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Unexploded bomb from WWII found in Darwin

The bomb dates back to the Japanese bombing of Darwin in 1942 and was found around 6.45pm last night. A workman was working on Tiger Brennan Drive when he made the discovery. "They're turning over a lot of dirt at the moment, he must have stumbled ... >> view original

Dave Tollner heckled at Darwin community meeting over contentious The ...

Mr Tollner said he would make a decision about the rezoning of the Blake Street block of land in The Gardens by the end of next week. He acknowledged there was a problem with "spot rezoning" in Darwin. A community member shouted in response: "You're ... >> view original

Darwin residents question process around purchase of community land for ...

Opponents of a controversial development in Darwin have questioned why a developer paid double the unimproved capital value of the land before there was any public suggestion it could be rezoned for housing. Long-time Darwin developer Michael Makrylos ... >> view original

Rodney Kenyon facing 26 charges over killing of Darwin man Fabian Brock ...

Kenyon's 26 offences, listed on today's Darwin Magistrates court list, were all alleged to have been committed on June 12 or 13, the day Mr Brock was killed. Police allege Mr Brock, a 25-year-old father of one, was shot in the head at close range while ... >> view original

Asylum seekers workers 'obliged' to speak out about conditions despite Border ...

A Darwin paediatrician says he would "absolutely" consider flouting laws which could see people jailed if they speak out about what they see in asylum seeker detention centres. His comments came after dozens of young Northern Territory doctors ... >> view original

We'll go for it! Darwin Olympic to take it to Reds

“It's a big hill to climb but we're going to enjoy ourselves and go for it,” Olympic co-coach Steve Lolias told www.theffacup.com.au. “They have two arms and two legs just like us. “If we give them respect we are going to be able to compete, if we don ... >> view original

Darwin man charged with shooting murder of Fabian Brock

A man has been charged over the murder of Fabian Brock, who was shot in the head while sitting at the wheel of a car in Darwin. Mr Brock, 25, died in the shooting on Union Terrace, which happened about 2.30am on Saturday, June 13. A 24-year-old man ... >> view original

Baby rescued at sea after parents forget about her

A BABY was left to drift out to sea after her family forgot about her and left her in the water in a flotation device in Turkey. According to BGN News, 10-month-old Melda Ilgun was left unsupervised in a flotation device and started drifting into open ... >> view original

Senior Hamas official denies ties to ISIS in Sinai

Moussa Abu Marzouk says Hamas is not holding negotiations with Israel and condemns terrorist attacks in Sinai, saying they hinder Gazans ability to leave the enclave. By Jack Khoury | Jul. 4, 2015 | 5:17 AM ... >> view original

Middle East updates / Syrian army bombards rebels in Aleppo

Eight killed in bombings in, near Baghdad; ISIS claims to destroy 6 archaeological pieces from Palmyra, Syria; U.S. calls for Ramadan cease-fire in Yemen; cash-strapped UN food agency cuts aid to Syrian refugees. By Haaretz | Jul. 3, 2015 | 6:10 PM | 1 ... >> view original