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AFP looking into Darwin 'terror' teen

Federal police are investigating a Northern Territory teenager allegedly found with a list of people he wanted to behead. The 16-year-old Darwin boy was arrested on Thursday during a raid sparked by property offences. Police allegedly found the list ... >> view original

Don't ignore indigenous on planning: Peris

Language in the recent white paper on northern development about streamlining native title is concerning and Northern Territorian indigenous people should be worried, Senator Nova Peris said. A community forum held on Saturday heard from local leaders ... >> view original

Darwin Venue The Chippo Forced To Close Its Doors

Darwin arts and cultural space The Chippo – often used as a live music venue – has been forced to shut its doors again due to issues with building regulations. Earlier this month, NT Fire Services issued a cease trade order for not having the correct ... >> view original

Unions protest in Darwin against closure of Aboriginal communities

Thomas Mayor from the Maritime Workers Union said the groups were also worried parts of last week's White Paper on Developing Northern Australia could undermine native title rights. "We think native title will be eroded by 99 year leases. You know, the ... >> view original

Comment sought on Darwin's growth plans

But many people preferred living on larger blocks, he said, and planning would allow for a variety of lots for a range of development. It was important to plan Darwin's growth properly against the backdrop of wider intentions for northern Australia, Mr ... >> view original

Indonesian navy ships dock in Darwin for annual joint maritime patrol exercise

The Australia and Indonesia coordinated maritime patrol (AUSINDO CORPAT) operation started in 2010, but this year's exercise marks the first time it has been held since 2013. The exercise is being held despite the bilateral relationship between the two ... >> view original

Fabian Brock killing: Hundreds farewell 'loving father' at Darwin funeral ...

Hundreds of mourners wearing the maroon jumpers of the Queensland State of Origin team have packed a cathedral in Darwin to farewell 25-year-old Fabian Brock, who was shot dead at the wheel of his car two weeks ago. Police have yet to make an arrest ... >> view original

Labor will become Greens light says Hockey

The Labor Party will become a light green party ahead of the next federal election amid a resurgent Australian Greens, Treasurer Joe Hockey says. Mr Hockey says Labor is operating in a policy vacuum. 'I think you'll see the Labor Party become the light ... >> view original

Two people dead, two seriously injured after three separate weekend car ...

Two people are dead and two people have been seriously injured from three separate weekend car crashes in the Northern Territory. A 36-year-old man died and three others were injured after the car they were in collided with livestock on the Barkly Highway ... >> view original

George Alex and his high life with low-lifes: standover men, unionists and ...

George Alex has come to tell "the truth". Maybe it's the company he has kept – standover men, bikies, terrorists and allegedly corrupt union officials – that makes his truth look murky. Rick Feneley and Anna Patty report. >> view original