The Latest Breaking News 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

More than $420,000 has been raised via participants so far.

Having already conquered the dizzying heights of the Mount Everest Base Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro and The Sandakan Death March in Borneo as well as the Kokoda Track, a crew representing the Mark Hughes Foundation is setting off on another gruelling challenge - a trek through the Top End of Australia.