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NT helicopter crash survivor recalls terrifying moments, as CareFlight reports rise in remote rescues

A trio of Melbourne friends embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to the Northern Territory. It was nearly fatal.

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Mongols bikie Nick 'The Knife' Forbes arrested over alleged bar fight with Hells Angel

Nick Forbes's lawyer said the arrest was "over the top" given that his client travelled to the Top End with the intention of surrendering to police.

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NT government releases plan to address banana freckle disease outbreak in the Top End

Julie-Ann Murphy and Alan Petersen, whose Northern Territory farm is one of 42 properties the disease has spread to, say the loss of their crop will be devastating.

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Notorious croc spot reopens as visitors flock to Top End

Notorious crocodile viewing area has been closed since May, but re-opened on Wednesday following a $3 million upgrade at the site.

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Darwin has been hit by war before. What do locals make of a growing military presence in their backyard?

Fighter jets roar across the skies, US Marines stroll the streets, the port debate rolls on and billions are being spent on military upgrades in Australia's Top End. In this "garrison town", is the defence build-up underway making residents feel more or less safe?

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Dozens of Darwin hospitality businesses found underpaying workers, Fair Work ombudsman recovers $400,000 in wages

The Fair Work Ombudsman is concerned about "significant non-compliance" with wage laws by Top End restaurants, cafes and takeaway businesses, with close to $400,000 recovered in a recent crackdown.

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NT hospitals carry on after supplies fire

The Northern Territory governments says a weekend fire at a health supplies warehouse will not disrupt hospital services in the Top End.

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Australian study links planned savanna burns to Darwin's worsening air pollution

Planned burns at savannas across the Top End are polluting the air in Darwin, say a group of Australian researchers, raising concerns for people with asthma or lung disease.

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Cotton a Top End river system risk: report

The Northern Territory's growing cotton industry could harm Top End river systems, damaging the fishing and tourism businesses, a report has warned.

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Plan Yr Summer Trip Stat Bc Virgin Australia Is Slicing 30% Off Flights To The Top End This Week

Virgin Australia is getting ready for summer with 30% off flights to the NT. Here are five things you can tick off while you're there.

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Darwin cops the biggest fuel, vegetable increases of any capital city, squeezing Top End household budgets

Households across the nation are being hit by soaring fuel and fresh food prices, but residents in one capital city are bearing the brunt more than anywhere else.

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Northern Territory's banana freckle outbreak grows, affecting 17 properties

The fungal disease, which growers say represents a major threat to Australia's $500m banana industry, has now been found at 16 Top End properties plus a government research facility.

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Bulk-billing clinics in the Northern Territory unable to survive on Medicare rebate alone

With doctors in short supply and bulk-billing clinics preparing to introduce fees, there are fears the Top End's already stretched hospital emergency departments will bear the brunt of more patients.

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Top End woman faces court over alleged domestic violence murder

A 36-year-old woman accused of murdering a man in the Top End last week has faced court for the first time.

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BOM forecasts widespread rain along east coast as dry season rain streams in from Top End

Rain is expected up and down the east coast as "odd" dry season rain streams in from the Top End, but forecasters say there's no way to know exactly where the heaviest falls will be.

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Line dancing is gaining popularity in Darwin with a new generation of dancers

From grapevines and rocking chairs to toe heel stomps, line dancing seems to be making a comeback, with its popularity growing in the Top End.

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NT water licence grants 'unsustainable' as fears grow for tourism, pristine rivers

Conservationists fear one of the world's most pristine river networks is under threat, as well as sacred sites and tourism gems, as the Northern Territory government moves to allow "aquifer mining" amid "dangerous decision-making".

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Rare, endangered Gouldian finch has twitchers a-flutter as it makes unexpected Top End comeback

The Gouldian finch was so rare, birders from across the globe would trek thousands of kilometres for a chance at a glimpse. Now hundreds of the gaudy finches are making an appearance in a location where they haven't been seen in decades.

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The Northern Territory is set for a proper dry spell, but warmer weather is predicted to return

After an unusually hot start to the dry season, cooler weather is set to arrive in the Top End. But the longer-term outlook, according to the weather bureau, predicts temperatures will be rising above average once again.

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Two patients a day evacuated from Maningrida as flu outbreak worsens in Northern Territory

Top End health authorities are feeling the strain as they scramble to deal with the worst flu outbreak in years.

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Tourism NT starts push to increase wet season tourism in Greater Darwin, drive up visitation year-round

When the humidity rises during Darwin's wet season, tourism numbers plummet and so does business. But the NT tourism department is exploring how the region can overcome that, drawing on the likes of Singapore and Bali for inspiration.

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Suns want to make Darwin an AFL fortress

Gold Coast star Touk Miller wants the Suns to make the most of their time in Darwin by completing a Top End double against North Melbourne on Saturday.

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Darwin feels tremors of 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Timor-Leste

The earthquake was felt extensively throughout the Top End, with accounts of rattling apartment buildings in the city and shaking across Darwin's northern suburbs.

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Case of man charged with murder over Cutta Cutta Caves shooting could move to NT Supreme Court

A man accused of fatally shooting another man near the Top End town of Katherine has appeared in court via videolink, before the case is likely moved to the Supreme Court.

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Gamba grass becomes federal election issue as Labor and Coalition pledge funds to manage weed

National parks rangers welcome election pledges to combat gamba grass in what feels like an uphill battle.

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