Darwin - Homeless dis-connect fears

A DAY when Darwin's homeless are treated like royalty may be cancelled.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Poison spills in river

TOXIC mine water that spilled into the Edith River last Friday contained 19 times the safe drinking water levels of cadmium, a heavy metal that causes birth defects, new figures reveal.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Buyers told 'go troppo'

TROPICAL elevated homes are in high demand with buyers hunting property that will help beat rising power prices.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Monsoon to thunder home

THE monsoon is coming back.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Police seek murder witness

MAJOR Crime cops have urged the Swiss traveller who reported a burning car - linked to a brutal murder - to come forward.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - School closed after woman punched

A REMOTE Territory school has been shut down indefinitely after a female staffer was punched in the face.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 07:55AM

Darwin - Drunk woman surrenders

A DRUNK driver stunned police when she tried to climb into a cop car after being stopped for a random breath test.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 05:04AM

Darwin - Asylum seeker boat off NT coast

A BOAT with 33 people on board has been intercepted by border protection authorities in waters north of Darwin.



via Darwin and Local News March 01, 2013 at 04:47AM

Darwin - Power workers 'don't want to wear uniform'

TERRITORIANS are being asked to stop abusing Power and Water Corporation workers over price increases.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Hydro dope set-up busted

A CANNABIS growing operation in the rural area has been busted.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - 'Goosing around' leads to buff prang

A MOTORIST is recovering in Royal Darwin Hospital after crashing into a buffalo.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Top End blacked out

THOUSANDS of Darwin and Palmerston homes have been blacked out during a major power failure.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Loot found in stormwater drain

FOUR teenagers have been arrested after allegedly going on a crime spree in Palmerston.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Latest: Seven charged over murder

ANOTHER man has been charged over the brutal murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was dumped on the side of the Stuart Highway.



via Darwin NT Breaking News February 27, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Territory sprinter takes on Top Gear

A TERRITORY athlete is to race against a sports car driven by motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson after clocking one of the fastest sprint times in the world for his age.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Couple and cat survive caravan crash

A WELSH couple and their cat had the fright of their lives when their caravan spun, rolled and smashed to pieces in a spectacular crash on the Stuart Highway.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Cool response to shade

SOME residents are objecting to a shade cloth half the size of a Big Top circus tent being erected in one of Darwin's prettiest parks.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Croc sale gig shut to rogues

THE NT Government is looking for someone to sell off the Territory's rogue saltwater crocodiles.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 03:25AM

Darwin - Our Jess gets behind League

THE NRL's new TV campaign will feature our very own Jessica Mauboy - which has made dad Ferdi very happy.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 01:21AM

Darwin - Man dies after Finke crash

THE young man who crashed his motorcycle while training on the Finke desert race course has died from his injuries.



via Darwin and Local News February 28, 2013 at 12:22AM

Darwin - Epic fail if Ben can't cut crew

ONE can only marvel at why one of rugby league's marquee stars was attracted to a mob of louts who go by an embarrassing moniker - the Epic Bender Crew.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - French Navy frigate in Darwin

THE Frenchies are coming - by sea!



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Cannibal dogs traumatise town

DOGS on a Territory community are so hungry that they are eating each other.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Lost son saved lives

ONE Top End mother's tragedy has given six people a second chance at life.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Movies floored by power pinch

A TOP End cinema will explore solar power in a bid to offset rising electricity costs - as the Territory Government's tariff hikes hit home.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Six charged over murder

POLICE have charged two more men over the murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was found - near a smouldering car - on the outskirts of Alice Springs.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 08:13AM

Darwin - Cop chase driver was 'told to stop'

TWO women were screaming and pleading with a drunk driver to stop his car moments before it crashed into a power pole and killed two people, a court has heard.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 05:15AM

Darwin - Feds to ask nicely for BDR return

THE Federal Government has ruled out using force to have the Banned Drinkers Register reinstated.



via Darwin and Local News February 26, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Female jogger attacked

POLICE are calling for public assistance following the aggravated assault of a 43-year-old female jogger in Darwin's north.



via Darwin and Local News February 27, 2013 at 02:40AM

Darwin - Asylum seekers in sleep quarters row

ASYLUM seekers have been found sleeping in garages, on couches and in boarding houses, with almost 9000 living in the community.



via Darwin and Local News February 26, 2013 at 02:31PM

Hot100 Updates NT Thunder Sign More Players

The Darwin Pulse

NT Thunder has signed on Southern Districts ruckman Aaron Gepp and Central Australian Player Caleb Hart for the 2013 NEAFL competition.

Gepp returned to the NT last year after spending a few years in Victoria, but has previously played for Thunder in the under 18’s division.

While, Caleb Hart played 3 games for NT Thunder in 2010, he most recently has been playing for Souths in the CAFL, and was part of the inaugural Redtails team during their trail period in the NTFL this season.

NT Thunder memberships are now available for the 2013 NEAFL Competition, which commences with Thunders first game against the Broadbeach Cats at TIO Stadium on Saturday the 23^rd of March.

via Hot 100 FM

Darwin - Another day, yet another victim

A MAN was found dead on the ground outside notorious housing commission flats in Darwin - but the circumstances of his death are unknown.



via Darwin and Local News February 26, 2013 at 02:31PM

Darwin - Anger as worker visas tightened

The Federal Government has tightened the rules on the 457 visa system following several cases of the system being abused.



via Darwin and Local News February 26, 2013 at 02:31PM

Hot100 Updates Cheaper Beer?

The Darwin Pulse

Territorians could soon be paying less for beer as Beverage Company Lion Nathan reveals it over estimated the cost of the Container Deposit Scheme in the NT.

In a letter to NT Wholesalers Lion Nathan said ‘Because Redemption Rates of The CDS are lower than expected, they have recalibrated pricing and will be reducing the wholesale cost per case in line with current redemption rates.

Independent Member for the Seat of Nelson, Gerry Wood, believes the letter is proof Territorians were being ripped off by beverage companies as a direct result if the CDS.

via Hot 100 FM

Hot100 Updates Tipamantamerri Cleared To Play In Semi-Final

The Darwin Pulse

Tiwi Bombers Captain Shane Tipuamantamerri has been cleared of his one match ban for his front-on tackle of Southern Districts player Dean Staunton.

The one match ban would’ve meant Tiaupmantamerri would have missed the semi-final match against Saint Marys this Saturday, but an early guilty plea reduced the penalty to a reprimand, meaning he is free to play this Saturday.

Tomorrow night’s tribunal will see Saint Mary’s utility Xavier Clarke face charges and a possible 4 match ban for using forceful front-on contact on Dean Staunton in a round 18 game earlier this month.

via Hot 100 FM

Hot100 Updates Where Are The Hostels Promised?

The Darwin Pulse

Country Liberals Senator for the Northern Territory, Nigel Scullion, believes the Federal Governments Indigenous Hostels Program is a failure after evidence shows The Hostel in Wadeye is only half full.

The program put in place by the Rudd Government in 2008 promised it would build school hostels with a total of 152 beds in the remote Indigenous Communities of Wadeye, Garrthalala, and Yuendumu.

Mr Scullion said to date, only one of the 3 hostels promised have been delivered.

via Hot 100 FM