The Latest Breaking News from Top End

The Gouldian finch was so rare, birders from across the globe would trek thousands of kilometres for a chance at a glimpse. Now hundreds of the gaudy finches are making an appearance in a location where they haven't been seen in decades.

After an unusually hot start to the dry season, cooler weather is set to arrive in the Top End. But the longer-term outlook, according to the weather bureau, predicts temperatures will be rising above average once again.

Top End health authorities are feeling the strain as they scramble to deal with the worst flu outbreak in years.

When the humidity rises during Darwin's wet season, tourism numbers plummet and so does business. But the NT tourism department is exploring how the region can overcome that, drawing on the likes of Singapore and Bali for inspiration.

Gold Coast star Touk Miller wants the Suns to make the most of their time in Darwin by completing a Top End double against North Melbourne on Saturday.

The earthquake was felt extensively throughout the Top End, with accounts of rattling apartment buildings in the city and shaking across Darwin's northern suburbs.

A man accused of fatally shooting another man near the Top End town of Katherine has appeared in court via videolink, before the case is likely moved to the Supreme Court.

National parks rangers welcome election pledges to combat gamba grass in what feels like an uphill battle.

More than $420,000 has been raised via participants so far.

Having already conquered the dizzying heights of the Mount Everest Base Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro and The Sandakan Death March in Borneo as well as the Kokoda Track, a crew representing the Mark Hughes Foundation is setting off on another gruelling challenge - a trek through the Top End of Australia.

NT Police say a motorcyclist has died in a collision in Darwin's northern suburbs. A man has also died in a single vehicle rollover further down the Top End coast.