He’s back
THE first words out of Shane Stone’s mouth to assembled media as the new CLP party president were: “I’m back”
Mayor not fazed Half of Darwin unhappy with Council
ALMOST half of Darwin’s population were unhappy with the council in the past financial year and incidents of abuse against council staff went up, according to the annual report released at this week’s meeting
Road toll Man killed in Berry Springs rollover
A 54-year-old man has died following a single vehicle rollover in Berry Springs
Floating face down Woman pulled from Lake Alexander dies
UPDATE: A woman who was found floating face down in Lake Alexander yesterday has died overnight
Today: Numbers 21 to 19 You CAN’T put that on the front page!
CATNAPPERS shaved my pussy? Our dog ate my G-string? Have you got a favourite? Check out the stories behind some of the NT News’ most talked about front pages
Stronger, faster Toad red: Pests evolving at rapid rate
THEY’VE conquered Queensland and infiltrated the Territory and cane toads are continuing to rapidly evolve as they continue their march across Northern Australia
Taking aim Bushranger brings you the latest Territory gossip
Bushranger casts his eyes far and wide to bring you the Territory’s best gossip for the week
Exclusive NT PET scanner pegged for 2018
THE Northern Territory should have its long, long awaited PET scanner by May 2018, eight years after it was first promised
Matter of urgency Direct flights to China move a step closer
NEGOTIATIONS for a direct air link between Darwin and China are well underway with Chinese politicians pushing for direct access to the Top End as a matter or urgency
Slow down Speed limit reinstated north of Alice
TERRITORIANS are being reminded to take the foot off the accelerator tomorrow as speed limits are reintroduced on all highways
Behave, or else Top Bali cop warns NT schoolies
HUNDREDS of Territory school leavers have been warned by one of Bali’s top cops to behave or face the full brunt of the law
Handy work, that Bed and (don’t) brake fast
DRIVING tip — if you’re worried about falling asleep at the wheel, carry a mattress around with you so you can have a kip whenever you need
Ocean retreat The tides they are a-changin’
EXTREME tidal behaviour was recorded this week, as unusual lunar events influenced the ocean’s tides
Bestiality Woman’s sex with dog ‘for partner’s arousal’
A YOUNG woman who had sex with her dog had been encouraged by her then-partner to send him footage of the repulsive acts, a Brisbane court has been told.
Mistakes on a plane Woman punched charity boss on flight
UPDATE: A 54-year-old woman —who works for the new Gunner Government — had been drinking before she punched and pulled the hair of a local charity boss on board a Qantas flight.
All change Six changes expected for Adelaide Test
SELECTORS are expected to make as many as six changes to the Australia side that was thumped in Hobart. Ben Horne names the likely Test squad.
Costly misses Saints punish wayward Wanderers
ST MARY’S punished a wasteful Wanderers in a ruthless third quarter last night to menacingly leapfrog their great rivals into second spot
See-sawing affair Buffs charge to win over Magpies
DARWIN Buffaloes came back from a three-quarter-time deficit for the second week running to beat Palmerston by 11 points at TIO Stadium yesterday
Off the mark Bombers earn draw with Waratah
THE Tiwi Bombers have finally given their loyal fans something to cheer about, holding Waratah to a nail-biting 15.9 (99) to 14.15 (99) draw at Tiwi Ova
NRL NT Marrara NRL NT boss backs Marrara move
NRL NT General Manager Nigel Roy insists the NT Government’s decision to base rugby league’s new home at Warren Park, Marrara is the best outcome for the game’s stakeholders.
Subscriber exclusives
Bikie to live with jail guard relative
ALLEGED bikie associate Nicholas Wise has been granted bail to live with his prison officer sister-in-law in South Australia after his parents posted a guarantee of more than $1 million
Warnie off the hook in Shane Warne Foundation probe
SHANE Warne is off the hook with the national charity regulator, which has cleared his charitable foundation of any wrongdoing despite early concerns about its paperwork.
Pasquale Barbaro told by jail inmate over phone: ‘We shoulda got you too, dog’
EXCLUSIVE: Slain playboy gangster Pasquale Barbaro believed he was the target of a shooting aboard a luxury yacht, telling associates it may have been because of “dramas” he was having in the underworld.
Schapelle Corby finally gets a date to leave Bali after she finishes serving out her sentence
SCHAPELLE Corby was spotted swimming in Bali this week, as more details emerge of how she will be released after serving out her sentence.
Bassam Hamzy’s letters reveal how he knocked back a girlfriend because she did not wear hijab
EXCLUSIVE: Religious, sexy, hijab wearer, loyal ... Supermax prisoner Bassam Hamzy outlined his perfect woman in letters he sent to a woman now a Crown witness in a murder trial. READ THE LETTERS
Death of a town ... or a rebirth?
WITH the entire Territory community of Jabiru under threat, many are hoping a new direction could be the answer
The Veronicas’ Jess features in sexy new music video with girlfriend Ruby Rose
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: The real life love story between Jessica Origliasso and Ruby Rose may have created the template for The Veronicas new video clip but the short film will be sure to bring controversy.
‘Australia’s no. 1 party boy’ Shane Warne wants to meet Paris Hilton, in Melbourne for DJ gigs
AUSTRALIA’s self-declared “No. 1 party boy”, Shane Warne wants to rub shoulders with one of the world’s most popular party girls, Paris Hilton.
Opinion: Left’s rants over Donald Trump’s victory show its real hypocrisy
ANDREW BOLT: Donald Trump’s win has incensed the Left so much that in its rage it has let the mask slip and revealed its true hypocrisy.
Justin Hodges, Corey Oates physically separated after almost coming to blows in Brisbane bar
JUSTIN Hodges and Corey Oates had to be physically separated by onlookers after nearly coming to blows at a Fortitude Valley bar on Saturday night.
Dream Homes: South Yarra penthouse hits market for $10m-plus
A NEW penthouse offering the height of luxury has hit the market in South Yarra with an eight-figure price tag. Check out more dream homes here.
Matter of urgency Direct flights to China move a step closer
NEGOTIATIONS for a direct air link between Darwin and China are well underway with Chinese politicians pushing for direct access to the Top End as a matter or urgency
Year-round processing Berrimah yards multi-million upgrade
A MULTI-MILLION dollar upgrade to the Berrimah Export Yards will allow cattle to be processed all year round
Mayor not fazed Half of Darwin unhappy with Council
ALMOST half of Darwin’s population were unhappy with the council in the past financial year and incidents of abuse against council staff went up, according to the annual report released at this week’s meeting
$6 million deal Darwin company wins Inpex contract
A THREE-YEAR contract on the Ichthys LNG Project worth about $6 million will create 10 new local jobs at Darwin-based asset maintenance company, Regional Asset Maintenance Services
24/7 barge access Tanks roll on with new ramp
ARMY tanks and trucks will now be able to roll straight on to barges and in to navy ships in Darwin with the opening of a barge ramp at East Arm
Real estate Absolutely fabulous
THIS is five-star executive living at its best
Real Estate Darwin’s Top 10 waterside houses
IF you are looking for a flash pad in Darwin, you can’t go past the waterside suburbs
Awkward TV ‘Who?’: Paris Hilton disses Rob Mills
THOUGHT Paris Hilton pretending not to know former lover Rob Mills on TV couldn’t get more awkward? It just did.
Melbourne visit ‘Party boy’ Warnie wants to meet Paris
AUSTRALIA’s self-declared “No. 1 party boy”, Shane Warne wants to rub shoulders with one of the world’s most popular party girls, Paris Hilton.
Exclusive pictures New love ignites steamy new video
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: The real life love story between Jessica Origliasso and Ruby Rose may have created the template for The Veronicas new video clip but the short film will be sure to bring controversy.
Wicks stopping by for a one-off
DAMIEN Wicks from Dr Elephant will return to Darwin for one show only with his good mate and Darwin icon Max Fredericks
Science Scientist: Aliens are all around us
MIND-BOGGLING theory suggests hyper-intelligent life controls mysterious phenomena like dark matter.
Social media Aussie Truthers: new political threat
FIRST it was Brexit, then it was Trump. Now experts warn of the political threat with the rise of the Australian Truthers.
Virtual reality ‘Tis the season to go virtual
IT’S shaping up as the top tech trend of Christmas but Australians are divided over the best way to view virtual reality: smartphone, console, or PC.
High technology Meet the soldier of the future
WHAT will Australia’s next-generation diggers be equipped with when they go to war? Defence scientists are employing cutting edge technology for our future soldiers. INTERACTIVE
Drone cheating Husband catches cheating wife with drone
A DEJECTED husband has poured his heart out on YouTube after sharing a drone video he captured of his wife cheating on him.
Thank You Day Mum urges others to donate organs after losing son
STUART Orme was just 23 when he died in a freak motorbike accident in 2012 but the donation of his organs saved the lives of six others, including a seven-year-old boy
Behave, or else Top Bali cop warns NT schoolies
HUNDREDS of Territory school leavers have been warned by one of Bali’s top cops to behave or face the full brunt of the law
Feature piece Everybody deserves a second chance
IT’S only been one year since Caju Griffen landed in Darwin. He had been living in Melbourne for years, passing through cycles of drug abuse and homelessness, but when his brother Rhys Nicholson reached out to him and said he had a spare room up north, Caju took the opportunity
New report 34C days to become norm for Darwin
BAD news, Territorians. Experts are predicting much warmer weather in your future
End of an E.R.A. Death of a town ... or a rebirth?
WITH the entire Territory community of Jabiru under threat, many are hoping a new direction could be the answer
Oh my cod! River fish breeding like rabbits
THE Murray cod is experiencing its best breeding season in 20 years
Condoms blow life into hunt for big snapper
HAVANA: Juan Luis Rosello sat for three hours on the Malecon as the wind blew in from the Florida Straits, pushing the waves hard against the seawall of Havana’s coastal boulevard
Matter of urgency Direct flights to China move a step closer
NEGOTIATIONS for a direct air link between Darwin and China are well underway with Chinese politicians pushing for direct access to the Top End as a matter or urgency
Europe Hotels tell guests to have more sex
A GROUP of hotels in central Italy is offering free stays to couples who can prove they conceived during their stay.
Military facility Major Gap in what we know about Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has previously pledged to withdraw the US from “protective” roles across the Asia Pacific, but what does that mean for Pine Gap
Rural Darwin Bottles thrown at horse
HOWARD Springs resident Alicia Bullock is “fearful” of the anti-social behaviour she experiences when riding her horse in rural Darwin
Not welcome Petition calls to ban Atkins from gay bars
A PETITION wants Michael Atkins — the former lover of missing man Matthew Leveson — banned from gay bars.
Schapelle Corby Corby gets a date to leave Bali
CONVICTED drug trafficker Schapelle Corby will be free to return to Australia in May next year.
Australia's real life vampire
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Deathly pale with a craving for blood — Georgina is Australia’s real-life vampire. She drinks blood to keep “satisfied”.
Disaster Train derailment kills more than 45
FOURTEEN carriages of a passenger train have rolled off the track, killing at least 45 people and injuring more than 120 in India.
India Huge death toll in train derailment
THERE are fears that more than 0 people may have been killed after a passenger train left its track in northern India this morning.
Political staff Inside Trump’s White House team
DONALD Trump’s recent appointments indicate he will take a hard line on key issues. Here’s what you need to know about the men he has selected.
Opinion Female workplace equality gap staggering
The latest gender equality scorecard reveals Australian women, on average, are still earning nearly $27,000 a year less than men
Editorial A testing time for schoolies
YEAR 12 students, it’s almost time to let your hair down
Editorial Labor must act over sex work
LABOR’s decision to put the decriminalisation of sex work on the backburner can only be called what it is: a broken promise
Editorial Putting Aussie food on menu
IT’S time to put witchetty grubs, Kakadu plums, lemon myrtle and quandongs on the food map
