Fallen soldier remembered
PRIVATE Jason Challis had his entire life ahead of him. He was a “beautiful” young man loved by his family and friends who was proudly representing his country when he died
Liquor Act changes ALP kills off Dan Murphy’s in NT Dan’s not a goer
THE chances of a Dan Murphy’s superstore opening in the Territory appear over, according to legal sources and the Opposition
Mother’s Day Ten presents mum doesn’t want
DO your mums a favour. Don’t force her to perform the fake ‘oh great, a feather duster. What a great gift’ spiel this Sunday
Digger’s tragic death Realistic exercises ‘essential’ for soldiers’ training
A DIGGER’S death is always tragic but troops could not properly prepare for combat without danger to simulate the chaos of a battlefield, the head of an independent defence watchdog says
Warning: ‘War looms’ Darwin singled out in chilling WWIII video
VIDEO: Darwin has been singled out by the infamous hacktivist group Anonymous in a chilling new video — urging people across the globe to “prepare” for World War III — as the US and North Korea continue to move “strategic pieces into place”
Hit and run Emma wins compo justice after 18 months
TERRITORY woman Emma O’Connor has won her battle for motor vehicle compensation, nearly 18 months on from a callous hit and run that nearly claimed her life
Budget 2017 NT not being punished over fracking: Morrison
FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison says the Territory is not being sidelined in the Federal Budget over the Gunner Government’s fracking ban
Andrew Liveris Darwin-born businessman’s eye-watering pay packet
DARWIN-born international business identity Andrew Liveris received a $31 million pay packet last year for delivering key economic success for the world’s largest chemical company, including a history-making share dividend
Project Sea Dragon $1.45bn prawn farm roadworks to begin
THE environmental approval of the $1.45 billion export prawn farm Project Sea Dragon means work on a vital piece of road infrastructure can get started
Robyn Lambley Political attack ad referred to Auditor General
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has referred a social media attack ad against independent MLA Robyn Lambley to the Auditor General — an ad his colleagues shared on Facebook
Report’s findings NT may look into online voting for elections
ONLINE voting should be investigated as a way to counteract Territorians’ aversion to showing up to polling booths, a report has recommended
Randy reptiles Flat out like lizards bonking
IT was the early hours of Sunday morning when Howard Springs animal lover Alyssa Nicole entered her kitchen to find two geckos locked in a passionate embrace
Ad campaign Ruggedly handsome NT blokes wanted
WHEN you think of a typical Territorian, ruggedly handsome doesn’t come to mind
NT Supreme Court Giles ‘wanted to avoid Halikos, Inpex war’
FORMER chief minister Adam Giles warned Inpex officials the company could suffer ‘reputational damage’ in the NT if it did not resolve a dispute with the Halikos Group after backing out of an alleged 15-year accommodation deal
’Legend bloke’ Darwin man found dead in Bali
EXCLUSIVE: A Darwin maritime worker found dead in his rented Bali home has been remembered as a ‘legend bloke’ by his former colleagues. Bali police suspect he was murdered
SuperCoach advice What to do with Dayne Beams?
THE time has come to move on from Dayne Beams. But who are the best options to replace him? Also, get the latest rookie and captain advice for Round 8.
Podcast NT News Sports Talk
IN this week’s episode the crew discuss the NT Thunder, local rugby league and rugby union, FFA Cup, speedway and also have a look at the drugs drama enveloping the NRL
Exclusive Axed Barba could make NRL return
BEN Barba’s French rugby dream is over with the Cronulla premiership hero cast adrift by Toulon, paving the way for a return to the NRL this year.
Helping hand Women’s World Cup gets boost
IF Katie Page needed any validation for throwing her support behind women’s rugby league it came from her husband Gerry Harvey on Friday night.
Report Sanchez screamer, Gunners alive in top four hunt
ALEXIS Sanchez produced a moment of brilliance on his 100th Premier League appearance as Arsenal saw off Southampton 2-0 to maintain their late top-four push.
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Your movie guide: Every current release rated
CAN’T decide what movie to see this week? National movie reviewer Leigh Paatsch has every current release covered to make your choice easier.
Smokers have no cheaper ways to smoke with hikes to roll-your-own tobacco
THE cost of roll your own tobacco is set to mirror that of manufactured cigarettes as the government moves to deter more people, especially the young, from smoking.
CCTV footage of mystery man could be key to Cocaine Cassie’s case
A CHANNEL Nine film crew has arrived in Bogota for their paid exclusive with Cassie Sainsbury’s family, which cost an “eye watering” figure.
The First Home Super Savers Scheme won’t get traction, industry experts say
FIRST-home buyers are unlikely to take up the new incentive to help save deposits quickly after a previous scheme failed miserably, industry experts say.
Dan Murphy’s: floor size cap legislated after broad discovery orders
THE Gunner Cabinet first moved to legislate their bottle shop floor size cap three days after it was revealed in court that the Labor Party and the AHA NT would be the subject of broad discovery orders, the NT News can reveal
$400m shopping centrepiece to open
THE centrepiece of the $400 million Gwelo real estate and shopping centre development, Coolalinga Central, will officially open this weekend
Lobbying steps up for Defence work contracts
THE lobbying campaign for Territory industry to secure its share of the upcoming Defence work has been extended to key crossbench senators in the nation’s capital
More attractions will bring more visitors here
MILLIONS of overseas visitors to Australia fly over the Territory every year. It is time for us to get them to come here, writes DAVE MALONE
MH17 tragedy inspires Australian-led feature film campaign
THE aviation tragedy that stunned the world is set to become a major feature film, based on the harrowing tale of a Melbourne doctor.
‘It’s not a get out of jail type thing’: AFP luring young hackers for anti-espionage work
HACKERS who have exposed security vulnerabilities in government sites are being offered reprieves if they’ll use their skills to help police.
Govt to legislate liquor store size ‘with no evidence’
ATTORNEY-General Natasha Fyles was at a loss on Monday to explain why the NT Government is moving ahead with legislating their liquor floor size cap in Parliament before a review into alcohol policy is completed
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WELCOME to our footy blog, AFL Daily! Every weekday we will be bringing you all the breaking footy news from across Australia.
Power Boak, Hinkley partners in Power
BOTH came to Port Adelaide from country Victoria and with Geelong genetics. Their paths were very different to a powerful partnership at Alberton.
Adelaide Crows Lever hamstring injury only minor: Teague
Adelaide is “looking at the big picture’’ with sore key defender Jake Lever, ruling him out of the clash with Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.
SuperCoach advice What to do with Dayne Beams?
THE time has come to move on from Dayne Beams. But who are the best options to replace him? Also, get the latest rookie and captain advice for Round 8.
Wrong choices SuperCoach selections we’d like again
EVERY year there will be players who don’t live up to SuperCoach expectation — Jaeger O’Meara, for starters. But who would we pick instead if we had our time over? Tell us your mistakes.
Less time for scrutiny NT Estimates Hearings changes raise ire
THE Gunner Government’s plan to shorten the time opposition and independent MLAs have to scrutinise their financial decisions has been heavily criticised in Parliament
Budget 2017 NT not being punished over fracking: Morrison
FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison says the Territory is not being sidelined in the Federal Budget over the Gunner Government’s fracking ban
Project Sea Dragon $1.45bn prawn farm roadworks to begin
THE environmental approval of the $1.45 billion export prawn farm Project Sea Dragon means work on a vital piece of road infrastructure can get started
Start-ups’ Mall hub ‘Shark Tank’ plan for NT entrepreneurs
A PROPOSED “Croc Tank” event — similar to the TV show Shark Tank — will see young entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for mentorship and funding at the new Darwin Innovation Hub at the Smith Street Mall
Liquor Act changes ALP kills off Dan Murphy’s in NT Dan’s not a goer
THE chances of a Dan Murphy’s superstore opening in the Territory appear over, according to legal sources and the Opposition
Fresh start Budget 2017: helping you buy a home
FIRST home buyers will be able to save for a home deposit faster by salary sacrificing into their super fund from July 1.
Survey shock ’Acute crisis’ in affordable NT rentals
A LACK of affordable housing stock has created an “acute crisis” in the Northern Territory, according to a new survey
98-bed development Council says no to hostel application
PALMERSTON Council has not supported a recent application for the development of a 98-bed hostel in Palmerston City, because the building in question has no existing car parking or plans to build any additional car parking
Draft masterplan Multi-level carpark for airport
DARWIN Airport is considering building a multi-level car park to deal with a growth in customers using the facility
No dicking around this time
WIL Anderson’s last trip to Darwin ended with him at nightclub Throb and photographed with a giant inflatable penis
From chill time to party time
AFTER two weeks of Seabreeze festivities, the crew is inviting everyone to help them blow off some steam and celebrate another successful year
Conway now a tamer beast
DEBORAH Conway is less “like a caged beast” on stage these days but it’s just because she has a guitar in her hands
The Last Resort The Last Resort’s disastrous ratings debut
NINE’S much-hyped relationship reality show The Last Resort has been labelled a “spectacular failure” after debuting to dismal ratings on Tuesday night.
Falling flat Aussies ‘not signing up’ to NBN
THE controversial NBN now reaches more than 4.6 million homes and businesses but fewer than half of them actually use it.
Asteroid mining China’s bold plan for asteroid base
It’s one small step for man, one giant opportunity for miners. With some of Earth’s valuable resources dwindling, space mining is looming as the new frontier for world governments.
Bogus email Aussies warned of Origin Energy hoax
TENS of thousands of Australians have been targeted by a fake Origin Energy email containing dangerous malware designed to infect the user’s system.
Solar Roof You can now order Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles
TESLA has announced it is taking worldwide orders for its Solar Roof tiles and they have a very promising price point.
Microsoft Build Microsoft CEO’s dark AI warning
MICROSOFT boss Satya Nadella has issued an ominous warning about the future of AI and the potential for a dystopian, 1984-esque future.
Fallen soldier remembered Tributes for ‘a jovial larrikin’
PRIVATE Jason Challis had his entire life ahead of him. He was a “beautiful” young man loved by his family and friends who was proudly representing his country when he died
Digger’s tragic death Realistic exercises ‘essential’ for soldiers’ training
A DIGGER’S death is always tragic but troops could not properly prepare for combat without danger to simulate the chaos of a battlefield, the head of an independent defence watchdog says
Hit and run Emma wins compo justice after 18 months
TERRITORY woman Emma O’Connor has won her battle for motor vehicle compensation, nearly 18 months on from a callous hit and run that nearly claimed her life
Report’s findings NT may look into online voting for elections
ONLINE voting should be investigated as a way to counteract Territorians’ aversion to showing up to polling booths, a report has recommended
Robyn Lambley Political attack ad referred to Auditor General
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has referred a social media attack ad against independent MLA Robyn Lambley to the Auditor General — an ad his colleagues shared on Facebook
Barra can’t resist Bombers
IT was an eye-opener to fish Corroboree Billabong for a couple of days early this week
Catch of the Day Kirra breaks barra duck in style at Shady Camp
FISHO Kirra Hall recently hauled in her first barra at Shady Camp
Crime scene evidence Bali cops may have lead on Darwin man’s death
BALI police investigating the suspected murder of former Darwin maritime worker Stephen James Richardson say they have uncovered blood at the crime scene which may belong to the perpetrator
’Legend bloke’ Darwin man found dead in Bali
EXCLUSIVE: A Darwin maritime worker found dead in his rented Bali home has been remembered as a ‘legend bloke’ by his former colleagues. Bali police suspect he was murdered
Arrests Escapee nabbed over ram-raid spree
ONE of the youths who escaped from BushMob was allegedly involved in a ram-raid crime spree across Alice Spring.
98-bed development Council says no to hostel application
PALMERSTON Council has not supported a recent application for the development of a 98-bed hostel in Palmerston City, because the building in question has no existing car parking or plans to build any additional car parking
Behind bars Cocaine Cassie’s family lands in Bogota
CASSIE Sainsbury’s family has arrived at Bogotá airport, as an official described the jailed Aussie’s mental state as precarious.
Military might ‘Axis of security’ role for Oz
AUSTRALIA has offered to step into the US military’s backyard to help the Americans create the next generation global fighting force.
Wardrobe malfunction Chloe removes dazzling jewels mid-speech
GLAMOROUS Chloe Shorten experienced a wardrobe malfunction after her dazzling necklace was conspicuously absent mid-way through Bill’s Budget reply speech tonight.
‘Throng of rats’ North Korea claims CIA tried to poison Kim
KIM Jong-un has dubbed America’s leaders “rats in the dark” amid claims the CIA tried to kill him with a biochemical substance.
Taking credit Trump takes credit for 200-year-old phrase
IT’S a common expression that has been around since the 19th century, but in an interview, Donald Trump claimed he had just invented it.
Comey firing Trump: Comey’s a ‘grandstander’
DONALD Trump has revealed he asked James Comey if he was under investigation, as he labelled the ex-FBI boss a “grandstander” and a “showboat”.
Editorial Emma gets her justice, finally
EMMA O’Connor would have every right to be angry about being the victim of a callous hit and run accident
Editorial ScoMo’s time to shine in NT
THE Budget has been delivered and the damage is done. Nothing left now but for Treasurer Scott Morrison to finally visit the Northern Territory to see first-hand what the Territory has to offer the rest of Australia
Opinion More attractions will bring more visitors here
MILLIONS of overseas visitors to Australia fly over the Territory every year. It is time for us to get them to come here, writes DAVE MALONE
We say Politics at play as NT ignored
TWO years ago Territorians stood tall, recognised as part of Northern Australia and its huge economic potential. Last night Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered a Budget which struggled to mention Northern Australia, let alone the Territory
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