The Latest Breaking News from Darwin

Plenty on the agenda as Anthony Albanese heads to Timor-Leste as PM for the first time

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Timor-Leste today, making his first official visit.

The Conversation · Jan 28

Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan

After legal challenges and pandemic delays, the first Barossa LNG shipment is bound for Japan, marking an "outstanding achievement" for Santos.

AAP · Jan 27

Questions linger as Weatherald's debut Test series over

The curtain has officially come down on Jake Weatherald's first Test series but questions linger as to whether he will remain atop the order in the long term.

AAP · Jan 8

Cyclone Fina cuts power and damages homes across northern Australia

Thousands left in the dark as damaging winds, flash floods and a second major storm batter two states

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

Residents glad to see back of tree-felling cyclone Fina

After a scary night sitting out a howling storm, residents of the Top End have emerged from their homes to marvel at huge trees felled overnight.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Standoff looms for final week of parliament as Coalition holds out on nature laws – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2025

Top Enders thanked for heeding cyclone advice

Top End residents want to clean up and get back to business as usual after enduring a noisy and worrying night as tropical cyclone Fina passed through.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

Cyclone Fina: severe tropical storm intensifies to category 3 as it tracks towards Darwin

It is the first cyclone of this strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with gusts up to 205km/h

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025

Rough night for Top Enders riding out damaging cyclone

Top End residents have hunkered down for the first cyclone of the season, as they are warned to expect damaging winds and possible flooding.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

Locals prepare as first cyclone of season bears down

Top End residents are preparing for heavy downpours and destructive winds as the first cyclone of the season approaches, prompting an offer of federal support.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025