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CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner entered into a secret backroom deal with the local branch of the Australian Hotel’s Association and unlawfully prevented liquor giant Dan Murphy’s from competing in Darwin, it is alleged in court documents
Listen up Open letter to our federal politicians
The $2 billion cut in GST payments to the Northern Territory over the next four years will hurt every man, woman and child living here
Peter Falconio ‘Expert’ pair say Bradley Murdoch not guilty
FRESH claims have emerged convicted killer Bradley Murdoch may not have murdered English tourist Peter Falconio
Investigation Woman, 46, found dead on beach
MAJOR Crime detectives are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 46-year-old woman after her body was found on a beach
Brace for impact Cyclone Debbie ‘one mean, big b*tch’
LATEST: A government official on the Whitsunday Islands has described the ferocity of Cyclone Debbie as the monster storm approaches the Qld mainland.
Feds screw the NT Tax hikes on table after $2b hit
TAX hikes, service fee increases and deep deficits are on the table as the Gunner Government comes to terms with the massive cuts to federal GST funding
Health search on Measles alert in Darwin
A DARWIN resident diagnosed with measles after returning from a trip to Bali has sparked a search for people the traveller has been in contact with since their return
No further jail Coward puncher found boozing on bail
JAILED coward punch perpetrator Shane Liam Hitchcock told police he was “just letting loose” when he was caught drinking while on bail, Darwin Local Court has heard
NT station owner Billionaire Sheikh of cheek not so cheeky
A BILLIONAIRE sheikh from the royal family in the United Arab Emirates — who made his fortune through oil — says he would be “willing and be ready” to grant such access for the exploration of oil and gas to his Territory cattle station
5.3 magnitude Indonesian earthquake felt in Top End
AN earthquake rumbled Darwin while most of the city slep
Company scrutiny Union seeking to cut FIFO reliance
AN INQUIRY into the continued reliance on fly-in, fly-out workers across the Northern Territory could be on the cards, if the Maritime Union of Australia get their way
Big weekend Naked man passes out in neighbour’s car
A NAKED drunk man from Farrar who hit the sauce hard on Friday night was woken by NT Police early Saturday morning after passing out in his neighbour’s car in her driveway
Taking aim The latest Territory gossip with Bushranger
BUSHRANGER comes out all guns blazing to uncover the Territory’s best gossip
Local Court Bat assault accused out on bail
A MAN who suffered a brain injury in a car crash – shortly after he and another man allegedly attacked two Inpex workers with a baseball bat – has been released from custody
Storage failure NT gun thefts trigger smuggling fears
MORE than a dozen firearms stolen from Territory gun owners last year remain unaccounted for with fears the guns could be modified or smuggled interstate
New generation Australia and Pakistan eyeing the future
AUSTRALIA and Pakistan are using Darwin as a big part of their rebuilding programs in their four-Test series this week
Aussies flop as India close in on series win
INDIA are poised to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after they completely outplayed Australia on a pivotal day three of the fourth Test in Dharamsala.
Lovell warning Pakistanis to give Australia tough test
AUSTRALIAN hockey’s first choice men’s goalkeeper expects a tough four Test series against the elegant Pakistanis in Darwin this week
AFLPA Awards Phillips claims historic AFLW MVP
ERIN Phillips has admitted she never thought the highs she has experienced in the last three days could have been possible.
Morris on Monday Gender agenda must focus on even share spoils
PATHWAYS can mean a lot in elite sport, even more so when they appear on a national highway
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MAFS: Cheryl Maitland’s new boyfriend is a former cop who’s been convicted for drug trafficking
EXCLUSIVE: Married At First Sight star Cheryl Maitland’s new man has been revealed as a disgraced former Victorian police officer who has been convicted for drug trafficking.
Smitten Russell Crowe shows off his freshly shaved head, hanging out with Sam Burgess and his family
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Russell Crowe and his son joined Big Sam, wife Phoebe and their gorgeous baby daughter for a day out in Sydney.
Help users, don’t punish them says top cop as war on drugs fails
THE former head of the NSW Drug Squad says the state is losing the war on drugs and should decriminalise first-time use and possession of illicit drugs to free up police to target the big suppliers.
Former Domino’s manager Paul Denis Mead sentenced to three years’ jail for dodgy refunds
A SACKED Darwin pizza chain worker has been jailed after he faced the NT Supreme Court for stealing more than $160,000 from his employer
Senator Nigel Scullion keeping quiet on GST allocation cuts to the Northern Territory
SENIOR Country Liberals have questioned whether the party can continue to support Senator Nigel Scullion, who has disappeared amid growing concern around the impact of GST allocation cuts to the Territory
NT Government urged to advance the onshore gas industry now the Federal Government has slashed NT GST revenue by $2 billion
THE peak body representing Territory business has blasted the Federal Government for slashing the NT’s share of GST revenue by $2 billion and says the NT must now advance the onshore gas industry
Treasurer Scott Morrison denies claims he promised not to change Territory’s share of GST
TREASURER Scott Morrison promised not to tinker with the Territory’s share of the GST, NT Opposition Leader and notional political ally Gary Higgins said yesterday
US general says North Korea’s missiles are so advanced they could soon reach Australia
A US general has told Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop that Australia will soon be within range of North Korean nuclear missiles.
Viewers give Anthony Manton the thumbs down over his disgraceful treatment of TV bride
MARRIED At First Sight bride Nadia Stamp has defended her decision to stay with TV’s biggest villain Anthony Manton, who has been universally criticised for the way he treats her.
Gold Logie nominee Grant Denyer survives 160km/h rally race crash
CHANNEL 10 have postponed plans to film new episodes of Family Feud this week, as Grant Denyer recovers from his horror 160km/h rally car crash. EXCLUSIVE PICTURES
Andrew Bolt: Ten reasons the Left are morons
EXCUSE me: are you of the Left? Then aren’t you ashamed by the moron movement that the Left now represents, asks Andrew Bolt.
Name mix-up Ump red-faced over wrong Roughy
THE SCORE: THE mix up before Jarryd Roughead’s return to AFL footy, Erin Phillips a frequent flyer, a quick tribute and the books don’t add up.
Internal review Review ticks off AFL role in Bombers saga
AN internal review of how the AFL handled the Essendon supplements debacle endorses the league’s controversial joint ASADA investigation.
Adelaide Crows Giants result only the start
ADELAIDE’S midfield machine has the talent and depth to ensure Sunday’s season-opening stunner is more than a one-off statement.
The Phantom Don’t panic, it’s only round one
THERE were plenty of similarities between The Phantom’s SuperCoach team and GWS after the opening round. An ordinary first-up performance and a low ranking but, importantly, no panic just yet.
Round 1 wrap SuperCoach: Five Riewoldt trade options
NICK Riewoldt was one of the top-scoring forwards in Round 1 but a knee injury means we have to swap him for Josh Kennedy — or is it that simple? Plus Champion Data’s market watch.
NT station owner Billionaire Sheikh of cheek not so cheeky
A BILLIONAIRE sheikh from the royal family in the United Arab Emirates — who made his fortune through oil — says he would be “willing and be ready” to grant such access for the exploration of oil and gas to his Territory cattle station
Feds screw the NT Tax hikes on table after $2b hit
TAX hikes, service fee increases and deep deficits are on the table as the Gunner Government comes to terms with the massive cuts to federal GST funding
Exclusive Dan Murphy’s alleges backroom deal
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner entered into a secret backroom deal with the local branch of the Australian Hotel’s Association and unlawfully prevented liquor giant Dan Murphy’s from competing in Darwin, it is alleged in court documents
Analysis NT Govt should ditch its onshore gas moratorium
CHIEF Minister Gunner has all the ammunition he needs to convince his party that, for the sake of all Territorians, it should ditch its onshore gas moratorium
Crocodiles Pollie wants trophy hunting, egg harvest
A QUEENSLAND MP has renewed calls for the legalisation of crocodile trophy hunting and egg harvesting in the sunshine state, using the NT’s current legal provisions as an example of how the industry could work
Real Estate Darwin/Palmerston’s Top 10 cheapest homes to rent
ONE of Darwin’s most sought after and expensive suburbs features in the top 10 cheapest homes to rent in Darwin and Palmerston, amid a “boom” in the rental market, according to a local real estate agent
168ha Berrimah Farm site First land release of subdivision of Northcrest
A NEW residential development is luring would-be buyers with the promise of surveillance patrols stationed in the area throughout the duration of the build
Overlooking Kahlin Oval Larrakeyah home a real crowd pleaser
ENJOYING a privileged outlook over Kahlin Oval is this Larrakeyah home which unquestionably is one of the finest homes to be found in the suburb
Commercial real estate 4520sq m block with two tenancy areas
THIS property at East Arm comprises 1560sq m of improvements
Jokes aside Seriously funny – he’s a RAW talent
TOILET humour always gets a giggle in Darwin, according to the man now dubbed the Territory’s funniest amateur comedian
Contenders Territory talents in line for Logie awards
TWO of the Top End’s hottest entertainment exports will shine in the national spotlight after being nominated for this year’s Logie awards
Diva demands revealed Dildos, jelly beans among band requests
FLOATING dildos, individual tea bags and a single packet of Amcal glucose jelly beans are some of the odd requests from artists touring through the Territory
Different, but same From one extreme to the other
THEY’RE scared of bugs and nursing sunburns from the harsh Aussie sun, but members of Canadian outfit The Jerry Cans say Australia isn’t so different to their Arctic homeland
Weather forecast How long the cyclone will last
IT WON’T be safe to go outside today. Cyclone Debbie’s fury will torment Queensland residents for hours upon hours.
Facebook Messenger Facebook Messenger to stop working on phones
THE FACEBOOK Messenger app is set to stop working on a number of older smartphones from as early as this week.
Jurassic Park Australia’s ‘Jurassic Park’ discovered
AN “UNPRECEDENTED” 21 different types of dinosaur tracks discovered along Australia’s remote coastline have been dubbed our Jurassic Park.
Smartphones and tablets Apple update: What you need to know
APPLE has released the iOS 10.3 update for iPhones and iPads but there is something you need to know before you hit that install button.
Cyclone Debbie Ground zero: Town faces direct hit
WHEN Cyclone Debbie makes landfall today, this town will be at ground zero. Residents are facing an agonising wait.
Health search on Measles alert in Darwin
A DARWIN resident diagnosed with measles after returning from a trip to Bali has sparked a search for people the traveller has been in contact with since their return
5.3 magnitude Indonesian earthquake felt in Top End
AN earthquake rumbled Darwin while most of the city slep
Frontier Changing the way you find adventure
BECOMING parents doesn’t stop you travelling — you just need to change your style
Fitness goals Challenge to lift intensity in home stretch
NT News staff member Ashley Manicaros and Amy Hegedus are taking on Fitness Works’ 12-week challenge as part of a New Year’s resolution to get fitter and healthier in 2017
Scumbag crims Thieves steal flag from dead war hero’s coffin
AN Australian flag which was draped over the coffin of a war hero during his funeral was one of several “priceless” possessions stolen in a senseless raid on a mobile home
Turtles a real risk of being wiped out by foxes
TURTLE numbers in the Murray River have declined more than 90 per cent since the 1970s, and foxes have been singled out as the main culprit
Hot spot Barra hopefuls cause Dundee jam
DUNDEE Beach was clearly the place to be yesterday morning with more than 150 fishermen stuck lining up to launch their boats
Tourism push Call for Chinese speaking Kakadu tour guides
ARE you a back-to-nature loving, Chinese-speaking adventurer? Then the Tourism Department has a job for you
New flight routes Darwin to India flights a step closer
THE Territory’s hopes of tapping into the emerging India tourist market is a step closer with one of India’s premier international airlines adding Darwin to its destination footprint
Search goes on Kevin’s killer still roaming free
ALMOST six months on from the murder of Alice Springs man Kevin Reid in the United States, his family is losing hope his killers will ever be caught
Asbestos fear in school
STUDENTS were sent home from Jabiru Area School early recently following concerns of asbestos exposure
Brace for impact Cyclone Debbie ‘one mean, big b*tch’
LATEST: A government official on the Whitsunday Islands has described the ferocity of Cyclone Debbie as the monster storm approaches the Qld mainland.
Guilty note Missing boy’s heartbreaking note
ANDREW Ong scrawled a letter to his parents, left it on the kitchen table and ran away with nothing but his backpack.
Cyclone Debbie Cyclone unleashes: ‘It’s right on top of us’
WITH landfall imminent and Cyclone Debbie nearing Category 5 status, parts of Queensland are already bearing the brunt.
Under attack Russian hacking an ‘act of war’: Cheney
FORMER US Vice President Dick Cheney has weighed in on Russia’s alleged attempts to interfere in the US presidential election.
Deadly rampage London terrorist not linked to IS
ISLAMIC State took credit for the London terror rampage, but cops say there’s “no evidence” linking the attacker to the death cult.
Wild pictures Nature like you’ve never seen it before
FROM tiny 3D turtles to underwater rugby, this stunning collection of images from the Sony World Photography Awards will leave you breathless.
Editorial Challenge for all Territorians
THIS is going to hurt — that was the underlying message Chief Minister Michael Gunner delivered to Territorians yesterday amid massive reductions in the amount of GST funding the Territory receives from Canberra
Editorial Proud day for NT achievers
THE Darwin-based women playing for the mighty Crows squad at the weekend have achieved an incredible landmark
Listen up Open letter to our federal politicians
The $2 billion cut in GST payments to the Northern Territory over the next four years will hurt every man, woman and child living here
Editorial Scullion must stand aside over GST
Nigel Scullion has one chance to save his job. Otherwise he must go.
