Stabbing death
TERROR has once again gripped the Territory outback after a French tourist was stabbed to death in front of his wife during what police will allege was a frenzied, unprovoked attack at a remote Stuart Highway rest stop
Case dismissed Guyula to retain seat in NT Parliament
NHULUNBUY MLA Yingiya Mark Guyula will remain in parliament after the NT Electoral Commission agreed the court case challenging his eligibility to stand in the election should be dismissed
Missing Police fear drug links in disappearance
Police fear the disappearance of Richard Roe near Lake Bennett could be linked Darwin’s meth scene
Falconio murder Joanne Lees returns to Territory
Joanne Lees is back in the Territory to document the erection of a memorial in honour of murdered boyfriend Peter Falconio, the NT News understands
Assets out Best of Only in the Territory: Nude and rude
The NT News doesn’t need much encouragement to put nudity in the paper or online
Bird’s eye view Wright man recruited for parrot search
What lengths would you go to find your missing pet? One Darwin family got on level with their beloved parrot after he went missing - literally
Rezoning Taxi rank moved from Mitchell St
DARWINITES looking for a cab after a big night on Mitchell St will now have to walk to elsewhere for the closest rank
Pub brawl Accused ear biter extradited to Sydney
A CENTRAL coast man who fled to the Top End after allegedly biting off part of a man’s ear in a pub fight has been extradited
Toxic fumes Queries on mine safety after exposure claims
A McARTHUR River Mine worker says staff were exposed to toxic smoke for up to two years before any safety measures were implemented to protect them
Water find Military muscle to the rescue of robbery victim
DARWIN soldiers helped NT Police recover a stolen WWI rifle from a dam at Lee Point on Wednesday
Leukaemia foundation UGLY bar staff pull off a beauty
THE generosity of Territorians has helped raise almost $300,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation
Just beastly Best of Only in the Territory: Animal antics
Territory animals are born with extra attitude and enjoy hogging the spotlight if their behaviour is anything to go by
Reptile rumble Best of Only in the Territory: Crocs
THERE’S been some unusual stories covered in the NT News this year — and crocs have played a starring role in many of them
Court Man charged with hitting woman with hammer
NORTHERN Territory Police have charged a man following an assault on a woman in Alice Springs yesterday
Croc found Snuggles the crocodile found at last
HE’S travelled quite a few kilometres but ‘Snuggles’ is finally back in his rightful home
Captain’s pick Big Show hits out at Wade move
GLENN Maxwell believes ODI and Victoria teammate Matthew Wade is harming his Test chances by putting himself ahead of the allrounder.
Huge Conor McGregor’s shock boxing move
UFC champion Conor McGregor just paved the way to a superfight against Floyd Mayweather with a huge announcement.
Prelim showdown Massive Power struggle looms on court
IT’S the grand final to make the grand final. Or at least that’s how Lightning coach Jason Ivinson sees his side’s Darwin League Women preliminary final clash tomorrow
2017 draw Friday night blockbuster for Thunder
AFLNT football operations manager Joel Bowden has given his tick of approval to NT Thunder’s 2017 fixture, which includes a Friday night blockbuster for the first time
Comeback Dowling back in full swing after injury
TERRITORIAN squash star Rhys Dowling did not miss a beat in his return from a shoulder injury in the past fortnight
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Warren Ryan: Police charge two-time premiership-winning rugby league coach with assault
LEGENDARY rugby league coach Warren Ryan has been charged by police over the alleged assault of an 75-year-old man in an Eastern Suburbs hotel.
Burqa in court: Muslim woman wanted men to ‘look the other way’ if she gave evidence
A MUSLIM woman who is suing the police over a terrorism raid at her house insisted she would only show her face in court if all the men in the room looked away. But magistrates look set to knock the demand back. READ THE COURT TRANSCRIPT
Police deliver baby after intercepting speeding car near Portland
A VICTORIAN policeman has described the moment he delivered a baby, instead of a fine, after pulling a driver over for speeding.
Judge refuses to hear Muslim woman’s evidence in court after the woman refused to remove her veil
A MUSLIM woman who refused to take off her burqa during a court case where she is suing police over a terrorism raid at her house, did not appear at her own hearing today after a judge refused to hear her evidence unless she showed her face.
Roxy Jacenko told there is a chance cancer could return after tests in the US
ROXY Jacenko faces 10 years under a cancer cloud after a revelation that there is up to 15 per cent chance that the disease will return.
Tahnee Atkinson credits her curvy body as she lands lucrative deal with Bras N Things
TAHNEE Atkinson’s curves have been a help — not a hindrance in her lengthy modelling career.
Qantas passenger sues over alleged faulty plane seat
A PLANE seat so uncomfortable it allegedly caused a passenger chronic back and neck pain is now at the centre of a six-figure damages claim against Qantas.
Derryn Hinch double crosses government on backpacker tax after BBQ fallout with Scott Morrison
DERRYN Hinch double crossed the government to sink its backpacker tax compromise. Mr Hinch switched his vote after a discussion with Treasurer Scott Morrison at the Prime Minister’s Christmas BBQ on Sunday.
‘Accident-prone’ fisherman tells of terrifying Queenscliff Harbour shark attack
AN “accident-prone” fisherman has described the moment a shark “with teeth like razor blades” attacked him while fishing off Queenscliff Harbour.
Darwin City makes smoking ban permanent in Smith St mall and Raintree Park
DARWIN City Council voted to make the temporary six-month smoke free trial in the CBD’s Smith Street Mall and Raintree Park permanent
Supreme Court justice Stephen Southwood caught in heated dispute in a Darwin bar
POLICE were called to a heated dispute involving Supreme Court Justice Stephen Southwood and shocked staff at a Darwin CBD bar on Friday night, the NT News can reveal
Grocery challenge Coles bosses struggle to shop at own store
COLES execs got a rude awakening when they were forced to put themselves in customers’ shoes, with hilarious results.
Big bucks Australia’s 50 highest paid jobs
THERE are big bucks to be made if you’re lucky enough to nab one, with salaries as high as $577,674. Yep, that’s not a typo.
Acquisition Sky News joins News Corp stable
SKY News will now add to the strength and credibility of News Corporation’s news services after the full acquisition of its parent company, Australian News Channel.
Pay dispute Chemist Warehouse’s $3.5 million rip-off
AUSTRALIA’S biggest health and beauty retailer has been caught out in a dodgy practice to save its bottom line $3.5 million.
Take-off Airnorth spreads wings to Toowoomba
The Territory’s homegrown airline Airnorth has spread its wings to the far flung farm paddocks of Toowoomba in Queensland
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For sale Harbour views from luxury unit
INSIDE this 12th floor apartment is great, but the views really make it something special.
Song highlights Papuan unity
ART and music have long offered a voice for the oppressed
Ball-breaking dance moves
THERE’S no doubt 2016 will go down in the history books for a lot of reasons — the deaths of many much-loved celebrities, a CLP decimation in local politics and a shock Trump victory internationally — just to name a few
Roll up for zany slice of Christmas
THE Darwin Roller Girls are laying some ground work out in Palmerston this weekend
Fashion show NT models Max out at Monsoons
DARWIN models are set to make a splash at the Maxim Swimsuit Competition final at Monsoons Friday night
Carsguide Surprise winner for Car of the Year
VOLKSWAGEN has bounced back from its worst year in corporate history to claim the 2016 Carsguide Car of the Year.
Carsguide Unlikely winner for Car of the Year
IT’S a brand that has been dogged by scandal, but its latest arrival has proven to be a complete game changer.
Hello Justin The internet is moving to Canada
CLINTON supporters are not the only ones in denial of the Trump result - the entire Internet Archive is plotting a move to Canada.
Uncontacted peoples ‘Nothing inevitable’ about annihilation
THERE is growing fears that one of the world’s last remaining uncontacted tribes could be killed off as we fight for their protection.
Trump ban Will Twitter ban President-elect Trump?
DONALD Trump is renowned for his vindictive temper and penchant for online bullying, and Twitter is not opposed to banning him for its platform.
Health risk Asbestos found in imported dongas
FEAR of asbestos poisoning has wracked residents of an NT town after a report revealed the material’s presence in one of nearly a dozen imported dongas
Leukaemia foundation UGLY bar staff pull off a beauty
THE generosity of Territorians has helped raise almost $300,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation
Rezoning Taxi rank moved from Mitchell St
DARWINITES looking for a cab after a big night on Mitchell St will now have to walk to elsewhere for the closest rank
Education Kids are slipping through the gaps
TERRITORY kids are performing worse than those in Chile and Georgia, a new international education report card has found
Croc found Snuggles the crocodile found at last
HE’S travelled quite a few kilometres but ‘Snuggles’ is finally back in his rightful home
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.
AFLNT backflip NT Thunder will play in Alice in 2017
UPDATE: ALICE Springs will host an NT Thunder match next year, a day after the official release of the 2017 NEAFL fixture confirmed the club would bypass Central Australia.
@ ease with robotics
THE next generation of information technology innovators have received rewards for their solutions tackling industry issues during Charles Darwin University’s recent annual IT Code Fair
Slip, slap, slop Heatwave is coming — how to prepare
WITH a string of scorching days predicted health experts have warned it’s not all just about slip, slop, slap.
Impressions This is the picture everyone is talking about
IS THIS “the gayest photo ever”? Australian actress Magda Szubanksi thinks so, but the person who the image is of isn’t so sure. What do you think?
Travel bookings ACCC cracks down on dodgy bookings
VIRGIN Australia has done the right thing by passengers and scrapped pre-ticked boxes on its website. Will Jetstar and Tigerair follow suit?
Fire fund Dolly impresses with generous offer
DOLLY Parton will donate money each month to families affected by the devastating fires that have ripped their way across Tennessee.
Air disaster Tragic video reveals pilot’s pride
HEARTBREAKING video shows the first-time co-pilot’s pride hours before the Colombian plane crash, as audio reveals what went wrong.
New king Meet Thailand’s new king
CROWN Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has been proclaimed Thailand’s new king, 50 days after the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Editorial Grim reminder of desert death
THE shocking news that a French tourist has lost his life in a violent incident on the side of the Stuart Highway in Central Australia is a grim reminder for us all
Editorial Treasured rifle finally home
HAVING a thief break into your home, steal your car, rifle through your possessions and help themselves to your jewellery would be heartbreaking enough
Editorial It’s tough and we must listen
IF the alarm bells weren’t already ringing for the Gunner Government about the Territory’s economic predicament, they should be now
Editorial Climate threat reality looms
SEA level rise is a real future threat for the Northern Territory and authorities must be prepared for what impact it could have
