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Darwin residents are worried about toxic chemicals and gas leaks. We need laws to protect clean air

The federal government is considering enforcement action against oil and gas company Inpex after it admitted serious reporting errors that significantly underestimated hazardous emissions released from its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Darwin Harbour over many years.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

These 4 aeroplane failures are more common than you think – and not as scary as they sound

“It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane crash,” a Qantas flight QF1889’s passenger said after the plane suddenly descended about 20,000 feet on Monday September 22, and diverted back to Darwin.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025

Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

A massive floating factory has received its first gas from a field off Darwin in welcome news for a company in the spotlight after takeover talks collapsed.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.

AAP · Aug 29, 2025

Solar car teams chase ‘dreams of a more sustainable future’ in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starts in Darwin on Sunday, with 34 cars from 17 countries racing across desert to Adelaide

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025

Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Cars in the the World Solar Challenge race have been flagged away with 34 teams hoping to cross Australia from north to south under the blazing sun.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Darwin tradie's Wobbly Bike debut wins kid's book prize

The Wobbly Bike, by Darwin tradesman Darren McCallum, is among the winners of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Eighty years after Victory in the Pacific Day, Ron – now 101 – remembers a slightly lonely celebration

Ron Gee Kee was a naval coder in Darwin when news came on 15 August 1945 that Japan had surrendered to the allies

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

CA boss Greenberg's warning for future of Test cricket

Admitting he has been "unpopular" since becoming Cricket Australia boss, Todd Greenberg believes some nations will go "bankrupt" if they continue to play Tests.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs: second men’s T20 international – as it happened

An explosive century from Dewald Brevis was too much for Australia as South Africa level the series 1-1 in Darwin

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025