‘Eye sore’
THE NT Government is spending $3 million to make the Chan Building at State Square “safe and secure” despite a pledge by Chief Minister Michael Gunner to tear it down in the near future
Nuclear ambitions N Korea threatens more missile tests
A SENIOR offical says North Korea will test new missiles on a ‘weekly’ basis, warning ‘all-out war’ will result if the US takes military action.
Easter blitz Drink drivers flee to avoid breath tests
TWO drink drivers fled roadside breath test sites and were pursued by police and arrested at the end of the Easter break
‘Welcome arrival’ US Marines rotation lands in Darwin
THE most complex US marine air ground task force to be deployed to Australia lands in Darwin today
Tragic loss Loved father succumbs to crash injuries
A FATHER of two and lover of motorbikes described as an “extraordinarily unique” man has died from horrific injuries suffered in a motorbike collision five weeks ago
Council drama More scrutiny on cafe lease deal
A PALMERSTON Council alderman will ask council staff to produce a cache of emails relating to the controversial decision to grant a lucrative cafe lease to a favoured local business
Tourism lure Croc hunt would open new market
A successful push by Bob Katter’s Australian Party to boost tourism in north Queensland by allowing crocodile hunting would be good for the Northern Territory
Armed Man threatens supermarket worker with knife
A MAN armed with a large knife has held up a northern suburbs supermarket, stealing cash and cigarettes
Shark attack Mum watches shark maul daughter
A NIGHTMARE unfolded on a beach in WA as a 17-year-old girl was mauled by a shark with the rest of her family watching in horror.
Pest battle New trap trial toad-ally worth it
TERRITORY toad-busters helped pioneer the concept of using toxic pus from cane toad glands to lure thousands of the deadly pests’ tadpoles into traps
‘Violent behaviour’ Itinerants making life a living hell for resident
Carrie Altamura is at war with the army … the Salvation Army. Until recently Ms Altamura lived peacefully in Anula, but she said that changed the day the Salvation Army started a breakfast service for the homeless across the road from her house
Taking aim The latest Territory gossip with Bushranger
IT MAY be Easter, but that hasn’t stopped Bushranger and his spies bringing NT News readers the latest Territory gossip
Plane wrong Whacked wannabe pilot put in clink
A “SOCIAL” drug user who broke onto the tarmac at a remote airfield almost walked into a set of aeroplane propellers before setting another plane on fire, a court has heard
John McRoberts Fuller testifies at committal hearing
THE NT Health Department’s “serious failings” in record keeping and management of the pensioner carer travel concession scheme saw travel agents defraud the government of “potentially” $5 million, a senior police officer has said
Facing court ‘Kava bust’ at traffic stop
TWO men have been charged over a 45kg kava seizure during a traffic stop in Darwin
Port’s planning Wharfies hope to change course against Aces
FIRST year Port Darwin coach Rory Hood expects a competitive Wharfies outfit to play their hearts out in the FFA Cup qualifying match against Mindil Aces.
Hitting out Tiwi fighter’s silver lining
TIWI boxer Stephen Tipungwuti has won a silver medal at the national under-17 boxing titles in Adelaide
News updates Cats aren’t the team to beat, yet
CHRIS Scott refuses to be seduced by Geelong’s unbeaten start and ladder-topping status, declaring he is “pretty sure” the Cats are not the best team in the competition.
Bright spot Territory star a shining light for Essendon
TERRITORIAN Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will have bitter sweet memories of Saturday night’s 65-point loss to AFL ladder leader Adelaide
Thunder Cloud Thunder backing key players to get on roll
TERRITORY Thunder could get a big injection of experience as it prepares for a season defining match against Redland in Brisbane
Subscriber exclusives
‘I did not hit him’: Victoria Rees denies ‘striking producer’ after altercation with housewife AthenaX
TV executives fiercely reprimanded socialite Victoria Rees and a senior producer on the Real Housewives Of Sydney reality show after an off-camera altercation in Singapore.
Text messages on his wife’s phone sent ‘gentle giant’ Shahab Ahmed into a jealous rage, police allege
IT worker Khondkar Fariha Elahi, 29, is one of five people allegedly murdered by their spouse this year as police wrestle with an increase in domestic violence — a scourge that often hides from public view.
Pregnant at 14, next bub at 16: Teen parents just ask for a chance to raise their children
CHEYANNE Eastment-Cameron is 16 and pregnant with her second baby to boyfriend Brendan, the face of a new teen pregnancy dilemma confronting authorities - youngsters who choose to start families.
Geelong Easter egg hunt leaves kids in tears
CHILDREN were left in tears after organisers of a Geelong Easter egg hunt confiscated treats from kids who they deemed were being greedy, parents have claimed.
Michelle Bridges and Steve Willis paid $12,000 from taxpayer funds to run workout session for Sydney commuters
EXCLUSIVE: Steve Willis and Michelle Bridges were paid $12,000 from public funds to try to persuade Sydney commuters to do more exercise, but the total cost was far higher.
Western Queensland minerals discovery could create significant job boost
A MAJOR natural resources discovery in western Queensland has the potential to create a significant jobs boost and “flush new life” into mining centres like Mount Isa.
QConfidential: News and gossip from the world of entertainment
CREW touring Australia with Jessica Mauboy have plenty to say about her, with those working closest to the star saying “you certainly don’t get someone like that too often”.
Victorian mental health crisis blamed for creating killers after lack of medical care
SOME of Victoria’s most horrific murders are being committed by patients suffering mental illness, who are left on the streets instead of receiving desperately-needed medical care.
The Score: Gary Ablett Sr set to be ordained as minister
GARY Ablett Sr is understood to have taken his devotion to his faith a step further, the Geelong legend said to be nearing completion of studies that will see him ordained as a minister.
Gravedigger Brett Mackay hits out after being cleared over corpse photos claims
BRETT Mackay’s past month has resembled a waking nightmare, after a malicious and false vendetta saw him transform from anonymous suburban father to reviled public enemy number one.
Lawyer Leon Monastirski banned from 225 Sydney venues after a drunken night out
Leon Monastirski, a Sydney lawyer, is not welcome pretty much anywhere after drunkenly harassing patrons at a Thai restaurant.
Former president Kennett: Is it time for Clarko?
JEFF Kennett has called for a Hawthorn rebuild and questioned whether Alastair Clarkson has been in charge of the Hawks for too long.
Power Rankings AFL power rankings: Port’s dealbreaker
IF YOU were Port Adelaide and were offered a 2-2 start to the season before Round 1, would you have taken it? Jasper Pittard gives his answer and explains why in the Round 4 AFL power rankings.
Hitting the wall? Bombers still adapting after bans: Watson
ESSENDON great Tim Watson says the returning Bombers are still adapting to the pace of footy of 2017 as Dyson Heppell dispels fears the players are tiring so early in the season.
Studs and duds SuperCoach: Dusty down, Dahl delivers
THERE were some big scores and big disappointments in the SuperCoach world in Round 4. We name the studs and duds from every game.
AFL SuperCoach The Phantom’s Round 4 verdict
CHECK your last minute AFL SuperCoach advice from The Phantom in the lead up to Round 4.
Hot demand NT mango farms turning into gold mines
TERRITORY mango farmers are reaping the fruits of their work with rural properties in hot demand
What’s open? Opening hours for Easter long weekend
FROM shopping centres to bottlos, public transport and medical services, the NT News has you covered for what is open this long weekend
Up in the air Future of Jabiru mine operations in doubt
THE first task of a new chief executive at uranium producer Energy Resources of Australia could be to close its Jabiru operations, the chairman of the company has conceded
Flagship retailer Coles replaces Woolies at Oasis Shopping Village
COLES will replace Woolworths at the Oasis Shopping Village. Centre management confirmed Coles would become its new flagship retailer in the centre, opening its first market-style store in the Northern Territory
East Point return Salty Plum Cafe sets itself for a busy Dry
THE return of the Salty Plum Cafe to the seaside of East Point signals the dry season is not far away
Reduced prices Luxury living in the NT still an achievable dream
LUXURY homes in the Top End are more in reach than some may think, thanks to low interest rates and plenty of stock at reduced prices
NT property market Darwin first home buyers outnumber investors
DARWIN’S residential property market has experienced a steady increase in buyer activity in recent months with first home buyers leading the revival
Unwelcome record Darwin has highest capital city CBD office vacancy rate
THE market for smaller scale office strata units is unlikely to improve at least until all remaining stock in The Avenue in Parap is cleared
Real estate Load up and get Gunn ready
THIS impecabbly-presented Gunn home sits in excellent proximity to Sanctuary Lakes and is just waiting for a new owner to swoop in
Opinion So much musical talent in the Top End
“If I didn’t live in Darwin I would never have come to a gig like this.” This was said to me by a colleague at the Jordie Lane gig at the Darwin Entertainment Centre a few weeks ago and you know what? I agree
Superstar Mauboy wows Darwin crowd with hits
Darwin’s golden girl Jessica Mauboy wowed the crowd last night for her final show of the All the Hits Live Tour
Country legend Brand new day for Darwin
Country music star Adam Brand has promised his Get On Your Feet tour will live up to its name
NT girl Jess reminisce s ahead of Darwin show
JESSICA Mauboy can still remember hiding in a shed with her family when a cyclone hit when she was 10 or 11 years old
Smartphone drama Delays tipped for iPhone 8
APPLE could delay the launch of the iPhone 8 as it struggles with one key security feature of its highly anticipated smartphone.
Smart cot Smart cot for tired babies, parents
FORGET driving around the block. One car maker has developed a ‘smart cot’ that promises to drive babies to sleep faster without leaving home.
Privacy concerns Think twice before you connect to this
THERE’S alarm a free Wi-Fi service on buses is actually snooping everything from your driver’s licence to the photos on your phone.
North Korea Why North Korea wants nukes
WITH the whole world staring daggers at North Korea, why is it so intent on harnessing the very weapon that could destroy it?
Animals Stolen crocodile turns up in Sydney
A LIFETIME spent watching the Crocodile Hunter has paid off for one man, who found an 80cm crocodile while out on a Sunday afternoon stroll.
The NT’s addiction Our battle with the bottle
THE Northern Territory has a problem with booze. We drink more alcohol more often than anywhere else in the country.
Bug Bits Tree home to fascinating insects
Down the street from me is an interesting paperbark tree. It’s native, although, not to the Northern Territory. And, like many native plants, it houses an array of insects at various times. One of these is Chaetophyes vicina
Break time Cheers to public holidays and long weekends
TERRITORIANS love a holiday and over the next few weeks they’re going to be spoilt rotten
Crime out of control Break-in rate making businesses ‘uninsurable’
BUSINESS fears it may become uninsurable if the current rates of crime and claims continue
Judge queries payments ‘Royalties fuelled binge-drink killing’
A JUDGE has questioned why mining royalties are handed out unconditionally to people from remote communities during her sentencing of a binge-drinking wife killer
Sawfish is no match for fearsome predators
THE sharpened teeth on the saw-like snout of the critically endangered Australian sawfish is proving little defence against its deadliest underwater predators, the crocodile and shark
Easter ramp up Traffic controllers to watch Dundee boaties
TRAFFIC controllers will be in pace at Dundee Beach to monitor up to 150 fishos expected to arrive for angling competitions
Global anger Flight wasn’t even overbooked
UNITED Airlines’ claim that a passenger was brutally dragged off a flight because it was overbooked has gone up in flames.
NT confidence Airlines put on 900 more flights in 2016
AUSTRALIAN airlines have proven they have confidence in the Northern Territory by putting on almost 900 additional flights in 2016 compared to the year prior
Short stint Alice turf club loses chief executive
THE rotten luck at Alice Springs Turf Club has continued, with the club and chief executive Jason Cornell parting ways after just four months
Palmerston YMCA Protests can’t stop closure
THE fitness future of several Palmerston gym-goers hangs in the balance — as members consider their next move if YMCA Top End closes its doors this month.
Rush Hour RUSH HOUR: Stories you need to know today
OUTRAGED drivers are accusing cops of “manipulating” the public after discovering this Ford sedan was actually a disguised, unmarked police car.
Shark attack Mum watches shark maul daughter
A NIGHTMARE unfolded on a beach in WA as a 17-year-old girl was mauled by a shark with the rest of her family watching in horror.
WA coast Teen surfer dies after shark attack
A TEENAGE girl surfing with her dad off the coast of Esperance has become the third victim of a fatal shark attack in Western Australia in a year.
Party mayhem ‘I thought it was a terrorist attack’
TWO Australian sisters have spoken about the horror of being caught up in an acid attack during a mass brawl at a popular London nightclub.
Nuclear ambitions N Korea threatens more missile tests
A SENIOR offical says North Korea will test new missiles on a ‘weekly’ basis, warning ‘all-out war’ will result if the US takes military action.
Broken promises US gives final warning to North Korea
AMERICAN Vice President Mike Pence has put North Korea on notice, warning the rogue nation not to test Donald Trump’s resolve.
Editorial Public days off Territory style
TERRITORIANS, like most Aussies, love spending time in the great outdoors
Editorial Our future is linked to Asia
THE importance of Asia to the world economy will continue to grow over the coming years and it is vital the Territory has a high profile presence to bolster our business and political networks, market knowledge and the ability to improve cultural ties
Editorial Pine Gap plays vital spy role
THE role of the Northern Territory’s Pine Gap military intelligence base just outside Alice Springs is again in the spotlight
Editorial Kershaw must act on bullying
THE prevalence of bullying and sexual harassment in NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services as shown in an internal survey is troubling — but not unexpected
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