When love conquers all
A PALMERSTON man has fulfilled his dying wish to marry the mother of three of his children just three days before he died
Darwin Cup fashions Great prizes to be won in Best Dressed voting comp
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Gallery Vote: Who was the best dressed woman at Darwin Cup?
The field’s been narrowed to 50. Have your say and vote for who you think was the best dressed woman on Darwin Cup day
Gallery Vote: Who was the best dressed man at Darwin Cup?
The field’s been narrowed to 25. Have your say and vote for who you think was the best dressed man on Darwin Cup day.
Gallery Darwin nightlife socials
Territorians know how to have fun after dark. Check out our socials gallery from Darwin nightspots
‘FIFO has to stop’ Resource execs told to base workforces here
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner will press resource executives to ensure their future workforces are based in the Territory to help stop our population slide
East Arm $6.3mil civil works contract for new subdivision
CONTRACTS for the $6.3 million civil works creating a new 18ha subdivision at Darwin Business Park North at East Arm have been finalised
‘They’re not welcome’ Gunner to kick out dissenters who speak to media
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has hit out at apparent dissension in Labor ranks by saying he’ll kick elected MLAs from caucus if they’re caught talking to media
Three-year deal New $10mil contract for Inpex site
MACHINEMONITOR Darwin has secured a three-year contract, with extension options estimated at more than $10 million, to supply the full scope of high voltage electrical testing services at the $34-billion Inpex site
November trial Kenyon to contest stabbing charge
RODNEY Kenyon will contest charges relating to a stabbing and threatening to kill another man in a trial set down for November
Internet safety Invest in cybersecurity, Darwin firms told
BUSINESS will have to invest in cybersecurity if it wants to exploit technology, an IT security expert has told Darwin business leaders
Swine dining No hogging: Croc shares with the ladies
VIDEO: A reptilian Romeo has been spotted making romantic offerings to a harem of lady crocodiles in Kakadu – by sharing a whole pig
Family bonding? Latest gossip from Bushranger
BUSHRANGER brings NT News readers the latest gossip from the Northern Territory
Court Professor fined over bathroom camera
VIDEO: A Charles Darwin University professor has been fined $7700 and placed on a good behaviour bond for filming a student in the shower
Homophobic graffiti Man to face court over gay slurs
A MAN accused of writing homophobic messages at the Woolner underpass will front court for his alleged actions
Intra-squad Video: Warner’s boost after sickening blow
DAVID Warner was forced to retire hurt during Australia’s intra-squad match after being struck by a bouncer on the side of the neck.
Sad passing Tragedy as Olympic champ dies
AUSTRALIAN cycling is mourning the death of Olympic champion Stephen Wooldridge at the age of 39.
In the Woods Crazy cocktail of drugs in Tiger’s system
A TOXICOLOGY report has revealed Tiger Woods was under the influence of five different drugs when he was arrested.
Australia intra-squad game Dashing Darwin bat’s agonising near miss
DASHING Darwin batsman Jake Weatherald has fallen agonisingly short of a fairy tale century in front of his home crowd during Australia’s intra-squad match at Marrara Oval today
Champ retires Hole in Bob’s heart could still be filled
RETIRING Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy says missing last year’s premiership left a hole in his heart as he announced his retirement from the game.
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Cabinet revolt looming, sources claim
A GROUP of Labor ministers and backbenchers are set to revolt over Michael Gunner’s chief-of-staff Alf Leonardi, who they say has consolidated unchecked power and fostered a culture of secrecy, the NT News can reveal
Council may end up politically divided
DARWIN voters could end up with a city council divided on political lines when the voting is all done on August 26
‘No crim is untouchable’: Cops warn after string of arrests across Australia, Dubai
SPECIAL REPORT: International crime kingpins have been warned there is nowhere to hide, with Australian authorities working around the clock to bring down the Mr Bigs.
Northern Territory’s best fish and chips named
IT CAN be one of life’s challenges – finding the best fish and chip takeaway. Search no more, because the Northern Territory Seafood Council has done some of the homework for you
Undercover cop or career crim?... The mystery man MW1 behind Ibrahim Dubai sting
HE is either a poker-faced undercover cop who allegedly landed some of the biggest fish in the organised crime world or a career criminal who squealed friends to save his own skin. This is MW1.
Townsville miner reveals his epic food secret
VIDEO of a Townsville man devouring a 3.5kg meal has gone viral. Now he’s revealed his secret to eating so much food.
How Sidney Myer went from door-to-door sales to department store mogul
HE could speak little English, hawking his wares in the streets of Bendigo. But Sidney Myer managed to turn his horse-and-cart retail business into an empire. Here’s how the retail giant got its start.
The Block’s co-creator Julian Cress tells the secrets of getting on the hit Nine renovation show
THE makers of The Block reveal details of the audition process for the next season of the hit Channel 9 renovation show.
Reduce rents to bring down childcare fees: Goodstart
SKY-HIGH childcare fees are crippling parents, but industry insiders say there could be one easy way to bring down costs.
Sally Faulkner: Child snatch dad says he will never bring Lahela and Noah back to Australia
CHILD-snatch mum Sally Faulkner has been told she will never see her children again — and that they’re happy in Beirut without her.
Neil Prakash: From ‘lion’ of the Caliphate to desperate fugitive
THIS idealistic young Melburnian left Australia to fight for the Islamic State’s Caliphate. Now he wants our help to escape it.
AFL MRP ‘Scrap it’: Hughesy tees off at AFL blunder
AUSSIE comedian Dave Hughes has led a chorus of hate mail directed at the AFL for an strange decision made Tuesday night.
Power Power’s Johnson finding good in bad
WHY Aidyn Johnson’s past troubles have made him the senior player he is today, writes Jesper Fjeldstad.
Blues star Vescio sidelined with knee injury
CARLTON AFLW star Darcy Vescio has injured her knee and will miss next month’s State of Origin match but the Blues believe the forward will be right for the AFLW pre-season.
SuperCoach Investor SuperCoach tactics: Fyfe is life
TRADES are running low but SuperCoach Investor Dan Begala says there are other tactics we can employ to get through to a league grand final. NEW PODCAST
AFL SuperCoach How to avoid an early Mad Monday
WITH only two rounds to go, getting creative with remaining trades could be the difference between a trip to the big dance and Mad Monday. Here are some options.
Internet safety Invest in cybersecurity, Darwin firms told
BUSINESS will have to invest in cybersecurity if it wants to exploit technology, an IT security expert has told Darwin business leaders
Three-year deal New $10mil contract for Inpex site
MACHINEMONITOR Darwin has secured a three-year contract, with extension options estimated at more than $10 million, to supply the full scope of high voltage electrical testing services at the $34-billion Inpex site
East Arm $6.3mil civil works contract for new subdivision
CONTRACTS for the $6.3 million civil works creating a new 18ha subdivision at Darwin Business Park North at East Arm have been finalised
‘FIFO has to stop’ Resource execs told to base workforces here
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner will press resource executives to ensure their future workforces are based in the Territory to help stop our population slide
NT business delegation Keep Guam and carry on
A FOUR-PERSON Territory business delegation has met defence contractors on the island of Guam to maximise local industry participation in the expected $2 billion the United States will spend in Darwin over the next decade
Free event Living is breezy in troppo-style homes
SUSTAINABLE House Day shines a light on sustainable living in the tropics, by opening the doors to some of Darwin’s most environmentally progressive homes on August 20 between 10am to 3pm
Shocked winner Darwin agent named top salesperson
A DARWIN real estate agent has been named Raine and Horne’s top Australian salesperson
Rare chance 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
Housing wait lists NT to guarantee 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
Festival time Break into song ‘n’ dance at the Lighthouse
Drag cabaret icons Jonny Woo and Le Gateau Chocolat will celebrate the best of musical theatre to the Lighthouse in their bathing suits for the Darwin Festival
Music awards Contentious hit song wins top gong
DYNAMIC duo A.B. Original’s contentious song January 26, has won NIMA’s top gong at Darwin Amphitheatre
Callout to youth Indigenous art winners’ powerful statement
YOUNG Indigenous Australians need to stand behind culture and not behind bars – that’s the powerful statement made by the winners of the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award
$150,000 fee Mauboy’s huge Red Centre price tag
TERRITORY sweetheart Jessica Mauboy will perform at a not-for-profit event in Alice Springs – but only if organisers can stump up $150,000
- Entertainment Calling all wannabe celebrity canines
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Odd find Eight-legged freak stuns US beachgoers
THIS has got people stumped. A tree removal company will try to uproot a mysterious object with steel legs that is lodged on a US beach.
Changing cities How we’ll live in the year 2050
THE global population is growing at a rapid rate and the way we live is likely to change. A new report has made a number of predictions for our lives in 2050.
Politics Trump retweets alt-right troll after rally
ONLY hours after finally condemning racists, Donald Trump has retweeted a post by an infamous alt-right provocateur with ties to the white nationalist movement.
NSW police Police called over ‘rare tree doggo’
THE NSW police have done it again, with a tongue-in-cheek Facebook post showing an unusual intruder to deal with.
Cyber security Government set to unleash ‘Geek Army’
AN army of computer geeks would be unleashed to protect Australia from a cyber attack under a plan being actively considered by the Government.
When love conquers all Wedding joy brightens Ash’s last days
A PALMERSTON man has fulfilled his dying wish to marry the mother of three of his children just three days before he died
Register your pet Free microchipping at Jingili park
TERRITORY dogs and cats are invited to a free, family-friendly event on Saturday
Darwin Cup fashions Great prizes to be won in Best Dressed voting comp
LADIES ... and gents ... there’s some great prizes to be won in the NT News’ Darwin Cup fashions Best Dressed competitions. So get voting right now. Find out how here
Swine dining No hogging: Croc shares with the ladies
VIDEO: A reptilian Romeo has been spotted making romantic offerings to a harem of lady crocodiles in Kakadu – by sharing a whole pig
Cenotaph development RSL to respond to public on trees
DARWIN RSL will take on board community feedback regarding trees before returning its proposed redevelopment of the Esplanade Cenotaph to the Darwin Council
Marlin are amazing Billfish are biting off Dundee
BILLFISH are still biting off Dundee with many boats heading out over the last long weekend to have a crack
Game wardens setting sights on ravenous pike
NEVADA game wardens who spend most of their time hunting down big-game poachers are focusing on a serious threat to nature in a lake – an invasive fish species that eats all the other fish prized by anglers and then turns cannibalistic
Sheer luxury afloat French cruise ship to call Darwin home
THE Luxury French ship L’Austral will call Darwin home for the next month
Family holidays $2 item will make family holidays easier
FORGET snacks, toys and colouring books — this humble item is the thing parents swear by.
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
Business idea pitch Darwin entrepreneur eyes Silicon Valley chance
A DARWIN entrepreneur is just days away from learning if her invention will win her an expenses paid trip to Silicon Valley and a chance to get her idea off the ground
Bashing sentence Appeal sought over brutal bashing
THE NSW Attorney-General has been asked to appeal the sentences handed down to four men over a brutal bashing in Sydney.
Taxi protest Anger over taxis blocking airport
MELBOURNE plane passengers are enraged after taxi drivers blockaded roads in and out of the city’s main airport.
Court ‘Undressed daughter and laid her on altar’
A FATHER laid his naked daughter on a church altar where pedophile priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale sexually assaulted her, a court has heard.
Charlottesville Trump may fire Bannon by Friday
DONALD Trump’s alt-right chief strategist, Steve Bannon, could reportedly be sacked by the end of the week amid the fallout from Charlottesville.
Natural disaster Mudslide death toll tipped to hit 500
RESCUE workers have uncovered nearly 400 bodies so far from a mudslide on the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown.
Bloodied walls Thief messed with the wrong dog
A FAMILY returned home to find their floors and walls splattered in blood after their dog reportedly attacked an intruder.
Editorial Giving power back to victims
ANYONE who has been a victim of crime – and in Darwin, that’s a lot of people – knows the experience can leave you feeling violated, powerless and fearful
Editorial Keep politics out of council
THE question needs to be asked: Do we really want the next Darwin City Council to be made up of political puppets either working as a de facto arm of the Territory Government or defacto political opponents to the government of the day?
Editorial Consultation election issue
WITH less than two weeks to go until the Territory’s local government elections, ratepayers will be eyeing off prospective candidates for council with keen interest
Luke Gosling writes Same-sex marriage plebiscite to give bigots a platform
THE costly same-sex marriage plebiscite will give a platform for bigots to speak out, LUKE GOSLING writes