Lavish Top End honeymoon
PIPPA Middleton and her new husband James Matthews have given royal watchers the slip as they continue their luxury honeymoon somewhere in the Northern Territory
Home-grown star Jake’s never far away as an NT News+ member
TERRITORY cricketer Jake Weatherald’s pursuit of the sport with bat and ball has taken him around Australia
Police probe Northern Territory tourist killed in hotel fight
POLICE are investigating the death of a Northern Territory man who was killed after a late night fight outside a hotel in San Francisco
The Wright stuff NT’s Matt is everyone’s mate
THE Territory’s Outback Wrangler, heart-throb Matt Wright, has been named as one of Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’
Prisoner paradise Inmates ‘play pokies, have sex’ on work release
EXCLUSIVE: An off-duty correctional services officer was unwinding with an ale at the Winnellie Hotel when he noticed one of his prisoners doing some unwinding of his own in the pokie room
We’ll fix ‘em Let’s bring the Logies to the Territory
THE Logies — the biggest night of the year for the kings and queens of Australian TV — has copped criticism lately for looking a bit tired
Divisions simmer Labor’s NT boss survives coup attempt
DIVISIONS in the NT Labor Party nearly spilt over last week, as Queensland union officials and local left forces discussed removing secretary Kent Rowe, the NT News can reveal
Your weekend feature In the line of danger
OUR police officers are there to serve and protect, but who protects them when they face violent assault on a regular basis?
Unresolved land claims NT’s $5bn pastoral industry at risk
THE viability and future investment in the Territory’s $5 billion pastoral industry is at risk because of Aboriginal land claims, is successful the NT Cattlemen’s Association says
Death probe continues Defence resumes live fire exercises at Mount Bundey
AUSTRALIAN Defence have confirmed live fire training exercises have resumed at Mount Bundey following the shooting death of Private Jason Challis last month
Real Estate Stay on trend this Dry Season
THE Dry season can often spark a change in design for your bedroom, loungeroom and living areas
Crocheads Falcon fails to ford Cahills Crossing
VIDEO: Another carload full of dills have found themselves in strife at notorious croc hotspot Cahills Crossing
Dunny danger Watch out! There’s a hisser in the pisser
A TWO-METRE long snake dubbed the “boa constructor” had to be removed from the dunnies at local building firm Sitzler last week, but not before giving one of the Territory’s most powerful men the fright of his life
Locked up ‘Intelligent’ bikie jailed on drugs charges
JAILED Rebels sergeant-at-arms Shannon Althouse is a man of high intelligence, the Supreme Court has heard
Troopy pull School faces court over student death
NT Christian Schools have faced court over the death of a student during a troopy pull at a sports day two years ago
Podcast NT News Sports Talk
In this week’s show the crew discuss the NT Thunder’s showdown with Sydney Uni, the Adelaide River Cup, Top End cricket’s Strike League, local basketball, rugby league and union, and the Blues’ big win over the Maroons
Paul Kent Why coaches couldn’t sleep after Origin I
BOTH Blues coach Laurie Daley and Maroons rival Kevin Walters spent a sleepless night after Origin I, for very different reasons, writes PAUL KENT.
Video Is Hawkins in strife for jumper punch?
THE AFL’s crackdown on jumper punches will again be tested after Geelong forward Tom Hawkins struck Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch. WATCH THE INCIDENT
Preview Australia-New Zealand renew World Cup rivalry
IT’S the World Cup rematch and for Australian supporters’ sake we’re hoping for the same result as the final ... not the pool match.
Richardson Park Old base may get reprieve
RUGBY league could return to Richardson Park — continuing a long history of the game at the Ludmilla venue.
Subscriber exclusives
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Singapore for high-level defence talks
SPEAKING from Singapore on his first visit as Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull has warned that the threat from Islamist terror is growing in our region.
More NBN users are being caught in a ‘trap,’ forced to diagnose their own slow connections
AUSSIE internet users are being caught in black hole between the NBN and service providers, with some being forced to hire their own engineers to diagnose poor connections.
Northern Gas Pipeline back on track
JEMENA, who are building the Northern Gas Pipeline has re-engaged the company it dumped when the start date for the project was delayed in March
George Pell says ‘I’m hanging in there’ as he waits to find out if he will be prosecuted over historic child sex charges
CARDINAL George Pell has said he is “hanging in there” as he waits to find out if he will be prosecuted over historic child sex charges.
Would you take on a terrorist if faced with one? How plane hijack attitudes have changed since 9/11
HOW would you respond to someone posing a serious threat to a plane you were on? Experts say the days of passengers sitting back and complying are over.
50 things you never knew about Sgt. Pepper’s
ON the official anniversary of The Beatles’ Lonely Hearts Club Band, we reveal 50 things you never knew about their studio trickery.
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.
Has Facebook saved your teen from drugs and alcohol?
TEENS are abstaining from alcohol smokes and drugs while their parents and grandparents are the bigger boozers and substance abusers.
Malaysia Airlines bomb scare: passengers describe their terror
BRAVE passengers who tackled a man threatening to blow up a Malaysia Airlines plane have described the moment instincts kicked in to save fellow travellers.
AOC in crisis: Media boss Mike Tancred cleared of bullying former chief executive Fiona de Jong
AUSTRALIAN Olympic Committee media chief Mike Tancred has been given a slap on the wrist after bullying allegations levelled against him were sensationally thrown out.
One Nation donations directed to Pauline Hanson’s personal bank account
UPDATE: LABOR took aim at Pauline Hanson today after revelations she received thousands of dollars of One Nation political donations in her personal bank account.
Crows Pyke: It’s not our effort, it’s method
DON Pyke concedes Adelaide is dealing with a sobering jolt to its premiership aspirations while taking responsibility for being overwhelmed by nemesis Geelong.
Video Is Hawkins in strife for jumper punch?
THE AFL’s crackdown on jumper punches will again be tested after Geelong forward Tom Hawkins struck Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch. WATCH THE INCIDENT
Crows Crows fail first major test
THE hurt ran deep as Adelaide watched the lost piece of its premiership puzzle — Patrick Dangerfield put the sword on Friday night at the Cattery.
Late whispers Panic Room: Sandi, Fyfe under cloud
TWO Fremantle stars are no certainties to line up against Collingwood on Sunday. Get the latest selection whispers and SuperCoach and betting mail.
Top Gun Rory enters the SuperCoach Danger zone
ONCE Goose to Patrick Dangerfield’s Maverick in Adelaide, Rory Sloane is SuperCoach’s new Top Gun. Here’s why.
Unresolved land claims NT’s $5bn pastoral industry at risk
THE viability and future investment in the Territory’s $5 billion pastoral industry is at risk because of Aboriginal land claims, is successful the NT Cattlemen’s Association says
Real Estate Stay on trend this Dry Season
THE Dry season can often spark a change in design for your bedroom, loungeroom and living areas
‘I won’t invest another cent’ Business owners demand crime wave fix
FORMER administrator John Anictomatis says he slept better at night while serving in the Vietnam War than he currently does in Darwin
Closing today Last chance for home improvement scheme applications
TRADIES have taken to social media to encourage property owners to get their home improvement scheme applications in before it closes at 5pm today
$800mil project Northern Gas Pipeline back on track
JEMENA, who are building the Northern Gas Pipeline has re-engaged the company it dumped when the start date for the project was delayed in March
$35 million Berrimah development aims to break rental cycle
A $35 MILLION industrial development at Berrimah is based on a belief the Darwin market is starting to turn and small business owners want to break the rental cycle
New report Zuccoli, Lyons among Australia’s housing hot spots
TWO housing markets in the Northern Territory rank among the strongest in the country, the Housing Industry Association’s latest Population & Residential Building Hotspots 2017 report has identified
Oxford Road Development prompts fears of Berry Springs pollution
A CONTROVERSIAL development in rural Darwin has locals concerned about potentially ”irreversible” pollution to popular Top End swimming spot Berry Springs
Pensioners leaving Forum to tackle NT seniors’ housing issues
A TERRITORY seniors’ representative is heading south in June to hear about views on housing issues affecting older Australians
The Wright stuff NT’s Matt is everyone’s mate
THE Territory’s Outback Wrangler, heart-throb Matt Wright, has been named as one of Tourism Australia’s ‘Friends of Australia’
We’ll fix ‘em Let’s bring the Logies to the Territory
THE Logies — the biggest night of the year for the kings and queens of Australian TV — has copped criticism lately for looking a bit tired
Finding the beauty in junk
KATHERINE’S Junk Sculpture festival has evolved from simply rubbish artwork to a completely carbon free event with a shifting focus to consumerism
Fate adds family to Aly’s big adventure
SERENDIPITY struck Aly de Groot for her first international exhibition
- Entertainment Four hands, one piano
- Entertainment Everlys’ magic on stage
- Entertainment Sarah Blasko strips it back for solo show
- Entertainment Schapelle Corby answers your questions
- Entertainment Harris’ most embarrassing TV report
- Books & Magazines Keira’s racy photos reveal $35k body
- Entertainment Pippa stayed at $18k a night penthouse
- Entertainment World’s crazy celebrity mugshots
- Entertainment Effie in the Territory has nice ring to it
New targets Low-carbon target push on power firms
THE electricity industry will have to meet new low-emissions targets, under recommendations to be put to the Turnbull government next week.
Giving blood Company offers $11k for young blood
IT featured on a hit US comedy TV show, but now it's happening in real life. And about 100 people have already signed up.
Dark ads The teen taking on political ‘dark ads’
THIS teen is tracking the use of persuasive “dark ads” on social media. The surprising thing is who is spending big on Facebook advertising.
Huawei P10 China’s iPhone killer strikes again
THE world’s third biggest smartphone maker is looking to lure iPhone customers by making a device that is eerily similar to Apple’s flagship devices.
Scary spider US mum freaks out over huge Huntsman
WHILE Huntsman spiders are no big deal to us in Australia, an American mother was so scared she called her father, the pet shop and the media.
Your weekend feature In the line of danger
OUR police officers are there to serve and protect, but who protects them when they face violent assault on a regular basis?
Duty of care Flying high and challenging stereotypes
MEET the male midwife and nurse challenging stereotypes and saving lives with the CareFlight crew
‘No warning or explanation’ Welfare workers ‘took baby as soon as she was born’
WELFARE workers removed an Aboriginal baby from hospital immediately after she was born and took her out of the Northern Territory, her grandparents have told the royal commission into child protection
Mayor or bust K-Fong wants top job or nothing
IF Darwin Lord Mayor Katrina Fong Lim isn’t re-elected to the top spot — she isn’t interested in being on council at all
Dr Sue Get behind NT’s Bondi Vet
TERRITORY vet Dr Sue Samuelsson has been short-listed in a nationwide search for the next Bondi Vet
Check your safety gear before hitting water
For many Top Enders there’s nothing better than getting out on the water
Fily fishos to hit billabong
THERE’LL be a lot of swishing and swashing on Corroboree Billabong this weekend
MH128 How passengers had to save flight MH128
PASSENGERS who held down a man claiming to have a bomb on a Malaysia Airlines flight have been hailed as heroes, but where were staff?
State rivalry 10 reasons QLD is better than NSW
FORGET State of Origin — there’s a lot more to this state v state rivalry than whatever happens on the footy field.
On top Revitalised Jurrah kicking goals in Alice
FORMER Melbourne cult hero Liam Jurrah is currently enjoying an inspired resurgence in the Central Australian Football League, sitting atop of the competition’s goalkicking table
‘Ignored by Govt’ Knock-back to rural bus expansion
CALLS for better bus services for the Darwin rural area continue to be ignored, according to MLA Gerry Wood
Arena drama Stosur: ‘Court name change inevitable’
SAM Stosur says Margaret Court is “digging a very big hole” if she continues to criticise same-sex marriage.
Political tensions PM warns of Chinese bullying
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has warned against “a coercive China”, saying such a move would find its neighbours looking for alliances elsewhere.
New targets Low-carbon target push on power firms
THE electricity industry will have to meet new low-emissions targets, under recommendations to be put to the Turnbull government next week.
Terror threat 90,000 evacuated at music festival
POLICE have evacuated 90,000 fans at a rock music festival where The Living End and Liam Gallagher were to perform after a “concrete terrorist threat.”
Police probe Aussie tourist killed in hotel fight
POLICE are investigating the homicide of an Australian man who was killed after a late night fight outside a hotel in San Francisco.
Still together? Sex teacher divorce gets weirder
FORMER student Vili Fualaau filed for divorce from the teacher he started sleeping with as a 12-year-old. But he says it’s not what you think.
Editorial Prison paradise not a good look
THE news that sentenced prisoners are playing pokies and shagging each other in the backs of buses must be rightly upsetting to the victims of the crimes that were supposed to land those offenders in jail in the first place
Editorial Pippa puts NT in the spotlight
PIPPA Middleton and James Matthews have the spending power to go anywhere in the world on their honeymoon
Editorial Labor fails test on information
THE sudden ending to the home improvement scheme caught many by surprise yesterday. It is the kind of information surprise we used to get with the previous CLP Government
Editorial V8 weekend a unique event
FROM little things, big things grow is the theme being whistled by the Territory’s big contingent of V8 Supercar fans