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Four on trial over teen's alleged 'revenge' murder

Jurors have been asked to keep an open mind as three adults and a teenager go on trial over the murder of Darwin man Kingsley Alley Jr.

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Children set to leave Don Dale amid jail overcrowding

The Northern Territory Government is close to opening a new youth detention facility as the region continues to battle overcrowding in jails.

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Lions hit back as 'Dreamtime in Darwin' ends with draw

Brisbane flexed their muscle in a thrashing of Sydney as the 'Dreamtime in Darwin' clash between top-eight rivals Essendon and Richmond ended in a draw.

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'Exploding with prisoners': union fights inmate shift

The union for Northern Territory prison guards has flagged it will go to the Fair Work Commission to stop inmates being shifted to relieve overcrowding.

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Wales, Hosking suffer serious injuries in AFLW draw

The last few chaotic minutes of Essendon's AFLW draw with Richmond in Darwin featured serious injuries to Bombers' ruck Steph Wales and Tigers' Sarah Hosking.

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Ramos-Horta says $74bn Timor Sea gas project could begin within months if Australia signs treaty

Timor-Leste president’s trip comes amid mounting pressure for Labor to finalise an agreement

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Community in mourning after sistergirl stabbed to death

The queer and Tiwi community is in mourning after a sistergirl was stabbed to death at her home in another alleged domestic violence killing in Darwin.

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Why you should swap Melbourne for Darwin this autumn

As vibrant and eclectic as Melbourne may be, is it time to swap the bustling southern metropolis for a different city break this autumn? Lucie Grace explores the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory and finds a tight-knit community, Indigenous artistry and a sunset worthy of applause

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Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash

Three years after his friend died in a fatal helicopter crash, Outback Wrangler TV star Matt Wright will face trial in Darwin Supreme Court.

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Climate case fails to stop gas exploration in NT

A test case claiming Tamboran Resources failed to mitigate future greenhouse gas emissions has been rejected by a Darwin Supreme Court judge.

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Australians shiver through an unseasonal change

Southern states have shivered through plummeting temperatures while unseasonal rain soaks the top end.

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6 of the best cruises in Australia for 2025 and 2026

From snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to traversing the Outback, here are some of the most incredible Australian cruise itineraries to inspire your next booking

The Independent UK

Drenching sweat and lost breakfast – Heat on for Lachlan Morton in Australia lap record chase

Fast opening ten days for EF Education-EasyPost rider as makes Darwin ahead of target despite 'baking hot' conditions

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Man jailed for six years over child abuse offences

A Darwin man has been jailed for up to six years for child abuse offences which included possessing sexually explicit images of toddlers.

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Deadloch Season 2 Production Shifts To Northern Territory

Exciting news as 'Deadloch' Season 2 begins production in Northern Territory, promising a new mystery in Darwin with a talented ensemble cast.

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International war games near Darwin set sail

The Royal Australian Navy's largest maritime drills, Exercise Kakadu, are taking place with a host of international battleships deploying to the Arafura Sea.

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Exercise Kakadu off to a snappy start in Darwin

The largest Royal Australian Naval exercise has kicked off in Darwin with slightly unconventional war games.

The Guardian - AU

Justine Davis talked about keeping people out of prison – and still won a ‘tough on crime’ NT election

Independent in Darwin’s north says ‘if you spend time listening and talking’, people begin to think differently about law and order – and locking up children

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The Guardian - AU

There were 99 men for every 100 women in 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says

Darwin was the youngest city and had the highest disparity between numbers of men and women

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Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Election day is on in the Northern Territory where green groups, tourism operators and doctors fear an industrial expansion will harm residents and wildlife.

The Guardian - AU

Who will win the NT election? With a volatile and transient electorate, everything is up for grabs

The campaign may have been underwhelming, but the outcome of Saturday’s vote in the Territory is tantalisingly unpredictable

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Man faces court charged with murdering his partner

A Warumungu and Arrernte man has faced court charged with murdering his partner in Darwin.

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Inquiry raises deep concerns over Labor’s $1.5 billion cash splash for new NT gas hub

A Senate inquiry has failed to reach agreement on whether the federal government should spend A$1.5 billion on a major industrial hub in Darwin – spending critics say amounts to a huge fossil fuel subsidy.

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Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.

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Another woman killed from suspected domestic violence

Police have arrested a man after a woman was killed in a suspected domestic violence incident.

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