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Darwin's $515 million ship lift project in question after contractor Clough falls into voluntary administration

The future of a half-a-billion-dollar ship lift project in Darwin Harbour — already battling delays and cost blowouts — is in doubt after the collapse of one of the major companies involved.

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Eight-year-old boy in an induced coma after he was hit by a car while crossing street near bus stop in Bees Creek

The boy was put into an induced coma before being transported to hospital in a critical but stable condition, after he was struck in Darwin's rural area on Tuesday.

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Boy, 12, in critical condition after 'serious custody incident' involving police outside Leanyer shopping centre

Police say the boy "appeared to have ... a medical episode" and collapsed as officers approached him outside Leanyer shopping centre in Darwin's northern suburbs.

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Plans to move children from Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre to Don Dale criticised

Youth justice advocates say the temporary transfer will seriously interrupt young people's rehabilitation programs and increase the risk of further offending.

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Darwin heat stings as parts of city still without shade trees years after Cyclone Marcus ripped through

Darwin is known for its formidable heat, but after a cyclone took out many of its trees, there are fears a lack of shade and other cooling measures could drive people away from the Northern Territory capital "even more quickly".

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How celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright went from Netflix stardom to a Darwin courthouse in a matter of weeks

A year ago, Matt Wright was described as a “global export” with an international reality TV show on the horizon. Now, just weeks after its Netflix debut, he’s "strenuously denied" perverting the course of justice following a helicopter crash that killed his best mate.

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What the Santos Federal Court loss means for the Barossa gas project off the Tiwi Islands, and future projects like it

After losing an appeal to restart drilling on its Barossa gas project, Santos maintains it will go ahead as planned. But the ruling has cast uncertainty over the future of similar projects.

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Accused jihadist Prakash silent in court

Melbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has faced a Darwin court over terrorism charges.

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Here’s how Australian house and unit prices are looking in each capital city

The latest figures on Australia's house and unit prices are out. Here's what's happening in your capital city.

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Newcastle netballers Hope White and Millie Tonkin named in NSW youth teams

They will play at the national championships in Darwin next year.

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Corrections officers deployed from Darwin to Alice Springs amid crippling staff shortages

The workers' union says there has been a mass exodus of officers from the Alice Springs Correctional Centre as it struggles with staffing.

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Bail confirmed for crocodile wrangler Matt Wright over alleged interference in relation to fatal chopper crash investigation

The Netflix star has faced court in Darwin charged in relation to an investigation into the helicopter crash that killed his friend and colleague Chris "Willow" Wilson earlier this year.

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TV star faces NT court over chopper crash

TV presenter Matt Wright has made his first appearance in a Darwin court over a slew of charges relating to a helicopter crash that killed co-star Chris Wilson.

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Crocodile wrangler and Netflix star Matt Wright has been charged in relation to a helicopter crash. Here’s what we know

Celebrity crocodile wrangler and reality television star Matt Wright has been bailed after he was arrested in relation to a helicopter crash that killed his close friend Chris 'Willow' Wilson. Here's what we know.

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Croc star lands in NT over chopper charges

TV presenter Matt Wright has flown into Darwin after Northern Territory police summoned him over charges related to a fatal helicopter crash.

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Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright charged in relation to helicopter crash which killed Chris 'Willow' Wilson

The television star faces seven charges, including attempting to pervert the course of justice and destruction of evidence, related to a fatal helicopter crash in February.

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Man arrested after allegedly injuring security guard with edged weapon at Darwin's Karama Shopping Plaza

Police say the guard received "multiple lacerations'" and it was "incredible [he] wasn't more seriously injured". An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.

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Central Australia mourns loss of driven leader who fought against violence and for the rights of children

Kunmanara Hoosan is remembered as a deeply compassionate and driven leader who made an "enormous contribution" to his community, following his sudden death overnight in Darwin.

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Supercars announces 12-round 2023 calendar

Supercars has officially announced a 12-round calendar for the 2023 season.

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Zachary Rolfe tells inquest ‘I’ve been banned from all police stations’ but refuses to answer other questions

Constable who shot Kumanjayi Walker objects to 14 categories of questions arguing his answers could lead to disciplinary proceedings by NT police force

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Santos launches Federal Court appeal over Barossa gas project ruling in favour of Tiwi Islands traditional owners

Lawyers for Santos have told a court the gas giant was not legally required to consult a specific clan of traditional owners over its plans to drill in the Barossa gas field in the Timor Sea, north of Darwin.

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Man charged with woman's murder in Darwin

A man will face court in Darwin charged with the murder of a woman at a home in the suburb of Leanyer.

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No action taken over fresh vision of 'excessive force' in Don Dale, NT government slammed over 'lack of transparency'

The Northern Territory government says an internal review of the incident found "there was no malicious intent" by the officers to cause harm to the teenager.

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Woman dies four months after alleged hit-and-run on the Stuart Highway, south of Darwin

A 40-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle four months ago in an alleged hit-and-run crash near Darwin has now died from her injuries.

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Darwin community in shock after alleged daylight homicide of local businesswoman Sheena Fairfield

The alleged homicide of Sheena Fairfield in her Leanyer home has sent shockwaves through the Darwin community, with friends remembering the 39-year-old as someone who never stopped smiling.

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