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Indigenous elder, advocate and poet Dr Kathy Mills farewelled at funeral service in Darwin

Gurindji, Mudburra and Kungarakan elder, prolific poet and advocate Dr Kathleen 'Kathy' Mills has been farewelled by family and friends at a ceremony in Darwin.

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Michael Gunner's resignation as NT chief minister could reshape the race for Solomon

The sudden resignation of NT Labor leader Michael Gunner – who had been absent from federal Labor's campaigning – could reshape the contest for the marginal seat of Solomon, according to a political pundit.

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Kennett, Hawks invite Rioli to Darwin game

Hawthorn hope an invitation to their AFL match in Darwin on May 28 can help toward reconciliation with former star Cyril Rioli.

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Which locations have provided the AFL with the most talent and the best players?

From Warrnambool to Wangaratta, Dartmoor to Darwin, and Glenelg to Glenorchy, AFL players learn their trade in all corners of the country — but which region has provided the league with the best players? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

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Northern Territory hospitality industry warns of staff shortages ahead of Darwin dry season

This dry season has the potential to attract a record number of sunshine-loving travellers to Darwin. But there's not enough staff to help businesses cope with demand.

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Darwin shooter Benjamin Hoffmann accused of 'hot water' assault on inmate in prison

The man who killed four people during a shooting spree through Darwin in 2019 has today faced Darwin Local Court on an unrelated aggravated assault charge allegedly involving a fellow prisoner.

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Federal Labor to fund Medicare urgent care clinics in Darwin and Alice Springs if elected

Tanya Plibersek announces a Labor government would fund Medicare urgent care clinics in Darwin and Alice Springs as a plan to relieve pressure on hospitals, and also purchase a second CareFlight helicopter for the NT.

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More than 80 per cent of Aboriginal people speak Kriol — why is it still widely misunderstood?

Kriol interpreter services are used across Australia and often form a bridge between Indigenous communities and the wider population. Yet many people don't see the need.

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Darwin shooter Benjamin Hoffmann rehires sacked legal team, loses Legal Aid funding

The man who killed four people during a shooting rampage across Darwin in 2019 rehires a team of lawyers he earlier sacked – this time on a pro bono basis.

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Northern Territory footballer Dominique Carbone signs with AFLW club Hawthorn

Darwin-born Dominique Carbone moved to Melbourne in 2019 to chase her AFLW dream. After three years of sacrifice and outstanding play in the VFLW and NT, her resolve has won her a contract at the Hawthorn Football Club.

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Seventeen cruise ship passengers isolating in Darwin after Covid outbreak

Cruise operator confirms guests have contracted coronavirus since ship departed from Broome almost two weeks ago

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‘My child had no shoes to put on his feet’: Anger as Qantas offloads bags before Australia-London flight

Airline claims works on Darwin Airport’s runway are to blame for aircraft weight issues

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Northern Territory allocates $60 million to install underground power in Darwin suburbs

The Northern Territory government has allocated $60 million to bury more of Darwin's overhead power lines, in a bid to future-proof the city from natural disasters.

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Qantas leaves London-bound passengers’ bags in Darwin because aircraft was too heavy

Aircraft forced to take off with less baggage onboard to avoid using crumbling patch of runway at Darwin airport

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NT Supreme Court releases documents about secret recording of Darwin businesswoman during ICAC operation

Court documents have revealed new details about the secret recording of a prominent Darwin businesswoman by the Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog, which show approval for the operation was neither sought from, nor granted by, the former ICAC boss Ken Fleming.

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Massive aid effort for Wadeye residents displaced by violence and destruction

After weeks of escalating violence and destruction of close to 40 homes in the remote NT community of Wadeye, massive efforts are underway to help those affected by the crisis.

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Darwin prison officers allege 'under-staffing and overcrowding' during wage freeze protest on May Day

Workers at Darwin prison have walked off the job in protest against a proposed wage freeze, as well as alleged resourcing and overcrowding issues.

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Cowboys hammer Eels in NRL romp

North Queensland have delivered their best performance of the NRL season to romp to a 35-4 win over Parramatta in Darwin.

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The Northern Territory candidates vying for your vote in the federal election

Whether you're in downtown Darwin or the furthest flung corner of the Northern Territory, there's a politician that wants your vote in the federal election on Saturday 21 May.

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Jessica Mauboy returns home to Darwin to support remote community artists

The Darwin-born musician has returned to Larrakia country to take on a new role supporting remote community artists.

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Education First Youth Foyer chapter takes its housing and education model to the rest of Australia

After six years of helping at-risk young people with secure housing and education pathways, Shepparton Education First Youth Foyer is telling its stories at a national forum in Darwin.

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Live export cattle trade to Vietnam expected to be slow this year

Live cattle exports to Vietnam were down almost 50 per cent last year, and things are not looking much better this year.

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Darwin man charged with bestiality and animal cruelty faces court for the first time

Details of allegations of bestiality against a Darwin man have been suppressed from publication as they would "likely offend against public decency", according to a judge.

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Former employee pleads guilty to defrauding Darwin construction business of nearly $90,000

A former employee of a Darwin construction business pleads guilty to two counts of obtaining benefit by deception after it is discovered she paid for a holiday with a company credit card.

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NT disability support services say wait times are rising as demand for allied health grows

Two-year-old Harriet spent seven months – more than a quarter of her life – on a wait list for speech therapy. It's not unusual for children in Darwin to wait up to a year for services, and it's even longer in remote areas.

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