Community mourns
A ONE of a kind “angel” tragically crushed by a palm tree in Cairns was like a “mother” to those she helped during a two-decade career with a Darwin disability service
Verbal tirade Machine Gunner: Chief Minister opens fire on radio
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner launched an extraordinary tirade on Mix 104.9 radio Monday morning, calling independent and Opposition MLAs “lazy and incompetent” for questioning his Government
New service Ikea products available to NT from today
FROM today, Territorians will be able to purchase Ikea products online and pick them up from collection points in Darwin and Alice Springs
Stephanie Bernoth Balloon company appeals decision over death
THE owners of Alice Springs company Outback Ballooning have filed an appeal to the Territory’s highest court which, if successful, would see them escape a WorkSafe prosecution over the death of Sydney woman Stephanie Bernoth
Grid guys? Finke it’s time for something new
WITH female eye candy on display annually at the famous Finke Desert Race, some around the Red Centre have been asking, “what about the boys?”
Strike not ruled out NT cops hit out at EBA impasse
NT POLICE Association president Paul McCue says the NT Government is not committed to negotiating a new enterprise bargaining agreement with police, after failing to show up for the first meeting and only making one offer since February
Rolling coverage Police probe if terror gunman lured cops
VICTORIA Police will investigate whether the terror gunman who shot dead an apartment worker and took an escort hostage in Brighton was trying to lure officers into a deadly ambush.
Key breakthrough NT businesses win $5bn infrastructure fund rethink
TERRITORY businesses wanting to access the $5-billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility may have scored a key breakthrough
London Bridge ‘He got me but I dodged it’
A SECOND Australian caught up in the London Bridge terror attack has been named as Darwin man, Andrew Morrison
Spotted Pippa and James in cruise control for honeymoon
AFTER planning a super secret honeymoon in the Territory, British newlyweds Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have been spotted enjoying a cruise in Kakadu
Mad rush Scheme closure creates frenzy
THE final hours of the popular Home Improvement Scheme were marred by chaos as tradies and local government tried to respond to customer demands while Jacana Energy failed to service the rush
Saltie cover Hanson plays it safe with croc insurance
VIDEO: Controversial Senator Pauline Hanson has conceded a $50,000 croc insurance policy wasn’t a bad idea after all during a crabbing trip in the Top End
Crocheads Falcon fails to ford Cahills Crossing
VIDEO: Another carload full of dills have found themselves in strife at notorious croc hotspot Cahills Crossing
Charged Pair arrested after meth find in car
NT Police have charged a 36-year-old man and 25-year-old woman after finding 150g of meth in a vehicle
Youth crime Women robbed at knifepoint at Waterfront
TWO females were robbed at knifepoint by two bandana wearing teenagers at the Darwin Waterfront at the weekend
Ranked Who are the NT’s best cricketers?
FOURTEEN Territorians have made it to state-level cricket so far. We rank the five who are still currently playing
NRL 360 Walters’ fears for rookie Maroon
QUEENSLAND coach Kevin Walters concedes the Maroons need fresh blood, but he fears the ‘welcome’ the Blues would give a youngster could ruin the rookie.
Champions Trophy Aussies’ Champs Trophy campaign on knife edge
AUSTRALIA is walking the Champions Trophy tightrope and cannot afford a slip up after rain continued to haunt their tournament with victory in sight against Bangladesh.
Tight win Rabbitohs resist late charge from Dragons
A DOUBLE to Stephina Salee helped South Darwin to their first victory of the NRL NT women’s premiership on Saturday — holding off a late Nightcliff comeback to win 12-8
Market watch SuperCoach: time to go shopping
MARKET WATCH: THE first week of the byes is behind us and now it’s time to splash the cash on some of the best scorers SuperCoach has to offer.
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Optus forced to compensate 45,000 customers after short-changing prepaid plans
OPTUS will offer refunds and credits to 45,000 customers after the consumer watchdog found it short-changed users on some prepaid plans.
Strict new security measures at Adelaide Oval for Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier in wake of London attacks
THE latest London terror attack has prompted another review of security in SA, as tens of thousands of soccer fans descend on Adelaide Oval on Thursday for the Socceroo’s World Cup qualifier.
Adrian Mahoney pleads guilty over cold-case murder of Dale McCauley in 1998
EXCLUSIVE: One of the state’s longest-running, most baffling cold-case murders has finally been solved — with a man confessing more than 19 years after the crime.
Researchers looking for Territory families with links to allied troops stationed in NT during WWII
An unknown number of Australians, including Territorians, are carrying around a DNA secret they know nothing about. Researchers are determined to enlighten them
The Footy Show star Sam Newman says he’s not a great dad but he is a TV survivor
FULL READ: THE Footy Show’s polarising host Sam Newman has revealed he is harshest on himself, after opening up on fatherhood, his disenchantment with footy and the show that made him a star.
Ben Cousins’ ex says he chose drugs over her and their two kids
BEN Cousins’ former partner Maylea Tinecheff says she fears he will die unless he pulls himself out of his drug spiral.
Caveman YouTube neolithic skills sensation accuses Facebook of theft
HE’S known, simply, as Man. His neolithic skills in the far north Queensland rainforest have made him a global YouTube sensation – and now he’s angry.
Jacqui Lambie targeted in nine-page complaint letter by former chief of staff and office manager
EXCLUSIVE: Senator Jacqui Lambie took staff shopping for “sex toys”, complained about needing “a root” and stumbled over words of more than two syllables according to disgruntled staff.
What’s the Buzz: How the Blues got it right, why Cooper Cronk could join Souths
WHAT’S THE BUZZ III: How the Blues got it right, why Cooper Cronk could join Souths, and the reason there were so many empty seats at Suncorp for Origin I.
NT’s $5bn pastoral industry at risk because of Aboriginal land claims, says NT Cattlemen’s Association
THE viability and future investment in the Territory’s $5 billion pastoral industry is at risk because of Aboriginal land claims, the NT Cattlemen’s Association says
Flying high and challenging stereotypes
MEET the male midwife and nurse challenging stereotypes and saving lives with the CareFlight crew
Blues happy to keep Bolton ‘ticking over’
AFL DAILY: Carlton is happy to keep Brendon Bolton on a rolling contract while MRP panelist Jimmy Bartel says banning former teammate Tom Hawkins was not an easy decision.
Dockers star Saints: certainly not chasing Fyfe
ST KILDA has confirmed it is not pursuing Fremantle free agent Nat Fyfe, instead focusing on the AFL’s latest property Giants young gun Josh Kelly.
Crows I am falling short: Walker
CROWS captain Taylor Walker has become his own toughest critic, smashing those questioning his performance, then echoing their comments.
SuperCoach At last, it’s time to trade in a bargain
With The Phantom still AWOL during this critical time on the SuperCoach season, The Eradicator has removed his old fashioned subs’ vest to help you through.
Market watch SuperCoach: time to go shopping
MARKET WATCH: THE first week of the byes is behind us and now it’s time to splash the cash on some of the best scorers SuperCoach has to offer.
New service Ikea products available to NT from today
FROM today, Territorians will be able to purchase Ikea products online and pick them up from collection points in Darwin and Alice Springs
Strike not ruled out NT cops hit out at EBA impasse
NT POLICE Association president Paul McCue says the NT Government is not committed to negotiating a new enterprise bargaining agreement with police, after failing to show up for the first meeting and only making one offer since February
Key breakthrough NT businesses win $5bn infrastructure fund rethink
TERRITORY businesses wanting to access the $5-billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility may have scored a key breakthrough
In doubt Future of music venue The Chippo up in air
THE future of a Darwin live music institution is in limbo once again, with the rejection of its liquor licence potentially forcing owners to shut it indefinitely
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
$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
Analysis Darwin housing market not immune to cycles
THE Darwin residential market had experienced over a decade of consistent growth until January 2014
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
Influence Mauboy marvels at music mentor
IF revered music teacher Judy Weepers hadn’t come across a naughty student singing in the corridor outside her classroom, Jessica Mauboy may not be the popstar she is today
One Love Manchester Morgan humbled after slamming Ariana
PIERS Morgan apologises to Ariana Grande after previously slamming the singer for flying home to the US in the wake of the Manchester bombing.
Arnold vs. Donald ‘He does not have the power’
ARNOLD Schwarzenegger has labelled Donald Trump’s presidency as a “little hiccup for America”. The Terminator isn’t holding back.
Old favourites Classic Aussie bands to appear at festival
A HUGE lineup of Australian hit-makers has been announced for half-day festival One Tropical Day held over the Picnic Day long weekend in August
iPhone 8 Apple fix most annoying iPhone 8 issue
APPLE might have announced a revolutionary smart speaker and augmented reality for the iPhone, but its biggest development for the iPhone 8 was kept secret.
‘Revolutionary’ ‘Revolutionary’ new Apple gadget
APPLE has unveiled a revolutionary smart speaker and augmented reality for the iPhone as part of a raft of product upgrades.
Analysis Why the smart speaker matters for Apple
WHEN it comes to gadgets, Apple isn’t always first but usually wins the race. Is its new smart speaker clever enough to satisfy consumers?
‘Revolutionary’ Apple speaker to ‘reinvent home music’
APPLE has unveiled a revolutionary smart speaker and augmented reality for the iPhone as part of a raft of product upgrades.
Nintendo Switch Nintendo fixes its biggest problem
NINTENDO has unveiled plans for its long-awaited online subscription service which will boast classic games from the Japanese company.
Grid guys? Finke it’s time for something new
WITH female eye candy on display annually at the famous Finke Desert Race, some around the Red Centre have been asking, “what about the boys?”
Festival Top Enders tuck into Italian food and culture
ITALY’S best culinary offering is spaghetti bolognaise, says Michael Ioannou. Mr Ioannou was one of about 25,000 people who attended the 2017 Darwin Italian Festival yesterday
Duty of care Flying high and challenging stereotypes
MEET the male midwife and nurse challenging stereotypes and saving lives with the CareFlight crew
Your weekend feature In the (thin blue) 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?
Warren Snowdon NT politician apologises for lack of action
LONG-TIME Territory federal MP Warren Snowdon has apologised for his lack of action in supporting Australians affected by British nuclear tests during the 1950s and 60s
New nets give hope to struggling fishermen
THE fishermen were dubious when ocean experts suggested they could save their dwindling marine stocks just by switching to new nets
Bold vision for a vast $8b offshore wind farm
A RADICAL $8 billion plan to build 250 offshore wind turbines near Victoria’s Gippsland coast has been submitted to the Federal Government
Aircraft cleaning Watch how Emirates cleans its A380s
IT’S a mighty job to wash the world’s largest passenger jet. But Emirates manages to pull it off without using a drop of water.
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?
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
Violent man The man behind Brighton terror
THE gunman at the centre of a deadly Melbourne hostage drama was an Australian citizen who had faced court over an Islamic terror plot to attack an Australian army base.
Terror siege Escort lured in Brighton siege
POLICE have confirmed a woman held hostage by a suspected terrorist in Melbourne was an escort as Islamic State said the gunman was “a soldier of IS”.
Investigation Was gunman setting a trap?
THE Melbourne siege gunman lured a sex worker to the apartment but police suspect his motives were far more sinister.
Terror Graph puts terror in perspective
WITH a wave of attacks, it can seem we are living in dangerous times. But a global terrorism chart offers a surprising insight.
Call for help Missing nanny’s mum flies to London
THE mother of a Brisbane woman missing in the wake of the London Bridge attacks, for whom Malcolm Turnbull says he has ‘real concerns’, has boarded a plane to the UK.
Surprise view Rich CEO to Gen Y: ‘Stop living with your parents’
SERIAL entrepreneur doesn’t hold back in his advice for millennials, telling them to pay their own bills and “do their own damn laundry”. But is he right?
Editorial Rock art vandals need to grow up
THE senseless desecration of ancient indigenous rock art near Gunbalanya in Arnhem Land is a mindless act that leaves us questioning why?
Editorial Tell everyone to ‘Do the NT’
PIPPA Middleton and James Matthews flew halfway around the world to spend a large chunk of their honeymoon in the Northern Territory
Opinion Attitude key to unlocking Darwin potential
DARWIN will never become the true capital of Northern Australia without changing its attitude, its empty bowl mindset and the building regulations strangling it
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
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