Aussie city rocked after 'much-loved' shop owner stabbed to death
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Wet and gloomy forecast for multiple states this long weekend
A cool change is sweeping across New South Wales and Victoria this week and a low pressure system is forecast to bring a rainy washout from now until Sunday.
Weather
China steps in on key Australian election issue
The communist government has hit back at pledges by both major political parties on a major piece of Aussie infrastructure.
Federal Election 2025
Darwin Port's 99-year lease to be bought back from Chinese company
Both parties have pledged to buy back Darwin Port from its 99-year lease to a Chinese-based company, regardless of who wins the election.
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Dutton injures cameraman with wayward kick
A TV cameraman has been left with a scratched forehead after he was hit in the head by a wayward ball kicked by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at a photo-op in Darwin.
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Teen charged after allegedly grabbing crocodile at tourist park
After a week on the run, a 19-year-old male who allegedly targeted and broke into a beloved Darwin tourist attraction last week has been charged with multiple offences.
Northern Territory
The worst Australian suburbs for making a profit on house sales
There are some locations where it's a trickier task than others, according to a new report.
PROPERTY
Even Aussies earning more than $100k battling 'rental stress'
According to the 2025 Priced Out report by national housing campaign Everybody's Home, rental stress is now impacting high income earners with $100,000 salaries in Australia.
rent
Man who allegedly escaped custody arrested after he was spotted on public bus
An inmate who allegedly escaped from custody earlier this week has been found after he was spotted on a public bus.
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Man allegedly armed with crossbow arrested during DV call-out
His partner was able to flee the home safely while officers arrested the man.
Northern TerritoryCCTV captures thief grabbing crocodile during crime spree at tourist park
The thief also ran over a family of ducks before making his escape in a stolen car.
Northern Territory
Explosive army promos featuring popular voiceovers prove 'entertaining'
Guns, ammunition and thundering music, have taken centre stage in new Australian Army promo videos, even featuring iconic lines from movie star Russell Crowe in Gladiator.
national
Senior NT police recruits to be examined by independent inquiry
The move comes almost a week after outgoing police commissioner Michael Murphy said he was the unnamed bureaucrat who dished out a "job for a mate".
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NT top cop given marching orders by chief minister
Murphy was asked to go on leave effective immediately, and Martin Dole APM is now the acting police commissioner.
Northern TerritoryFuture of Darwin Port remains up in the air
NT Treasurer Bill Yan says no clear pathway forward has been found, with federal government officials citing election timing.
Northern Territory
How will Alfred compare to Australia's worst cyclones?
Coastal communities in northern Australia are no stranger to cyclones and tropical lows that bring damaging winds, widespread rainfall and dangerous flooding. Click through for some of Australia's most destructive tropical cyclones.
CycloneCould a federal buyback of Chinese-leased Darwin Port be on the cards?
An NT delegation will travel to Canberra tomorrow to discuss the future of the Darwin Port, with the potential for it to return to Australian hands.
national
Alarm bells as private maternity services shut in Darwin, Hobart
The closures mean there is no longer any private maternity service available in Darwin and there is only one other private health unit in Tasmania.
health
Man charged with smuggling alleged fugitive 4600km in camper van
An Irish national has been charged after he allegedly drove an alleged fugitive from NSW to the Northern Territory in a camper van last month.
national
Australia Day weather forecast for 2025
A pleasantly warm day with patchy showers is expected for January 26.
Weather
Plane diverted after man allegedly spat, shouted and refused to follow directions
The man faces court over the alleged behaviour which saw the flight have to land in Darwin.
aviation
Survivors mourn dead as 50-year Cyclone Tracy memorial unveiled
The prime minister and governor general attended the ceremony in Darwin this Christmas morning.
disasters
'Nothing left': Cyclone Tracy survivor recalls night of terror 50 years on
Margie Harmsen was eight years old when the deadliest storm in Australian history hit Darwin.
Cyclone
What the weather on Christmas Day is forecast to be in your city
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Christmas and Boxing Day across the capital cities are forecast to range from sunshine and scorching heat to storms.
Weather
Saltwater crocodile from iconic movie Crocodile Dundee dies at remarkable age
A Saltwater crocodile that starred in the classic Australian movie Crocodile Dundee died in Darwin over the weekend.
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'Intense few days' as keepers care for zoo animals near fire zone
Hot, dry, and windy conditions are creating difficult conditions for firefighters battling at least three bushfires across Victoria.
Weather
Australia's longest day of the year will occur this weekend
The day length expected to be 14 hours and 25 minutes in Sydney and about half an hour longer in Melbourne.
Australia
Every capital city's Christmas petrol prices revealed
Drivers travelling over the holidays will see lower fuel prices in Sydney while Melbourne and Brisbane will hit the top of their cycles.
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Father of Bali Nine member clashes with reporters outside Brisbane home
Lee Rush, the father of Scott Rush, was caught on video seemingly hitting a reporter with his recycling bin when being asked questions about his son's return.
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One state hit with rain bomb as country swelters through heatwave
A city has been slammed with rain while the rest of the country swelters through a brutal heatwave.
Weather
'There's a croc here, mate': Couple stumbles upon crocodile in their laundry
A Northern Territory man who found a crocodile in his laundry suspects the reptile could have been inside his home for about two weeks.
national
Humanity lost in dealing with prisoners, Darwin inquest told
Judge Elisabeth Armitage is holding a mandatory inquest into the death of terminally ill Indigenous man Mati Tamwoy.
national
Cost of living revealed as top concern for young Territorians
Australia's largest youth survey has revealed the issues young Territorians are most concerned about.
Northern Territory
Terminally ill Indigenous man shackled in hospital, inquest hears
Despite his palliative state he was continuously shackled to a bed by correctional officers.
courts
Australian cities where passengers have the worst Uber ratings revealed
The rideshare giant's annual rider ratings rankings has been revealed, which listed the Australian cities with the best (and worst) average ratings.
uber
Sign of hope for renters as vacancy rates hit one-year high
There was a significant jump of 0.19 per cent in the number of rentals lying vacant last month.
rent
Where Australian cities rank in global pollution index
New search looked at pollution levels in 400 global cities, with some surprising results. Click through to find how Australian cities performed.
environment
Driver on the run after two women killed in Darwin hit-and-run
A Northern Territory driver remains on the run after allegedly hitting and killing two women on a Darwin road in the early hours of this morning.
Northern Territory
Optus apologises after allegedly pressuring vulnerable people into purchases
The telco allegedly pressured vulnerable customers into buying services they didn't need, want or could afford.
national
'Disgraceful': Woman, 29, charged with producing child abuse material
The woman was arrested by the Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) and charged with five counts of producing child abuse material.
Northern Territory
Outback Wrangler accused of sending cops on 'fishing expedition'
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has been accused of sending police on a fishing expedition for evidence he wants from them to defend a criminal case.
national
'Horrendous': CCTV footage shows brutal attack on Darwin bus driver
During the incident in September, a passenger climbed over a protective screen and kicked the driver in the head.
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Man arrested over fatal stabbing of nephew in Darwin
Police believe the victim is the offender's nephew.
Northern Territory
Nine fishers busted with 'highly-prized' sea cucumber haul
Authorities found, intercepted and apprehended an Indonesian boat at Trepang Bay in the Cobourg Marine Park in the Northern Territory.
crime
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright to face trial three years after crash
Three years after a tragic helicopter crash that killed his friend, Outback Wrangler Matt Wright will face trial on charges related to the accident investigation.
national
Anglers reel in mysterious 'doomsday fish'
A rare creature which looks more like an alien has been fished out of the ocean by anglers.
Fishing
Ute stranded in croc-infested water after NT river crossing goes wrong
The ute was loaded on a truck attempting to drive over Cahill's Crossing, a notorious river crossing in the Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park.
Crocodile
The world's true '15-minute cities' have been revealed. This is how Australia fares
A city where everything you need - from healthcare, shops and schools to sports and cultural activities - is within a 15 minute walk. Sound like a dream? These are the cities that have made it a reailty.
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