NewsBite

News

Smoke billowing from VIVA Refinery Corio on Friday night. Picture: Facebook/Sali Ann

Concerns as black smoke blankets region

A massive black smoke plume visible across Geelong has sparked community fears, however authorities have assured there is “no immediate threat”.

Ghislaine Maxwell watches as Jeffrey Epstein and US President Bill Clinton shake hands. Picture: WILLIAM J. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY --

Bill, Hillary Clinton ordered to testify on Epstein ties

House Republicans have ordered Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify next month about their ties to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after rejecting their offer of written statements.

0

sussan ley coal pants renewables energy

Missing detail in Coalition’s energy plan

How the Coalition’s coal-backed energy plan will bring down both emissions and power prices remains “unclear”, an expert says.

x x x x x x

Go here in Bali as well as Ubud

Nestled among temple ruins and away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, lies a Balinese family attraction you must visit.

More Stories

ExclusiveNSW

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - June 24, 2025: Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on

‘$41 million blown on labour hire, that’s not safety, that’s scandal’

Australia’s online safety agency has been accused of going on a ‘spending spree’, splashing millions on contractors since its establishment in 2015.

0

a a a a a

Trainwreck Kamala interview says it all

Kamala Harris has stumbled through an uncomfortable ABC interview where she was pulled up on a series of conflicting statements.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - JUNE 19, 2024: Generic photo of Australian shopping centre ALDI and Woolworths bags. Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Commonwealth carrot to tempt Aldi up north

Federal government will pay Northern Territory $1.2m to slash planning red tape in bid to break Coles and Woolworths’ grip on Territory supermarkets.

0

Action shots from the 2025 Top End Clontarf Billy Cart Derby at Palmerston Bunnings. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Gallery: Students battle for billy-cart glory

The underground carpark of Bunnings Palmerston was transformed into a racetrack on Wednesday as teams of students from NT schools participated in the Clontarf Foundation’s Top End Bunnings Billy Cart Derby 2025.

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles has been overwhelming rejected by his fellow councillors in his bid to join the Territoryâs Local Government Association, with long-time councillor Peter Pangquee endorsed as the councilâs nominee for president.

Darwin councillors reject Lord Mayor in crushing LGANT votes

Darwin’s council chamber has delivered a brutal verdict on Lord Mayor Peter Styles’ leadership ambitions, with 12 of 13 elected members voting against him for the Territory’s top local government role. Read the details.

0

Northern Territory

East Timor's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana GusmÃÂ£o delivers his speech during a reception for his country's admission to ASEAN on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (How Hwee Young/Pool Photo via AP)

ASEAN welcomes Timor-Leste as NT leaders hail closer regional ties

Just 90 minutes from Darwin, Timor-Leste’s acceptance into ASEAN promises to unlock unprecedented opportunities for Northern Territory’s defence and economic partnerships.

0

This November, Darwin golfers will be swinging for seriously ill children as part of X-Golfâs nationwide charity event supporting the Starlight Childrenâs Foundation. Picture: Starlight Childrenâs Foundation

Top End golfers can grant a wish upon every par for Starlight

X-Golf has created a special nine-hole course in Palmerston to raise money for Starlight and to grant five wishes.

PollEarly Education

Toddler Ebony Thompson tragically died after getting her neck caught in loop-style fencing at her Northern Territory childcare centre.

Pressure mounts to remove ‘lethal’ fencing in childcare and homes

Little Ebony’s death exposed the lethal danger of fencing commonly found in childcare centres, but the sector’s peak body has refused to comment on calls for a national ban.

x x x x x

MPs slammed over ‘inflammatory, distressing’ abortion comments

Four conservative Coalition MPs have been slammed for “cynical politicking” after they claimed new laws would incentivise women to take time off for late-term abortions.

0

Business Breaking News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 07 2025; People are seen walking past the ASX in Sydney CBD. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

ASX slumps on ‘economic horror story’

Australia’s sharemarket has recorded its worst day since September as an ‘economic horror story’ unfolds in latest inflation data.

1
…
194
195
196
197
198
…
200

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/page/196