Man shot by police in Darwin after domestic dispute and other top stories

Man shot by police in Darwin after domestic dispute

Police have shot an armed man after being called to a domestic dispute in Darwin this evening. Residents in the suburb of Leanyer have told 9NEWS they heard the sound of three gunshots. Police confirmed that at about 6.10pm (CST) officers "discharged a ... >> view original

Davis Cup: Australia's quarter-final against Kazakhstan to be played on grass ...

Australia will play July's Davis Cup quarter-final tie against Kazakhstan on grass in Darwin. A purpose-built grass stadium court and two practice courts will be built for the tie in the Northern Territory, which will kick-off on July 17, five days ... >> view original

Man arrested after Darwin hit and run

A car driver reversed and hit a 37-year-old man at the Mindil Beach car park in Darwin on Tuesday night, dragging him some distance before fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital but died shortly afterwards. The Northern ... >> view original

'Tracker' Tilmouth farewelled at state funeral in Darwin as mourners remember ...

Aboriginal activist Kwementyaye "Tracker" Tilmouth, a member of the Stolen Generation who grew up to lead his people, has been laid to rest at a state funeral in Darwin. Mr Tilmouth, who died aged 62 on February 28 after a period of illness, was ... >> view original

Rare Atlas moths photographed mating at Tree Point Conservation Reserve ...

Rangers employed by Indigenous group Larrakia Nation have photographed a pair of Atlas moths — or Attacus Wardi — mating at Tree Point Conservation Reserve in north-east Darwin. It is only the second time Atlas moths have been seen in the area, and ... >> view original

Man granted bail over Darwin killing

A man involved in the killing of a Northern Territory man has been granted bail. Soloman Gulimutmut, 31, appeared in the Darwin Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He has been charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault, and making a false declaration ... >> 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 petrol prices to go under ACCC spotlight

The ACCC said the average retail petrol price in Darwin over the past two years was around $1.70 a litre, nearly 20 cents a litre more than the five largest capital cities. "Petrol prices in Darwin are among the highest in Australia," said ACCC ... >> view original

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

In Darwin, continuing high rates of problem drinking and Indigenous disadvantage, population growth and suburban sprawl, an influx of resources workers, and the construction of immigration detention centres has led to a surge in the workload of the ... >> view original

Woman allegedly kicked, stabbed by partner on eve of domestic violence summit ...

On the eve of a Darwin hearing into the impact of domestic violence in Australia, police have reported a woman has been hospitalised after allegedly being kicked and stabbed by her partner. The 36-year-old woman was found by police on Monday afternoon ... >> view original