Last Updated: February 08, 2014

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NT cop secretly suspended

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AN OFF-DUTY police officer has been secretly punished for an abuse of power after her security guard boyfriend assaulted a Darwin nightclub patron.

It's diesel and lust, man

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NEVER scoff at half-naked diesel fitters wearing viking hats and reclining in front-end loader buckets - for they are the new "princes of men".

The long face of the law

Trombone Police horse

VIDEO: Natural instincts never get in the way of this big fella, whether it concerns sticky-beaking around the office or relieving himself.

Funniest reaction ever? TV star's crazy eye roll

Funniest reaction ever? TV star's craz...

THIS reality TV star clearly didn't approve of her husband calling her 'emotional', and gave him perhaps the world's funniest reaction.

They must be bananas

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FAKE banana freckle 'inspectors' are believed to be criminals casing rural Darwin properties for potential loot.

The new fat police

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PHARMACISTS will become fat cops under a plan to measure the weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol of all Australians once a year.

DK and Grey - NTFL preview

DK and Grey

DAVID Kennedy from AFLNT and NT News' Grey Morris preview this week's round of NTFL footy.

Giles lights fuse on public holiday shift

THE Territory Government is considering scrapping the May Day public holiday for a holiday on Territory Day.

It's diesel and lust, man

NEVER scoff at half-naked diesel fitters wearing viking hats and reclining in front-end loader buckets - for they are the new "princes of men".

10 tips for ordering healthy takeaway

EATING takeaway doesn't have to be about deep-fried convenience. Read this first before you pull into that drive through.

Mouldy car a wreck

A MOTORIST returned to her car after a work trip to find her car had grown so much mould that her insurance company is considering writing it off.

Love of books no Mister-y

LEARNING to read should always be about having fun.

Dud route

Greyhound terminal Darwin

IS THIS the nation's worst bus terminal?

Ghan be a bad moon rising

Mooning of the Ghan

A BUNCH of bare asses are about to celebrate 10 years since they mooned the first passenger train from Adelaide to Darwin.

Tuna baron pushes for shark cull

A PORT Lincoln tuna baron has backed the shark cull in WA - saying SA is facing an unprecedented build-up of white pointers. SHOULD WE CULL SHARKS?

Corby privacy should be respected: MP

Corby privacy should be respected: MP

FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop has urged the media to respect Schapelle Corby's privacy, but says the drug smuggler shouldn't profit from her story upon release.

Investigate navy abuse claims: Labor

Investigate navy abuse claims: Labor

THE best way to clear the Australian navy from claims they abused asylum seekers is to have an independent investigation, says Labor.

'Hijacker' wanted to fly to Sochi

'Hijacker' wanted to...

A UKRAINIAN man is in custody after reportedly yelling "Bomb!" and demanding the flight be diverted to Sochi.

Stars say final goodbye to Hoffman

Stars say final goodbye to Hoffman

STARS including Cate Blanchett and Meryl Streep have come out to say a final goodbye to Philip Seymour Hoffman at his New York funeral.

Filipinos thank you for Haiyan help

Filipinos thank you for Haiyan help

THREE months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, locals are running a global campaign with social media to thank those who've helped them.

2014 Winter Olympic Games officially open

Australia's largest Winter Olympic squad walked proudly around Fisht Stadium as the games opened in spectacular style.

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Pull up those pants Bieber!

Police CCTV from Justin Bieber's arrest night shows a Miami officer had to yank up the pop star's low-slung shorts during the pat-down.

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Thor :The Dark World blooper reel

This blooper reel from the filming of 'Thor: The Dark World' shows Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman's lighter sides. Courtesy Marvel.

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Corby spends last weekend in jail

Schapelle Corby could be released from Kerobokan prison on Monday after her bid for parole was approved

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Kelly out to excite Alice

NT-BRED Parramatta Eels halfback Luke Kelly can't wait to run around in front of a home crowd at Anzac Oval against Wests Tigers.

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DK and Grey

DAVID Kennedy from AFLNT and NT News' Grey Morris preview this week's round of NTFL footy.

Sister act set to end

Basketball Sisters

THE Maxwell sisters are counting down the shot clock to their last basketball game together for the foreseeable future.

AFL could await Abbey

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THE AFL has it eyes on star Waratahs forward Abbey Holmes ahead of her history-making goal quest in the NTFL women's competition this weekend.

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Critical time at Ranger

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ENERGY Resources of Australia has mapped out nearly 30 per cent of the Ranger 3 Deeps deposit as it works with traditional owners to restore confidence following an acid and ore spill that has halted production at the Ranger mine near Jabiru.

Homing in on a deposit

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AUSTRALIA'S super and housing systems must be considered as part of the same national saving system, celebrity business mentor Mark Bouris says.

Drunk woman bit flight attendant

Air New Zealand

A NEW Zealand woman who bit an Air New Zealand flight attendant and kicked another in the testicles has been ordered into alcohol counselling.

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Funniest reaction ever? TV star's crazy eye roll

THIS reality TV star clearly didn't approve of her husband calling her 'emotional', and gave him perhaps the world's funniest reaction.

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Martin is McLeod's silver lining

Sarah McLeod and Jeff Martin

SARAH McLeod and Jeff Martin aren't lovers but that won't stop them from making sparks fly at the Darwin Railway Club this Valentine's Day.

Comics head to festival

Fox Ale House

FOUR independent Darwin comedians will "fly the NT flag" at the Melbourne Comedy Festival but they want help getting there.

Word is they're ready to rumble

Kaotic and Emerald Sun will battle

TERRITORY rappers will go head to head in a clash of words at the first-ever a capella battle tournament in Darwin.

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    EXCLUSIVE: MIRANDA Kerr's family have made an emotional public plea to their supermodel daughter, who they say they have not seen for more than a year.

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    House of cards fell amid pile of denials

    WHEN Ian Thorpe signed with James Erskine and his bigtime international management agency SEL in 2012, the swimmer would have been expecting a bright future.

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    Pretty, average, in pink

    THERE are fitness enthusiasts and there are fitness enthusiasts, even those who wear their underpants on the outside of their tights.

It's diesel and lust, man

NEVER scoff at half-naked diesel fitters wearing viking hats and reclining in front-end loader buckets - for they are the new "princes of men".

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Mr. Men enchant students

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FOUR decades on from the critters' creation, the timeless Mr Men and Little Miss books can still cast a spell on Territory kids.

Giles lights fuse on public holiday shift

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THE Territory Government is considering scrapping the May Day public holiday for a holiday on Territory Day.

Tell them how you feel

Valentines

HELP spread the love across the NT and surprise your Valentine with a message of love in the NT News on February 14. It's quick, easy and affordable.

Fool speed ahead

Hoon boat skipper

THIS Top End boatie has taken hooning to a new level of wrong. HAVE YOUR SAY

Shot crocs shock

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SHOCKING photographs have emerged of rogue fishos shooting crocodiles in what are believed to be Top End waters.

Fishos ignore croc danger

Fishing in croc waters

A FISHO photographed wading into water, close to where a 12-year-old boy was taken by a crocodile hours later, bragged to a holidaying couple about his dangerous exploits.

Territory Day a holiday must

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THE Territory is known around the world for Territory Day, so why isn't it a public holiday?

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