The Latest Breaking News from Daly River

Australia’s 67,000-hectare cattle property case ends with Daly River protection

A 67,000-hectare cattle property in Australia's Northern Territory reached a settlement after a legal dispute. The government acted following allegations of unauthorized land clearing amounting to 286 hectares. The owners are required to revegetate an 80-hectare area along the Daly River in accordance with the settlement. A registered covenant will…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Evacuees finally return home to flood-hit community

After hundreds fled a flood-hit community months ago, a first group of evacuees are finally set to return following a major clean-up and restoration operation.

AAP · May 28

Flood-weary town considers relocating after cyclone

An outback community flooded out by back-to-back weather systems could soon decide on relocating to higher ground amid fears they will be inundated again.

AAP · Apr 10

NT environmentalists ‘gobsmacked’ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna

Daly River region is home to threatened species such as the ghost bat, Gouldian finch, pig-nosed turtle and red goshawk

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24

Flood-threatened outback town evacuees set to return

Assessment teams have given the thumbs-up to evacuees returning to their homes in an outback town that was threatened by floodwaters.

AAP · Feb 20

River bursts its banks at evacuated outback town

Hundreds of people evacuated from a flood-hit outback town could have many days to wait before the waters recede and it is deemed safe to return.

AAP · Feb 6

‘Out of sight and out of mind’: conservationists alarmed as NT land-clearing threatens endangered ghost bat habitat

Conservationists urge Tanya Plibersek to call in Daly River pastoral clearing application for assessment under commonwealth nature laws

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

Police shoot at crocodiles charging at men fleeing from officers in Northern Territory's Daly River

NT Police officers have fired shots at up to three crocodiles to stop them from attacking two men who jumped into a river "known for its significant crocodile population" to avoid arrest.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Flooding, severe weather alerts for Northern Territory's Top End as Bureau of Meteorology forecasts heavy rainfs to continue

More alerts for flooding and severe weather have been issued for parts of the region, as residents at one outstation that has been cut off call for evacuations.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Crocodile egg collector mauled by reptile while on the job and is in 'critical' condition

The 29-year-old man was attacked by a giant crocodile while collecting eggs along the Daly River, south of Darwin, Australia, suffering serious leg injuries and is now in critical condition

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023