Virgin Australia to open Darwin, Alice Springs lounges next week and other top stories

Virgin Australia to open Darwin, Alice Springs lounges next week

Virgin Australia's new Darwin and Alice Springs lounges will open their doors next week, coinciding with the launch of non-stop flights between the two regional centres. In Darwin, travellers will unwind in a 150-seat lounge that's roughly the size of ... >> view original

NASA sees Nathan weakening near Darwin, Australia

Tropical Cyclone Nathan has been weakening as it continued to move over land in Australia's Northern Territory on March 24. NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible picture of the storm over land. Just one day before the Tropical Rainfall Measuring ... >> view original

Cyclone Nathan: Adam Giles urges Darwin to prepare, Goulburn Island ...

Damage from Cyclone Nathan at the remote community of Gapuwiyak, in eastern Arnhem Land, NT. The Northern Territory's Chief Minister is urging Darwin residents to be prepared for Tropical Cyclone Nathan, as it continues to track westward along the ... >> view original

More than 1000 US Marines headed to Darwin

"This is now the fourth rotation of Marines to Northern Australia and we continue to build greater understanding and co-operation between our two forces with each new rotation," said Commander of Northern Command, Commodore Brenton Smyth in a ... >> view original

Australia's Davis Cup quarter-final against Kazakhstan to be held in Darwin

Darwin has been named as host for Australia's Davis Cup quarter-final against Kazakhstan in July. The tie will be contested on a purpose-built grass court from July 17-19, just a week after Wimbledon. "All the boys are really looking forward to heading ... >> view original

Darwin's 'Parkinator' muscles in to win at Arnold Schwarzenegger bodybuilding ...

Atif Anwar, 34, who works as a by-laws officer with the City Of Darwin council by day and nightclub bouncer at night, took out the over 100 kilogram class at the Arnold Classic sports expo in Melbourne on Sunday. The US event, which was held in ... >> view original

Prince Harry to join Australian Army on four-week secondment in Sydney ...

Prince Harry will be embedded with the Australia Army next month with Sydney, Darwin and Perth featuring in his "challenging program", the Australian Defence Force has announced. Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, said the ... >> view original

Asylum seekers to be transferred from Northam detention centre to Darwin

A large group of asylum seekers is due to be transferred from Western Australia's Yongah Hill detention centre to Darwin today, as the facility becomes predominantly used to house former criminals and visa overstayers. A first batch of up to 87 people, ... >> 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

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