We will never forget them

We will never forget them
FROM across Australia, from the shores of Victoria to the suburbs of Perth, the old men who once fought together on the frontline for this country have returned to the tropical town where it all began

We’ve reached charity capacity. Let’s cap them

We’ve reached charity capacity. Let’s cap them
New charities raising money for the same causes as existing charities are popping up every week, writes Jill Poulsen. It makes absolutely no sense.

Cameras are a positive move

Cameras are a positive move
ANY equipment we can give our boys in blue that not only helps them fight crime but also stay safe while doing so is worth its weight in gold — and the Territory government’s treasury dollars

Labor walking a very fine line

Labor walking a very fine line
IT seems ironic that the Gunner Government is planning to run the sword through public service jobs

Jig is up, Waleed. You’ve shown your true colours

Jig is up, Waleed. You’ve shown your true colours
Waleed Aly, darling of the Left, is seen as almost infallible, writes Caleb Bond. But now he’s proven himself to be cold, elitist, and snobbish.

No shortcut to closing the gap

No shortcut to closing the gap
THE latest Closing the Gap report is, as always, depressing reading. At the rate we’re going, we won’t meet six of seven closing the gap targets

GM progress must be slow

GM progress must be slow
WHEN the price of bananas reached a whopping $16/kg after Cyclone Yasi, banana lovers were devastated

Morrison must come to the NT

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

Covering up isn’t our game

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

Year’s agenda comes at cost

Year’s agenda comes at cost
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner outlined an ambitious, largely positive agenda for 2017.

City market is a great idea

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.

Killer must be made to sweat

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.

Tradie backflip about time

Tradie backflip about time
THE fact that Chief Minister Michael Gunner has listened to the community and reinstated the popular Home Improvement Scheme is a positive for the Territory

Malcolm schooled in the art of the deal Malcolm schooled in the art of the deal

Malcolm schooled in the art of the deal Malcolm schooled in the art of the deal
ON Wednesday, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull fronted the National Press Club to give a much-hyped speech that he hoped would kickstart his ailing political fortunes, says Peta Credlin

Kids at social media’s mercy

Kids at social media’s mercy
IT’S time to press pause on social media and educate our children about over-sharing online.

Cat owners, your felines are killers. Keep a leash on them

Cat owners, your felines are killers. Keep a leash on them
If you can’t commit to keeping a tight leash on your cat, do us all a favour and buy a goldfish instead, writes Jill Poulsen.

Trump a first rate boofhead

Trump a first rate boofhead
AMERICAN President Donald Trump is the boofhead of international world leaders

No flip-floppin’ on thong love

No flip-floppin’ on thong love
IN all the world, out of all the inventions ever created by the hand of humans, there surely isn’t a more important tool for Territorians than the humble thong