Cyclone Pam: Darwin-based medics head to Vanuatu to provide aid and other top stories

Cyclone Pam: Darwin-based medics head to Vanuatu to provide aid

Five doctors and nurses, and one logistical specialist have been deployed from the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, which is based in Darwin. They will make up the majority of Australia's 10-person response team. The centre's nursing ... >> view original

Darwin pub bouncer in critical condition after violent assault

A Darwin bouncer is in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by three men at a pub on Darwin's nightclub strip in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 33-year-old man has head injuries and lost consciousness at ... >> view original

Davis Cup: Australia's quarter-final against Kazakhstan to be played on grass ...

Australia will play July's Davis Cup quarter-final tie against Kazakhstan on grass in Darwin. A purpose-built grass stadium court and two practice courts will be built for the tie in the Northern Territory, which will kick-off on July 17, five days ... >> view original

Man shot by police in Darwin after domestic dispute

Police have shot an armed man after being called to a domestic dispute in Darwin this evening. Residents in the suburb of Leanyer have told 9NEWS they heard the sound of three gunshots. Police confirmed that at about 6.10pm (CST) officers "discharged a ... >> view original

Man arrested after Darwin hit and run

A car driver reversed and hit a 37-year-old man at the Mindil Beach car park in Darwin on Tuesday night, dragging him some distance before fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital but died shortly afterwards. The Northern ... >> view original

Darwin residents feel impact of earthquake 600kms away in Banda Sea

The earthquake hit about 4:15pm (ACST) about 600kms north of Darwin, and 365kms east of East Timor's capital Dili. Senior seismologist at Geoscience Australia, Jonathan Bathgate, told 783 ABC Alice Springs that people in Darwin had reported feeling the ... >> view original

Man granted bail over Darwin killing

A man involved in the killing of a Northern Territory man has been granted bail. Soloman Gulimutmut, 31, appeared in the Darwin Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He has been charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault, and making a false declaration ... >> view original

Rare Atlas moths photographed mating at Tree Point Conservation Reserve ...

Rangers employed by Indigenous group Larrakia Nation have photographed a pair of Atlas moths — or Attacus wardi — mating at Tree Point Conservation Reserve in north-east Darwin. It is only the second time Atlas moths have been seen in the area, and ... >> view original

Darwin petrol prices to go under ACCC spotlight

The ACCC said the average retail petrol price in Darwin over the past two years was around $1.70 a litre, nearly 20 cents a litre more than the five largest capital cities. "Petrol prices in Darwin are among the highest in Australia," said ACCC ... >> view original

Darwin ambulance: On the front line with NT paramedics treating a 20 per cent ...

The paramedics parked at a block of housing commission flats, trudged through Darwin's monsoonal downpour, climbed the stairwell and knocked on the door. "F**k off," a voice boomed from inside. "Don't you know what time it is?" "We're the ambulance," a ... >> view original