London Bridge terror
BRISBANE nanny Sara Zelenak is believed to be the second Australian victim of the London terror attack, after South Australian nurse Kirsty Boden was confirmed dead yesterday.
August poll Election to bring change for Palmo Council
PALMERSTON Mayor Ian Abbott will run for an alderman position, but has confirmed he would not run again for the top role in the August council election
New focus Darwin port deal in spotlight again
THE Darwin Port lease to Chinese-owned Landbridge Group has again been examined during a Four Corners investigation into how China’s Communist Party is “infiltrating” Australia by political donations and major investments
Rival groups clash Cop fires ‘several shots’ as tensions rise
A WADEYE cop fired “several” warning shots into the sky when confronted by a large group of locals armed with weapons during escalating unruly behaviour to seize control of the situation
Flushin’ roulette You won’t believe what gets stuck in Darwin’s dunnies
DEAD cats, dirty underwear, sex toys, chain mail butcher’s gloves and soiled nappies
Damages sought Date set for Dylan Voller’s Don Dale case
TEEN criminals Dylan Voller and Jake Roper are set to take their claims of mistreatment to trial in late November, seeking damages for alleged mistreatment in Don Dale detention centre
Five months’ jail Counterfeit bill crim jailed in Darwin
A DRUG addict who was caught trying to pass off fake money while out on a suspended sentence will spend the next five months behind bars
Sanctions imposed Aged care home boss’s regrets after audit fail
THE boss of a Darwin aged care home says he regrets some residents “did not receive the standard of care and support to which they are entitled”, after the facility failed a spot audit
Captures up 66 per cent 181 crocs caught in Top End in past six months
CROCODILE captures in the Top End have increased 66 per cent over the past year
Tenders to be released New 18ha subdivision for East Arm
TENDERS for civil works creating a new 18 hectare subdivision at Darwin Business Park North at East Arm will be released soon
New provider Council gives $24m rubbish contract to national firm
DARWIN Council has awarded its lucrative kerbside rubbish collection contract to a new provider, the NT News can reveal
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
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
Dramatic rescue Man seriously injured at Robin Falls
A MAN has suffered head and chest injuries after falling from Robin Falls near Adelaide River
Travel horror US man charged over Darwin tourist’s death
A MAN has been charged over the death of Darwin’s Matthew Bate, allegedly killed in a fight outside a hotel in San Francisco
Courage on wheels BMX battler takes talent to new level
FROM a young age, BMX riding came naturally to Mickayla Perkins, but she is also one determined character
Allan Foster Titans hardman still going strong
Rugby League has been a big part of Allan Foster’s life.
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.
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
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What good is a terror watchlist when potential terrorists aren’t being watched?
WHAT good is a terror watch list if those who pose a terror threat aren’t actually being watched, asks Paul Toohey.
Ancient indigenous rock art vandalised in Arnhem Land
ANCIENT indigenous rock art near Gunbalanya in Arnhem Land has been desecrated by thoughtless vandals
First step to curing a disease is diagnosis. Let’s call it what it is: Islamic terrorism
CALL Islamic terrorism what it is and stop skirting around the facts, writes Caroline Marcus. We can all handle it, and that includes Muslims.
Why Apple needs to get smart about Siri
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?
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.
‘I have the feeling he won’t play again’
AFL DAILY: Tim Watson believes only injuries will see Travis Cloke play AFL again this season while there’s bad news for Kevin Bartlett in the latest footy radio ratings.
Geelong great ‘I was getting four or five injections a game’
GARRY Hocking was determined to continue playing football for as long as humanly possible, no matter what it did to his long-term health.
Power Weight loss behind Dixon’s form
PORT Adelaide has credited a drop in weight for Charlie Dixon’s breakout season.
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.
Tenders to be released New 18ha subdivision for East Arm
TENDERS for civil works creating a new 18 hectare subdivision at Darwin Business Park North at East Arm will be released soon
New provider Council gives $24m rubbish contract to national firm
DARWIN Council has awarded its lucrative kerbside rubbish collection contract to a new provider, the NT News can reveal
Future spending Major NT Defence review identifies new targets
A RETIRED Air Commodore has recommended broadening the Territory’s Defence targets to include families and veterans to capitalise on future spending
Analysis Major building projects getting into full swing
READERS might be interested to know that Commonwealth-funded building projects are starting to get into swing and contractors need to be aware of the implications of recent legislation
New focus Darwin port deal in spotlight again
THE Darwin Port lease to Chinese-owned Landbridge Group has again been examined during a Four Corners investigation into how China’s Communist Party is “infiltrating” Australia by political donations and major investments
Time for design change 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
Classic film Con Air: What you never knew about the film
THE movie starring Nicolas Cage in his prime is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, here are some little-known facts about the all-action thriller.
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.
Burning question Why we still have payphones in 2017
IN an age with mobile phones and Wi-Fi, there is a very good reason why there are still 24,573 working payphones across Australia.
WWII warship Sunken warship seen for first time in 77 years
A WATERY WWII gravesite has been discovered in the Mediterranean and explored for the first time by the Microsoft co-founder.
New phones Apple, Samsung rivals plot revenge
YOU don’t have to buy an iPhone or a Galaxy. There are plenty of smartphone options, and Apple and Samsung’s rivals are releasing revenge now.
New tech Our first look at Apple’s HomePod
FOR a hands-on demonstration of the new Apple HomePod, there was a major thing missing: it was look but do not touch.
Apple move Apple’s clever ‘gut-punch’ to rivals
AMID all the products, one thing that didn’t receive that much attention has been described as “the most important announcement Apple made”.
Captures up 66 per cent 181 crocs caught in Top End in past six months
CROCODILE captures in the Top End have increased 66 per cent over the past year
Tributes flow Tourism pioneer Max Davidson passes away
TRIBUTES have flowed for long time Territorian and Top End tourism icon Bob Woodhouse who has passed away, aged 76
Flushin’ roulette You won’t believe what gets stuck in Darwin’s dunnies
DEAD cats, dirty underwear, sex toys, chain mail butcher’s gloves and soiled nappies
Rival groups clash Cop fires ‘several shots’ as tensions rise
A WADEYE cop fired “several” warning shots into the sky when confronted by a large group of locals armed with weapons during escalating unruly behaviour to seize control of the situation
Sanctions imposed Aged care home boss’s regrets after audit fail
THE boss of a Darwin aged care home says he regrets some residents “did not receive the standard of care and support to which they are entitled”, after the facility failed a spot audit
Baby lobster count drops off in Maine, Canada
MAINE: The number of young lobsters is declining in the Gulf of Maine despite years of record-breaking harvests, a University of Maine marine scientist has warned
Nightcliff Jetty Closing car parknot the answer say fishermen
COMPLAINTS about public drinking, vehicle noise and safety concerns have forced Darwin Council to review the opening hours of a popular parking spot
Airline heiress Multi-millionairess who still flies budget
SHE inherited a massive family fortune, but this 33-year-old is determined not to be a “stereotypical heiress”.
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.
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?”
Fed up with crime Resident pleads for cop CCTV at his home
A WOODROOFE resident has been broken into nine times this year alone despite spending more than $7000 upgrading his home security
Brett Forte Thousands gather for fallen officer’s funeral
MOURNERS have started to assemble for one of the largest funerals to be held in Toowoomba’s history for police officer Brett Forte, who was gunned down near Gatton. WATCH LIVE STREAM FROM 11AM
War on terror Both sides are wrong on terror
THE most grotesque sight in the aftermath of a terrorist attack isn’t just the bloodied bodies or burnt out buildings. It’s the bullsh*t.
Parolee’s terror Tricky parole calls should ‘go to the top’
MALCOLM Turnbull is furious a Melbourne terror attacker got parole, and he wants any future decisions like it to be made Attorneys-General — not parole boards.
London Bridge terror Second Aussie dead in London attack
BRISBANE nanny Sara Zelenak is believed to be the second Australian victim of the London terror attack, after South Australian nurse Kirsty Boden was confirmed dead yesterday.
Terror hero ‘Bastard in the Arsenal shirt came first’
A JOURNALIST who was filmed walking to an ambulance with blood pouring from a wound was stabbed as he tried to protect friends from the London Bridge terrorists.
Shocking photos Photojournalist’s army embed goes very wrong
ALI Arkady thought he was filming heroes at work. But what he really captured on camera rocked him to his core. Now he’s on the run. Warning: Graphic
Editorial Transparency on deals crucial
ALLEGATIONS of Chinese Communist Party operatives influencing Australian politicians through political donations and big spending is surely a chilling prospect, as highlighted by Monday’s Four Corners investigation
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
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