nonsoon, as weather bureau releases outlook
The Top End’s unpredictable and long-awaited monsoon season has again been tipped to arrive at the end of January, as the Bureau of Meteorology releases its preliminary summary of Australia’s 2024 climate. Read the details.
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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.
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