Woman killed in freak accident had just moved to Darwin
A woman who was killed by a falling branch at a botanical garden had only just moved to Australia before her death.
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'We have been absolutely terrified': Aussie in Israel slams government
The Darwin resident watched in frustration as more and more airlines cancelled flights to Israel and multiple countries organised special repatriation flights for their citizens.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Woman dead after tree branch falls at Darwin botanical gardens
A man has also been seriously injured and is in hospital.
accidents
Men charged after axe attack at NT mine site
NT Police said up to five offenders entered a mine site on the island of Groote Eylandt and some were armed with axes.
Northern Territory
Mother fighting for life, man dead after suspected DV attack in Darwin
Police were called to a home on Sprigg Street in Millner at around 6.30pm on Tuesday.
crime
Four kids, two adults killed in fiery outback crash
The driver and passenger of a road train managed to escape before a "fireball" erupted in the crash three hours south of Darwin.
national
Hundreds of Australian troops moving north in defence shake-up
Darwin, Townsville and Brisbane will see an influx of new military personnel.
defence
NT croc expert had 'sadistic sexual interest' in animals and used Gumtree to source dogs
University researcher began offending in 2014 and tortured and sexually exploited more than 42 dogs until his arrest.
crime
Woman charged with assaulting NT leader says 'no harm intended'
Fyles was at Nightcliff Markets in Darwin yesterday when a member of the public allegedly pushed a cream-covered crepe into her face.
Northern Territory
Woman charged over alleged assault on NT Chief Minister
The woman will appear in court next month.
Northern Territory
Australia's most dangerous roads revealed
Insurance provider AAMI has revealed the most dangerous roads in each capital city.
national
Toddler dies after 'incident' at childcare centre near Darwin
The little girl was rushed to hospital and died two days later.
Australia
Aussie, Timor Leste soldiers injured in military vehicle crash
It's the third military accident on Australian soil in just over a month.
crashes
Why aircraft behind fatal US marines crash is a 'challenge' for pilots
An Australian aviation experts was speaking after the latest crash involving a US military Osprey.
plane accident
Jetstar flights from Aussie city to Bali cancelled for three weeks
The budget airline said it is contacting affected travellers.
Jetstar
Man caught trying to flee Australia after drugs found at Melbourne business
A Melbourne man who was detained while trying to board a flight to Indonesia is one of two men charged over a 2.5kg haul of drugs found at a Melbourne business.
drugs
Flights between one Aussie city and Bali cancelled for a month
Due to planned maintenance on the runway, the airline's flights to the popular tourist destination are cancelled.
Jetstar
Police investigating early morning attack on top Darwin jockey
Police are investigating an attack on top Darwin jockey Sonja Wiseman, in which she was allegedly hit in the face with a rock, causing her to lose two teeth.
crime
Allegedly drunk, vaping passengers booted from Bali flight
"The men allegedly became disruptive on board the flight, consuming duty-free alcohol they had brought on board, while one passenger was also allegedly vaping in their seat."
flights
Nine in 10 rental markets saw a rent increase in the past year
Bleak new data has revealed that nine in 10 rental markets across the country saw an increase in rent in the last year.
rent
NT to raise age of criminal responsibility, new laws to battle knife crime
The Northern Territory is days away from raising the criminal age of responsibility while the government is now proposing stronger laws to crack down on knife crime.
crime
New police puppies preparing to sniff out crime in NT
The newest four-legged police recruits are ready to sniff their way around the Northern Territory.
Northern Territory
Fake $50 notes circulating as police reveal how to spot them
The notes have a paper texture and the security window has visible defects, having been glued on.
Northern Territory
Domestic, family violence incidents reach alarming heights in NT
In nine days, two women have been killed and a third suffered multiple stab wounds.
courts
Man accused of murdering bottle shop worker to stand trial
The 19-year-old who allegedly fatally stabbed the worker was committed to stand trial at the Supreme Court.
courts
Revealed: Most expensive Aussie cities to rent
By now, it's pretty much a given that renting in any Australian capital city is going to cost you, but some far more so than others.
PROPERTY
Record rain soaks outback Queensland as icy blast bears down
Rain will keep falling today - over many jurisdictions - but an end is in sight.
Wild Weather
Family forced from home as cockroaches infiltrate kitchen
A Darwin family has been forced to seek alternate accommodation due to the state of its public housing dwelling.
national
Snow 'possible' as Northern Territory temperatures plummet
In an almost unbelievable weather forecast, there's a possibility of snow falling in the middle of the Australian desert this weekend.
Australia
Two dams close to overflowing in South Australia
Residents near two at-peril dams in South Australia are on high alert for flooding, as rain continues to hammer the state.
Australia
Millions warned to brace for storms and hail as warmest start to winter is over
It's been a record-breaking start to winter for many, but now residents in every state and territory have been warned to brace as storms, powerful winds and possible hail are set to hit southern WA before drifting east.
Australia
Police find crocodile in man's yard while arresting him for alleged assault
Police have charged a man in the Northern Territory over an alleged aggravated assault.
Northern Territory
Magnitude 6.1 quake rattles Top End
Hundreds of residents across Darwin and nearby Palmertson reported being awoken by shaking when the earthquake struck.
national
Two charged after man vanished from NT pub last year
A man and a woman have been arrested in relation to the disappearance of Tony Rowe, who was last seen at a pub in the Northern Territory in May last year.
national
Hungry croc rams into family's small boat in remote NT waters
A big crocodile that rammed a family's small boat and then seemed keen to mount the vessel has highlighted how fishermen can quickly turn prey in the Northern Territory.
Crocodile
Advocates call for independent review after detention centre riot
Juvenile detainee advocates are calling for an independent review into the a Perth detention centre, claiming inmates have been held in poor and illegal conditions.
Western Australia
Northern Territory budget pledges $1.1 billion to public safety
The Northern Territory Government has pledged $1.1billion towards public order and safety measures as part of its 2023-24 budget.
national
Funeral held for allegedly murdered Darwin student, as man faces court
Mourning a life cut short, around a hundred people gathered today to farewell student Md 'Sifat' Isfaqur Rahman, 23, just days after he was allegedly murdered in his own home.
Northern Territory
Man charged after international student killed in Darwin burglary
23-year-old Bangladesh student Ishaqur Rahman Sifat was critically injured by an alleged intruder, who police say assaulted him while he was asleep on Wednesday.
Northern Territory
NT green-lights Beetaloo Basin fracking despite scientists' pleas
The Northern Territory government has given the green light for on-shore gas drilling to go ahead at the Beetaloo Basin, despite warnings from scientists about its dangers.
Northern Territory
Sky plunged into darkness in total solar eclipse: 'Most incredible thing I've ever seen'
More than 20,000 people cheered as moon covered the sun for the 62-second event at 11.29am, while others shed a few tears.
Eclipse
Northern Territory crime crisis exposed in social media trend
Young deviants are posting videos on social media of brazen attacks on people's homes and cars.
crime
Plea to PM as axe fight caught on camera in Darwin amid crime surge
A street fight has been caught on camera in Darwin, with some of the brawlers wielding small axes.
crime
NT communities call for 'smarter' solutions to break cycle of crime
Northern Territory residents want the government to tackle the underlying causes of crime instead of more prison sentences or police on the streets, a new study has revealed.
crime
BWS stores across Darwin change opening hours after spate of crime
BWS parent company Endeavour Group confirmed stores across the Greater Darwin area will be closed tomorrow and Sunday - as normal - after recent crime incidents.
AustraliaNT BWS stores to close earlier in wake of Declan Laverty's death
Laverty, 20, was just minutes away from finishing his shift at a BWS branch in the city's north when he was allegedly stabbed to death by 19-year-old Keith Kerinauia.
crime
Man accused of murder of Darwin bottle shop worker was out on bail
Keith Kerinauia, 19, faced Darwin Local Court today accused of fatally stabbing Declan Laverty, 20, who was working at the BWS bottle shop in Jingili, in Darwin's north.
crime
Bottle shop worker's final text to dad after being fatally stabbed
The man said his son, who has been named as Declan Laverty, messaged him: "love you, I've been stabbed".
Stabbing
Australia one of only six countries with 'healthy' air quality
The report wasn't all good news for Australia, with several monitoring stations in most capital cities exceeding the healthy limits.
pollution
Another heatwave to sizzle across two states
After days of relatively settled conditions along the nation's east coast, residents in two states have been warned over an incoming heatwave set to make life uncomfortable.
Weather
