Cyclone Tracy: nation remembers 50 years on The top end community flattened by Cyclone Tracy in 1974 will come together to remember those killed, homes destroyed and a city rebuilt. AAP · Nov 29, 2024
56 Y.O Woman Charged After Allegedly Assaulting NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles With A Crepe A woman has been charged after allegedly assualting NT chief minister Natasha Fyles with a crepe at the Nightcliffe markets. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 25, 2023
NT government opens voluntary buy-backs for grocery store liquor licences in move to reduce alcohol sales The voluntary buy-back scheme comes after the introduction of a range of other policy measures by the NT government following the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker last week. ABC News · Mar 30, 2023
Mayors of Darwin, Katherine call for NT-wide alcohol restrictions amid concerns about crime Natasha Fyles says comments she made on Monday urging police to 'step up' efforts in Alice Springs caused 'unintended harm', as calls for more alcohol restrictions are backed by the mayors of two major NT centres. ABC News · Jan 31, 2023
NT senator Malarndirri McCarthy urges alcohol industry to 'step up' and help reduce crime and violent behaviour Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy calls on the liquor industry to 'step up' and help clamp down on alcohol-fuelled violence in Central Australia. ABC News · Jan 23, 2023
Darwin heat stings as parts of city still without shade trees years after Cyclone Marcus ripped through Darwin is known for its formidable heat, but after a cyclone took out many of its trees, there are fears a lack of shade and other cooling measures could drive people away from the Northern Territory capital "even more quickly". ABC News · Dec 3, 2022
Darwin has been hit by war before. What do locals make of a growing military presence in their backyard? Fighter jets roar across the skies, US Marines stroll the streets, the port debate rolls on and billions are being spent on military upgrades in Australia's Top End. In this "garrison town", is the defence build-up underway making residents feel more or less safe? ABC News · Sep 17, 2022