Royal Commission
GUARDS who escorted Royal Commissioners Margaret White and Mick Gooda through the old Don Dale detention centre where children were stripped, teargassed and restrained said there were “two sides to every story” and they wanted theirs to come out
Supreme Court ‘There was a lot of blood and bodily matter’
THE single shot which killed Fabian Brock left him with 71 shotgun pellets in his head, 57 of which were removed during an autopsy, the Supreme Court has heard
Landing drama Virgin aircraft veers off runaway
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating an alarming incident in Darwin this morning, when a 737 flying from Melbourne veered off the runway on landing
Outback stabbing Veleski likely to be moved to mental health facility
ACCUSED outback murderer Pande Veleski is now legally unrepresented, having withdrawn from his Darwin lawyer, a court has heard
Part 4 The year that was according to Wicking
It’s been a big year of news in the Northern Territory, and NT News cartoonist Colin Wicking has been there every step of the way
Sponsored Content Be a Guardian Angel to animals this Christmas
Animals like Reggie from the RSPCA need Guardian Angels this Christmas
Royal Commission Document overload threatens long delays
THE Royal Commission into Child Protection and Detention is facing potential years-long delays with NT Government lawyers drowning in discovery work
Road toll Stepmum’s emotional response to safety campaign
THE grieving stepmother of a young woman killed by a drink driver in a road crash has shed tears during the premiere of a commercial detailing their family’s heartbreak
Exclusive Sticky situation for BASSINTHEGRASS
THE headline act for next year’s BASSINTHEGRASS is up in the air after the band slated to close the show announced indefinite hiatus
Murder trial ‘Loud bang’ before death
A “LOUD, crisp bang” rang out near the corner of Lee Point Rd and Union Tce in Wagaman the moment Fabian Brock was allegedly shot in the head, the Supreme Court has heard
Hospital death Mother’s death leads to distrust of RDH
A WOMAN whose mother died at Royal Darwin Hospital says it was a result of a simple operation gone wrong
Bushranger Bushranger: the quirkiest stories from around the Territory
We see, we hear, we tell — your latest Territory gossip
Ice, ice snakey Slippery snake hitches a ride
PUNTERS who looked to fill up at this Katherine servo last weekend were hit with a snakey surprise
Escapee caught Escaped prisoner caught
ALICE Springs Police have rearrested the 35-year-old man who escaped from a prisoner day release work program with the Alice Springs Correctional Services on Tuesday
Mango madness Mango mystery as backyard tree stripped overnight
It’s enough to give anyone a serious case of mango madness as hundreds of fruit go missing
TERRA team Top End riders on pace in super bikes
COMPETING in the Malaysian Super Bike Series for the first time in Sepang, the Top End Road Race group finished the first day of qualifying with impressive results
Fallen Eagle Fallen Eagle Cousins remanded in custody
TROUBLED AFL premiership player Ben Cousins has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Perth court following his arrest for allegedly breaching a violence restraining order.
Star Bird: I want to stay with Cronulla
SHARKS star Jack Bird says he wants to stay with Cronulla and is hopeful of securing his future before the 2017 season begins.
Code growth New boss excited by football’s potential
RECENTLY appointed Football Federation NT CEO Bruce Stalder has identified five key areas within the sport, which if improved could lead soccer into a golden-age in the Territory
Unstoppable Record-breaking Warner clinches series
DAVID Warner left a trail of broken records behind him to seize the Chappell-Hadlee trophy and stamp his authority as one of Australia’s greatest ever one-day batsmen.
Subscriber exclusives
Muslim woman refuses to stand for judge
MUSLIM woman Moutia Elzahed, who refused to take off her veil to give evidence in court, has been warned she may be charged with contempt because she also refuses to stand for the Judge.
NRL star Ben Barba starts his rehabilitation working on a Sydney building site
EXCLUSIVE: Troubled NRL star Ben Barba has taken a $1000-a-week labouring job in the first step towards resurrecting his rugby league career.
The spy who tried to save Pearl Harbor
PEARL Harbor was no surprise. A US spy had seen it all before. Despite his urgent warnings, nobody listened. So why does the myth persist?
Karl Stefanovic takes a holiday in Melbourne after photos emerge of Sofia Levin getting into his car
NINE TV host Karl Stefanovic has attempted to escape the media spotlight by skipping town for Melbourne — home of his “friend” Sofia Levin.
Lateesha Nolan’s dad: What he did to my little girl was worse than Wolf Creek
HOMICIDE detectives have found more bones as they search for the remains of mother-of-four Lateesha Nolan on a Dubbo riverbank, who was murdered by her cousin Malcolm Naden.
Pasquale Barbaro: From decades of the Rosary to crime kingpin
PASQUALE Barbaro’s ex-wife has revealed prison changed him from a ‘nice Italian man’ to a tattoo-obsessed serial dater who posted Snapchats of himself walking an unknown woman on a leash.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner highlights Labor achievements after 100 days in office
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner marked 100 days in office by telling a group of 250 at the NT Property Council of Australia forum in Darwin that there was “much to be excited about” despite the bleak economic horizon
Gina Rinehart slashes executive pay by $20 million at Hancock Prospecting
GINA Rinehart has slashed executive pay at Hancock Prospecting by $20 million as she doles out a further $60 million in sponsorship and donations
Malcolm Naden: Who is the man that killed Lateesha Nolan and Kristy Scholes?
AS POLICE launch a search for the body of Lateesha Nolan, we take a look back at the incredible seven years her cousin and killer Malcolm Naden spent on the run in the NSW bush after her 2005 murder.
Australian home loan borrowers must be prepared for more interest rate rises ahead
WHILE the RBA has left the cash rate on hold, home loan customers are being urged to prepare themselves for future rate rises that will see many deals hiked.
Shearing’s a part of outback tradition that’s slowing dying off
IT IS a job as old as farming and while the ringers still rule the sheds, sheep shearers are becoming a dying breed. WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO AND DRONE FOOTAGE.
Exclusive Coles, Woolies’ Xmas present for you
THE nation’s supermarket giants have a present that will bring a smile to the eyes of shoppers this Christmas.
Fisheries boost Indigenous rangers upskilled for fisheries management
AFTER some intense training at Manton Dam, Jimmy Brown will be able to go back to his Croker Island community to help regulate the fisheries in the waters surrounding his home.
Business Mapping out our land use
A NEW mapping project will detail how land is being used in the Northern Territory
Economic growth Billions of defence dollars up for grabs
THERE’S billions up for grabs and Territory construction businesses are on notice to get ready now for the next wave of defence infrastructure projects
Shopping trip Supermarket without a checkout queue
AMAZON has unveiled a new kind of hi-tech supermarket. It doesn’t include cashiers or checkout lines - you just walk straight out.
For sale Wake to spectacular views
BRING your boat with you to this fabulous waterfront home where you’ll watch the sun set over the marina from the luxurious plunge pool.
For sale Ideal property for tree changers
THE tree change you’ve been dreaming of is now well within reach with this Herbert home.
For sale Home has a style of its own
THIS low maintenance property is high on style and impact.
Pavonia Place Best of burlesque hitting Top End
A SPECIAL Christmas edition of the Kiss the Moon burlesque night is just around the corner — with a few treats on show
Terminally Positive Amy takes positive vibes on the row
AFTER a sellout show at the Darwin Festival Amy Hetherington now has her eyes locked to spread her terminal positivity across the country
Musical number Territory to shine bright at Commonwealth Games
THE first breaths have been blown in a bid for a 500-piece didgeridoo orchestra at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Exclusive Sticky situation for BASSINTHEGRASS
THE headline act for next year’s BASSINTHEGRASS is up in the air after the band slated to close the show announced indefinite hiatus
Wild weather Map reveals ferocity of deadly storm
AUSTRALIA has been lashed by more than 51,000 lightning strikes in two days, including one that killed a backpacker. This is how big it really was.
Cracking up Giant ice crack threatens Antarctic research base
AS IF life in this hostile environment wasn’t challenging enough. Now there’s the threat of floating off on an iceberg.
Smartphones The best apps you need to have
APPLE has named the best apps of the year and two Aussie-made apps that are changing lives around the world have made it to the list.
Recognition app Is this app the end of public privacy?
AN AUGMENTED reality app has raised eyebrows by adding human facial recognition to its platform. Is this creepy tech the end of public privacy?
Xmas tech 5 top geeky gifts for Christmas
MEET the five top tech gifts you need to add to your list this Christmas, from virtual reality cameras to next-gen smartwatches.
Hospital death Mother’s death leads to distrust of RDH
A WOMAN whose mother died at Royal Darwin Hospital says it was a result of a simple operation gone wrong
Mango madness Mango mystery as backyard tree stripped overnight
It’s enough to give anyone a serious case of mango madness as hundreds of fruit go missing
Musical number Territory to shine bright at Commonwealth Games
THE first breaths have been blown in a bid for a 500-piece didgeridoo orchestra at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Exclusive Coles, Woolies’ Xmas present for you
THE nation’s supermarket giants have a present that will bring a smile to the eyes of shoppers this Christmas.
Weather forecast New Hub to help weather bureau
THE first of the Bureau of Meteorology’s purpose-built Observing Operations Hub has been opened in Darwin
Confrontation Shepherd vessels steam off ready for battle
Two ships have left Australia bound for the freezing Southern Ocean to confront the Japanese whaling fleet in an annual high-seas battle, environmental activist group Sea Shepherd said
Happy Feet out of the storm and in safe hands
A LOST juvenile Fairy Penguin has found a happy ending rescued by RSPCA NSW after being found trapped and alone in a stormwater drain in Sydney’s inner west
Little-known spot named Australia’s best beach
A BEACH unknown to most Australians has taken out the top spot in a new list that ranks the best of the country’s spectacular coastline.
Saturday Extra New jewel in Territory tourism crown
FOR years Kakadu has been considered one of the brightest jewels in the Territory’s crown of major tourist attractions, but there’s one gem currently outshining it — Nitmiluk National Park
Outback stabbing Veleski likely to be moved to mental health facility
ACCUSED outback murderer Pande Veleski is now legally unrepresented, having withdrawn from his Darwin lawyer, a court has heard
Santa Claus Cool off at Christmas
SANTA CLAUS is coming to Casuarina Pool next weekend, and Territorians of all ages are invited to join in the Christmas-themed fun
T-shirt campaign Teach, don’t preach, activists warned
TEACHER “activists” are being warned wearing T-shirts in classrooms next week that attack Australia’s asylum seeker policies could end in disciplinary action or the sack.
Weather warnings More storms on way after light show
A SEVERE thunderstorm has lashed Queensland, producing spectacular lightning and cutting power to thousands of homes. And it might not be the last storm we see today.
Tipping scales Australia’s fattest states revealed
OLDER men living in regional areas need to tighten their belts, according to a confronting snapshot of obesity around the country.
Trump time TIME names 2016 the year of Trump
DONALD Trump has been named TIME’s Person of the Year with the President-elect teasing the news on Twitter.
Aviation disaster ‘Bodies are burned beyond recognition’
THERE are unlikely to be any survivors from a Pakistani plane that crashed in a mountainous northern region with 47 people on board.
Natural beauty Stunning snaps feature diverse world
A PECKING order of pelicans. Goths with chips. A cross-dressing cop. These are some of the contenders for this year’s Sony World Photography Awards.
Editorial Nurses deserve better protection
NEWS that the safety of our remote area nurses has been marked a priority for our new government is welcomed
Editorial Ideas essential for NT’s future
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner was asked yesterday by media if he felt he had accomplished any of what will be his legacy in his first 100 days in office
Opinion Royal Commission told Darwin is a racist place
JINGILI, Moil, Anula, Wagaman, Wanguri, Brinkin, Tiwi, Larrakeyah, Alawa, Nakara, Berrimah, Wulagi. What do these places have in common?
Opinion Domestic violence campaign a challenge for men
The NO MORE Campaign received national attention this week when PM Malcolm Turnbull addressed Parliament passing a motion acknowledging that violence against women is a national issue that requires a whole of community response
