US has grand plans for Top End bases
As the US continues to focus on Asia, Darwin’s strategic military importance will grow. PICTURE: AFPDARWIN and the Top End’s strategic military importance will grow as the United States focuses its gaze on Asia, according to a report commissioned by the US Congress.The report, Asia-Pacific Rebalance 2025: Capabilities, Presence, and Partnerships hints at an expanded US presence in the Top End, dependent on upgrades to Australian military infrastructure.“To help the United States operate effectiv..>> view originalBarba plays his first Rugby 7s game in Darwin
DARWIN-BORN speedster Marmin Barba returned to his place of birth for the first time in 23 years. "It's been a good hit out and good to get the first one out of the way," Barba told NT News after Tribe 7s' 28-0 first-up win over Collie Crew. "We have to get ourselves in a good spot and go on from there." Barba, raised in Queensland sugar town Mackay, said he has enjoyed the switch from rugby league to Rugby 7s, since switching after last year's successful Queensland Cup campaign with Ip..>> view originalNT to have dry Australia Day
Joey Lewis, 8, makes the most of the hot weather in Marrara. PICTURE: Katrina BridgefordKATHERINE will be the only place that might need to pull out at brolly to cover the barbecue on Australia Day.There’s a 60 per cent chance of rain tomorrow in Katherine but everywhere else in the NT is looking pretty dry with an average of a just 20 per cent chance of rain.Weather bureau senior forecaster Graeme King said the dry skies won’t hang around for long with a monsoon predicted for the end of the wee..>> view originalFacebook brags put NT man in sights of authorities
A Darwin man has posted images to his Facebook of himself allegedly interfering with wildlife, including crocodiles. PICTURE: FacebookPARKS and Wildlife is investigating a Darwin man who has posted dozens of photos of himself tormenting crocodiles, snakes and echidnas on Facebook.The man, who the NT News has chosen not to name, repeatedly brags of manhandling the wildlife.In several photographs, he appears to have taken baby crocodiles out of their natural habitat to give to friends, including..>> view originalDocking gets first start in the NT
Darwin local trainers Sharlene and Gary Clarke won the Darwin Cup with Lightinthenite. Picture: ELISE DERWIN.LEADING Top End trainer Gary Clarke has had his eyes set on Victorian horse Docking for some time. The reigning Darwin Cup winning trainer tried to buy the promising horse some time ago but just missed out.He was not going to let the second opportunity slip by at a recent sales in Melbourne where Clarke purchased the horse, previously under the guidance of Mornington based trainer Pat Car..>> view originalLadies line up to make splash at Monsoons
AUSTRALIA’S longest continuous swimwear model search has returned to Darwin with its Hawaiian theme perfect for tropical Australia’s heat.The second heat for Miss Hawaiian Tropic model search is on today at Monsoons, with 10 girls ready for the stage.It is considered one of the most fun contests to be a part of, for its beachy theme and relaxed attitude.Tanay Smith, 23, will enter the contest for the first time and said her decision came from wanting to try something new.“I hope I bring in the f..>> view originalSA politician deserves NT spray
NT Transport Minister Peter Chandler has offered a large quantity of air-freshener spray to a South Australian pollie who believes Darwin’s old buses were too smelly for use in the state. PICTURE: Richard HatherlyNT TRANSPORT Minister Peter Chandler has offered a large quantity of air-freshener spray to a South Australian Liberal politician who said Darwin’s old buses stank too much for use in the state.Opposition transport spokesman David Pisoni said older buses from Darwin that were to be used..>> view originalHottest Rugby Sevens in the World: Record number of women hit ...
Hottest Rugby Sevens in the World: Record number of women hit the field in Darwin contest By Elliana Lawford Updated January 25, 2016 19:19:51 A record number of women's teams from across Australia turned out for the 2016 Hottest Rugby Sevens in the World competition in Darwin this weekend.Ten teams entered in the women's tournament alone, all vying for selection to play at this year's Rio Olympics - the first time the sport will be played at the Games. What is ..>> view originalNT man jailed after wounding sister-in-law with boning knife
An NT man who threw a boning knife at his sister-in-law has been jailed for 12 months. PICTURE: SuppliedA DRUNK man threw a boning knife at his sister-in-law – leaving a 10cm-long gash in her leg – because she was taunting him about being a bad parent, a court has heard.Joseph Rory was jailed for 12 months after he admitted aggravated assault with a weapon against the woman.Darwin Magistrate John Neill said: “The circumstances are depressingly familiar.“People drink together, it goes on too long..>> view originalThis is how they swim in the Northern Territory. Picture: Instagram ...
This is how they swim in the Northern Territory. Picture: Instagram @crocosauruscoveAUSTRALIA, you have some crazy animals.From the muscly Roger the Roo, who stands at two metres tall and appeared in the film Kangaroo Dundee, to a teeny pygmy rock wallaby called Norbit, who weighs just 1.5kg, nothing says ‘Happy Australia Day’ quite like an Aussie animal hall of fame.And with the Northern Territory being the epicentre of all things true blue, it’s no surprise that these incredible creatures hail..>> view original
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