German travellers called 'Nazis' during Darwin attack, court told and other top stories.

• German travellers called 'Nazis' during Darwin attack, court told

  German travellers called 'Nazis' during Darwin attack, court told Updated May 24, 2016 16:17:58 The NT Supreme Court has heard a terrifying account of the night two Darwin men attacked and robbed three German backpackers, branding them "Nazis".Ashley Matz, 26, pleaded guilty to six charges including robbing the three men, and forcing them to drive him and his co-offender to an ATM to withdraw money.The court heard last August the three Germans - Joe Maack, 25, David Nie..

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• These Fiji villas are cheaper than a Darwin unit

  

  The two-bedroom Auberge Beach Villas (artists impression) are priced from $681,000.FOR THE price of a pokey pad in Darwin or Sydney, or a basic family home in suburban Melbourne or Canberra, buyers seeking a little more glamour in their next investment can look to the Pacific Islands for as little as $AUD550,000.Sydney-based real estate group, The Agency has added a tropical twist to their property portfolio by adding Fijian villas into the mix.Usually known for listing multimillion-dollar homes..

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• NT Budget sees Darwin Port cash destined for roads

  

  "The substantial increase is partially influenced by Government's reinvestment of the proceeds from the long‑term lease of the Port of Darwin into strategic ...

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• Did a famous Northern Territory diver come up with the hyperbaric ...

  

  Did a famous Northern Territory diver come up with the hyperbaric chamber? Posted May 24, 2016 14:14:18 When a ship docked at Darwin Harbour last week, it attracted a small amount of media interest because it boasted a hyperbaric chamber and even a lifeboat complete with one of the fancy pressure changing machines.Ian Niblock, general manager of operations at Darwin Port, described the Seven Eagle's fit-out as all about saving the lives of divers doing work out on oil..

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• Bush roads, agricultural research and mango heat treatment plant ...

  

  Bush roads, agricultural research and mango heat treatment plant funded in Northern Territory budget Posted May 24, 2016 16:57:25 The Northern Territory Government has announced money for bush roads and agricultural research in Tuesday's budget.Treasurer David Tollner has delivered a record spend worth $6.5 billion, with $1.5 billion for additional infrastructure. The budget was of particular interest to bush electorates where the Country Liberal Party won key support..

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