The Latest Breaking News from Darwin

Chinese-owned company Landbridge rejects 'myths and mistruths' about Darwin Port lease

The company that holds the 99-year lease of Darwin Port says it has been the subject of "undeserved" concerns and has hit back at "mistruths", insisting the Chinese government has no influence over its operations.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

Defence says 30 kilograms of toxic PFAS is still flowing into creeks in Darwin each year

Recent studies reveal 30 kilograms of PFAS is making its way off the Darwin RAAF Base into popular creeks each year, as Defence embarks on a major operation to mitigate potential health risks.

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Man dies in fatal single vehicle crash at Knuckey Lagoon, just outside Darwin

Northern Territory Police say the man died after his vehicle crashed about 4am this morning.

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Darwin Port review will examine potential 'impropriety' in lease to Chinese-owned firm Landbridge, Labor MP says

A Labor MP says a federal review will examine whether there was any "impropriety" in the $506 million deal, as the Defence Minister reveals he has not seen the former government's national security assessment of the port.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022

Legal challenge by Aboriginal traditional owners to Santos' Barossa gas project hears evidence on Tiwi Islands

Traditional owners on the remote Tiwi Islands have given evidence in a special beachside federal court hearing, in a bid to stop a major Santos gas project from going ahead.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

NT gas project 'threatens turtle species'

A Federal Court hearing into the national gas regulator's approval of a massive offshore gas project has resumed in Darwin with evidence from a marine ranger.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Overland Telegraph Line remembered as significant feat with complex history on 150th anniversary

At the time, a wire through the centre of Australia was touted as one of the country's greatest accomplishments. But for First Nations people, it took a gruelling toll.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

Port of Newcastle says security not a problem as Chinese ownership of Darwin port flares again

Security concerns over port control

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2022

Emergency warning for Darwin bushfire

A bushfire may threaten lives and homes in Darwin where authorities have issued an emergency warning for locals to leave if it's safe to or shelter indoors.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

NT Health says hospitals have enough backup supplies after huge medical supply warehouse blaze

A massive fire that tore through a medical supplies warehouse in Darwin has triggered a "system-wide" response from the Northern Territory health department.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022