‘Trip of a lifetime’: Amateur Melbourne Sports club tours NT
Junior netballers from an amateur club in Melbourne are spending their school holidays immersing themselves in the Top End’s netball community. Read what they’re up to.
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Posthumous album from incredible Territory voice Gurrumul
Music from one of the country’s most renowned singer-songwriters has been reimagined seven years after his death – and you can listen to the first song off the album now.
Freaky monster of the deep hauled in by Top End fisherman
As if massive crocs, painful stingers and hungry sharks weren’t enough reason to keep out of the water, a fourth reason can be added to the list. Check out this photo.
Grim reality of owning a home exposed
Australians wanting the security of home ownership will be rocked by these figures showing just how easier it was a decade ago.
‘More than just playing instruments’: NT teacher’s ARIA nomination
A remote music teacher learned to play the guitar by ear. Now, he’s one of four nominees for one of this year’s ARIAs. Read why.
Regional Qlders waiting more than three weeks to see a GP
Stark new research has found that 11 per cent of regional Queenslanders are waiting more than three weeks to see a doctor due to the “woefully under resourced” sector.
Man’s death deemed ‘suspicious’ as life-support turned off
A man who last week presented to a clinic in Wadeye with suspected internal bleeding has since died in hospital, with police treating his death as suspicious.
How hospitalised star braved incurable disease to win B&F
Some local players miss games for weddings or holidays, Ellen Doyle sat out two matches in a hospital bed. The joint best-and-fairest winner opens up on her win against the odds.
‘Dumb’: Dick Smith’s brutal snipe at Australia
Businessman Dick Smith labelled Australia as “dumb” for not following China’s lead as it ramps up its nuclear infrastructure.
Insane way Gen Z is asking for a date in 2024
A young Aussie entrepreneur with a huge online following was amused to receive a formal proposal from a young woman wanting to date him.
Cattleman’s brush with death after ‘excruciating’ fall
A quiet day mustering cattle almost turned deadly for Josh Ward when he fell into a two-metre-deep hole while working at a remote station in North West Queensland. Here’s what happened next.
Driver in triple fatal Greyhound bus horror shown for first time
The blood-soaked face of a driver emerging from a doomed Greyhound coach crash, which killed three and injured dozens near Bowen, can be revealed, unblurred in harrowing images after he appeared in court on Tuesday. *Distressing.
Aussie breaks world record swim around Manhattan
Swimmer Andy Donaldson smashed a 13-year record in the ‘fierce tides and swirling currents’ of New York City, on his way to completing the ‘triple crown’ of open water marathons.
‘Shameful’: Kim’s poo balloon saga escalates
South Korea has put its foot down following the disturbing North Korean trash balloon saga, warning Kim Jong-un of serious retaliatory measures.
Cat cull: Premiership stars depart as VFL gun stiff
Geelong has moved quickly to shape its list for next season, making seven changes, with two premiership heroes not being offered new deals.
Terrorists using ‘rocket launcher rooms’
A former Israel Prime Minister has made serious allegations following the most recent conflict with Hezbollah, which has already left 500 dead.
RBA’s grim warning on rates, inflation
The Reserve Bank is sticking to its guns not to cut the official cash rate while inflation remains too high, despite growing pressure to do so.
RBA’s grim warning on rates, inflation
The Reserve Bank is sticking to its guns not to cut the official cash rate while inflation remains too high, despite growing pressure to do so.
Telstra mobile issue resolved
WA police warned triple-0 calls could have been affected after some Telstra mobile services were affected by a hardware issue, before it was fixed.
Terrorism charges against Melbourne mum slammed as ‘absolutely crazy’
The detention of a Melbourne mother-of-two as she attempted to board a flight back home from Turkey has been criticised by her supporters as an “unlawful arrest”.
Hardware and a ticket to nationals on the line at 2024 Judo NT Titles
The Territory’s best judo athletes will face off this weekend for a ticket to the 2025 National Titles. Here’s everything you need to know about the NT Titles and the athletes to watch.
How young NT coach plans to nab interstate cup in unique sport
Ready to bolster her career, the NT’s youngest Calisthenics coach takes her team to the 10th annual interstate Frangipani Cup hosted here in Darwin.
Cairns woman accused of murdering relative identified
Neighbours of a Far North Qld woman have expressed shock and sadness following the death of woman and the arrest of her 25-year-old relative, who has been charged with murder. Watch the video.
ICAC to remain on indefinite leave with almost $500k pay
The Northern Territory anti-corruption commissioner will remain on indefinite leave following allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards staff, despite initially being expected to return to work this week.
NAMED: Man who allegedly drove at cops at 150km/h faces court
The man accused of weaponising a stolen vehicle and driving at 150km/h directly at police with meth in his system has faced court for the first time. Find out his name.
How the Cats blew big chance to claim unexpected flag
Geelong had the game completely in its control. After the first goal of the third term, the question was ‘Geelong by how much’? But perhaps the Lions’ win did Max Holmes a favour.
Outback mayor blasts ‘crazy’ proposal to avoid the next Troy Thompson
A North Queensland mayor has slammed a suggestion for councillors to vote in their mayors instead of leaving it to the community — but acknowledges Townsville ‘made a mistake’.
Why owners of beloved Maggie Island cafe are moving on
After captivating tastebuds on Magnetic Island for the past eight years, the owners of a popular cafe are closing and selling their business. See what will happen next.
Woman dies in hospital after cabin fire
A woman who suffered burns to most of her body in a cabin fire at a northern NSW caravan park on Friday has died in hospital. Here’s the latest.
40+ Pics: Young Warriors win junior boys title in final round
A Geelong junior boys soccer team has taken out the title on the final day of the season and will now plot its entry into a newly-created elite competition in 2025.
Over and out: Best pictures from Exercise Kakadu 2024
After war gaming by day and night for a straight week, Australia’s largest biennial maritime warfare activity has come to a close. SEE THE PICTURES.
South Barwon reveals high level coaching adviser
The senior mentor of a GFNL grand finalist has revealed how a championship-winning coach in an elite sport has chipped in on game day.
Woman threatened by man wielding a hammer in NT home
A 63-year-old woman was threatened with a hammer when she was threatened in her own home, police say. LATEST.
Save Our MRC hauled before ‘kangaroo court’
A trio of Melbourne Racing Club’s board members have been called to a disciplinary hearing over their public campaign to shake up the club.
‘That’s it’: Trump reveals political future
In a wide-ranging and at times bizarre interview, Donald Trump has made a blunt admission about his future in politics after November’s US election.
Red Centre publican hauled to court on cigarette sale charge
The former publican of a Red Centre watering hole – who was once busted selling booze from his car – is back in court, this time for allegedly selling cigarettes.
Mum walks free on murdered child’s birthday after not guilty verdict
A woman who helped her domestically violent partner cover up the murder of her two-year-old girl will be released from prison on what should have been the child’s 10th birthday after being acquitted of the toddler’s murder and torture.
Confusion over NQ employment data: Job losses or gains?
Townsville is caught in a jobs numbers tug of war, with mixed messages from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. See how a North Qld economist is trying to the bottom of it.
Residents’ fury over 12,000-tonne dredging dump plan
Magnetic Island locals are fuming over council’s plan to dump 12,000 tonnes of dredged soil in their neighbourhood, accusing them of hiding behind vague zoning rules to make it happen.
Massive Aussie bank rip off exposed
Countless Australian mortgage holders are being slugged an extra $6000 per year by their bank – for one infuriating and unnecessary reason.
Film star’s Joker rules at Oz Comic Con
The villainous Joker character has made a star appearance at Oz Comic Con, but it wasn’t the version made famous by Aussie legend Heath Ledger, but instead a wild 80s take.
Dick says Albo open to 80 per cent share of Bruce Hwy funding
The state government is adamant its federal counterparts will overturn a detrimental Bruce Highway funding decision despite repeated rejections from the Prime Minister.
Mega Gallery: Bombers collide in TSL’s final chapter
The South and North collided in the ultimate battle for glory in the TSL this weekend. Check out the photos from the grand final.
Great fur debate: Where do you stand on pets on planes?
Veterinarians and animal trainers have weighed in on Virgin Australia’s plan to fly dogs and cats in cabins between Sydney and Melbourne. POLL: HAVE YOUR SAY
Grieving dad launches chilling new ad
A grieving dad who lost his son, daughter and unborn child in a shocking Australia Day crash has just released a chilling new ad, saying he is ‘sick of the excuses’.
Minister grilled after ‘shocking’ report
Health Minister Mark Butler dodged a series of questions in a tense interview after the release of a damning report into women’s healthcare.
Bold new move to pay Aussies for trees
A council is considering a bold new proposal to give money to Aussies for one simple act.
‘They aspire to serve’: Remote Territorians keen to wear green
Whether they know it or not, Australian Army personnel are inspiring the next generation of remote Territorians to join the ADF’s ranks and serve the nation. See what one squadron commander said.
Dirt cheap price for Aussie island paradise
A shock new listing has just gone up promising Aussies a slice of island paradise for the price of a car.
‘We achieved a lot’: Diggers return to Darwin after international mission
Returning from Asia, soldiers from Darwin’s 5th Battalion could be seen with rice hats, soft toys and cheap tobacco in hand. See what they got up to abroad.
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