Darwin's bird attack hot spots mapped
Darwin's bird attack hot spots mapped by ABC radio audience Updated February 12, 2016 15:26:13 It is an annual dive bomb that unsettles innocent dog walkers through to suited-up Northern Territory politicians.Bird experts have long attributed the behaviour to territorialism, feeling threatened, and protecting their young during peak nesting and breeding seasons.But where are you most likely to be swooped by Darwin's birds?This week 105.7 ABC Darwin's audience has been m..>> view originalFound! 15 new Darwin worm species
Previously undiscovered microscopic worm species that play a key role in the epic migration of some shorebirds has been uncovered on the beaches of Darwin.Charles Darwin University PhD candidate Amanda Lilleyman has been combing the sands around Darwin as part of her research on the diet of shorebirds living along intertidal zones, and in doing so has found 15 species of marine segmented worms, or polychaetes, that were previously unknown to science.In particular, Ms Lilleyman has been studying..>> view originalAll-night vigil supports Brisbane hospital's stand against children in ...
Lady Cilento Children's Hospital refuses to release injured refugee baby to return to Nauru Photo: baby asha Hospital staff served late night snacks to the handful of people keeping vigil in support of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital decision to refuse the return of an injured, asylum-seeker toddler to off-shore detention in Nauru.GetUp! campaigner Ellen Roberts, who was among the supporters who spent the night on the pavement, said hundreds and thousand..>> view originalHolthe right there
Deputy Chief Minister Willem Westra van Holthe, right, faces being sacked from the ministry by Chief Minister Adam Giles, left, as early as today today if he continues to reject the advice of senior colleagues to resign. Picture: Ivan RachmanDEPUTY Chief Minister Willem Westra van Holthe faces being sacked from the ministry as early as today today if he continues to reject the advice of senior colleagues to resign.The NT News understands that Chief Minister Adam Giles is preparing to dump his de..>> view original'Guess what I pulled last night?'
Taking matters into their own hands1:14A Darwin couple decided to take the law into their own hands and tow a stranger's car away after they found it had parked them in. Video courtesy Louise Johnston/Facebook THERE’S a Territory solution to every problem ... and none better than if that problem is a Southerner’s dodgy parkingHumpty Doo’s Louise Johnston used some Territory initiative when she found she was parked in by an inconsiderate Toyota Prado driver while on a first date at a camping sho..>> view originalBack on the grid
Young Kiwi racer Andre Heimgartner has opened up about the disappointment of 2015, when he was unable to finish the season with his V8 Supercars team Super Black Racing.While he had posted a number of promising qualifying results, come the penultimate round at Phillip Island this year’s pilot Chris Pither replaced him in the Ford Falcon FG X for the last two events.Announced yesterday, the 20-year old will line-up with Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport this season.Heimgartner was philosophical about hi..>> view originalRetiring Ginninderra MLA Mary Porter on change and moving on
Labor MLA Mary Porter says she "will need to ensure I don't lose my identity" as she prepares to leave political life on Friday. Photo: Jay Cronan She is one of Canberra's most popular politicians so it's a little surprising to hear that Mary Porter didn't quite like the place when she moved to the national capital from the Northern Territory in 1977.She'd spent 12 years working as a nursing sister in remote Aboriginal communities where a road was a luxury an..>> view originalClarke with hopes at Fannie Bay
Trainer Gary Clarke waits nervously for his horse Lightinthenite to run the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup. He has several strong chances at Fannie Bay today. Picture: ELISE DERWIN.AN OPTIMISTIC Fannie Bay race caller Craig Sant said punters should be able to find some value on Darwin’s race card today.The five races for the Valentine’s Race Day at Fannie Bay today are mostly wide open affairs, Sant said.Gary Clarke is set for a good day if his runners come to the party, with the reigning Darwin Cup cha..>> view originalSenior CLP figures urge Deputy Chief Minister Willem Westra van ...
Senior CLP figures urge Deputy Chief Minister Willem Westra van Holthe to resign Posted February 12, 2016 20:40:00 Senior Country Liberals are privately urging the Northern Territory's Deputy Chief Minister Willem Westra van Holthe to resign, the ABC understands.The ABC heard from several Country Liberals party (CLP) figures who have said Mr Westra van Holthe's position had become untenable.The Minister faced a barrage of criticism this week after it emerged he took a..>> view originalEurope's open doors are a civilisation death wish
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