The deadly peril of the Outback
SNAKES, killer falls, dehydration, tourist buses and breakdowns — there are a million ways to die in the vast, unforgiving expanse of the Aussie Outback.
CLP’s talent pool is ‘shallow’
CRITICISM of Chief Minister Adam Giles’ leadership is valid and some MPs have shown they are incompetent, a senior Country Liberal official says.
Theft of feathered friend a sad loss
A WOMAN has been left devastated after her much-loved lorikeet Raphael was stolen from her Moulden home.
ICAC calls are corruption allegations
TREASURER Dave Tollner shouted down a radio host who asked for an independent anti-corruption body, accusing him of making baseless allegations.
House hunters hot for Wulagi
WULAGI was the most searched for suburb in the Territory during the March quarter, according to realestate.com.au.
Police track thieves with app
TWO men have been arrested after they allegedly unlawfully entered a Leanyer home and stole property including two iPhones.
Man caught with 5.5kg of cannabis
A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after he allegedly forced another man to withdraw $40,000 in cash, and was then found with 5.5kg of cannabis.
Requiem’s love letter to Top End
THE film clip for Territory rapper Requiem’s new single Louvres is a love letter to the Top End, featuring well-known Darwin locations.
TV shows we’d love to bring back
WHAT old Aussie TV classics would you like to see remade? A group of industry figures have revealed what shows have got the best reboot odds.
’Handsome’ gorilla turns girls’ heads
THIS ridiculously good looking gorilla has become a heart-throb in Japan, earning declarations of love from teenage girls and sending zoo visitor numbers through the roof.
Sunrise’s awkward nude on-air gaffe
BROADCASTING from a nudist camp is always going to have its risks, but it seems it wasn’t the nudists who managed to flash on live TV.
Why I stuck crackers near my knackers
IT seems sticking firecrackers down your pants is all the rage in China.
Death after a four-hour erection
A MUM of two fears she could have a family of the world’s deadliest spider living in her home — and their bite causes a painful reaction in men.
Man swims with whale shark
When they anchored up off the remote Territory coast, the last thing these blokes expected was a visit from an inquisitive whale shark.
Hungry hungry groper
VIDEO: When you hand feed Gina the one-eyed giant groper, you’d better check to make sure you’ve still got your arm afterwards.
Finke 2015
All the thrills and spills from 2015 Tatts Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs, NT. Pictures: Michael Franchi and Rex Nicholson.
16Noonamah Rodeo
Kicking off the 2015 season with a 3000 strong crowd, the Noonamah Rodeo was full of non-stop bucking action.
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- At least 27 dead in Tunisia attack
- Serial child rapist appeals sentence
- Anzac attack teen appears in UK court
- Malaysia to hire 1.5 million Bangladeshis
- Carsales sues smaller rival
- Wasp sting victim's sheepdogs delayed ambo
- Man charged over Hazelwood mine blaze
- Job cuts threaten WA's biosecurity: MPs
Olympic ready for Cup clash
Darwin Olympic co-coaches Wayne Bodkin and Steve Lolias examined Celtic’s clinical dismantling of Scorpions last week.
Alice Springs double up at carnival
Alice Springs will make the 1500km journey home on Saturday after a dominant NT Cricket Mid-Year Carnival.
Keary stars and it’s Bunny season again
ADAM Reynolds was forced off the field by a concussion in the first half but the Rabbitohs needn’t have worried, with Luke Keary steering them to a classy win.
Tigers roar back to life, claim gutsy win
JACK Riewoldt booted six goals to lead Richmond to an inspirational win over the Sydney Swans in an entertaining clash at the SCG.
Hollande - We must stand in solidarity
French President Franois Hollande confirms one person killed in an apparent Islamic attack. Courtesy: Sky News
3:29French factory attack man found beheaded
BREAKING NEWS: Reports of a man found beheaded in a factory in France with an Islamic flag found at the scene. Courtesy: Sky News
1:06Post workers demand answers as cuts loom
Australia Post workers demand answers, amidst concerns 1900 jobs will go at the company.
1:48Drugged SA driver beats driving charge
A woman has beaten a driving charge after experts said that drug ice can have a 'positive' effect on driving
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90-minute waits at Alice post office
WAITS of up to 90 minutes at Alice Springs Post Office — because of its “superstore” upgrade — have left customers frustrated and disappointed.
Alice’s Celtic dare to dream
CELTIC playing coach Kris Wheeler said his young team had exceeded all expectations ahead of their FFA Cup showdown in Darwin on June 27.
Facebook fans flock to find fled emu friend
ONLY in the NT would someone need to turn to Facebook to track down the owner of a wandering emu.
Two loans and no deposit for homes
DESPERATE and deposit-less first home borrowers are among those taking out two loans in order to get their foot onto the property ladder.
The revolution of military aircraft
WELCOME to the future of naval aviation where fleets of unmanned helicopters fly on and off warships conducting missions, all controlled by a mouse.
Blogger Gibson faces possible jail
DISGRACED blogger Belle Gibson could face jail for alleged charity fraud with confirmation she is being investigated for lying about having brain cancer.
Why California is after anti-vaxxers
TIME could be running out for anti-vaxxers, with one US state taking a hard line approach against unvaccinated children. But would it work here?
Tourists killed in attack on hotels
AN ATTACK on two tourist hotels in the Tunisian resort district of Sousse has killed at least 27 people.
Man decapitated in terror attack
A MAN was decapitated and Arabic words written on his head as at least one man with an Islamic State flag attacked a factory in France, causing an explosion.
The revolution of military aircraft
WELCOME to the future of naval aviation where fleets of unmanned helicopters fly on and off warships conducting missions, all controlled by a mouse.
The truth behind Greece’s debt
SYDNEY-born Dimitrios Karoutas has been in Greece for nearly 20 years and has seen the devastation first-hand. He also outlines a solution.
Croc safaris shot down
THE idea of crocodile safaris as a revenue stream for indigenous communities is dead in the water and the Federal Government has no plans to resurrect it.
House hunters hot for Wulagi
WULAGI was the most searched for suburb in the Territory during the March quarter, according to realestate.com.au.
Why Uluru is killing Alice Springs
TOURISTS can fly direct to Uluru for about the same as it costs to fly to Alice Springs — prompting concern visitors are bypassing the town.
Requiem’s love letter to Top End
THE film clip for Territory rapper Requiem’s new single Louvres is a love letter to the Top End, featuring well-known Darwin locations.
Hey baby, the circus is in town
IF THE two-storey-high eerie-looking clowns plonked in the front yards of northern suburbs homes aren’t enough of a hint, then perhaps the massive tent on Bagot Rd is a better giveaway.
Dr Death free to take suicide gags
CONTROVERSIAL doctor Philip Nitschke is free to launch his international comedy career making light of suicide after police dropped an investigation.
New East Journey clip released
TERRITORY group East Journey have released the film clip for The Genesis Project EP single Song of Arnhem Land.
Sunrise’s awkward nude on-air gaffe
BROADCASTING from a nudist camp is always going to have its risks, but it seems it wasn’t the nudists who managed to flash on live TV.
Usher ‘doesn’t stand a chance’
HE’S hardly the love doctor but the Big Marn has given his verdict on Sam Armytage’s tryst with Michael Usher.
Chris Bath, a walkabout Walkley and bad blood at 7
IN the days following the shock news Channel Seven presenter Chris Bath was quitting after 20 years, the role one Seven executive may have played in her departure has come under renewed scrutiny.
Horse of a different species
AN emu with aspirations of law enforcement has become an adopted member of the Alice Springs Mounted Police Unit horse pack.
NT parties while southerners shiver
WHILE southerners suffered through a chilly Winter Solstice, Top Enders celebrated it in true blue Territory style on an exposed sandbar off Cullen Bay.
Cool fun on offer for holidays
SCHOOL’S out and four weeks of holidays await students across the Territory, with a number of activities on offer to take advantage of the time.
Skinny jeans left woman paralysed
A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after her skinny jeans left her unable to walk and lying on the ground for hours in an Adelaide park.
App full to bream with advice
NT FISHERIES is continuing to expand the way it provides resources and educational material to recreational fishers in the NT.
Overdue but now barra on the chew
Not before time, I was pleased to hear that barra have finally been biting at Corroboree Billabong.
Dan’s the man with this crackerjack specimen
TOP End fisho Dan Hall nabbed a big jewfish in Bynoe Harbour.
How to control your car costs
Cutting your spending on motoring can help you offset surging pump prices.
Big credit scores deliver big savings
IT takes less than two minutes to check your credit score – and it could deliver you hundreds or thousands of dollars in savings.
Kochie says think yourself richer
DON’T let good money habits fall by the wayside just because they’re harder than you expected; here are five ways to change your money mindset forever.
Air bypass has Alice in a bind
FOR yonks, Alice Springs has thrived as a tourist town and the natural launching pad for visiting Uluru and some of the other unique bush experiences on offer in Central Australia.
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25-YEAR-OLD shooting victim Fabian Brock was farewelled by hundreds of mourners.