Territory election
The man Territorians elected as Chief Minister in 2012 is back and expected to announce he’s running for his old seat of Blain — but this time as an independent, the Sunday Territorian can reveal
Pilot project Indigenous communities tackle problem gambling
PROBLEM gambling is up to 20 times more prevalent in remote indigenous communities, with young kids indoctrinated through low stakes bets on activities such as marbles
Down to business Territory Labor launches election campaign
TERRITORY Labor’s campaign has officially started, three weeks before the Northern Territory goes to the polls
Exclusive Politicians wanted to block appointment
THE Giles Government declared a sudden Public Service hiring freeze after senior CLP politicians complained that a former Labor Minister had been given a job in the Department of Children and Families
New show Sneak peek: Jessica Mauboy’s TV gig
JESSICA Mauboy takes on classic hits by The Clash, Crowded House and Cold Chisel on her small screen debut series The Secret Daughter.
‘Spinning in his grave’ Dale family appalled at mistreatment
FAMILY and political allies of respected former Corrections Minister Don Dale are the latest to heap criticism on the mistreatment of children in the Territory’s youth justice system.
Day 1 Gold rush! Aussies dominate in the pool
THE Australian women’s 4x100m relay team have won gold in the pool and set a world record to join fellow Aussie Mack Horton on what has become a golden night.
Finding your bearings Teddy, steady, go for special picnic
IF you went down to the gardens on Sunday, you were in for a big surprise
Croc attack Kayaker rescued after crocodile attack
A MAN whose kayak was attacked by a saltwater crocodile has been rescued from an island off the coast of Queensland.
Supreme Court Cousin: “Just die now”
TWO siblings who kicked, punched, jumped on and abandoned their fatally wounded cousin in the minutes leading up to his death have been handed suspended sentences
Hazardous Crocodile coughs up plastic bottles
VISITORS at a Queensland zoo watched in shock as a beloved saltwater crocodile coughed up not one, but two plastic drink bottles.
Sail the seven...jeez Road, road, road your boat
This boat was a fish out of water after it fell off its trailer on to the road
Amazing video Stunned NT boaties’ whale of a time
VIDEO: Darwin boatie Geoff Selvey thought his son was pulling his leg when his young son yelled out there was a whale near their boat’s bow
Warning Thorpe’s cautionary tale for jubilant swim team
AUSTRALIA’S golden first night in the pool had an eerily similar feeling to Sydney 2000. Ian Thorpe says that’s not necessarily a good sign for what comes next.
On target ‘Not many 17-year-olds get to go to the Olympics’
INSPIRED by his world champion grandfather young gun Mitchell Iles is out to make up for lost time after winning his battle for Olympic shooting selection.
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Blog Re-live: Unlikely Tigers star leads big upset
THE Wests Tigers were massive underdogs at Leichhardt but pulled off a win for the ages against the reigning premiers. Re-live the action!
Shock loss Hawks sweat on MRP and injury updates
HAWTHORN is sweating on a match-review assessment of Cyril Rioli’s strong bump on Clayton Oliver as well as injuries to Ben Stratton and James Frawley.
Hockeyroos Peris raring to go for Olympic debut
THE hockey prodigy who made her A-grade debut in Darwin at the age of 14 will this morning play her first Olympic match nine years later
Tight win Drama as Palmerston seal grand final spot
AN after-the-siren penalty goal from Thomas Taylor sent Palmerston into Darwin Rugby’s first grade grand final after they defeated Casuarina 35-34 at Rugby Park last night
Memorable day Petrick celebrates in Katherine
SURPRISE 50th birthday celebrations don’t always go according to plan, but this one worked a treat
Down more than 50% NT construction sector struggling for business
THE home construction sector was down more than 50 per cent on last year, based on certificates issued through the Fidelity Fund during July
Jail term suspended Christian manager forgives arsonist
A CHRISTIAN farm manager who had his car torched by a worker has forgiven the man, in what the Supreme Court has heard was a show of Christian forgiveness
Telco industry Whole industry turns on Telstra
YOU don’t expect Telstra’s competitors to be happy with the telco, but this time they’re really annoyed. There’s $300m on the line.
‘Racist’ interview ‘No more brown people’: Exec
A SYDNEY ad agency is in hot water after telling a job hunter she was not suitable for the role because of her skin colour.
Inquiry debate Proof our banks are the greediest
AUSTRALIAN banks — which this week withheld interest rate relief from borrowers — are officially the most profitable in the world.
Artist of the Year Gurrumul hits right notes to win award
GURRUMUL has once again taken out the National Indigenous Music Awards’ top prize
House of the week Dive into top home
THIS award-winning home is modern, stylish and highly functional
New show Sneak peek: Jessica Mauboy’s TV gig
JESSICA Mauboy takes on classic hits by The Clash, Crowded House and Cold Chisel on her small screen debut series The Secret Daughter.
Artist of the Year Gurrumul hits right notes to win award
GURRUMUL has once again taken out the National Indigenous Music Awards’ top prize
Artist of the Year Gurrumul hits right notes to win award
GURRUMUL has once again taken out the National Indigenous Music Awards’ top prize
Alter Egos Oils ain’t oils...Garrett’s back
MIDNIGHT Oil frontman Peter Garrett will return to the Amphitheatre nearly three decades after delivering an energy-charged concert there at the height of an election campaign
Food fight This restaurant is insufferably pretentious
A NEW restaurant has opened its doors in New York and one food critic is not impressed. Here’s his scathing review.
Body Bow This takes lingerie to a new level
WE HAVE no words. This ASOS ‘Body Bow’ costs $35 and looks, um, uncomfortable, to say the least.
Census The answer to your Census panic
THERE’S only three days left until Census night, but you still haven’t received the form in the mail. This is what you need to know.
Hair-raising Parents’ nightmare about to get worse
HORRID head lice have cleverly developed an immunity to traditional treatments. This is how you take on the super lice.
Drink up today It’s good for what ales you
Whether you are a pale ale, lager or stout drinker, lovers of beer can rejoice in the fact that today is International Beer Day
Drones help boffins enjoy a whale of a time
RESEARCHERS returning from a 30-day expedition to study whales and dolphins around the Hawaiian Islands said they are looking for clues to help sustain healthy populations of the marine mammals
It’s critical to keep tilapia out of NT waters
Northern Territory waterways are home to a myriad of unique species of fish and aquatic life, from tiny freshwater rainbow fish to the iconic barramundi
Tourism boost $15mil NT parks injection
A $15 MILLION injection into recreational facilities in Territory parks may open up a new tourism stream
Google Maps The big changes to Google Maps
GOOGLE has introduced some impressive changes to its popular Maps application, which are bound to make motorists very happy.
Freak horse accident Injured officer Andrea wakes from coma
Injured NT policewoman Andrea Bennett has woken from her induced coma more than two weeks after she was critically injured in a horse accident
Breeding a healthy local fishing culture
A NEW batch of barramundi fingerlings are being raised by students for release in local lakes
‘A danger to everyone he comes into contact with’
A HOMELESS man who is alleged to have almost killed two men he simply crossed paths with would be a danger to the public if released, police have said.
Engine issues Jetstar flight makes emergency landing
A JETSTAR flight with 320 people on headed to Australia has made an emergency landing on a remote Pacific island after engine troubles.
Special investigation Aussies exploited in cash for kidney trade
EXCLUSIVE: Criminal brokers are preying on desperate Australians risking it all on the black market to buy organs to save their lives.
Pistorious Pistorious rushed to hospital
FORMER Paralympian Oscar Pistorious has been rushed to hospital after being found in his cell with injuries to his wrists.
Disgraced athlete Pistorius rushed to hospital
CONVICTED Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries in jail, where he is being guarded by 10 prison officers.
US election WikiLeaks denies Trump hack claim
WIKILEAKS has been forced to backtrack after Julian Assange claimed they were looking into hacking into Donald Trump’s tax returns.
Opinion Putting on the party pooper hat
EVERYBODY loves a party. But there is such a thing as too much of a good thing, and I think it’s time we woke up a bit
Opinion Darwin primary school’s gradest mistake
There’s a lot to be said about the absurdity of an education system that grades six-year-olds with a “D” for their school work
Fisty-cuffs Boxing lessons for thug who punched boy
A 12-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to punching another teenager in the head was recommended for boxing lessons by his parole officer.
Editorial Tackling the big Black Dog
SEVEN years ago a noble idea to create a motorcycle ride and embrace and discuss the stigma surrounding mental health began and began a conversation the Territory needs to have
