There is no love lost between the Port Douglas Crocs and Cairns City Lions. These two sides have won all of the last eight premierships, which of these rivals will get it done in the do-or-die final.
Of all the bakeries across the Territory, a beloved cafe in Darwin’s CBD as been honoured with the title of producing the best sausage rolls.
In a sign of a strength on court for the Bellarine Storm this season, two key players are in the mix for the championship MVP award. See all the photos from the club’s annual gongs.
Now entering it’s 33rd iteration, a prominent Red Centre festival is back for 2024 – and this year it’s promising to be bigger than ever. Find out more.
Ernie took four times longer than usual to leave his nest as a fledgling, which has provided Tassie researchers a rare insight into the notoriously shy wedge-tailed eagle. Watch here >>
A 16-year-old’s “almost frenetic” crime spree is just one of the many eye-opening cases exposing the gravity of the state’s juvenile crime crisis, after the Queensland Children’s Court opened its doors under new laws.
Queensland is in the midst of an outbreak of an invasive form of a vicious and deadly disease, sparking a warning from health authorities who say close to 400,000 children face heightened risk.
The closure of an iconic Australian food brand could have major impacts on hundreds of locals, who have described the decision as a ‘kick in the rear’.
After winning a national competition with her poem about Alex De Minaur and pepperoni pizza, a 9-year-old from Townsville got to live out her dream, by sitting down with the Aussie superstar himself and enjoying a slice at the US Open.
Seventeen young boys are dead and 70 more are missing after a freak fire ripped through a primary school dormitory at midnight while the children slept.
The PM has vowed he will do what it takes to end the scourge of domestic violence, but frontline services have given his announcement of a $5bn funding package a lukewarm reception.
The maxim that ‘justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done’’ has never had more resonance than it did this week in Queensland. Even after a law change allowing media access to children’s courts, we still saw censored proceedings, writes the editor.
A 67-year-old man who put himself between a woman and her alleged attacker has spoken out after being hailed a hero.
A staff shortage has rocked the State Government’s fleet of rescue helicopters, with regional towns in far north Qld expected to be impacted over the weekend.
A former federal treasurer and current Labor Party national president has come out swinging against the Reserve Bank, saying the RBA is ‘punching itself in the face’.
A former federal treasurer and current Labor Party national president has come out swinging against the Reserve Bank, saying the RBA is ‘punching itself in the face’.
Eric Trump has blasted Joe Biden, taking a not-so-subtle dig at his scandal magnet son in a candid Australian TV interview.
Geelong is living proof you don’t need stacks of first round picks to contend. In fact, most of their side against the Power were picked at the back-end of the draft. Here’s how all 23 of them arrived at the Cats.
A man has been ordered to appear in court after cops caught him allegedly driving 50km/h faster than the speed limit | Two NT Police officers were bitten by a dog during an attempted arrest. AND MORE CRIME NEWS.
As Territory Labor continues to examine the wreckage from its disastrous election showing, it stands at a difficult crossroad, writes Matt Cunningham.
Two key players in the longstanding fight against buffel grass in the Red Centre have recognised nationally for their work – but they say the fight’s still not over. Find out more.
From arts and crafts, to cultural wear and food stalls, the Cairns Regional Multicultural Association is set to delight residents for another year, as its annual festival in Fogarty Park kicks off.
The moment a 17-year-old was bashed and dragged by her hair into a car has been filmed, with the footage going viral. Charges have now been laid.
The sight of an empty Suncorp Stadium in the dead of night should send a chill down the spine of every Australian because of the horrifying crisis it represents.
The developer behind a proposed golf course and outdoor activities project has faced court for the first time over allegedly damaging Aboriginal relics. What the developer has to say.
There are small signs rents are coming down, but vacancy rates are still razor thin and there could not be any more “rental pain” in 12 NSW suburbs.
After abruptly quitting politics, former Labor leader Bill Shorten could earn far more than the Prime Minister in his highly lucrative new role.
A Gold Coast officer working in an elite police unit has allegedly threatened to “cut” a colleague’s throat. Read the full details.
An ex-Red Centre resident says he wants to ‘give up’ after a misdiagnosis by his former health provider left him feeling embarrassed, unsupported, and barely able to walk.
Cairns Netball and the Fowler family remember former Leprechauns Netball Club president Jill Fowler as someone who ‘loved how sport brought people together.’
Grab your best mates, and get set for some classic festival vibes like the good old days when Hotter Than Hell hits Townsville. See what iconic albums are being played.
A third of eligible voters chose not to cast their ballot in the Territory election, with a handful of seats coming down to the wire with fewer than 100 votes dividing candidates
A proud Surf Coast town continues to punch above its weight in the BFNL as anticipation builds ahead of its first grand final in 24 years. Get the inside story on its rise.
A motorcyclist has died one week after he suffered serious head injuries during a crash on a Red Centre outstation.
Bragging rights will be hotly contested in one Newcomb Football Netball Club household after a talented couple won major awards at the BFNL’s night of nights. See all the photos.
The number of children in residential care has exploded, more than doubling in the past six years. The LNP has put forward its plan to fix the overburdened system and now the peak body representing the sector is calling on Labor to step up.
A Rollingstone couple are opening up their award-winning garden for the last time to the public this Saturday to help raise money for a children’s cancer charity.
Lauren Dubois shared a poignant image online that saw her inundated with graphic threats. An Aussie start-up is aiming to stop that kind of thing happening.
A teen who began a relationship with a much older man when she was 16 has avoided a suspended jail sentence for a DV incident in which she alleged her ex-partner was a child abuser.
The son of one of the biggest names in construction in the Northern Territory has taken a steep financial hit after causing a two-car collision while more than four times the legal driving limit.
A woman’s “stunning” discovery at a remote West Australian mine has sent the internet ablaze.
A former union heavyweight is set for a showdown with police after his expletive-laden address to workers at a hospital worksite.
A brother and sister duo have banded together in the Red Centre capital to open the town’s newest Thai restaurant, following in the footsteps of their restaurateur mother.
Federal minister and former prime ministerial hopeful Bill Shorten is retiring from politics to become vice chancellor of the University of Canberra.
Police have released wild CCTV vision following the report of a vehicle being stolen from a shopping centre in Queensland.
Despite pockets of the Red Centred enjoying success, the Territory has endured another tough tourism quarter alongside multiple states, with a new report identifying cost-of-living pressures as keeping visitors away.
Pedophiles are finding sick new ways to share their disgusting content online, and it’s something every Aussie parent needs to know about.
Two children and two teachers were killed during a terrifying school shooting in the US. The student allegedly responsible will be tried as an adult.
There were some big performances to close out the GFNL regular season, and two of those came from former AFL footballers. See all the stats, ranking points and top performers here.
Move over Sydney and Melbourne – we have found the best airport in Australia and it’s not one you may have guessed.
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