A few drops more than driest January
Liam Treumer, 3, enjoys a splash in a puddle on Knuckey St in Darwin’s CBD. PICTURE: Helen OrrTHREE Top End towns have narrowly avoided their driest Januarys on record.Darwin, Gove and Katherine all recorded just enough rain on Saturday to bring them back from the brink of the driest January.Darwin recorded 3.44mm of rain on Saturday, not including the rainfall expected overnight, taking the rainfall to 136.4mm, just above the lowest rainfall ever of just 136.1mm recorded in 1965. The rainfall ..>> view originalDarwin Buffaloes product Michael Hagan has decided to play at the ...
Michael Hagan for Buffaloes being taken down by Frederick Sleeth for Southern Districts. Picture: ELISE DERWIN.WEST Adelaide football manager Andrew Marks says he is disappointed Territory product Michael Hagan will not be at the SANFL club in 2016. Northern Territory Thunder announced the signing of their 2015 premiership player Hagan ahead of the 2016 NEAFL season yesterday morning.Hagan had signed with the defending SANFL premiers for the next two seasons last month but has since decided to ..>> view originalKidnap accused arrested
A 22-year-old man was arrested in a raid conducted by Territory Response Group (TRG) police officers along with the Bear Cat and detectives at a Rapid Creek home. PICTURE: Michael FranchiPOLICE swooped on Saturday to arrest a man following an alleged kidnapping ordeal in Darwin.A young woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own car and threatened with a tomahawk while begging to be released, police said.A man, 22, has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, deprivation of liberty, aggr..>> view originalWeak monsoon system arrives in Darwin
Weak monsoon arrives in Top End, bringing heavy rain and flooding By Xavier La Canna Updated January 31, 2016 11:50:30 Downpours in Darwin and the Northern Territory have caused numerous road closures as a weak monsoon dumps up to 100 millimetres of rain in some areas. Key points:Weak monsoon system arrives in Darwin20 roads closed due to flooding in Top EndWet conditions expected for the next weekRain from Cyclone Stan to impact on south-west NT Senior forecast..>> view originalIce vice has high price
A Northern Territory public servant has admitted possession of an ice pipe and one gram of methamphetamine in Darwin Magistrates Court. PICTURE: SuppliedA PUBLIC servant arrested during a police raid was struggling to cope with her partner’s gambling habit when she “dabbled in the shady world of drugs”, a court has heard.Octovrida Janet Suratin, 41, admitted possessing an ice pipe and one gram of methamphetamine, after she was stung in the police operation targeting a “bigger fish” – one of her ..>> view originalWhat's wrong with Aus Post?
AUSTRALIAN taxpayers are now paying more and more for postage, so why can’t Australia Post even deliver a package?That’s the message from irate customers, who have flooded the postal service’s Facebook page with a litany of complaints about lost letters, long waiting times and package delivery fails.But despite the complaints, Australia Post says its service is actually getting better.The company has also defended the $2.1 million salary of CEO Ahmed Fahour, saying he turned down a $2.9 million ..>> view originalTragic end to travellers' trip to NT
A German tourist remains in a critical condition in Royal Darwin Hospital after a fatal car crash near Humpty Doo. PICTURE: Ivan RachmanA TEENAGE German tourist remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at Royal Darwin Hospital following a fatal car crash on Thursday night.The 19-year-old driver has head injuries and multiple fractures.A 24-year-old passenger died at the scene where both police and civilians performed first aid.The two German nationals were travelling in the Top..>> view originalEducation boss caught speeding at school
Department of Education chief executive Ken Davies was fined $300 after he was caught speeding through a primary school zone in Darwin. PICTURE: Aaron BurtonDEPARTMENT of Education chief executive Ken Davies was busted last month speeding through a primary school zone, the NT News can reveal.Mr Davies was caught by a police speed camera van going 55km/h through the 40km/h school zone at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School on Cavenagh St in Darwin about 2.30pm on December 9.“I’m not very happy with..>> view originalMichael Hagan to play for NT Thunder after tearing up contract with ...
Michael Hagan to play for NT Thunder after tearing up contract with SANFL team West Adelaide By Xavier La Canna Posted January 30, 2016 14:24:49 Talented Darwin footballer Michael Hagan has turned his back on a contract with West Adelaide so he can spend time with his family and play for the NT Thunder.Hagan, 18, recently signed with West Adelaide and was expected to play for the club this season in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), a compet..>> view originalRob's Dream Choice on bittersweet day
Jockey James Orman drew high praise from trainer Rob Heathcote for his ride on Dream Choice. Picture: Jono SearleJAMES Orman produced the perfect ride to land the cash on former Sydney galloper Dream Choice, but there was an emotional postscript with veteran Queensland sprinter Adebisi retired.Desleigh Forster’s much-loved gelding had cashed $880,000 and been in the winner’s stall every year from age two to age seven.But Forster decided enough was enough after the one-time speed machine finished..>> view original
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