Darwin homes perform well across the decade and other top stories.

• Darwin homes perform well across the decade

  

  DARWIN has proved to be one of Australia’s best long-term growth cities with unit prices doubling in nearly half of all suburbs in the past decade. According to CoreLogic data, the median house price in 19 per cent of Darwin suburbs also increased by at least 100 per cent since 2006.This placed Darwin as the third best performing capital city behind Sydney and Melbourne, where values are on the up. Houses prices doubled in more than half of Melbourne.In Sydney 44 per cent of Sydney suburbs doubl..

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• Darwin City lighting to get smarter

  

  DARWIN City could soon introduce smart lighting technology across the capital, after the innovation was recommended by two of Australia’s other Lord Mayors. Smart lighting maximises energy efficiency by dimming during times of minimal street traffic.Darwin Lord Mayor Katrina Fong Kim hosted the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors meeting in Darwin this week.Ms Fong Kim said introducing smart lighting could be a “game changer” for Darwin.“We’re looking at the work that other cities are doing with..

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• Meth truckie in fine mess

  

  A METH smoking road train driver told police he smoked the drug to stay awake and clock up longer days behind the wheel.Kenneth Schmidt pleaded guilty to driving with a prohibited drug in his blood and possessing methamphetamine after two separate busts in Pine Creek and Tennant Creek.The Darwin Local Court heard Schmidt drew the attention of police after his truck was found parked in the middle of the road at Pine Creek, blocking traffic in both directions.Schmidt responded to a knock on the ca..

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• Gunbalanya students taught to do vehicle checks to help out remote ...

  

  Gunbalanya students taught to do vehicle checks to help out remote community Posted October 15, 2016 08:37:53 An outback high school in the Northern Territory has come up with a creative solution to tackling the problem of people driving unregistered vehicles.Gunbalanya Community School in Arnhem Land has taught senior students how to perform motor vehicle registration checks, helping drivers stay on the road and giving teenagers skills they can use in the workplace."..

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• Hearing loss among Indigenous children in NT detention ...

  

  Hearing loss among Indigenous children in NT detention 'widespread': royal commission submission Updated October 15, 2016 01:35:33 A psychologist has given scathing testimony about the lack of provisions for screening and managing children with hearing loss in Northern Territory juvenile detention, while other specialists say decades have passed without significant improvement. Key points:Psychologist says hearing loss communication problems misconstrued as non-complia..

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• Our Jess channels Chisel

  

  When the Territory’s favourite superstar Jessica Mauboy heard she would be covering a version of Cold Chisel’s pub anthem Flame Trees she says she “froze”.Growing up with a mum who regularly blasted the iconic ballad through their Darwin home it was always going to be a remake with sentimental value to her family.The song is one of several covers and originals recorded by Mauboy and released yesterday to correspond with her new Australian series The Secret Daughter.“(Flame Trees) was one of the ..

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• NT independent Guyula's seat in doubt

  

  Lucy Hughes JonesAustralian Associated PressWith an overwhelming parliamentary majority, the Northern Territory's new Labor government is set to "run amuck without any accountability" and it could gain another member just days from the first sitting date.Newly-elected independent Yingiya Mark Guyula risks losing his seat after the NT Electoral Commission (NTEC) received a complaint about his eligibility.The Yolgnu politician, who is due to be sworn in on Tuesday, ousted Labor stalwart Lynne Walk..

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• 'I'm not going to leave them in third world conditions': Meet the Bondi ...

  

  The first time Kelly Wright heard of Jilkminggan was in March.A friend who works with the Northern Territory Aboriginal community asked the Bondi hairdresser for help with an idea. Could she rally for second-hand clothing to sell in the remote community's new charity op-shop? Hairdresser turned charity founder Kelly Wright in her Bondi hair salon.  Photo: Nic Walker "Within days, my Facebook post was shared 28,000 times. I thought I would get 15 bags of clothes. In the end we got 500 bag..

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• Tropical paradise

  

  WHOEVER buys this home will be treated to a fully renovated interior, perfect for a growing family and in one of the most sought-after suburbs in the Top End. Situated on an established 1100sq m allotment, this substantial, renovated two-storey home is in Darwin’s most sought-after seaside location of Nightcliff.Selling agent Tim Mackenzie said this five- bedroom, three-bathroom home has stunning renovations throughout, a huge master suite with resort-style ensuite and walk-in robe and a hostess..

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The mail: Dwayne Dunn and David Hayes happy to share spoils of victory .	'I should have abolished Darwin Council' .
From no satellite to two: Rowland lashes Turnbull .	Deaf jurors serve in US and New Zealand, but High Court blocks Australian Gale Lyons' bid .