Warning after double fatality
MOBILE phone black spots will cost lives, paramedics have warned after a double fatal at one of the Territory’s most popular tourist spots
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THERE’S only a few days left for you to get a brand new Samsung tablet worth $199 when you sign up to a new NT News+ membership
$78.5m for NT schools Treasurer ScoMo finally makes it to Darwin
FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison will make his first appearance in Darwin today — and he’s bringing some sweet cash with him
Horror smash Desperate attempt to save life
UPDATE: FRIENDS tried desperately to pull Irfan Munna from the wreckage of his car before it was engulfed in a fireball after a three-car crash at Litchfield National Park
Near-death experience Fiona given ‘7% chance of living’
TERRITORY comedian Fiona O’Loughlin has opened up about a terrifying near-death experience that left her in a coma for four weeks
Drink driving MasterChef ’Seafood Queen’ loses license
FORMER MasterChef contestant Rachael Ciesiolka has been banned from the road after a boozy night out at Darwin’s Dinner en Blanc
Landbridge holds talks China a target for Arnhem business
AUSTRALIA’S largest indigenous employer has held talks with Chinese company Landbridge to increase tourism product ahead of construction of its $200 million luxury hotel
Local firms’ concern $6m upgrade for Lasseters
CROWNE Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Casino is spending $6 million upgrading 118 rooms, which local contractors say they will miss out on
East Arm Sea Swift’s plans for new facility
SEA SWIFT is looking to consolidate its presence in the Territory with a new facility at East Arm, its chief executive Fred White has confirmed
Bus service Darwin City Airport Shuttle to fill the void
THE battle of airport shuttle bus services has taken a dramatic twist with Darwin Airport Link no more
Town’s face to change Alice solar switch to end blackouts
The NT Government-owned Territory Generation’s new Battery Energy Storage System planned for Alice Springs will be one of the largest grid-connected storage solutions in Australia
Smash Wreck found after car and buffalo collision
A SMASHED sedan and a dead buffalo by the Adelaide River floodplains were discovered by a Darwin man on his way back from a hunting trip yesterday morning
Lotto win Katherine battler becomes instant millionaire
A KATHERINE man is “f***ing over the moon” after winning a life-changing $1.4 million from a $8.55 lottery ticket
Cannabis seized Pair arrested on drugs charges
TWO men allegedly behind a cannabis syndicate which supplied the drug to remote communities are set to face court
Charged Underwear search leads to drug find
NORTHERN Territory Police have charged a 26-year-old man with drug offences following a seizure of cocaine in Alice Springs
Star attraction Lehmann lives up to his name
A FAMOUS name fast emerging in cricket — Jake Lehmann — believes the sport in the Northern Territory will only go from strength to strength after the success of the inaugural Strike League
Team boost Tigers eye elusive flag with big signings
NIGHTCLIFF made its NTFL premiership intentions clear last night when it signed big names Cameron Ilett and Phillip Wills to playing and coaching roles
Next big thing Resolute Jessica makes history
A NEVER-SAY-DIE attitude has helped Jessica Osborne to become the first-ever Northern Territory female to represent Australia in squash
Gruelling sport ‘Every time Jeff gets hit, I feel it’
FOOTAGE of a boxer losing his life sent a shudder through Jeff Horn’s father, who has “full confidence’’ his son’s trainer will take total care of him in the biggest moment of his life.
Alleged assault Archer charged over junior footy clash
LATEST: AFL great Glenn Archer has been charged with unlawful assault over an incident that flared up during a junior footy game at a suburban Melbourne ground. He admits pushing a runner but says he did not punch anyone.
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Inside Clive Palmer’s glamorous euro vacation
HIS European vacation has continued in grand style. Former politician Clive Palmer showed off his weight loss on a day trip with his family in Monte Carlo.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson gives brother and former Essendon high performance boss Dean a job
DEAN Robinson — one of the architects of the Essendon drugs regime — is back working in professional sport... with his brother and head coach of the Sydney Roosters Trent Robinson.
Martin Place homeless: Our tax dollars pay for down-and-outs’ four-star stays
EXCLUSIVE: TAXPAYERS are forking out thousands of dollars to house homeless people in four-star hotels and hostels after they were kicked out of the financial heart of Sydney to clear the way for a skyscraper.
Slain man Ace Hall’s underworld role before he was killed at Tweed Heads revealed
ACE John Anthony Hall, the heavily tattooed man shot in a Tweed Heads industrial area, was well known in criminal circles as a debt enforcer.
The Tackle: Mark Robinson gives his likes and dislikes from a huge Round 14
JACK Viney’s night looked done when he hurt his shoulder, but he returned to lead the Demons to a heroic win. See why MARK ROBINSON rates him so highly, all his likes and dislikes plus best tweets.
Paul Pisasale arrest: The woman who met former Ipswich mayor at Brisbane watch-house
IF the woman who met former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale at the Brisbane watch-house upon his release last week looked familiar, it’s for good reason.
Christopher Pyne: Minister’s divisive boast on same-sex marriage
UPDATE: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tries to spin vexatious same-sex marriage boast by Christopher Pyne into attack on Labor.
Child cruelty program intervenes to stop nightmare behaviour in the very young
PARENTS of children who cruelly hurt other kids and animals have a lifeline for help — a clinic with a 20-week program that helps prevent psychopathic behaviour in later life.
Port Arthur massacre: Melbourne’s special operations group reveal the moment they could have killed gunman Martin Bryant
SNIPERS from Melbourne's elite special operations group had Australia’s worst mass murderer in their sights at Port Arthur. This is the moment they could have killed Martin Bryant.
Former girlfriend of Collingwood’s Alan Didak says being an AFL WAG like being in a ‘cult’
EXCLUSIVE: The former girlfriend of Collingwood star Alan Didak has lashed the “cult” of footballing partners and the sexist AFL culture, slamming the unrealistic scrutiny that comes with dating a player.
Hidden staircase in Executive Building leads to Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s office
A SECRET of the state’s political past has been uncovered by the demolition of the Executive Building to make way for Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf casino.
Vote Did Houli deserve lighter sentence?
FORMER Hawthorn star Campbell Brown slammed the AFL tribunal as “soft and quite pathetic”, saying Bachar Houli was let off lightly with his two-game suspension.
Adelaide young gun Young Crow has faith in his game
THE last thing Hugh Greenwood does before every game of football and every time he sleeps at night is to stop and say a prayer of thanks. The Crows young gun opens up about how his faith shapes his game.
Vital clash McVeigh return a boost for Swans
SYDNEY will welcome back its most experienced star Jarrad McVeigh for Friday night’s cutthroat clash against Melbourne at the MCG.
Expert tips SuperCoach Investor: Trade or wait?
THERE are big calls to make on injured stars and plenty of talent on offer. But is this the week to pull the trigger? The verdict on Gawn, Selwood, Brown and more. NEW PODCAST
AFL SuperCoach Is JJ worth the risk?
JASON Johannisen, the 2016 Norm Smith Medallist and one of the hottest properties in SuperCoach last season, when he wasn’t injured, is the 306th-most expensive player in the game.
Innovative idea Supermarket a Tiwi Island hit
IT started with an innovative idea and now it’s helping deliver healthy fresh food — and real jobs — to a remote Territory community
Town’s face to change Alice solar switch to end blackouts
The NT Government-owned Territory Generation’s new Battery Energy Storage System planned for Alice Springs will be one of the largest grid-connected storage solutions in Australia
East Arm Sea Swift’s plans for new facility
SEA SWIFT is looking to consolidate its presence in the Territory with a new facility at East Arm, its chief executive Fred White has confirmed
Town’s face to change Alice solar switch to end blackouts
The NT Government-owned Territory Generation’s new Battery Energy Storage System planned for Alice Springs will be one of the largest grid-connected storage solutions in Australia
East Arm Sea Swift’s plans for new facility
SEA SWIFT is looking to consolidate its presence in the Territory with a new facility at East Arm, its chief executive Fred White has confirmed
Turnaround Investors leading sales charge
A DARWIN real estate agent has recorded a staggering 75 per cent increase in sales in Darwin and Palmerston in the first fortnight of June than the same period in 2016
Prime locations Entire blocks of units for sale
ENTIRE blocks of units in prime locations are hot property, providing the opportunity of strong rental returns and control over the investment, with options to sell individual apartments or keep the whole block
$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
Near-death experience Fiona given ‘7% chance of living’
TERRITORY comedian Fiona O’Loughlin has opened up about a terrifying near-death experience that left her in a coma for four weeks
Woof Steve Carell stuns fans with sexy new look
SILVER fox. Daddy. Total babe. These are all appropriate terms to describe Steve Carell and his sexy new look.
Near death O’Loughlin given ‘7% chance of living’
THE comedian has opened up about a horrifying near-death experience that landed her in a coma and close to death for four agonising weeks.
Screen view Sarrita in frame for new tech
GROWING up in the Territory, artist Sarrita King liked nothing more than a huge lightning storm to break the intensity of a humid day
Juicy couture Watermelon dress is new Instagram craze
ALL you need is a watermelon slice and camera to participate in the latest Instagram craze that has even Emma Bunton playing.
Apple lawsuit Apple ‘refused’ iPhone error repairs
TECH giant Apple denies misleading Australian customers in its legal tussle with the consumer watchdog but admits it refused to repair 226 iPhones bricked by ‘error 53’.
Tech penalty Google hit with $3.6 billion fine
THE European Union’s competition watchdog has slapped a record penalty on internet giant Google for breaching antitrust rules.
Sales frenzy The best eBay shopping hacks
AS the financial year ends, Aussies are set to spend more money online than ever before. These shopping tricks will ensure you get more bang for your buck.
Census snapshot Census in a nutshell: what it says
LESS religious, more culturally diverse, bigger and older - the Census is out today and there are some shock revelations in it.
$78.5m for NT schools Treasurer ScoMo finally makes it to Darwin
FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison will make his first appearance in Darwin today — and he’s bringing some sweet cash with him
Municipal plan Palmo to slug property owners for car parks
PALMERSTON Council is planning to charge CBD property owners if they don’t supply enough carparks
Work wraps up Extra car bays for Stokes Hill Wharf
WORK has wrapped up on improvements at Stokes Hill Wharf’s car park to increase car parking from 88 to 150 spaces
Municipal plan Palmo to slug property owners for car parks
PALMERSTON Council is planning to charge CBD property owners if they don’t supply enough carparks
Election looms Palmerston Council proposes rate rises
PALMERSTON Council is proposing to hit residents with rate rises to cover the cost of big-ticket budget items like the controversial multistorey carpark in the CBD
Bluewater scene Nothing quite like delicious mackerel
LAST week I spoke about the great pelagic fishing being experienced around Darwin on the bluewater scene
$500,000 grant Melville Bay boat ramp windfall
A POPULAR Territory boat ramp has received the tick of approval for a $50,000 funding grant to cover costs
Disney World fine Dad fined for taking kid to Disney World
WHEN Jon Platt pulled his daughter out of school to take her to Disney World, he had no idea it would cost him more than $50,000.
Tourist blow Malaysia Airlines dumps Darwin service
After dumping Darwin Malaysia Airlines now intends to turn its focus to China
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.
Election looms Palmerston Council proposes rate rises
PALMERSTON Council is proposing to hit residents with rate rises to cover the cost of big-ticket budget items like the controversial multistorey carpark in the CBD
Death doula Australia’s angels of death
THREE women running a bespoke service for the dead are up-ending modern custom with at-home vigils around the body and funerals in highly unusual locations.
Sick days No holiday for mums in flu season
MUMS forced to take time off work to care for children suffering colds and flu are having to use up other kinds of leave entitlements — and it’s no holiday
Donut Disaster ‘Robbed’: Anger over these doughnuts
IMAGINE biting into a nutella doughnut only to find there’s hardly any nutella in it. Devastating, no? One Aussie man has reached out and shared his story.
Backlash Families blast 13 Reasons Why
TWO US schoolgirls killed themselves days after watching 13 Reasons Why, prompting their families to attack the series.
Middle east Syria ‘planning new chemical attack’
THE Pentagon has backed White House claims that Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is planning another chemical attack, saying it has detected ‘active preparations’.
Ransomware ‘Unprecedented’ cyber attack hits Europe
HACKERS have caused widespread disruption for businesses, banks and airports across Europe in an infection reminiscent of the WannaCry attack.
Editorial Help needs to be a call away
THE untouched waterfalls of Litchfield National Park are an attraction all Territorians are drawn to for a fun and relaxing day trip during the dry season
Editorial Less talk and more action
YESTERDAY’S sudden closure of the wine and tapas bar Viva La Vida at the Knuckey St end of the Darwin Mall is a grim reminder of the magnitude of the problem facing businesses in our CBD
Editorial Housing action most welcome
A BIT of momentum in the Top End’s housing market is exactly what the region needs
Opinion Honest talks key to domestic violence action
IT’S almost 300 days since Coroner Greg Cavanagh handed down his findings into the horrific deaths of two women at the hands of their partners in Alice Springs
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