Hundreds of emergency calls went unanswered in Darwin overnight, with 29 life-threatening cases delayed for hours and 61 Triple Zero calls abandoned, marking the city's worst night for emergency response.
A new ANU study reveals nearly 50% of Australians believe a foreign military will attack within five years, with national security anxiety sharply rising among young adults.
Northern Territory residents brace for Tropical Cyclone Narelle's landfall, with evacuation centres set up and warnings of destructive winds up to 195km/h and major flooding expected in Katherine by Monday.
The Northern Territory endures five major disasters in a single wet season, with flooding, cyclones, and infrastructure failures highlighting urgent climate action needs.
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Shoppers in Darwin were stunned to find supermarket shelves almost completely empty after extreme weather disrupted major freight routes into the Northern Territory, with stock levels now returning to normal.
An Australian couple cancels Scotland trip due to new UK entry laws requiring dual citizens to present British passports or costly certificates, causing widespread distress.
The Emmy-nominated Australian crime comedy Deadloch returns for a second season, moving from Tasmania to the Northern Territory. Creators Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan explore big characters, crocodile tours, and social tensions in a humorous whodunnit
Melbourne Demons forward Kysaiah Pickett has separated from partner Ardu Cubillo and travelled to Darwin to address personal matters, with social media clues hinting at the breakup.
Residents in Greater Darwin and Palmerston are urged to boil or avoid tap water after unprecedented flooding at Darwin River Dam. Authorities issue conservation plea.
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AirAsia is terminating flights from Darwin to Bali and Kuala Lumpur from April 28, citing unsustainable demand. The move has angered the Northern Territory government, which funded one route and accuses the airline of pulling out too soon.
Former AFL player and fashion entrepreneur Shaun Patrick Edwards, 32, is contesting aggravated assault charges and a domestic violence order linked to an alleged 2025 incident. His lawyer argues for separate hearings, but the judge warns of prejudice.
Australian TV star Matt Wright, serving a prison sentence, is now broke and will represent himself in a Federal Court case brought by the widow of his co-star who died in a helicopter crash.
Incoming Northern Territory administrator David Connolly has apologised for offensive online posts as Governor-General Sam Mostyn emphasises the restraint required for his vice-regal role.
Environment groups express shock as the federal government approves bulldozing of nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without a full environmental assessment, threatening habitat for 13 species.
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Jake Danby's sentence for killing an Aboriginal man in a Darwin hit-and-run was increased to two years' home detention on appeal, but the victim's family calls it unjust as he avoided prison.
American model Ginger Meadows, 24, was killed by a saltwater crocodile at King's Cascade in Australia after swimming despite explicit warnings, in a horrific 1987 attack witnessed by tourists.
Kaia Wright, pregnant wife of jailed Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright, has launched a furious Instagram attack on journalists covering his case, revealing their 's*** time' as she solo parents while he serves his sentence.
Australian authorities have boarded a Carnival cruise ship in Darwin following allegations of foreign crew being paid as little as $2.50 an hour and housed in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions while working excessive hours.
Reality TV star Matt Wright has been fined $10,000 for breaching a development permit by operating helicopters from his home, with a judge condemning his 'cavalier' attitude toward neighbours.
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Analysis reveals extensive lobbying by Japanese LNG companies in Australia, with over 20 ministerial meetings influencing fossil fuel policies and delaying clean energy transition.
Champion jockey Sonja Logan describes 'worst pain of my life' after a half-ton racehorse fell on her, crushing her pelvis in a starting gate incident last month.
Dion Padan moved from Wales to Darwin, where he met Ben Graetz via Grindr. Their bond deepened through drag performances and a Scrabble game, leading to marriage and a life celebrating Indigenous and Welsh cultures.
Beijing issues stark warning of potential economic retaliation if Australia proceeds with plan to reclaim Port of Darwin from Chinese leaseholder Landbridge.
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has issued a stark warning that plans to reclaim the Port of Darwin from Chinese ownership could disrupt trade and provoke Beijing's intervention.
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Outspoken pastoralist David Connolly faces backlash over past comments as he prepares to become Northern Territory administrator, with Indigenous leaders calling for his appointment to be rescinded.
Northern Territory authorities launch urgent investigation after 18-month-old Ebony Thompson dies suddenly at a Darwin childcare facility, leaving family and community devastated.
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
Disturbing footage exposes the harsh reality of homelessness in Darwin, with vulnerable individuals sleeping rough in public spaces. Local authorities face mounting pressure to address the growing crisis.
