Darwin considers burying dead upright to conserve space and other top stories

Darwin considers burying dead upright to conserve space

Laying down for one's final rest is a powerful and enduring metaphor for death in western society. But in the Northern Territory, the recently departed could soon be standing at ease instead. The city of Darwin is considering approving vertical burials ... >> view original

Darwin mother reunited with her son in a Kenyan refugee camp after 23 years ...

Once she arrived in Australia, Ms Ali was finally able to start looking for her missing children with help from two Red Cross tracing workers. In 2004, the family was reunited with one of the sons, Abshir, in their adopted home of Darwin. Three years ... >> view original

Teenage girl seeking asylum jumps off detention centre balcony after sexual ...

A teenage asylum seeker is being treated for undisclosed injuries in a Darwin hospital after jumping off a first-floor balcony at an unnamed detention facility last week. The Immigration Department said the 16-year-old girl was now in a stable ... >> view original

Historic day for northern cattle industry: AACo officially opens its ...

The $91 million abattoir near Darwin is a huge investment and a huge show of confidence in Australia's northern beef sector. Prime Minister Tony Abbott was at the ceremony this morning and said it was "a great day for Australia". "The prospects for ... >> view original

US Navy ships look to establish Darwin military base, but China won't be happy ...

US chief of navy operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, said the US was considering having a permanent naval base in Australia. Admiral Greenert recently visited Darwin to inspect facilities and infrastructure which could allow US warships to be based ... >> view original

Tropical Cyclone Lam: Category four system impacting mainland coast and ...

More than 430 people have been evacuated from Goulburn Island to Darwin showgrounds, where they have been temporarily housed, Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw said on Thursday afternoon. He said 11 people remained on the ground in ... >> view original

Darwin immigration detention centre closes due to 'success in stopping boats'

The Federal Government has announced it will close one of its immigration detention centres in Darwin after its "success in stopping the boats". Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said the Blaydin Point centre was no longer needed because of the Abbott ... >> view original

73rd anniversary of Darwin bombing marked

THE 73rd anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Darwin during World War II will be commemorated on Thursday. ABOUT 40 veterans from the NT and interstate will gather to remember those killed when the Japanese began to bomb Australia's ... >> view original

Man wins Federal Court case for racial abuse outside Darwin's Honey Pot strip ...

"You're a f***ing Indian mate. Have ... respect for our country," the security guard said. "Speak English ... it's our country. Australia mate. White people." Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers said the case would not ... >> view original

Sam Dastyari calls on NT's Adam Giles to 'man up' and front senate inquiry ...

The inquiry, which is being chaired by Senator Dastyari and is meeting today in Darwin, is focusing on the impacts of the sale of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO) and the proposed leasing of Darwin's port. It comes amid continuing debate in the NT ... >> view original