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Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north

Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle has crossed into the Northern Territory, bringing the threat of further flooding for sodden communities.

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‘There was a full five-metre croc’: Deadloch returns for season two – this time in the Northern Territory

The Emmy-nominated Australian crime comedy ventures to the Top End, where its creators found big characters, comic set-pieces and lots of crocs

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What we know about croc numbers in the NT after surge in floodwater sightings

Recent crocodile sightings in floodwaters in the Northern Territory have prompted widespread concern, particularly in the town of Katherine and along the Daly River.

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Military tourism push as wartime bombings remembered

The Top End has marked the anniversary of the 1942 bombing of Darwin amid a push to attract niche tourists to World War II sites and their stories.

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Huge croc caught near tourist spot prompts warnings

Exceptional wet season rainfall is driving increased crocodile movement across the Top End, prompting renewed warnings for people to be "crocwise" around water.

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Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear

The clean-up has begun in the Top End, but a cyclone threat remains as northern Australia braces for more wild weather.

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Residents glad to see back of tree-felling cyclone Fina

After a scary night sitting out a howling storm, residents of the Top End have emerged from their homes to marvel at huge trees felled overnight.

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Rough night for Top Enders riding out damaging cyclone

Top End residents have hunkered down for the first cyclone of the season, as they are warned to expect damaging winds and possible flooding.

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Residents stock up on supplies to ride out storm

Bottled water, bread, canned foods and other household goods have moved off supermarket shelves at a fast rate as residents prepare for a tropical cyclone.

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Top Enders urged to prepare as tropical cyclone nears

A weekend of intense rain, destructive winds, felled trees and power cuts awaits the Top End as the first cyclone of the season approaches.

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$How an obscure consultancy firm is helping fracking companies influence traditional owners$

How an obscure consultancy firm is helping fracking companies influence traditional owners

Exclusive: Leaked documents claim Good Advice promised private deals, gathered signatures and hired land council members to smooth way for Northern Territory gas sales

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Yolngu power: how a small Indigenous community in the Top End came to dominate Australian art

A new exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrates the many artists of Yirrkala, across almost 300 works spanning bark paintings to neon lights

The Guardian - AU

The Top End’s tropical savannas are a natural wonder – but weak environment laws mean their future is uncertain

The Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory contains an extensive, awe-inspiring expanse of tropical savanna landscapes. It includes well-known and much-loved regions such as Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land and Nitmiluk Gorge.

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US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

Huge fuel tanks for the US military in the Top End could be smashed by a big cyclone, potentially endangering local communities and the environment.

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Dutton promises to get tough on Top End crime

Peter Dutton has talked tough on crime in a visit to the Top End, after making housing- and healthcare-related election promises in Queensland.

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PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

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Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics

A "turbulent" period in the Top End has some experts predicting a change in government in the Northern Territory as voters prepare to go to the polls.

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Romantic Comedy Series 'Top End Bub' Begins Production In Australia

Top End Bub, a romantic comedy series, follows a married couple as they move to the Top End to raise their orphaned niece, exploring themes of culture and ...

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More wet weather forecast for Sydney as northern Australia braces for monsoonal rain and strong winds

Surf ironman and ironwoman competitors save 25 swimmers from a rip at Maroubra as severe weather warning issued for the Top End

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2023 Supercars Darwin Triple Crown – Start time, how to watch, channel & more

The northern swing kicks off with the annual trip to the Top End, which will once again mark the official Indigenous round.

Motorsport

Driver cooling changes for Darwin Supercars

The trek to the Top End will bring driver cooling back into focus for the second time this season, and first since the Newcastle 500 back in March.

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NT prepares for increase in military spending, US Marines after Defence Strategic Review

It was on the frontline in World War II, and now officials say Australia's north will once again be key for the nation's future defences.

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Brisbane Broncos defeat Parramatta Eels 26-16 in Darwin's wet weather

Despite a spirited showing from Parramatta in the second half, Brisbane prevails 26-16 in rainy and steamy conditions in the Top End.

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NT voters go to the polls in remote electorate of Arafura as parties differ over Voice to Parliament

In a by-election held in the Top End, locals are being asked to choose between one party that supports a Voice to Parliament, and another that's deeply divided over it. But what do locals really want?

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