Public Holiday

Unions score in new NT holidays bonus

TAXPAYERS will spend $45,000-an-hour funding two new half-day public holidays announced by the Gunner Labor Government

Unions to join in the Christmas feast

Unions to join in the Christmas feast
BUSINESS is scratching its head. One day after the NT Treasurer acknowledged the economically challenging times ahead, her government went and increased the cost of doing business here, arguing it was really doing them a favour

Hundreds of Inpex workers laid off

Hundreds of Inpex workers laid off
ALMOST 400 Inpex contractors working on the UGL project have lost their jobs

Paul Mossman found guilty on two charges

Paul Mossman found guilty on two charges
BREAKING: Former CLP staffer Paul Mossman has been found guilty on two counts of corruptly receiving benefits from travel agent Xana Kamitsis

Thieves target music legend Gurrumul’s guitar

Thieves target music legend Gurrumul’s  guitar
GURRUMUL’S favourite guitar was among tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment stolen from the Skinnyfish Music studio

Mossie, mossie, mossie, oi, oi, oi

Mossie, mossie, mossie, oi, oi, oi
DARWIN mosquito numbers will “explode” today as a near record number of the hated stingers begin hatching

Here’s why you’re better off renting

Here’s why you’re better off renting
OPINION: I’m an impulse shopper. A $110 daypack that I’ve used about twice, a beret (never worn), a cowboy hat and a snorkel, are just a few of my senseless, impulsive buys

More funding needed to tackle DV: Snowdon

More funding needed to tackle DV: Snowdon
Northern Territory federal Labor MP Warren Snowdon has called on the government to restore funding to frontline services in central Australia to combat the domestic violence “crisis” in the region

The Block apartments listed for sale

The Block apartments listed for sale
THE latest season of The Block is drawing to a close and the apartments have all hit the market. TAKE A LOOK AT THE FINISHED PROPERTIES

Family shaken after glass hits baby in rock attack

Family shaken after glass hits baby in rock attack
SO much glass covered baby Lacey Richards after a rock-throwing incident that shards were found in her nappy, despite being dressed in a jumpsuit

Scullion warns there will be no more cash

Scullion warns there will be no more cash
There will be no more federal bailouts for embattled Kormilda College, NT senator Nigel Scullion has warned

We’re not crazy: Mango madness ‘real’

We’re not crazy: Mango madness ‘real’
A new study led has found a strong link between hot, humid weather and traumatic deaths over five years in the Top End.

Mauboy to finish tour in Darwin

Mauboy to finish tour in Darwin
NT singing sensation Jessica Mauboy will return to the Top End in April as part of her national All The Hits Live tour

Restraint chairs to be banned

Restraint chairs to be banned
THE use of restraint chairs in Northern Territory youth justice facilities will be banned under legislation introduced to Parliament today

Snake causes blackout in several NT towns

Snake causes blackout in several NT towns
A HUNGRY snake has caused a power blackout in several Northern Territory towns

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel farewelled

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel farewelled
In the wild frontier of Papua New Guinea an important cultural ceremony has just taken place

Experience the new news

Experience the new news
THE NT News is giving you even more bang for your buck! As well as full access to ntnews.com.au, your subscription now includes content from Fox Sports and publications including the Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun, the Courier Mail and the Advertiser

First homebuyers make most of relief

First homebuyers make most of relief
TWENTY-NINE Territory first homebuyers have taken up the Labor Government’s stamp duty relief scheme since it came into effect at the start of September

Police investigate cop stabbing

Police investigate cop stabbing
UPDATE: POLICE have cordoned off a crime scene where an off-duty police officer was stabbed

Army opens fire while contractor on weapons range

Army opens fire while contractor on weapons range
AN Army unit opened fire while a civilian contractor was carrying out works at a Darwin weapons range yesterday, sparking an official investigation

Parent neglect is our burning issue

Parent neglect is our burning issue
PAUL TOOHEY writes: Why is the Human Rights Commission investigating a cartoonist but not the rights of Territory children?

NT economy in for tough times ahead

NT economy in for tough times ahead
THE Territory economy is in for challenging times ahead, Treasurer Nicole Manison has warned following the latest CommSec Report

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to be part public holidays

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to be part public holidays
LEGISLATION is expected in parliament today making part of Christmas Eve a public holiday for thousands of workers across the Territory

Restaurants sold but Jamie’s still on menu

Restaurants sold but Jamie’s still on menu
THE future of Jamie’s Italian and Kingsleys Brisbane is still in limbo after news the majority of the restaurants in a collapsed hospitality group have been sold.

Take stock as wild and woolly times loom

Take stock as wild and woolly times loom
BEING cyclone prepared is a must for any Darwinite and now is the time to get organised ahead of the season starting on November 1

Jury deliberating Paul Mossman’s trial verdict

Jury deliberating Paul Mossman’s trial verdict
THE jury in former CLP political staffer Paul Mossman’s corruption trial has been sent out to deliberate on a verdict

Gun owner gives MPs both barrels

Gun owner gives MPs both barrels
THE Federal Government’s gun debate is just a “storm in a tea cup”, according to a Northern Territory gun owner

Parole debate brings out killer insults

Parole debate brings out killer insults
AN ADVOCATE for the release of mass murderer Douglas Crabbe has traded ugly insults with a critic, at one stage saying: “my big rig will f*ckin kill ya”

‘Tis the season to be wary

‘Tis the season to be wary
ALL Monsoons wants for Christmas is to open its doors, but the Darwin council booze boffins are frosty on the idea, and are worried too much alcohol could fuel anti-social behaviour on Mitchell St

Federal court overturns port decision

Federal court overturns port decision
The federal court has overturned a decision to approve a $130 million marine supply base north of Darwin