The Latest Breaking News from Darwin

Continuing military engagement, India, Australia hold Navy to Navy talks

Maritime patrol aircraft participate in coordinated maritime operations at Darwin

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2022

Endangered native Gouldian Finches rebound

Birdwatchers have spotted rare Gouldian Finches in Darwin, prompting hopes the endangered species, which once numbered in the millions, may be recovering.

AAP · Apr 13, 2022

Man reunited with CareFlight crew that helped safe his life hopes to pay them back

Chris Garner had to be rushed to Adelaide after his lung collapsed last year. Now, he's been reunited with the CareFlight crew that got him there.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Northern Territory voters voice their uncertainty as Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls the federal election

In a food and artisan wares market on the outskirts of Darwin, there's very little optimism that either major party has shown it has the capacity to lead the nation through the challenges ahead.

ABC News · Apr 9, 2022

Darwin Muslims welcome traditional return of Ramadan after years of COVID restrictions

Ari Wibowo and Imam Abdullah Ali don't have much in common, but both are celebrating Ramadan in Darwin for the first time, and in the old-fashioned way — together.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Darwin footpath sex assault in daylight

A 48-year-old man has allegedly knocked a woman unconscious before sexually assaulting her on a suburban Darwin footpath in broad daylight.

AAP · Apr 8, 2022

NT coroner believes Paddy Moriarty was killed because of a neighbourly dispute in Larrimah

When the Northern Territory coroner held his inquest into Paddy Moriarty's suspected death earlier this week, several new sensational claims emerged, some more far-fetched than others.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Benny Scott, 28, walks the globe to shine light on addiction, recovery and need for pet-friendly rehab

When Benny's family asked him to go to rehab couldn't imagine leaving his dog Frankie behind, so the two set off on the ultimate adventure in the name of addiction and recovery.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

NT women's shelters say Howard Springs quarantine facility could bolster domestic violence crisis housing

Darwin's once-crowded Howard Springs quarantine centre was housing just three people at one point last week. The head of a major women's shelter says it could be used for another purpose.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Darwin's Greek GleNTi Festival cancelled due to supply issues

The organisers of the GleNTi, festival, one of the NT's biggest cultural events, say that "after considering financial and operational factors ... GleNTi cannot be successfully held in 2022 whilst complying with the directions of the CHO".

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022