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AN elite Victorian school is expected to take over the financially embattled Kormilda College from as early as next semester, securing the five-decade-old institution’s future, the NT News can reveal
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Crime rates Child, 4, comes to cops’ attention
ORGANISED youth gangs with an average age of 10 are driving skyrocketing break-in rates lead by “thrillseeking” juveniles fuelled by meth, according to Territory police commissioner Reece Kershaw
Under siege Break-ins, property crime stats soar
EVERY major crime statistic except sexual assault and car theft has increased by double digits in Palmerston while commercial break-ins in Darwin rose a staggering 90 per cent in a 12 month period
Jail break Aussie escapes from Bali prison
AUSTRALIAN man Shaun Davidson has escaped from Kerobokan jail in Bali, by tunnelling under the prison walls.
Relief Fruitful times return for NT banana growers
THE Territory is now banana freckle-free despite 300 identified properties that need to be continually tested
Terror fears Attacker ‘motivated by Islamophobia’
A BRUTAL attack on worshippers outside London’s Finsbury Park Mosque was a ‘hate crime’, leaving one man dead and the suspect arrested for attempted murder.
Guilty plea US racer fined $4000 for CBD ‘doughies’
AMERICAN motor racing legend Robert Gordon has been fined more than $4000 after pleading guilty to performing an “outrageous” doughnut on a busy public road after being told to “put on a show” for fans
Grenfell Tower Life and death decision on the 19th floor
AN anonymous firefighter who made it up to the 19th floor of the Grenfell Tower has shared his heartbreak and frustration on Facebook.
Lethal culture Time for Waleed to step up and lead
A PERSONAL appeal to Waleed Aly: stop spinning for Islam and start demanding reform before more of us get killed, writes Andrew Bolt.
Under fire Complaint after judge rants at teen criminal
A JUDGE ripped into a young offender in Tennant Creek, telling the 13-year-old boy nobody cared for him and “no one (was) providing you with an evening meal, tucking you into bed” while sentencing him to jail for property damage
Brown bomber Room with a....eww!
CITY unit block has become besieged by a rogue faeces tosser who has dumped excrement off a lofty balcony onto the units below
Aerial insight Wright stuff in Outback Wrangler’s photos
OUTBACK Wrangler Matt Wright first started snapping photos while working on oil rigs as a young fella. When he got his chopper licence 17 years ago, Mr Wright started taking photos from the sky
Disturbing jump Worrying spike in sex crime rates
SEXUAL assaults in one Territory community have increased by a staggering 400 per cent in a 12 month period
Alleged assault Nightclub melee leads to claim of police inaction
RHIANNE Davis says she was enjoying a night with mates when she was attacked from behind by a stranger
Origin 2017 Are Origin’s ‘rubbish’ mind games over?
MIND games have been around Origin forever, but does an honest revelation may mean one of Queensland’s most pressing myths has been busted
AFL AFL sickness: ‘They’re infected with a disease’
A RICHMOND player was accused of making the “worst mistake you can make in footy”, and that’s just the start of the Tigers’ problems.
Darwin Cup Leech on course with carnival prep
THE Darwin Cup Carnival is looming on the horizon and veteran Top End trainer Dick Leech is looking forward to the big event as much as ever
US Open Koepka adds name to list of first-time winners
AMERICAN Brooks Koepka has a produced a flawless display of putting under pressure to make his major break through at the US Open at Erin Hills.
Morris on Monday Hidden Valley’s deserved place in history
DARWIN’S reputation as a motorsport mecca has again shone through with the 20th anniversary of the V8 Supercars
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Clive Palmer cruises with family and friends as liquidators seek $66 million
EXCLUSIVE: CLIVE Palmer and his family and friends have splashed out on a luxury $10,000-a-head Mediterranean cruise — just a month after he faced a court clutching a sick bag and breathing device.
How tragedy made one of the world’s best boxers stronger
MANNY Pacquiao says he’s seen things school teacher Jeff Horn couldn’t imagine in his worst nightmares. That’s why he’ll win the Battle of Brisbane.
Was conman Peter Foster cleaned out by his maid?
HE’S been described as Australia’s greatest conman, but Peter Foster and his family suspect they may have been outfoxed by their housekeeper.
David Fifita’s wife Jade pleads guilty to rorting Centrelink single parent benefit while living with him
EXCLUSIVE: Jade Robinson and NRL star David Fifita were living together but that didn’t stop her claiming single parent payments in a fraud that eventually netted nearly $50,000.
Qaumi brothers’ traumatic upbringing in Afghanistan ended in leadership of Australian crime gang
THE story of their traumatic upbringing in war-torn Afghanistan was among many given in evidence in court to explain how Farhad, Mumtaz and Jamil Qaumi became leaders of the notorious BFL gang.
Alan Jones ‘close to exit’ after septic shock development
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones was “very close to the exit” after going into septic shock, he has revealed.
Jessica Mauboy is back rocking out as Billie Carter in The Secret Daughter second series
JESSICA Mauboy reveals more about the second series of The Secret Daughter and how her boyfriend inspired and will star in a video for her next single.
NT sitting on 180 years of gas reserves
THE Northern Territory is sitting on 180 years of gas reserves, according to Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg.
Palmo budget nowhere to be seen
PALMERSTON’S annual budget is still nowhere to be seen — despite assurances from Council acting executive officer Ben Dornier it would be released for public consultation last Thursday
Lawyer indicates his client Chris Deutrom will ‘plead guilty‘ to Elders theft charges
THE man accused of stealing more than $230,000 from Elders intends to plead guilty to the charges in the Supreme Court in August, a court has heard
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.
Round 13 Silvagni adds to Blues’ Rising Star riches
CARLTON has made Rising Star history, as Jack Silvagni delivered the Blues their fourth nomination of the year after a starring role in the win over Gold Coast.
Kane Cornes Losing Burgo as big as losing Ken
FOR Port Adelaide, losing head of high performance Darren Burgess at the midway point of the season to English Premier League club Arsenal is as big as losing senior coach, Ken Hinkley, writes Kane Cornes.
Dream team NSW’s talent-laden AFL Origin team
ZAC Williams to Isaac Heeney to Isaac Smith and Tom Hawkins kicks the goal. The NSW/ACT State of Origin team - on paper - looks pretty exciting, writes Neil Cordy.
SuperCoach 2017 How to bounce back from the byes
THE byes are over and normal SuperCoach planning can resume. So what should your first move be this week? Check out the Round 14 market watch.
Studs and duds Why SuperCoaches are mad with Liam Jones
LIAM Jones’ rebirth is a great footy story, but it hurt a lot of SuperCoach players at the weekend. But it was a different story if you had Bryce Gibbs. Who starred and who flopped in Round 13?
Your weekend feature Chasing the Top End buffalo boom
KNOWING which anthills a Toyota LandCruiser can smash through unscathed and which will bring the truck to a shuddering halt is a skill learned through hard experience
Now in use Operations are all-go at Inpex
THE state-of-the-art operations complex for the Inpex’s LNG Project at Bladin Point is now in use
Bonanza below NT sitting on 180 years of gas reserves
THE Northern Territory is sitting on 180 years of gas reserves, according to Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg.
Still waiting Palmo budget nowhere to be seen
PALMERSTON’S annual budget is still nowhere to be seen — despite assurances from Council acting executive officer Ben Dornier it would be released for public consultation last Thursday
Supreme Court Inpex-JKC $270mil invoice dispute
A DISPUTE between Inpex and JKC Australia over the payment of more than $270 million in invoices is yet to be finalised after a determination from an adjudicator was quashed by the NT Supreme Court
$200 million project Planning group calls for luxury hotel delay
THE Planning Action Network has asked for the consideration of the Landbridge luxury hotel development to be delayed to allow greater public consultation
$60.75 million sale Record price for Darwin office building
COMMERCIAL confidence in the Darwin CBD has been given a huge boost with a record $60 million sale of Jacana House
$21.35 mil development New Palmo school a milestone
PALMERSTON students with special needs can now attend school closer to home after Forrest Parade School was officially opened last week
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
Music comeback Geri’s tribute to friend George Michael
IN her only Australian interview, Spice Girl Geri opens up about her unique, decades-long friendship with George Michael — and how hard his death hit her.
‘Huge’ Supercars fan Pop princess Delta pops in
AUSTRALIAN pop queen Delta Goodrem touched down in Darwin for a whirlwind trip to promote the V8 Supercars
How much? Rebel Wilson in line for big payout
A LEGAL expert has predicted how much Rebel Wilson will pocket after her court win against the publisher of Woman’s Day.
Triple treat of shows
A FEAST of multicultural theatre awaits Darwin when three cultural groups join forces to put on the triple bill show Feastival
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Not justified Payphones are about to disappear
DON’T forget your smartphone — a new inquiry recommends cutting funds for payphones but experts argue it could leave many without a lifeline.
USO agreement $3 billion Telstra deal slammed
A DEAL which sees Telstra receive millions in taxpayer funding each year has been slammed by a government inquiry.
iPhone 8 Everything you need to know about the iPhone 8
FREE AirPods for buyers, wireless charging and OLED displays are just some of things we can expect from the release of the iPhone 8.
Apple TV Proof Apple is taking on Netflix
NETFLIX might have a little trouble remaining the king of streaming services, with Apple making a push for its own original programming.
Mystery There is something strange going on at Woomera
A MAN flying a drone near Woomera Prohibited Area says it was “forced to the ground”, before a huge explosion and mushroom cloud in the distance.
Adventure time Dry argument to get off the beaten track
MANY Territorians claim to have been born with a taste for adventure. But not so Mickey Barratt, who kindled his love for the outdoors only after being dragged around camping spots relentlessly during his childhood
Territory rig Darwin designer making name for herself
IT’S a long way from the Territory’s Top End to fashion’s holy land of Milan, but Darwin talent Nadia Foti, who has relocated to Melbourne, has taken her award-winning skills around the globe
Celeb pooch Goat Island’s famous singing dog dies
A TERRITORY legend has passed away, with the recent death of Goat Island’s singing jack russell, Hot Dog
Booze talk Doctor wants discussion about marine grog rules
A DARWIN surgeon is calling for more discussion about legislating blood alcohol limits for boat skippers
Opinion: Jill Poulsen FIFO work can take a big toll
IT was with a heavy heart this week that the NT News reported that a FIFO worker on Inpex’s Ichthys project took his own life
Georgie dives into vital task for turtles
MEET the Sydney northern beaches girl who is leading the charge among youths to better protect sea turtles
Query over huge wharf
TASMANIA’S Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff has been asked to explain why salmon producer Tassal requires a 195m wharf to support its single lease Okehampton Bay development at Triabunna
Istanbul Reason this water is staying so blue
THE water around Istanbul is a stunning turquoise, making holiday photos more beautiful than ever — but there’s a surprising reason for it.
Plane drama Ice forced Jetstar flight to divert to Darwin
THE instruments of a Jetstar Boeing 787-8 aircraft indicated its airspeed dropped significantly halfway through an eight-hour flight — forcing it to be diverted to Darwin, a safety report has found
Youth justice New youth outreach centre for Alice
MINISTER for Territory Families Dale Wakefield has revealed the location of the Gunner Government’s new youth outreach centre.
Fighting for life How boxing is transforming our young men
BOXING has kept Palmerston teenager Jaiden Frakking on the straight-and-narrow
Gonski 2.0 Schools to win in Gonski funding fight
SCHOOLS look set to get an extra $24 billion in federal funding over the next few years if the Turnbull Government does a deal to secure its Gonski reforms.
Polling news Newspoll: Turnbull fails to turn corner
LABOR has cemented its gains in voter support after weeks of argument over school funding and energy security.
Budget priority Big bank levy set to pass Parliament
A $6.2 billion tax on Australia’s major banks is expected to pass this week after clearing the first hurdle in Parliament today.
London attack He ‘blew kisses’ as people died
THE London attacker allegedly “blew kisses”, laughed and said he had “done his bit” as people lay dying around him.
Safety breach London tower inferno claims more lives
BRITISH police have revealed 79 people are dead or missing after the Grenfell Tower fire as the exterior cladding on the building ‘may have been banned’.
Terror fears Attacker ‘motivated by Islamophobia’
A BRUTAL attack on worshippers outside London’s Finsbury Park Mosque was a ‘hate crime’, leaving one man dead and the suspect arrested for attempted murder.
Editorial Action needed to arrest crime
TERRITORIANS have patiently entertained all the Labor Government’s talk of a $50 million museum on the old hospital site in Darwin and the revitalisation of the city’s CBD through art and adopting ideas from Singapore
Opinion: Jill Poulsen FIFO work can take a big toll
IT was with a heavy heart this week that the NT News reported that a FIFO worker on Inpex’s Ichthys project took his own life
Editorial Full marks for dual campus
A PLAN to create a dual campus college with Palmerston senior college and Rosebery Middle School makes good sense
RendezView Our FIFO workers are suffering. How can we help?
THIRTY per cent of the FIFO workforce has mental health issues, writes Jill Poulsen. With yet another life lost to suicide, we must as: What can we do?