Monster saltie
SOMEWHERE in the depths of the Darwarunga River in the remote north east of the Northern Territory lives a monster croc
Lady Haha Drink driver happy to be off the hook
A DRUNK driver who was once filmed on TV show Territory Cops describing being arrested as “f**king sick”, has celebrated her release from custody on a suspended sentence
Privacy breach Details of cancer patients left on driveway
CONFIDENTIAL documents showing the diagnoses and contact details of dozens of cancer patients have wound up in a Moil driveway
Coming alive NT national parks flourish in the wet
Tourism operators have come together to encourage Territorians to get out of town and experience the sights during the flourishing wet season
Numbers 10-6 The NTFL’s elite showstoppers
We’re into top 10 territory as NT News football writer Grey Morris continues his countdown of the 30 best NTFL Premier League players
RendezView Don’t be a coupled-up jerk this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, think carefully about what you say to your single friends because, believe it or not, people are not defined by their partners, writes Jill Poulsen.
Lest we forget Bombing of Darwin World War II hero dies
ONE of the last war heroes from the Bombing of Darwin, Albert Frederick ‘Nipper’ Minchin was laid to rest this week after a lifetime of adventure
Monsoon More heavy falls on the way for Top End
A TROPICAL low over the northern Gulf of Carpentaria is moving towards the southwest and is expected to move over land today, according the Bureau of Meteorology
Look ahead Gunner do a lot of things this year
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has conceded the $875 million budget deficit will increase but refused to walk away from a commitment to return it to surplus by 2019-20
Not welcome 10 youths banned from Cas Square over brawl
TEN youths involved in the wild brawl at Casaurina Square Square last week have been officially banned from the shopping centre
NTFL Tiwi Bombers to finish NTFL season
THE under-siege Tiwi Bombers have paid off their five-figure debt to AFLNT and will complete the NTFL season
NT pubs Here’s cheers to our best watering holes
TWO Territory watering holes have earnt themselves a spot on a list of Top Ten Aussie Pubs
Bushranger Bushranger: All the gossip from the NT
From a wild house party to a cat looking for a new sitter, Bushranger shares the Territory’s hottest gossip
Territory remembers How the Spitfire defended Australia
ON February 19, 1942, and the first bombs were dropped on Australian soil. It wasn’t even 10 in the morning
Territory remembers Lest we forget NT’s darkest hour
HELL rained down upon Darwin on February 19, 1942, and those still alive to remember the horror are preparing to make the pilgrimage back to ground zero
Follow LIVE Re-live: Crows set for flag favouritism
ADELAIDE is set to move into premiership favouritism after accounting for the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RE-LIVE THE ACTION
Important clash Wanderers between Buffettes and history
DARWIN will have to overcome injuries and the experienced and “physical” Wanderers to achieve club history on Saturday
NTFL Tiwi Bombers to finish NTFL season
THE under-siege Tiwi Bombers have paid off their five-figure debt to AFLNT and will complete the NTFL season
DRS ‘This is a shocker’: Worst call in history?
A DESPERATE attempt at getting one of cricket’s best batsmen out left an Aussie great shaking his head in bemusement.
Must-win game Waratah star up for huge clash
WARATAH co-captain Justin Beugelaar has won a NEAFL premiership with the NT Thunder, but said tomorrow’s blockbuster against the Darwin Buffaloes at TIO Stadium will be one of the biggest games of his career
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Crime Files: The rape and murder of Miranda Downes in Cairns in 1985
WHEN a woman’s body was found on a Queensland beach, a man came forward to say he was there and he was innocent. But he had “the biggest ego” — and his attempt to clear his name cracked the case open.
West Coast’s drug-addled era of the mid-2000s is AFL’s darkest chapter, writes Jon Ralph
ESSENDON’S supplements saga is seen as football’s darkest chapter, but with each passing year, it’s clear West Coast’s drug-addled mid-2000s will take a more savage toll.
NBN CEO says Australians do not want super-fast broadband speeds
THE boss of the $49 billion National Broadband Network claims Australians do not need super-fast broadband and wouldn’t use it even if it was free.
Ian Thorpe wowed ABC bosses as host of new series Bullied, to be broadcast next month
IAN Thorpe stars as he heads up a new slate of ABC programming including a significant push toward science and factual series.
Melbourne Zoo: Hidden camera captures tiger’s leap for breakfast
VIDEO: WHEN Sumatran tiger Hutan spots his breakfast you don’t want to get in his way. So we hid a camera to snare a “prey’s eye view” of him leaping for his brekkie at Melbourne Zoo.
Royal Commission into child sex abuse: Claims of Vatican cover-up
THE Vatican orchestrated the active cover-up of child sexual abuse cases through secret archives and church law, the child abuse Royal Commission has been told.
Geoffrey Edelsten visits police amid concerns about ex-wife Gabi Grecko’s visit to Australia
GEOFFREY Edelsten has visited police this morning about concerns and fears about an upcoming visit by his estranged ex-wife Gabi Grecko.
Queensland news, politics, courts - Corridors of Power
POLITICAL nerds have spent all week speculating who will be the next LNP MP to defect to One Nation. And there’s one name that just keeps coming up.
Michael Trout reveals relationship with former Covergirls stripper
IN THE lead-up to the next Queensland election an LNP candidate has opened up about his life with a former stripper.
Ice scourge: Daughter reveals in heartbreaking letter how drug ruined her father’s life
EXCLUSIVE: THE daughter of a man who murdered his friend during an ice rage before wrapping his body in a doona and shoving it in the boot of a car has written a heartbreaking letter to a judge begging for mercy.
Federal Government Question Time
THE Prime Minister has unleashed an inner mongrel that has remained on a very short leash since he took the top job. And what a bite it has.
Star forward Perkins proving a point for Crows
SARAH Perkins was left in tears on AFL Women’s draft day but has quickly risen to cult status after a fateful invitation from Adelaide.
GWS Giants AFLW high standard ‘no surprise’
PHOEBE McWilliams was shocked at the overwhelming response to the AFLW’s opening weekend but not because of the huge response.
Coorparoo Lions young talent on show in intra-club
JOSH SCHACHE kicked four goals in a commanding display in Brisbane intra-club match while Josh Walker, Jake Barrett and Dayne Zorko were also impressive.
AFL SuperCoach Potential diamonds in the rough
YOU won’t find these players in many SuperCoach teams. They aren’t your high draftees like Hugh McCluggage or Andrew McGrath or your injury-affected players like Riley Knight, but these players are worth keeping on the watchlist.
AFL SuperCoach Forwards to really think about
WITH only a handful of premium set-and-forget options to pick from this season, the rookie-heavy forward line is becoming a popular thought. Keep a close eye on these guys during the JLT Series.
Darwin Waterfront Design unveiled for $200m hotel
AN infinity pool and a footbridge connected to the city are part of designs unveiled for the $200 million Landbridge luxury hotel to be built at the Waterfront
Not pumped Locals say no to proposed Parap servo
RESIDENTS are fighting a second development application by Woolworths to build a service station on the Stuart Highway near the old Government Printing Office
Exclusive Chief’s eyes on defence
The Government will establish a team in Canberra specifically tasked with advocating the Territory’s defence industry credentials, Chief Minister Michael Gunner will announce at an invite-only luncheon today
Different flavour Taste of Mindil for cruise ship visitors
PLANS are being developed to turn the Smith St Mall into a pop-up Mindil Beach Markets to add vibrancy to the city during visits by cruise ships
Leadership needed Industry throws down challenge to Gunner
On the eve of a major speech outlining the year ahead by Chief Minister Michael Gunner, leaders from the Territory’s major industries say they need leadership to be shown to combat what will be a difficult time economically
Growth prospects Top five real estate ‘ugly ducklings’
LATEST research has revealed the nation’s top real estate “ugly ducklings”, areas prime for growth that prove Australia’s affordability crisis is overrated.
On the market Ready and waiting for you
THIS Woodroffe home is ready to move into.
On the market Escape the real world in this home
EVER dreamt of escaping the real world? This Wagait Beach home could be the answer.
For sale Apartment in prime location
THIS apartment is in a highly desirable location and has views of the Tipperary Waters Marina.
Big stage Darwin drag queen comes up trumps
A Darwin drag queen who had no intention of ever participating in a competition has taken out the a national competition
Territory muso heading home
INDIGENOUS musician Stanley Gawurra Gaykamangu will bring his national tour home to the Territory this weekend.
Rappers crack iTunes charts
DARWIN rappers Matthew Lim and Gavin McLean have hit the iTunes charts following the release of the long awaited single with US rapper Chingy.
Mistakes no obstacle for soulful Caiti
MISTAKES are part of life and no one knows this better than Darwin singer songwriter Caiti Baker.
Smart pay Aussies world beaters with Apple Pay
THE Australian love affair with technology has won out despite the best efforts of recalcitrant banks.
Film lives Don’t count the DVD out yet
DON’T kiss your DVD collection goodbye yet, Australians are spending up big on movies and it’s not just digital downloads bringing in big dollars.
Communication breakdown Telstra triple failure in SMS snafu
TELSTRA has identified the snafu that caused text messages to go to random numbers during their network meltdown.
Post truth ‘Trump could destroy the world’
A WORLD-leading scientist has warned Australia could be first to face Trump’s catastrophic consequences.
Extreme heat 21 beaches closed as temp soars
SOME of the most popular beaches in Queensland and NSW have been closed due to dangerous surf, as the mercury climbs towards 40C.
NT pubs Here’s cheers to our best watering holes
TWO Territory watering holes have earnt themselves a spot on a list of Top Ten Aussie Pubs
Cruisy life Darwin first for liner’s luxury maiden voyage
IT has been smooth sailing for the inaugural voyage of the boutique cruiseliner the Azamara Journey into Australian waters
Sky watch Storm girls chase Territory wild weather
AS storms roll in and most Territorians head inside — a special group of weather fans grab their cameras, jump in the car, and venture out to chase the storm
Race day Darwin Cup tickets on sale now
START picking out your fascinators and saving up your gambling money — tickets to the 2017 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival go on sale today
Turn them on Lights on in bad weather
MOTORISTS driving without headlights on during monsoonal weather are a danger to themselves and other road users, police say
New lottery plan caters to slippery customers
MOVE over Powerball, there could be a new coveted lottery in Maine, and the prize would be wet and wriggly.
Swimming in opportunity
“We’re definitely going to have a March Runoff” were the prophetic words of Fishing and Outdoor World’s George Voukolos.
Coming alive NT national parks flourish in the wet
Tourism operators have come together to encourage Territorians to get out of town and experience the sights during the flourishing wet season
Cruisy life Darwin first for liner’s luxury maiden voyage
IT has been smooth sailing for the inaugural voyage of the boutique cruiseliner the Azamara Journey into Australian waters
Charges Voller’s mother appears in court
THE mother of the teenage criminal whose case helped spark a royal commission into youth justice has appeared in court charged with assault and disorderly behaviour
Boulevard rolls closer
TOP End motorists have been urged to add their voice to help shape the Barneson Boulevard project, which will see the creation of a major new entry point into Darwin.
Con job The great vitamin rip-off
CONNED by celebrity-driven spin, the ‘worried well’ are wasting hundreds of millions of dollars a year on vitamins that do no good and may even be harmful.
Harris trial ‘In the end, enough is enough’
THERE has been no more spectacular fall from grace than that of former TV and radio great Rolf Harris. Now he’s counting down the days ‘til it’s all over.
Communication breakdown Telstra triple failure in SMS snafu
TELSTRA has identified the snafu that caused text messages to go to random numbers during their network meltdown.
Huge turnout Iranians march, send message to US
HUNDREDS of thousands of Iranians have rallied to swear allegiance to the clerical establishment following Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Attack foiled Teen girl arrested over Paris bomb plot
POLICE have arrested four, including a 16-year-old girl, accused of planning an imminent terrorist attack in Paris.
Domestic violence ‘If he beats you, he loves you’
AS RUSSIA lessens the punishment for some forms of domestic violence, a Moscow newspaper has urged women to be ‘proud of their bruises’.
Editorial Covering up isn’t our game
THE Territory Department of Health has long been plagued by claims it is an organisation riddled with workplace bullying and harassment
Editorial Year’s agenda comes at cost
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner outlined an ambitious, largely positive agenda for 2017.
Editorial City market is a great idea
YOU have to credit where it is due and in this instance the Lord Mayor Katrina Fong Lim and the Darwin City Council should be applauded for taking the initiative to create a pop-up Mindil Beach Market in the Smith St Mall.
Editorial Killer must be made to sweat
YOUNG Brit Joanne Lees was just 27 years old when her life was altered irreversibly for the worse, here in the Northern Territory.
