Darwin - What a croc head!

FRANTIC onlookers watched on in horror as a man swam back and forth across one of the NT’s most croc-infested rivers four times

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015 at 02:19PM

Darwin - Darwin hotel rates at four-year low

DARWIN hotel rates are at a four-year low, and the tourism industry is encouraging Territorians to pack their bags and live it up local

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015 at 01:53PM

Darwin - CCTV holds smash clues

POLICE are reviewing CCTV footage showing the moment of impact in the smash that claimed three lives on Tiger Brennan Drive at Winnellie

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015

Darwin - CDU booked more than $350k in travel through Xana

CDU booked more than $350,000 worth of travel through convicted fraudster Xana Kamitsis’s Latitude Travel in 2014, the uni has revealed

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015 at 01:18PM

Darwin - Mates devastated after horror crash

Fond tributes to fisho, waitress killed in smash

via Darwin and Local News December 14, 2015 at 01:11PM

Darwin - Darwin-China direct flights pushed

A DIRECT Darwin-China air link has been discussed with Hainan Airlines executives

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015 at 09:53AM

Darwin - The rain is falling and we’re having a splashing time!

Darwinites were dancing in the rain on Monday though the Top End’s coolest day since July.

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015

Darwin - CCTV holds crash clues

POLICE are reviewing CCTV footage showing the moment of impact in the crash that claimed three lives on Tiger Brennan Drive at Winnellie on Saturday morning.

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015

Darwin - Scaffold thieves take idiocy to new heights

A DARWIN traffic-control company has offered a cash reward for information leading to the return of hired scaffolding after it was stolen from a work site.

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015

Darwin - Police image of alleged park groper

Police have released an image of a man they believe is responsible for a string of indecent assaults in Darwin’s northern suburbs.

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015

Darwin - ‘Palmo council gave my pup to a stranger’

A DOG owner is gobsmacked after she says the Palmerston council gave away her seven-week-old puppy to a complete stranger.

via Darwin and Local News December 15, 2015

Darwin - No theatre tragedy

AFTER  months of anxious waiting, Australia Council has thrown Brown’s Mart Theatre a lifeline

via Darwin and Local News December 14, 2015 at 07:15PM

Darwin - Port lease fallout highlights how we’re caught in China-US crossfire

Darwin port lease fallout highlights how we’re being caught in the China-US crossfire

via Darwin and Local News December 14, 2015 at 06:44PM

Darwin - Children’s ward in need of TLC not pollies on TV

When I was a government media adviser, scoring press coverage of your minister’s walk through the RDH children’s ward was about as good as it got

via Darwin and Local News December 14, 2015 at 06:12PM

Darwin - Good news for NT home hunters

DARWIN real estate buyers are in luck as new data shows the market is favouring those on the hunt for property

via Darwin and Local News December 14, 2015 at 03:09PM

Darwin - NT News has Xmas wrapped

FORGET crappy wrapping paper with Christmas trees, silver bells and other boring festive designs this year

via Darwin and Local News December 14, 2015 at 02:58PM

Darwin - Good time forhome buyers

DARWIN real estate buyers are in luck as new data shows the market is favouring those on the hunt for property

via Darwin and Local News December 13, 2015

Darwin - CDU was major Xana client

CORRUPT travel agent Xana Kamitsis, who pilfered thousands of taxpayer dollars from the NT Government, also counted Charles Darwin University as a major client.

via Darwin and Local News December 13, 2015 at 02:13PM

Darwin - Darwin railway corridor expands its reach

THE rail corridor between Darwin and the Queensland border has been extended to Townsville following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Sydney on Friday.

via Darwin and Local News December 13, 2015

Darwin - Good time forhome buyers

DARWIN real estate buyers are in luck as new data shows the market is favouring those on the hunt for property.

via Darwin and Local News December 13, 2015

Darwin - Xana admits corruption charges

DISGRACED travel agent Xana Kamitsis has admitted she “corruptly gave benefits” to a CLP staffer in order to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in government work.

via Darwin and Local News December 12, 2015

Darwin - Cold case team accuse man over wife’s death

A FORMER Territory police officer has been charged with the six-year-old cold case murder of his wife in regional Queensland.

via Darwin and Local News December 12, 2015

Darwin - Burglar hid behind Christmas tree

‘TIS the season to be jolly, but one man has taken his search for Christmas cheer a step too far at an iconic Alice Springs pub.

via Darwin and Local News December 12, 2015

Darwin - MRM efforts praised but key problem remains

McARTHUR River Mine has been addressing its long catalogue of environmental problems, but a critical long-term plan to prevent disaster is yet to be seen.

via Darwin and Local News December 12, 2015

Darwin - Cop that: Police officer’s arresting shot

Policeman captures spectacular Uluru storm photo

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015 at 06:08PM

Darwin - Xana pleads guilty to more charges

Xana Kamitsis pleads guilty to another three charges, including that she “corruptly gave benefits” to Minister Bess Price’s former chief of staff

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015 at 11:37AM

Darwin - Council hands over keys to Nightcliff cafe

NIGHTCLIFF’S controversial seaside cafe is set to become the town’s newest beachside dining venue after the keys were officially handed over

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015 at 05:03PM

Darwin - Former NT police officer charged with murder

A FORMER NT police officer has been charged with the murder of his wife

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015 at 03:02PM

Darwin - Mid-year break for students shortened to 3 weeks

THE month-long mid-year school holiday break will be shortened to three weeks under changes to the NT school year structure

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015 at 02:40PM

Darwin - A win for common sense

LESS than 24 hours after veteran firefighter Jock McLeod revealed his workers’ compo claim for cancer contracted on the job had been knocked back again , the decision was overturned

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015

Darwin - Mother-and-daughter murder victims farewelled

SHARING a coffin adorned with a crown of flowers, mother-and-daughter murder victims Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and Khandalyce Pearce have been farewelled in Alice Springs

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015 at 12:08PM

Darwin - Firie wins cancer claim

LESS than 24 hours after veteran Territory firefighter Jock McLeod revealed his workers’ compensation claim for cancer contracted on the job had been knocked back for the second time – the decision was overturned.

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015

Darwin - Witness tells of bashing over Darwin dope theft

FORMER Territorian Greg Dufty was led to a lonely part of the Gold Coast Hinterland and bashed to death as retribution for stealing from his drug-dealer boss, a court has been told.

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015

Darwin - $8m fence to keep cats out

An ambitious $8 million plan to build the world’s biggest feral cat fence is under way in Central Australia.

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015

Darwin - Fish fly into Durack Lakes

UP to 9000 barramundi fingerlings will be released into Durack Lakes as part of a project led by Member for Drysdale Lia Finocchiaro.

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015

Darwin - Greek star on song to teach

European pop superstar Nikos Kourkoulis is set to spread more than his love of music to the world – he has just been signed up by Charles Darwin University to spruik the institution’s Greek studies program.

via Darwin and Local News December 11, 2015

Darwin - AFP hands over McRoberts findings

THE AFP has concluded its investigation into former NT police commissioner John McRoberts and handed over information to the special prosecutor for review

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015 at 05:30PM

Darwin - RDH parking system canned

THE much-maligned Royal Darwin Hospital car-parking system has been dumped by the NT Governmen

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015 at 04:13PM

Darwin - BREAKING: Veteran firey’s compo finally accepted

AFTER a three year David and Goliath style battle with TIO well known Territory veteran firefighter Jock McLeod will have his workers compensation awarded

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015 at 01:16PM

Darwin - Grieving fiancee tells: What really happened

‘It was an accident.’ Husband-to-be died after accidentally falling out of car she was driving

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 04:18PM

Darwin - VIDEO: African ice plot cracked

NT police have cracked a west African drug syndicate after seizing more than $15 million worth of ice smuggled to Darwin Port in a fridge

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015

Darwin - 1000 jobs to stop at Inpex

Nearly 1000 Inpex workers will lose their jobs before Christmas as the $34 billion gas plant project moves to its next stage of development.

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015

Darwin - Wowee, that’s a massive barra!

CAIRNS: A crafty angler from a remote Far North community is still ecstatic after he landed a “once in a lifetime” barramundi catch.

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015

Darwin - Shock news rocks NT! Beer not a health food

AN attempt to market beer as the new super food low in carbs and sugar has been struck down by nutrition experts who claim it’s still high in calories and alcohol.

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015

Darwin - Schools remove mineral kits with asbestos

MORE than 20 Northern ­Territory schools have rem­oved science kits from their classrooms because of an ­asbestos scare.

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015

Darwin - African ice plot cracked

TERRITORY law enforcement have cracked a west African drug syndicate after seizing more than $15 million worth of ice smuggled to the Port of Darwin in a fridge.

via Darwin and Local News December 10, 2015

Darwin - Minister, wife ditch DVOs

DEPUTY Chief Minister ­Willem Westra van Holthe and his estranged wife have agreed to drop domestic violence orders against each other

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 07:05PM

Darwin - Second airport also in mix to ease traffic woes

LIGHT rail and a second airport are being discussed as possible ventures to ease ­potential traffic woes in Darwin.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Park-ride terminal wouldn’t spoil day for fans

INPEX has lodged plans to build a $60,000 park-and-ride terminal at Palmerston to take workers to and from the company’s Bladin Point construction site.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - VIDEO: Man arrested after $15m Darwin meth seizure

POLICE have arrested a man after seizing more than $15 million worth of methamphetamines in Darwin

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 05:44PM

Darwin - Shedding light on labour of love

A MAMMOTH six-day effort from one family to put up its Christmas lights has insured the happiness of children around the Muirhead neighbourhood

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 04:27PM

Darwin - Man arrested after Darwin $15 million meth seizure

POLICE have arrested a Sydney man after seizing more than $15 million worth of methamphetamines.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 12:52PM

Darwin - Pair with metal bar bash door,steal cash

POLICE are seeking two men who held up a Coconut Grove service station and tried to bash down a storeroom door a frightened staff member was hiding behind.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Richo Park plan punted

THE Giles Government has backflipped over the $20 million upgrade to Richardson Park, signalling the project will not go ahead and the money to rugby league will be taken off the table.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Second airport also in mix to ease traffic woes

LIGHT rail and a second airport are being discussed as possible ventures to ease ­potential traffic woes in Darwin.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - $3m winners shout pub

The Territory’s latest keno millionaires are still anonymous, but have passed on a heartfelt thank you – and a small chunk of their winnings – to staff at their favourite pub.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Park-ride terminal wouldn’t spoil day for fans

INPEX has lodged plans to build a $60,000 park-and-ride terminal at Palmerston to take workers to and from the company’s Bladin Point construction site.

via Darwin and Local News December 09, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Norbit the nabarlek is one of a kind

NORBIT is one of a kind — he is the only the nabarlek living in captivity in the world

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 07:06PM

Darwin - Cheer girls jump for joy at title

FIVE Territory cheerleaders have spun, jumped and danced their way into third place at the national titles

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 06:39PM

Darwin - Simple ideas to make presents felt

IF there’s one thing I love more than giving gifts at Christmas it’s receiving them

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 06:28PM

Darwin - Richardson Park plans scrapped

Chief Minister Adam Giles announces controversial $20 million Richardson Park redevelopment has been abandoned

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 05:58PM

Darwin - Warning: Fatal pills could be here

Ecstasy batch that claimed teen music fan’s life could be in Darwin

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 11:10AM

Darwin - Land clearer goes unpunished

THE unauthorised clearing of a block of land in the Rapid Creek catchment area will go unpunished because of “shortcomings” in the Planning Act

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 02:39PM

Darwin - Accused bouncer bash brothers to go on trial

A TRIAL for two Perth brothers accused of bashing a Shenannigans bouncer earlier this year is set to go ahead next week

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 11:46AM

Darwin - Car jump death shocks mates of ‘amazing’ dad

YOUNG father Emeka Udechuku has died from serious head injuries he sustained after jumping from a moving car, only a week after proposing to his girlfriend while on holiday in Thailand.

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Terror for woman in pub heist

POLICE are hunting a sword-wielding armed robber who terrorised a female staff member at a Berrimah pub.

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Batch that claimed teen music fan could be in Darwin

TERRITORY police are urging revellers to be wary of the fatal batch of pills which killed a teenager at an Adelaide music festival.

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Don’s slice of Pie sure to tempt

FAMED American folk rock artist Don McLean is coming to Darwin in 2016, a show ­confirmed at Darwin Entertainment Centre in March.

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Rising insurance risk to low income earners

TERRITORY households are paying almost $1500 more each year for their insurance compared to six years ago, and a new report has raised concern the sale of TIO will drive premiums even higher.

via Darwin and Local News December 08, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Why thongs are bad for you

DESPITE the safety risks, one quarter of learner drivers admit to wearing thongs while behind the wheel, a landmark study has found

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 07:42PM

Darwin - Brewery plan for Mitchell Street

THE Territory’s first craft brewpub could be the newest addition to Darwin’s Mitchell St if a development application gets the green light

via Darwin and Local News December 06, 2015 at 10:12AM

Darwin - Burnouts in the buff

NT Police seized three vehicles over the weekend, including at Bayview in a bizarre scene involving “naked people and children”

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 03:47PM

Darwin - Man dies after jumping from car

A MAN has died from his injuries after jumping out of a moving car in Darwin’s northern suburbs

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 12:31PM

Darwin - Retro elevated homes make a comeback

A TOP End developer is bringing some old-school Darwin back to the real estate market, offering five-acre blocks with retro elevated homes

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 12:53PM

Darwin - Man holds up pub with sword

Police are searching for man who threatened staff at a Darwin hotel with a sword during armed robbery

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 11:18AM

Darwin - Uni lecturer in cattle prod probe

A UNIVERSITY lecturer has allegedly assaulted a teenage girl with a cattle prod at a Territory campus

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 11:48AM

Darwin - Fan-tastic reception for pop princess Jess

Jessica Mauboy mobbed as she returns home

via Darwin and Local News December 07, 2015 at 11:24AM

Darwin - Fan-tastic reception for pop princess Mauboy

STAR songstress Jessica Mauboy outshone Santa on Saturday as a stampede of people swarmed Palmerston Shopping Centre to grab a glimpse of the Territory’s own pop sensation.

via Darwin and Local News December 06, 2015 at 02:33PM

Darwin - Kakadu fee rise causing concern

CHIEF Minister Adam Giles has written to the federal Tourism Minister urging him to reverse the decision to increase entry fees to Kakadu by up to 60 per cent from April 1 next year.

via Darwin and Local News December 06, 2015 at 02:41PM

Darwin - Man critical after jumping from car

A MAN is in a critical condition after jumping out of a moving car in Darwin’s northern suburbs this morning.

via Darwin and Local News December 05, 2015 at 10:55AM

Darwin - Deputy Speaker lashes out at Lawrie, Lambley

DEPUTY speaker Matt Conlan has used his final adjournment in parliament to launch a blistering attack on independent MLAs Delia Lawrie and Robyn Lambley.

via Darwin and Local News December 05, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Long train running until police stop convoy

IT was the 41m-long grader load which had police baffled.

via Darwin and Local News December 05, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Hooking into Durack lakes

TERRITORY families could soon add fishing to their list of things to do in the weekends, if the Palmerston council gives it the nod of approval.

via Darwin and Local News December 05, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - US fumes at lease of port

THE lease of Darwin Port to Chinese-owned company Landbridge Group continues to cause concern for US Pentagon officials.

via Darwin and Local News December 05, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - What is the mystery highway light?

The truth must be out there ... driver on mission to solve puzzle of great white following glow

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 11:14AM

Darwin - Gives new meaning to the term ‘family doctor’

DOCTOR fathered married patient’s children ... continued to treat the woman, her unknowing husband and their children

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 01:38PM

Darwin - Police concerned for missing Ella, 14

NT POLICE hold concerns for the welfare of 14-year-old Ella Brockwell of Humpty Doo

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 12:15PM

Darwin - Woman killed in head-on crash

A 57-YEAR-OLD woman killed in a head-on collision 110km west of Nhulunbuy was returning from a day of shopping in Gove with her family

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - River Monsters show lured to Top End

The NT’s most deadly animals will be the highlight of a hugely popular international television show

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 05:26PM

Darwin - Community gathers to mourn respected member

A 57-YEAR-OLD woman killed in a head-on collision 110km west of Nhulunbuy was returning from a day of shopping in Gove with her family.

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Xana’s tough prison days

XANA Kamitsis will spend her first few days in prison like most first timers – vulnerable and scared.

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - NT cars too big for mall

A DISGRUNTLED shopper has started an online “civil rights” petition calling for wider car parking spaces at Casuarina Square shopping centre.

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Port cash for ship project

THE Territory Government will today award major project status to the proposed $100 million common multi-user ship facility at East Arm, which it first announced in late October.

via Darwin and Local News December 04, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Pistorius found guilty of murder

SOUTH Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder, overturning the culpable homicide conviction.

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 06:23PM

Darwin - Police will now drug test NT drivers

Territory drivers suspected of being under influence of illicit substances can now be tested for drugs

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 11:33AM

Darwin - Treasurer Tollner unsure of his future

DAVE Tollner says he’s unsure how long he will continue as Treasurer after his shock dumping from the CLP ticket for the 2016 election

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 04:59PM

Darwin - Jail lifers allowed out on work release

TWO international drug smugglers sentenced to life in prison have been allowed to take part in a work release program — less than a month after an axe murderer escaped from the same work cam

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 02:36PM

Darwin - $10mil truck stop shelved due to Giles Govt uncertainty

PLANS to build a $10 million truck stop have been shelved due to uncertainty from the Giles Government and now the developer is set to lose $1 million

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 12:05PM

Darwin - GUILTY: Xana behind bars

Travel agent Xana Kamitsis checks in to Holtze jail after being found guilty of all 20 charges

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 11:13AM

Darwin - Family often went naked

A MAGISTRATE has found a 72-year-old man not guilty of possessing child abuse material after accepting that his family enjoyed being naked.

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Five more travel agencies under police spotlight

POLICE have been investigating five more travel agencies suspected of rorting the Health Department’s pensioner carer and concession scheme.

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Tourism boom ringing our tills to tune of $7.7b

CHINESE visitors splashed out an incredible $21 million a day while holidaying in Australia in the year to September, spending up big on shopping, eating and drinking.

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Power Water’s books in muddle

POWER and Water Corporation’s books are in such disarray the Auditor-General cannot audit them, nobody knows how much the company’s assets are worth and it is unclear how power rates are actually determined.

via Darwin and Local News December 03, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Three babies born with syphilis in NT in last six months

THREE babies have been born with syphilis amid an outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease that has seen 235 cases in the NT in the last six months

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 06:30PM

Darwin - Disabled teen jailed to ‘send strong message’

AN  intellectually disabled teenager has been sentenced to six years behind bars for the rape of a woman

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 04:32PM

Darwin - NT student reading results on the improve

THE 2015 NAPLAN results show Territory Year 3 students have significantly improved in reading literacy, following a national trend

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 04:02PM

Darwin - ‘Tis the season to spend $383m

TERRITORIANS will spend $383 million this festive season, a massive increase of $76 million on last year, the Australian Retail Council says

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 12:50PM

Darwin - When food is short it becomes a croc eat croc world

A LACK of food has crocodiles turning on each other in the Far North of Australia in a violent war of the jaws

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Supporters’ shock as Xana heads to jail

XANA Kamitsis sat motionless in court as she was told not only had she been found guilty of 20 fraud charges, but that she would be remanded in custody

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 11:32AM

Darwin - When food is short it becomes a croc eat croc world

A LACK of food has crocodiles turning on each other in Cape York in a violent war of the jaws.

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Mona Lisa bound for Tennant Creek

IF you’re looking for the Mona Lisa, you might just find her in Tennant Creek — well, almost.

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - CLP back to work

The Giles Government will live on, after winning a no-confidence motion 13-9 in parliament on Tuesday with the support of an independent MLA who once claimed the CLP tried to “bribe and intimidate” her to stay with the party.

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - November records fall as NT swelters

WEATHER records tumbled in the Northern Territory in November, according to official Bureau of Meteorology Statistics.

via Darwin and Local News December 02, 2015 at 02:00AM

Darwin - Confusion led to body lying unclaimed for weeks

A WOMAN’S body lay in a remote morgue for seven weeks because there was confusion about who should arrange for it to be collected

via Darwin and Local News December 01, 2015 at 07:28PM