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'Grotesque' depravity to dogs lands croc expert in jail

A judge who jailed crocodile expert and academic Adam Britton for the torture and killing of dozens of dogs said he had inflicted "unimaginable" suffering.

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Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

A dance piece based on traditional Milkarri, or women's song spirals, of East Arnhem Land will premiere at the Darwin Festival this month.

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New Darwin prison holds troubled youth 'in good stead'

Training facilities, a health clinic and school are built into a new youth prison the government calls a "common sense" solution to crime and justice issues.

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Pitch perfect: roar of UK jets takes to Aussie skies

As Darwin hosts 19 nations for exercise Pitch Black, the UK's largest special forces rotation suggests a new chapter in Anglo-Australian military history.

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Killer croc shot after girl taken while swimming

A crocodile responsible for the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl southwest of Darwin more than a week ago has been destroyed, police say.

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Amazon's Deadloch Renewed For Second Season On Prime Video

Discover the renewal of Australian crime comedy Deadloch for a second season, promising a fresh mystery in Darwin. Join detectives Dulcie and Eddie on a wi...

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Child missing after suspected crocodile attack at creek

Police are searching for a child who has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile in a small community southwest of Darwin.

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'I love you, being stabbed': slain worker's text to mum

A man has been convicted of the stabbing murder of Declan Laverty, a young bottle shop worker who texted his mother while dying in the back room of the store.

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Feeney claims back-to-back Darwin race wins

Triple Eight driver Broc Feeney has notched his fifth Supercars win of the year, leading teammate Will Brown for a one-two finish in the final Darwin race.

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Supercars Darwin: Feeney beats Winterbottom in Saturday race

From second on the grid Feeney (Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro) had to follow polesitter James Golding (PremiAir Racing Chevrolet) for the opening three laps before finding a gap at Turn 6, and building a lead of up to three seconds.

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Feeney tightens Supercars title chase with Darwin win

Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney has claimed the chequered flag in Darwin, narrowing the gap to Supercars points leader and teammate Will Brown.

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Golding outpaces stars for Darwin provisional pole

PremiAir Nulon Racing driver James Golding is on provisional pole for Supercars' first race in Darwin, edging out stars Will Brown and Broc Feeney.

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Inside The Ghan train across Australia, new carriage interiors elevate a classic trip

The Ghan’s new carriage interiors designed by Woods Bagot reimagine modern rail travel for this epic trip between Darwin and Adelaide

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Feeney out to close Supercars gap on Brown in Darwin

Determined to stay in touch with Supercars championship leader and teammate Will Brown, Triple Eight's Broc Feeney is looking to repeat his 2023 Darwin form.

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Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

From growing up queer and isolated to featuring in a mural with his husband, Indigenous performer Ben Graetz has come full circle in his home town.

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Cats' Brandan Parfitt firing ahead of Top End return

Fit-and-firing Darwin product Brandan Parfitt is key to Geelong's chances of toppling Gold Coast in their AFL clash in his home town.

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Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test

Geelong premiership stars Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley have all been rested for their side's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Darwin.

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'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

The Darwin Symphony Orchestra will be able to pay all of its principal musicians for the first time following a $1 million federal budget funding boost.

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Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss

Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.

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Cats lose Cameron for Darwin AFL clash with Suns

Jeremy Cameron has delayed concussion and will miss the AFL match against Gold Coast in Darwin, leaving Geelong having to re-think plans to rest Tom Hawkins.

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Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

An AFL club could be ready playing at a new Darwin stadium in seven to 10 years, according to a strategic business case.

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Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Protesters have been arrested in their dozens in Darwin as land clearing continues at Lee Point where defence housing is set to be built.

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Bulldozers in Darwin begin destroying habitat of hundreds of bird species as Lee Point/Binybara construction begins

Crossbench MPs and conservationists say clearing exemplifies failed environmental reform as endangered species like Gouldian finch face habitat destruction

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Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Mirarr traditional owners have protested outside ERA's AGM in Darwin, objecting to the company's bid to renew its lease at Jabiluka, which contains uranium.

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Dolphins turn pro in 'weird times' as Bennett returns

Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.

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