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Australia's best professional bull riders make their mark in Darwin

The country's top bull riders have taken a bruising as their travelling rodeo rolled into Darwin, as competitors looked to make the most of their last chance to stake a spot in next month's Professional Bull Riders Australia championships. Hundreds of ... >> view original

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

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

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

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

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

Darwin Olympic claim historic NT Cup Final

Darwin Olympic will be the Northern Territory's first representative in the Westfield FFA Cup after winning the top end's north v south decider on Saturday night. In a one-sided final, Olympic defeated Alice Springs outfit Celtic FC 5-0 at Larrakeyah ... >> 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

New Australian health website launched

A new website aims to give Australians medically verified information on a range of health topics. Source: AAP. 28 Jun 2015 - 1:11 AM UPDATED 6 HOURS AGO. 0. There's a new doctor in town, but Australians only need to go online for a visit to get ... >> view original

Porn, family violence linked to surge in child-on-child sex abuse cases

They're really needy, they're really vulnerable and sometimes this behaviour is the only way they understand human connection. Karen Hogan. The number of children sexually abusing other children has risen steeply, with treatment services reporting that ... >> view original