Taking action
MORE than two years after I was violently raped by a man I knew, after being ignored and let down by both the police and other organisations, I chose to name my abuser on social media, writes Centralian Advocate journalist Lauren Ingram
Feature Back from the brink after son’s brutal murder
THE sickening murder of Jo Jamieson’s son Dean brought her world tumbling down. She nearly couldn’t go on but has since picked up the pieces of her life, writes Tamara Howie
High demand Bookings overload strands Darwin Cup visitors
A “GLITCH” in a hotel booking system has left visitors without city accommodation on Darwin Cup night
Mayor Scrumpy? Pooch’s paw-licies not barking mad
THE youngest candidate to put her paw up for a mayoral role in the upcoming council elections is 15-year-old Princess Scrumpy of Scrumpyton
Darwin Cup Magic in the air for Saturday Sorcerer
SATURDAY Sorcerer is the veteran battler of Monday’s star-studded $200,000 Darwin Cup field. But jockey Vanessa Arnott believes the evergreen eight-year-old could surprise many punters
Council elections Darwin mayor ballot paper decided
ALMOST 300 people have nominated for the upcoming Northern Territory council elections. The position of Lord Mayor of Darwin will be hotly contested with 15 people nominating for the job
Big figures Alleged rort could be in the millions
THE level of fraud involved in the abuse of the Northern Territory Government’s Indigenous Employment Provisional Sum policy is tipped to make the rorting of the Territory’s pensioner travel concession scheme look like a petty crime
Ouch! Big crocodile wants to tell a ‘tail’
THIS massive croc had clearly faced off with an equally scary opponent and lost a part of its tail in the conflict
Snapped Darwin socials gallery
Social pictures from the week’s Darwin Cup Carnival race days and Darwin Rovers v Sydney FC FFA Cup clash.
Gallery Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball
It’s one of the biggest social events of the year. Check out all the glitz and glamour from the 2017 Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball at SkyCity Darwin.
RendezView Trashy tattoos can happen to anyone. Even you
INSTEAD of looking at a tramp stamp, a Chinese symbol or a hip butterfly and thinking “what a trash bag” try being compassionate, writes Jill Poulsen.
Taking aim Bushranger brings you the latest Territory gossip
AFTER an unsuccessful tilt at last year’s Territory election, Princess Scrumpy has licked her wounds and entered the race for Darwin Council
‘I stole a tray....’ McThief posted crime on Facebook
THE “dumbest” defendant of the day in Darwin Local Court on Tuesday stole a condiments tray from McDonald’s on Smith St after a night on the sauce, and put photos of the stolen property up on Facebook
Police call for help Motorcyclist badly hurt in mystery crash
A MOTORCYCLIST remains in a serious condition at Royal Darwin Hospital as police call for witnesses to the crash to come forward
8-metre vessel Police hunt for large stolen boat
POLICE are calling for information regarding the theft of a large boat
Boxing ‘Mayweather-McGregor will be s***’
A former boxing champion has given a dour prediction for the highly anticipated superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
Live coverage Tigers to embrace hype for Cats clash
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick wants his players to feed on the hype surrounding next week’s blockbuster against Geelong. RE-CAP SUPER SUNDAY
Cup carnival Top End trip worth it for NSW trainer
IT’S long way back to Warren in country NSW - about an hour west of Dubbo - and the trip back home will be even more pleasurable for trainer Merv Rumble
Winning post God Forbid gallops back to form at Fannie Bay
AFTER an impressive second on debut over 1100m at Fannie Bay on June 24, former Victorian galloper God Forbid hit the wall in his next two starts
Canine capers Rusty and dog barred from footy ground
RUSSELL Crowe is a rugby league fanatic and famous Oscar winner but that didn’t impress an official when he turned up at a suburban rugby league game.
Subscriber exclusives
Ivan Milat’s unseen, bizarre letters to a burlesque dancer
UNSEEN letters from Ivan Milat have revealed who his tears and sympathies are for — and it’s not the men and women he slaughtered and dumped in bush graves.
Andrew Rule: The day Henry Bolte ruined the lives of a Meredith family
VICTORIA’s longest-serving premier, the cover-up and a ruined life — Andrew Rule investigates a 33-year-old car crash that devastated a Meredith family.
Childcare costs are crippling families. Time to step up and fix a broken system
I COULD fly to Bali each week with the money I am spending on childcare. It’s time for a proper fix to get more women into work, writes Lanai Scarr.
Weekend feature: Despite all the hardships, racing stalwarts wouldn’t change their lives for quids
DESPITE the long travel distances, dawn wake-up calls and piles of horse dung, racing stalwarts wouldn’t change their lives for quids, as JOSH SPASARO writes
CDU ‘could shut’ if changes go ahead
CHARLES Darwin University will have to end courses or could even be forced to shut if proposed changes to higher education funding reform go ahead, its vice-chancellor has warned
Laurie Oakes: The Coalition has lost touch with common sense
SAME-SEX marriage is inevitable in Australia, writes Laurie Oakes. So what is the point of the Coalition risking loss of office over it?
Public give love a second chance
CHARLES and Di’s failed marriage left the public disillusioned, but billions still bought into the Royal love story when Catherine and William said “I do”.
Donald Trump’s credibility on the line as the White House fights to get back on track
ANALYSIS: As the wrestle for power among Donald Trump’s senior staff becomes public and messy, the White House and President have a problem.
The real power behind Australia’s first Muslim rom-com Ali’s Wedding
NEW film Ali’s Wedding is a movie that has come “at a crucial point in time” — and there’s a reason why according to one of its stars.
NT tourism jewels under threat from south
TREASURER Nicole Manison has vowed to protect three of the Territory’s richest tourism events - the Million Dollar fish, Darwin V8s, and the Darwin Cup Carnival - by preventing southern states from adopting a betting tax
Gunner Government to guarantee property developers with 6-year leases
THE Gunner Government is looking to financially back property developers by guaranteeing them six-year leases for the construction of new units for social housing
Rucci RIP Showdown on spoils of home finals
RUCCI RIP: A Showdown final at Adelaide Oval remains on the cards, but not simple for the AFL to manage the Crows-Power rivalry off the field.
Etihad Stadium Giants must bring pressure for Dogs
GIANTS star Dylan Shiel says the Giants’ 119 tackles against Melbourne means nothing if they can’t reproduce the same level of effort against the Western Bulldogs.
Finals fight Victoria’s worst nightmare looms
MELBOURNE’S worst nightmare - an all-Sydney AFL Grand Final - took a big step towards reality over the weekend, writes Neil Cordy.
AFL SuperCoach Danger lurks for SuperCoach finalists
FINALS are here, and SuperCoaches have to grapple with how to cover the suspended Dangerfield and the injured Kennedy. The Phantom has some suggestions to keep your season going for at least another week.
Formguide Red-hot stars for SuperCoach finals
IT’S SuperCoach finals time and bringing in the game’s hottest scorers is crucial to premiership success. Plus, Round 20 captain picks and trade advice.
Vice-chancellor’s warning CDU ‘could shut’ if changes go ahead
CHARLES Darwin University will have to end courses or could even be forced to shut if proposed changes to higher education funding reform go ahead, its vice-chancellor has warned
Real estate Opulent East Point Rd home hits the market
A FAMILY home on one of Darwin’s premier streets is on the market for the first time
Police called in Govt program halted over fraud allegations
A GOVERNMENT program aimed at providing incentives to companies that hire indigenous workers has been suspended over allegations of fraud
Council elections Darwin mayor ballot paper decided
ALMOST 300 people have nominated for the upcoming Northern Territory council elections. The position of Lord Mayor of Darwin will be hotly contested with 15 people nominating for the job
Supreme Court Halikos dispute with Inpex now in Judge’s hands
AN ugly, multi-million dollar lawsuit between Darwin hotel company Halikos Hospitality and global gas giant Inpex is now in the hands of a Supreme Court judge, with both sides finalising their arguments on Thursday
Affordable new homes Developments make Darwin ready for growth
ANYONE who has been in Darwin for a few years will remember a time not so long ago when it was virtually impossible to purchase a new house and land package for under $600,000
Marlow Lagoon Rate review could mean big changes
MARLOW LAGOON ratepayers could soon see their bills reduced, after Palmerston official manager Mark Blackburn ordered an independent review into council’s current rating strategy
Real estate Fannie Bay home sells 10% over reserve
A FANNIE BAY home has sold at 10 per cent over its reserve price according to One Real Estate selling agent Karl Secondis
Stamp your footprint Build your own dream home
THE options are endless for Darwinites wanting to build, with home and land packages available for every taste, location, and budget
Animal antics Pattinson told to do rude thing to dog
BRITISH actor Robert Pattinson has revealed a lewd act he was asked to perform on a canine co-star in his new movie.
Intimate Jacenko shares awkward topless photo
ROXY Jacenko has been busted without a top on. But it’s not the racy kind of selfie you’d expect.
Aus holidays Big Bang star’s secret Aussie getaway
KALEY Cuoco has been down under for the past week and you’d be forgiven for having no idea — her whole trip was super secretive — but here’s what she got up to.
Shocking outfit Reality star slams haters over dress
GEMMA Collins was accused of committing “the worst fashion faux pas of this century” last month. Now she’s hit back at those who dissed her dress.
Tank war Gigantic battle of the tanks in Russia
DEFENCE forces from Russia, China and Iran are currently battling it out in a gigantic spectacle competing for the title of best tank.
Climate change European heatwave deaths to ‘skyrocket’
A NEW study has shown that by the end of the century, two out of three people living in Europe will be affected by weather-related disasters.
NBN woes Why broadband costs are going up
THE price of high-speed broadband connections in Australia is set to soar after a new charge dubbed the ‘NBN tax’ is expected to become law this week.
Primordial asteroids ‘The oldest objects in the known universe’
RESEARCHERS have uncovered a previously unknown family of darkly coloured asteroids that are relics from the solar system’s early history.
Pyramid of Giza Chambers reveal pyramid’s secret
THE Great Pyramid of Giza could be about to give up a secret it has been hiding for more than 4,000 years thanks to mysterious chambers.
Lighting row Residents dark on Gardens Oval plans
RESIDENTS are dark on the Darwin council about plans for lighting up Gardens Oval and have warned mayoral candidates it is going to be a local government election issue
Dying to talk Opening up on a taboo subject
THERE is nothing surer in life than dying. So why are we so afraid to talk about it?
Season begins Prawn stars to delight Territorian fishermen and foodies
DARWIN seafood enthusiasts have been rejoicing this week, amid the beginning of the tiger prawn season
Up sh*t creek When sandflies are worse than the crocs
TOO many tinnies could have been the reason these budding fishos got their own tinnie stuck in the mud
Leaders come together Reconciliation on the Garma launch agenda
THE nation’s top indigenous leaders have come together to collaborate on a collection of essays in favour of an indigenous voice to parliament, a treaty-making mechanism and a reconciliation commission
Canadians do the right thing
THE Canadian government said yesterday it would “bring all the resources necessary” to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, after 10 of the mammals died in the Gulf of St Lawrence in the past two months
Season begins Prawn stars to delight Territorian fishermen and foodies
DARWIN seafood enthusiasts have been rejoicing this week, amid the beginning of the tiger prawn season
Bums of Anarchy Success no ‘shaw thing on Himalayan odyssey
RIDING across the Himalayas in a four-stroke rickshaw is not something most people would classify as fun
Travel advice Don’t take your bags on escalators
HAVE you even seen those warning signs about taking bags on escalators? Here is why.
Taking action The reason I named my rapist
MORE than two years after I was violently raped by a man I knew, after being ignored and let down by both the police and other organisations, I chose to name my abuser on social media, writes Centralian Advocate journalist Lauren Ingram
Darwin Waterfront New play area for precinct
A NEW playground will be added to the growing list of exciting things to do at the Darwin Waterfront
Politics Labor leads, Turnbull still the best Prime Minister
THE Coalition government continues to trail Labor 47 to 53 on a two-party preferred basis for the sixth Newspoll running.
Newspoll Turnbull widens lead over Shorten
MALCOLM Turnbull has increased his lead over Bill Shorten as preferred prime minister, while Labor held its gains against the government in two-party terms.
Exclusive Nest egg alarm for cash-strapped Aussies
A MAJORITY of Australians fear they won’t have any money tucked away for the retirement and will fall well short of what they need, new data reveals.
Landmark evacuated Man with knife arrested at Eiffel Tower
BREAKING NEWS: A man arrested at the Eiffel Tower brandishing a knife told police he wanted to attack a soldier.
Mugshot Man turns himself in after ‘unflattering’ mugshot
A UK man wanted by police in connection with an alleged assault handed himself over so they’d take down an embarrassing mugshot.
Messy hook-up ‘Cheapskate’ soccer star’s hooker romp
A MANCHESTER City soccer star had sex with a prostitute while on a pre-season US tour ... but refused to fork over her full fee.
Opinion Scary headlines ignore the real story
SHOCKING statistics in the news don’t always hold up to close scrutiny, writes Paul Murray
Editorial It’s time to talk about the north
NEXT month’s Northern Australia ministerial conference is a chance for Barnaby Joyce to prove his mettle as the north’s number one man in Canberra
RendezView Trashy tattoos can happen to anyone. Even you
INSTEAD of looking at a tramp stamp, a Chinese symbol or a hip butterfly and thinking “what a trash bag” try being compassionate, writes Jill Poulsen.
Jill Poulsen column Go easy on people with sh*t tattoos
GO EASY on people with sh*t tattoos. You’re probably just a sh*t decision away from getting one yourself
