Man medically evacuated from fishing vessel after sea snake bite
The man was aboard a fishing vessel, about 360km south-west of Darwin.
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World War II bomb found in Australian capital city
Police moved people from nearby streets during the operation to remove the 80-year-old explosive device.
Northern Territory
Uproar after man found guilty of murdering NT bottle shop worker
After an eight day trial, 20-year-old Keith Kerinauia was found guilty of murdering bottle shop worker Declan Laverty.
courts
Strong winds send tree crashing into Victorian home
Heavy rain and flash flooding smashed parts of Melbourne overnight.
Weather
'I love you, being stabbed': Slain bottle-shop worker's text to mum
A young man is facing at least two decades in prison after being found guilty of stabbing a Darwin bottle shop worker to death.
courts
Darwin fisherman faces forced labour charges after deceptive online ad
An investigation was sparked after two people were rescued from croc-infested waters in northern Queensland.
Australia
What will the weather be like this King's Birthday long weekend?
Wet and gloomy weather is set to dampen most of the country this long weekend for King Charles' birthday.
national
Escaped prisoner found after fleeing police in Darwin
An escaped prisoner in the Northern Territory has been found by police overnight.
crime
Rental prices across Australia hit a record high
Rental prices across Australia are sitting at a record high, pushing tenants further away from city centres, where there are continual supply issues.
national
Man wants answers after partner killed in Brisbane crash
The heartbroken partner of a woman killed in a three-vehicle crash in Brisbane has revealed he had plans to propose to her later this year.
Adelaide
Virgin flight from Brisbane to Darwin turned around after cabin pressure issue
The plane was forced to land back in Brisbane, where Queensland Fire and Rescue were waiting as a precaution.
queensland
Your complete guide to Anzac Day dawn services around the country
Australians will gather around the country tomorrow to commemorate all who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts that Australia has participated in.
ANZAC Day
Car carrying two teenagers rolls after colliding with the Ghan train in SA
The Ghan was travelling north to Darwin from Adelaide when the Mazda 3 and train crashed yesterday.
South Australia
Alleged thieves steal lasagne from Darwin woman's fridge
A Darwin woman has been targeted in an alleged home burglary, with CCTV capturing two young men in the act of stealing a freshly baked lasagne, among other items from her home.
Northern Territory
Shonky disability provider accused of billing $1 million in a month
A shonky disability provider has been caught allegedly billing taxpayers for $1 million in fraudulent NDIS claims in a single month.
national
How climate change will impact every Australian suburb revealed
Some neighbourhoods will become so hot within the next generation people will struggle to live there, a disturbing new analysis has found.
climate change
Ex-NT leader's accused crepe assailant has real estate licence revoked
A woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe has had her real estate licence revoked for harassing tenants.
national
Australian rents hit new record amid housing crisis
There's more pain for renters in almost every part of the country, with some paying more than $1000 a week.
rent
These were Australia's lottery winning hotspots for 2023
The best places to buy a lottery ticket last year have been revealed.
Australia
The staggering cost of putting your child through school in Australia
In one capital city, a public education for one child will set their parents back a six-figure sum.
education
Murder charge laid after body found on remote road
A man extradited from Melbourne has been charged with murdering a Sudanese teenager whose body was found outside Alice Springs on New Year's Day.
Alice Springs
Tiwi Islanders lose challenge against Santos' pipeline
On Monday the Federal Court dismissed the Tiwi Islanders' case and awarded costs to Santos.
courts
Glimmer of hope for renters as vacancy rates increase, new data shows
Darwin had the highest increase of rental availabilities in December, followed by Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.
Australia
Tropical cyclone threat brewing over northern Australia
The northern tropics are awakening, and models suggest a tropical cyclone could develop within days.
Wild Weather
Teens arrested for allegedly stealing sizable weapon collection in Darwin ram raid
Three teens have been arrested after allegedly stealing weapons including crossbows and arrows, swords machetes and hunting knives.
NT
Darwin cooks in record heat
Thanks to a delayed wet season, Darwin has been experiencing stifling heat and the hottest start to a year since 1935.
Weather
Storms brewing as Christmas weather forecast takes a turn for the worse
Multiple states across Australia are in for severe weather this Christmas Eve, with predictions of heavy rainfall, large hailstones and damaging winds.
Weather
Mother, son jailed for NT fatal hit-and-run, disposing of body
Joshua Mason and his mother Deborah were handed their sentences.
courts
Man accused of killing Darwin bottleshop worker to claim self-defence
A teenager accused of stabbing a Darwin bottleshop worker to death is set to claim he acted in self-defence.
national
Outback Wrangler star to face trial over fatal NT chopper crash
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright will head to trial next year, accused of perverting the course of justice following a deadly chopper crash that killed his co-star.
courts
Outback Wrangler star's widow sues over crash
Almost two years on from that deadly crash, Willow's widow Danielle Wilson is suing Wright's helicopter company Helibrook and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
courts
Star disputes finding of investigation into deadly chopper crash
Matt Wright says there were safety plans in place before the helicopter crash that killed close friend Chris "Willow" Wilson.
Northern Territory
Budget airline launches new flight routes from the Gold Coast
New airline Bonza has launched its first flights from the Gold Coast to Townsville, which the carrier has rolled out as a part of an expansion in the Queensland market.
national
Australia's rental affordability has gone from bad to worse, report says
Renters in every capital city are in a worse position than before the pandemic, according to a new report.
Australia
Alcohol and racism fuelling 'shocking' NT violence, inquest hears
Indigenous leader Marcia Langton is calling for uniform alcohol restrictions.
alcohol
Remains found in search for woman missing in Kakadu National Park
Remains have been found in the search for a woman who disappeared after going camping in an isolated national park.
Northern Territory
Cheapest suburbs to rent in every Australian capital city
The cheapest suburbs for rentals have been revealed for every capital city in Australia.
Cost of Living
Chinese company's lease of Darwin port to remain intact
Security monitoring of the commercial site will continue, the federal government said.
security
Woman killed in freak accident had just moved to Darwin
A woman who was killed by a falling branch at a botanical garden had only just moved to Australia before her death.
Northern Territory
'We have been absolutely terrified': Aussie in Israel slams government
The Darwin resident watched in frustration as more and more airlines cancelled flights to Israel and multiple countries organised special repatriation flights for their citizens.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Woman dead after tree branch falls at Darwin botanical gardens
A man has also been seriously injured and is in hospital.
accidents
Men charged after axe attack at NT mine site
NT Police said up to five offenders entered a mine site on the island of Groote Eylandt and some were armed with axes.
Northern Territory
Mother fighting for life, man dead after suspected DV attack in Darwin
Police were called to a home on Sprigg Street in Millner at around 6.30pm on Tuesday.
crime
Four kids, two adults killed in fiery outback crash
The driver and passenger of a road train managed to escape before a "fireball" erupted in the crash three hours south of Darwin.
national
Hundreds of Australian troops moving north in defence shake-up
Darwin, Townsville and Brisbane will see an influx of new military personnel.
defence
NT croc expert had 'sadistic sexual interest' in animals and used Gumtree to source dogs
University researcher began offending in 2014 and tortured and sexually exploited more than 42 dogs until his arrest.
crime
Woman charged with assaulting NT leader says 'no harm intended'
Fyles was at Nightcliff Markets in Darwin yesterday when a member of the public allegedly pushed a cream-covered crepe into her face.
Northern Territory
Woman charged over alleged assault on NT Chief Minister
The woman will appear in court next month.
Northern Territory
Australia's most dangerous roads revealed
Insurance provider AAMI has revealed the most dangerous roads in each capital city.
national
