The Latest Breaking News from Darwin

Two charged over sex assaults in Darwin CBD

Two men have been charged over two separate sexual assaults in the Darwin CBD in the space of a week.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Man dead, woman critical after Darwin shooting

NT Police say it is too early to determine whether an incident in which a man died and a woman was critically injured was domestic violence related.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

‘Playing the China card’ or a serious regional threat? Timor-Leste’s new deal with Beijing

The upgrading of ties with Beijing caught regional leaders by surprise, but experts say it could be a strategy to secure investment from Australia

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

Sun Cable: Mike Cannon-Brookes takes charge of ‘world-changing’ solar project

Billionaire says renewables will drive Australia’s next commodities boom as his Grok Ventures finalises acquisition

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

US marines killed in aircraft crash off northern Australia named as recovery effort continues

Three marines remain in hospital in Darwin, one in intensive care in a critical condition after the crash of the Osprey aircraft on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

Biden offers condolences for deaths of US Marines in Australia crash as eight remain in hospital

Cause of crash yet to be explained, with investigators remaining at the site for at least 10 days

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

'Every flight is a learning event’: why the V-22 Osprey aircraft won’t be grounded despite dozens of crashes and 54 fatalities

At the weekend a V-22 Osprey aircraft crashed on Melville Island north of Darwin. Of the 23 US Marine Corps personnel onboard, three died, five were taken to Darwin hospital in a serious condition, and some others had more minor injuries.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

8 US Marines remain in hospital after fiery aircraft crash killed 3 in Australia

Eight U.S. Marines remain in a hospital in the Australian north coast city of Darwin after they were injured in a fiery crash of tiltrotor aircraft that killed three of their colleagues

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

It Genuinely Doesn’t Get Sadder Than This $63 Kids Meal An Aussie Mum Posted About On FB

A mum has gone nuclear on a Darwin play centre after she claims to have been charged no less than $63.40 for a meal.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 26, 2023

‘The first designers and models of this world’: attending the 2023 National Indigenous Fashion Awards

The Darwin winter sunset encircled the city with a brilliant gold. As the crowd anticipated the start of the annual Indigenous fashion parades, the room turned dark, and a lone figure appeared.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023