Publication
TERRITORY FAREWELL FOR TED
Ted Egan’s life took a sharp turn in 1977 when he came home to the Territory, after five years as a public servant in Canberra and Sydney. Alice Springs was to be his home for the rest of his life, performing was to be his occupation. His business...
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ANOTHER FLESH WOUND
Royal Darwin Hospital has suffered another blow after heavy rain impacted a section of roof already under repair. The section in question was initially damaged when tonnes of bricks were sheared off the hospital’s facade and sent crashing down during...
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COOKING WITH GAS
Tamboran Resources new chief executive Todd Abbott has visited the Northern Territory and Australia for the first time, meeting with government stakeholders and introducing himself to staff at the company’s Darwin headquarters. Named earlier this year...
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RAGING RIVER RESCUE
A police officer has been treated for facial injuries after a 25-year-old man allegedly lashed out and ran away rather than be taken into custody. Police say they were looking for the alleged offender in relation to an alleged domestic violence...
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SINGLE HANDED FEAT
A determined 69-year-old Territorian, who lost his arm to cancer and could barely swim just over a year ago, has defied the odds and conquered 100 laps in the pool for a youth suicide charity.
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PLAIN SAILING
Jayne Porter of Humpty Doo captured a serene sight at Dinah Beach Sailing club on Sunday, January 18.
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SAYONARA MCNAMARA
A by-election is expected to be held after the shock resignation of the Northern Territory’s first ever elected Greens MLA just 18 months into the job. Kat McNamara, who toppled former Labor chief minister Natasha Fyles to claim the Nightcliff...
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FESTIVAL FEVER
A notorious outback gang has been accused of targeting a flood-affected community, whose store was plundered the same day it was restocked. The so-called Jovi Boys – a ragtag group of young men who like to take credit for raiding communities –...
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MEDICAL LICENCE SUSPENDED
The Darwin doctor who hired the man at the centre of one of Australian sports biggest doping scandals has had his medical licence suspended over an alleged peptide scheme.
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CHINA’S PORT DEAL WARNING
As clouds continue to rumble over Darwin Port, operators Landbridge maintain it is business as usual for management and workers at the East Arm facility despite the surrounding storm. Landbridge non-executive director Terry O’Connor said negotiations...
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‘BEST IN THE WORLD’
NT builder Sitzler has set a new Australian Defence Force precedent, completing a $355m drone hangar and maintenance facility project four months ahead of schedule.
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PROUD NEW AUSSIE
As 34 Palmerston residents joyfully received their Australian citizenship, a quiet-natured soldier watched on with deep understanding of what it meant. Sapper Madison George is a serving member of Darwin’s 1st Brigade and has lived in the garrison...
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TERRITORY AUS DAY FUN
Thousands of energetic and well-attired Territorians kickstarted their Australia Day celebrations with a wet and soggy Oz Run through the city. Wet and dark conditions greeted runners as they headed for the start line at the Darwin Convention Centre,...
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PRIDE OF THE TERRITORY
Nearly two dozen of the Northern Territory’s best are being recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours. From a former mayor, to an acclaimed artist and frontline heroes, the awards showcase the selfless dedication of so many in the...
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