Missing body
POLICE won’t commit to joining a search for murdered British back packer Peter Falconio unless fresh information emerges
Exclusive Gambler executed in desert, court hears
A HOPELESS gambler was taken to the desert and executed over a drug debt in scenes reminiscent of the hit show Underbelly, a court has heard
GRAPHIC: Vision released High-speed joy ride fatal footage
WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO. The Coroner’s Court has released footage of the high-speed joy ride crash that killed Palmerston teenager Ashley Richards in 2015
Busy night Stolen car linked to break-ins
POLICE were led on two pursuits last night and a stolen car was linked to three break-ins in a separate incident
Grim discovery Man dead but search for wife continues
The body of an elderly German tourist has been found in the Northern Territory’s remote outback as police continue to search for his wife
New legislation RDH parking top issue for Parliament
PARKING improvements at Royal Darwin Hospital will be front and centre as Parliament resumes for the first sitting of 2017
Valentine’s Day Today’s the day to show you’re in love
VALENTINE’S Day can make or break a new relationship — or it can pass without incident for those who don’t buy into the hype, relationship expert Nina Booysen says
New research Darwin bombing raids number ‘much higher’
STARTLING new research has found that the number of air raids on Darwin and the Top End is much higher than history has recorded it
Council decides Muirhead set for new shopping centre
MUIRHEAD is set to get a new shopping centre — subject to some minor planning changes — if a proposal to the Darwin Council goes ahead
Attempted murder trial Jury must decide on intent
A JURY must decide if a man who appeared to stomp on the head and body of his victim 51 times during a brutal daylight attack at a Palmerston shopping centre intended to kill him.
Take care Horrid weather sparks warning
WILD weather has triggered a warning from the NT Emergency Services, urging people to rake care on Territory roads and ensure their emergency packs are fully-stocked.
Monster saltie Is D-rex the king croc?
SOMEWHERE in the depths of the Darwarunga River in the remote north east of the Northern Territory lives a monster croc
Taking aim All the NT gossip with Bushranger
A suspicious taxidermist, Kevin Bacon and a Territory Cops star all get a start in this week’s edition of Bushranger
Territory remembers Legend of the naked gunner
BULLETS sliced the air around Wilbert “Darky” Hudson as he stood in the middle of the battlefield – far more exposed than his fully clothed comrades.
Territory remembers Salvaging forgiveness
The destruction of the bombs rained on Darwin left deep scars in the town. But an unlikely story of forgiveness and reconciliation emerged in the years that followed
Sustainability Under-fire Bombers ask for Frawley’s help
TIWI Bombers president Gawin Tipiloura has reached out to AFLNT chief executive Michael Solomon’s predecessor Tony Frawley to help lurch the NTFL club out of debt
On top Buffettes turn it on as fortunes turn around
A CLUB with just one legitimate win for the season stands between Darwin winning the NTFL Women’s Premier League minor premiership
Star performer Morris back to guide Uni Rebels home
SKILFUL American Tim Morris’ return led Uni Rebels to a season-opening Darwin Basketball Association League Men victory over the competition newcomers HPP on Thursday night
Debt drama Tiwi boss happy to work with AFLNT
TIWI Bombers president Gawin Tipiloura is keen to put the “frustration” behind him and work with AFLNT — and ex-Territory football boss Tony Frawley — to resurrect the club’s fortunes
Premiership decider Crows playing for GF hosting rights
ADELAIDE is playing for hosting rights of the inaugural AFLW Grand Final after Melbourne lost its stranglehold on football’s premiership deciders.
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What we learned from NRL weekend trials
THE hunt for a Dragons half continues, calls for Kalyn Ponga to play first grade grow louder, and Jamal Idris is back. This is what we learned from the weekend NRL trial matches.
Cane toad cull attempt to encourage animals to turn on each other
FORGET golf clubs, the freezer or even your car, there is a devilishly cunning new way to put an end to the onslaught of pesky cane toads, and it’s being tested right here in Queensland.
Hyperloop: Travel from Sydney to Melbourne in less than an hour
TRAVELLING from Sydney to Melbourne in an hour, could be more than just pipe dreams, with Hyperloop testing plans in full swing and targets set for “moving cargo by 2020 and passengers by 2021”.
Heartbroken husband calls for allergen overhaul after meal mix-up killed wife
A SIMPLE mistake by a waitress who accidentally swapped two dishes left a woman dead from an allergic reaction as her husband calls for an overhaul.
Monday Buzz: NRL’s scare tactic to offload Newcastle Knights
THE delayed sale of the Knights has led to outrageous speculation the NRL will be forced to relocate the club from Newcastle, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Prison inmates with links to terror extremists to remain behind bars
EXCLUSIVE: Prisoners with terror links will be kept locked up, with their associations considered even if they weren’t jailed for terrorism offences.
Rachael Finch topless pictures at the centre of legal stoush between photographer and cosmetic surgeon
FORMER Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch has found herself in the middle of an ugly legal stoush over topless photos taken when she was just 17.
Rebecca Maddern, TV executives all allegedly stalked by man charged with stalking Peter Hitchener
EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Maddern has joined a list of high-profile Melbourne TV identities to allegedly fall victim to a serial pest charged with stalking Peter Hitchener.
Footy superstar Sonny Bill Williams lent $500,000 to Anthony Mundine before Mundine’s fight against Danny Green
EXCLUSIVE: Boxer Anthony Mundine had to secretly borrow $500,000 from Sonny Bill Williams before his recent Danny Green super fight to deal with a family emergency, writes Phil Rothfield.
Child sexually abused by his teacher grows up and has his day in court
I WAS sexually assaulted by a house master at the Queensland country boarding school I attended. I was 13 when it happened. Decades later I got the bastard who did it.
Support for One Nation has leapt from 16 per cent to 23 per cent in past three months, poll shows
PAULINE Hanson is on the fast track to become Queensland’s unofficial preferred premier with support for One Nation surging past the party’s historic result at the 1998 election.
Retired Cat I knew it was the last time: Enright
RETIRED Geelong star and now assistant coach Corey Enright has opened up on his preliminary final pain and decision to hang up the boots.
Round 2 Young gun Lion, Demon named Rising Stars
BRISBANE Lions match-winner Tayla Harris and Melbourne youngster Lily Mithen have scooped the Round 2 AFL Womens Rising Star nominations.
AFLW Giants not buying into spoon talk
THE Giants are the clear favourites to take out the AFLW wooden spoon but livewire midfielder Jess Dal Pos isn’t buying it.
SuperCoach The Phantom: Making tough defence choices
SAM Docherty or Heath Shaw? Taylor Adams or Rory Laird? Here’s The Phantom defender form guide to help with the borderline decisions which could make or break your SuperCoach season.
Expert tips Should we pick ageing SuperCoach stars?
LIKE an archaeologist digging for the remains of the past, relics and fossils, this week Dan Begala’s pays homage to the elder statesmen of SuperCoach.
New legislation RDH parking top issue for Parliament
PARKING improvements at Royal Darwin Hospital will be front and centre as Parliament resumes for the first sitting of 2017
Council decides Muirhead set for new shopping centre
MUIRHEAD is set to get a new shopping centre — subject to some minor planning changes — if a proposal to the Darwin Council goes ahead
What have they done? The UK Bunnings ad is just wrong
THE music’s the same, as are the aprons, the staff talking about power tools is the same but there is something really odd about it.
See you in the NT? NT visit moving in Sco-Motion
IN the 17 months since he became Federal Treasurer, Scott Morrison has found the time to visit London, Germany, the United States and every Australian jurisdiction — except the Northern Territory
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
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 night Adele: ‘I can’t accept this award’
ADELE won the coveted Album of the Year award at the Grammys — then snapped the trophy in half, saying she didn’t deserve it.
Live TV Adele, Metallica in Grammys fail
IT’S one screw-up after another as the shambolic Grammys lurches from bad to worse. Not even the biggest names are immune.
BASSINTHEGRASS Top performers announced for festival
AMY Shark and Tash Sultana will perform at the 2017 BASSINTHEGRASS festival
Sheer delight Braless Britney stuns at gala
BRITNEY Spears had very strong competition for the raciest outfit at a pre-Grammys party, while Rita Ora stunned with a new look.
Netflix cheating Netflix and Cheat: Aussies’ dirty secret
INFIDELITY isn’t confined to the bedroom. Even when it comes to online streaming, nearly half of Australians have a dirty secret.
Carsguide First drive: Tesla Model X
Tesla’s new Model X is like nothing else on the road. It seats seven but accelerates as quickly as a Ferrari. We jump behind the wheel.
Weather watch Storms blackout more than 17,000 homes
THUNDERSTORMS brought some much-needed relief after a prolonged heatwave, but will the cool change last?
Fast broadband NBN speed claims ‘total rubbish’
AUSTRALIA will finally get super-fast broadband but there’s a catch: it will only be available in one town and it’s designed to prove the NBN wrong.
Mobile payments Banks in last-ditch fight on Apple Pay
THE big Aussie banks fighting Apple Pay in an inquiry before the consumer watchdog have drawn a line in the sand in a last-ditch effort to win the fight.
New legislation RDH parking top issue for Parliament
PARKING improvements at Royal Darwin Hospital will be front and centre as Parliament resumes for the first sitting of 2017
Joe Hildebrand Would you pass this citizenship test?
IMMIGRANTS to Australia should be subjected to an “extreme vetting” test before they become citizens or receive welfare, according to a radical proposal.
Pokie losses Proof we’re a nation of losers
WE’RE supposed to be the lucky country, but this scary graph shows that Australia is a nation of losers.
Valentine’s Day A day to just follow your heart
The most loved up day of the year is just around the corner, but a stagging number of people won’t make a move and ask out their crush
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
Whale rescuers celebrate mass stranding’s end
WELLINGTON: Whale lovers in New Zealand finally received some good news yesterday after more than 200 stranded whales managed to refloat themselves overnight and swim away, while volunteers managed to save another 17 whales at high tide
Shark fins land woman in jail
A COSTA Rican court has sentenced a Taiwanese business owner to prison over a fishing haul of illegally hacked-off shark fins destined for sale abroad, officials and environmentalists said yesterday
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
Exclusive Gambler executed in desert, court hears
A HOPELESS gambler was taken to the desert and executed over a drug debt in scenes reminiscent of the hit show Underbelly, a court has heard
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.
Jailed Crash victim: ‘I feel a bit sorry for him’
Kristyn Rourke was left with a broken neck and a life-long brain injury in an M1 smash caused by a P-Plater driving at 200km/h in the breakdown lane while high on cannabis.
Crime Husband charged six years later
A MAN has been charged with murdering his wheelchair-bound wife, more than six years after she died in a suspicious house fire in Brisbane.
District Court Giggling stoner P-plater jailed for horror crash
A P-PLATER who travelled 200km/h in the breakdown lane with cannabis in his system before ploughing into another vehicle has been jailed for 2.5 years.
Romance dead ‘Banned’: War against Valentine’s Day
A PAKISTANI court has outlawed Valentine’s Day celebrations in public places as students in Indonesia claim the loved-up day ‘encourages casual sex’.
First-ever talks Trump’s awkward handshake
PRESIDENT Donald Trump met with Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau at the White House ... and continuously asked to shake his hand.
Top pics The world’s most shocking photographs
AN assassination, social unrest in America, conflict around the world and a giant panda — check out the highlights from this year’s World Press Photo contest.
Editorial GM progress must be slow
WHEN the price of bananas reached a whopping $16/kg after Cyclone Yasi, banana lovers were devastated
Editorial Morrison must come to the NT
FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison has visited every capital city within Australia except Darwin and many rural towns along the eastern seaboard
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.
