Northern Territory

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Asylum seeker to stand trial over boat explosion

An Afghan man has been committed to stand trial in Darwin over an incident onboard an asylum seeker boat that exploded, killing five people.

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Tags: immigration, law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, refugees, australia, nt, darwin-0800

  • All Stars match cancelled againAll Stars cancelled again

    The general manager of AFL Central Australia has confirmed the game between the Indigenous All Stars and Richmond in Alice Springs tonight has been cancelled.

  • Ex-Tropical Cyclone Yasi approaches Alice SpringsYasi's wake

    The Bureau of Meteorology has downgraded its warning of damaging wind gusts for the Alice Springs district.

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  1. Darwin farewells AFL's 'Mr Magic' Farewell Mr Magic

    Maurice Rioli was farewelled at a number of ceremonies in the Top End

  2. Sarbi the explosive detection dog Afghan hound

    Sarbi the bomb-detection dog has been reuinited with her handler after going missing for 14 months in Uruzgan Province.

  3. Cane toad sneakers Cane toad sneakers

    A charity is selling shoes made from cane toad leather to raise money for its projects.

  4. Artist recycles ghost nets Death trap art

    Artist uses abandoned fishing nets to create art in a bid to raise awareness about ghost nets.

  5. A donkey transports ballot boxes Photos of the year

    ABC News Online's photo editors have compiled a gallery of their favourite photographs from 2010.