ACCC to target high Darwin petrol prices and other top stories

ACCC to target high Darwin petrol prices

NT Chief Minister Adam Giles welcomed the Australia-first probe, which he said he requested of the ACCC in December. "I hope this probe will give us a better understanding of factors influencing our petrol prices, and what can be done to drive them ... >> view original

Darwin residents feel impact of earthquake 600kms away in Banda Sea

The earthquake hit about 4:15pm (ACST) about 600kms north of Darwin, and 365kms east of East Timor's capital Dili. Senior seismologist at Geoscience Australia, Jonathan Bathgate, told 783 ABC Alice Springs that people in Darwin had reported feeling the ... >> view original

Darwin ambulance: On the front line with NT paramedics treating a 20 per cent ...

The paramedics parked at a block of housing commission flats, trudged through Darwin's monsoonal downpour, climbed the stairwell and knocked on the door. "F**k off," a voice boomed from inside. "Don't you know what time it is?" "We're the ambulance," a ... >> view original

Mystery behind South Sydney Rabbitohs premiership ring in Darwin drug bust

An NRL premiership ring from South Sydney's grand final win last year has been found during a drug raid by Northern Territory Police in Darwin. Nine News has reported that the ring was found two weeks ago alongside a haul of methamphetamine, cannabis ... >> view original

Axe allegedly pulled during argument over corn chips in Darwin

An argument over corn chips escalated to the point where one man allegedly threatened another with an axe, Northern Territory police say. Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen said police were called to a disturbance near the Darwin Post Office around ... >> view original

Souths premiership ring uncovered in Darwin drug raid

Police in the Northern Territory have uncovered a NRL premiership ring from South Sydney's triumph last year during a drug bust in Darwin. The ring was seized alongside methamphetamines, cannabis and steroids during the raid of a Tipperary Waters home ... >> view original

Darwin renters benefit as 'prices dive, vacancies soar'

A research company has found it is a renters' market in Darwin, with prices diving in the past year and the number of vacant properties more than doubling. The findings from SQM Research showed the median house rent in Darwin fell 12.7, per cent during ... >> view original

Hawks in Darwin

Over the weekend, while the rest of their teammates travelled across Tasmania, Cyril Rioli and Brendan Whitecross visited Darwin to catch up with Hawthorn's affiliated Club, Big River Hawks and get involved in the community. They visited Bees Creek ... >> view original

Hockeyroos, Kookaburras to play in Darwin in preparation for 2016 Rio Olympics

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will play in Darwin next year for the first time since 2008 as they prepare for the 2016 Rio Olympics. The three-year $300,000 deal between Hockey Australia and the Northern Territory Government will see international ... >> view original

US Navy ships look to establish Darwin military base, but China won't be happy ...

US chief of navy operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, said the US was considering having a permanent naval base in Australia. Admiral Greenert recently visited Darwin to inspect facilities and infrastructure which could allow US warships to be based ... >> view original