Northern Territory News
Hit-and-run drunk ‘danger to be free’
A DRUNK driver who ran over a man and drove off in a panic, dragging the victim under the car for 30m, is a “dangerous person to have at large”, a court has heard.
Show us your ploughing equipment
A CHEEKY family portrait has been given the thumbs up by a national photography competition.
Economic output surges as Tollner hails success
The Northern Territory has recorded a 10.5 per cent increase in Gross State Product in the last financial year, topping Australia and all other OECD nations, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Darwin the nation’s most ‘exciting’ city, says PM
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull reckons Darwin is the most “exciting” city in Australia right now.
Mal’s content with advice on port lease
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull denied harbouring any “regret” about Defence Department advice that led to the Darwin Port lease, despite his Government launching a subsequent review of foreign investment rules.
Boy, 2, dies after being found under tyre
NT Police are investigating the death of a two-year-old boy who was found lying under a tyre
Elf tells why he’s quitting
John Elferink resigns, says recent scandals had nothing to do with his decision to leave politics
Mysterious woman in the suicide vest
WHEN they went after the terror cell behind the Paris attacks, police never mentioned a woman. Islamic State did.
Was Paris a big mistake for IS?
THE world has been shocked by the co-ordinated Paris terror attacks, but have they revealed a big weakness for Islamic State?
Star ‘shocked’ to find ex-player
SHOCKING doesn’t go anywhere near describing the tragic moment this star stumbled upon a former teammate.
They’re even worse than IS
THE Paris attacks have thrown the spotlight on IS’s bloodthirsty aim and reach, but there’s one terror group that puts it in the shade.
China ‘kills 28 terrorists’ after attack
AFTER a 56-day manhunt, Chinese authorities have shot dead 28 members of an alleged “terrorist group” behind a deadly attack on a colliery in September.
Drug problem ‘massive’ in Alice
DRUG problems in Alice Springs are “massive” according to a former addict who welcomed new police powers to stop and search vehicles.
Alice cabbie all class and courage
AFTER battling to become the first paraplegic cab driver in the Northern Territory, Colin Dawson has revved up his career by purchasing a taxi licence plate and vehicle.
Picture-perfect hunt for info
TWO members of the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society of Australia (CATHS) have visited Darwin on the hunt for Australia’s lost theatre history.
Up to seven feared dead in reported NZ helicopter crash
Up to seven people are feared dead in a helicopter crash, which has reportedly happened near the Fox Glacier in New Zealand.
0:26One dead after parachute accident in Goulburn
A person has reportedly died after a parachuting accident near Goulburn Airport in NSW.
0:24Jarryd Hayne says talk of NRL return 'just foolish'
NFL: NFL convert Jarryd Hayne says speculation he will return to rugby league after being dropped to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad is 'just foolish'.
3:48Bushfire flare-up in WA's Esperance region
Residents in WA's south are being warned to prepare to defend their homes due to the Merivale bushfire.
1:38Freedom of Entry
The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) marked its 50th anniversary by exercising its Freedom of Entry into Darwin with a parade...
10Critters
The NT is known for its unusual, striking wildlife, so photographer Isabella Moore jumped at the chance of a hands-on encounter with some of...
910.22 Seconds at Hidden Valley
Kin Lay hit the drag strip with his Mitsubishi Evolution VII for his first run at the end-of-season meet at Hidden Valley
12Never before seen NASA photos
NASA has just released never before seen pictures from their Apollo missions in the 60s and 70s. Take a look back in time.
11Islamic School proposed for Darwin
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Unwelcome surprise as Xana Kamitsis case heats up
COMMENT: ‘Coup attempt lacked sommon sense’
BREAKING: John Elferink to quit
Xana’s ‘hotel link’ to former top cop, McRoberts
Coup bid likely to cost CLP office
McRoberts, Chalker received benefits from Kamitsis, court hears
Giles: Attempted coup ‘a big noise’
McRoberts, Chalker received benefits from Kamitsis, court hears
Barracks drama “safely resolved”
Jemena to win North East Gas Interconnector
Mystery disappearance Is this the grave of Peter Falconio?
Man charged with murder
Shorten: GST hike to hit Territory hardest
Ice ads under scrutiny
Trees down in Wet season fury
Darwin — baby name of choice
Jailing system gets its Mr Fix It
No really, they’re not drunk
Stepping up support for mate
Cinema goes out swingin’
Mitchell Street Mile
Hundreds of runners have taken part in nine races over the course of the 2015 Mitchell Street Mile
15Royal Darwin Hospital: 35 years and still growing
Royal Darwin Hospital takes the NT News on a tour behind the scenes for the hospital’s 35th anniversary
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Show us your ploughing equipment
A CHEEKY family portrait has been given the thumbs up by a national photography competition.
Economic output surges as Tollner hails success
The Northern Territory has recorded a 10.5 per cent increase in Gross State Product in the last financial year, topping Australia and all other OECD nations, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Belgium warns of ‘imminent terror threat’
BELGIUM has raised its terror alert to the highest level in the capital Brussels, exactly a week after the Paris attacks.
Cinema goes out swingin’
DECKCHAIR Cinema says goodbye to 2015 with a swing in its step and a classic on the big screen.
Errin’s loving life in Adelaide
HE’S loving his electrical apprenticeship, has re-signed with West Adelaide and has a SANFL premiership medallion after playing every game for the Bloods in 2015.
Goldies worth preserving so fish responsibly
Golden snapper, commonly called “goldies” in the Northern Territory, are a hard-fighting and highly prized table fish, a favourite for anglers.
PM in town but won’t be meeting with Adam Giles
NT News advocate Malcolm Turnbull flattered to be compared with Crocodile Dundee