‘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.
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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.
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Cyclone risk as twin storm cells form in Top End
Weather watchers have warned that there is a moderate chance of a tropical low developing into a cyclone near the Top End, as another tropical low also looms. Read the forecast.
Tropical low threat as monsoon finally looms for Top End
The Bureau of Meteorology has delivered a hint of good news for sweltering Top End residents desperately hanging out for the monsoon to begin – but it comes with a catch.
Barkly’s new weather radar after eight year wait
An enhanced weather radar for the Barkly region is on the horizon, bringing much-needed insight to pastoralists and communities after an eight year wait.
Spectacular lightning display during Top End’s hottest day on record
As Territorians stepped outside to watch a brilliant lightning display, the Bureau of Meteorology recorded one of the Top End’s hottest days out of 24 years of data. Watch the video.
Long fire season predicted for Red Centre
Stretched across hundreds of kilometres, working up to 12 hours a day and risking their safety, the workload of bushfire crews could increase with the upcoming fire season predicted to be longer than usual.
Showers, storms forecast for Top End in lead up to NYE
Darwin’s favourite national park remains accessible, but a week of storms is expected.
Cyclone Jasper’s stormy path to Darwin
The Bureau of Meteorology’s seven-day forecast reveals Cyclone Jasper’s potentially stormy pathway across the Top End to Darwin.
‘Moderate chance’: Cyclone Jasper may affect NT, Bureau warns
Territorians could find themselves with a front-row seat to Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Read more for what the Bureau of Meteorology said.
100 still without power in Alice Springs after ‘supercell’ storm
About 5500 properties lost power in an intense storm that ripped through impacted Alice Springs on Thursday afternoon. See pictures of the damage.
Weather watch: Thunderstorms, showers to descend on Darwin
Parks remain open, but indoor activities beckon as thunderstorms, extreme UV, and constant showers loom for the Top End.
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