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Darwin Municipality, Northern Territory
A woman was killed in a suspected hit-and-run on Tiger Brennan Drive in Darwin early Wednesday, and a 19-year-old driver has been arrested. Northern Territory police said the woman was found with injuries consistent…
Helen Lamech has spent decades working to improve health outcomes for people in the Northern Territory. Now, the NT's new Australian of the Year hopes to take her diabetes advocacy to the national stage.
In a letter to the editor, MyFuelNT alleges that Northern Territory authorities and the Country Liberal Party have failed to enforce the Price Exploitation Prevention Act. It cites fuel prices in Palmerston, Katherine…
A fishing boat skipper, Daniel Schoolmeester, has been fined in the Darwin Local Court for multiple marine safety breaches. The 49-year-old failed to report a vessel grounding that caused a hole in the hull, endangering…
Two Larrakia custodians have sought an emergency national heritage listing for Darwin’s Lee Point, aiming to halt a federal government housing project. Lorraine Williams and Tibby Quall say the area, proposed for 600…
The MJD Foundation travelled about 34,000 kilometres on 27 outreach trips in 2025–26, supporting 91 clients across 18 locations in the Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. The organisation helps Aboriginal and…
The Northern Territory’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption received 530 allegations of corruption and misconduct in the last financial year, 230 more than expected, but had only seven investigations underway…
Carlton player Wade Derksen has been found guilty of high-range drink driving after a roadside breath test in the Northern Territory. His driver’s licence has been suspended for 12 months. The report identifies Derksen…
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation has welcomed the federal government’s decision to return the former Stokes Hill Fuel Installation to Larrakia people. Chief executive Michael Rotumah thanked Prime Minister Anthony…
Larrakia Elders are seeking National Heritage listing for Binybara, also known as Lee Point, in Darwin after a confidential settlement secured important cultural artefacts at the site. Larrakia Elder Tibby Quall reached…
Carlton Football Club player Wade Derksen has been fined $873 and lost his driver’s licence for 12 months after pleading guilty to high-range drink driving at Darwin Local Court. The court heard he was stopped on the…
Win Network is set to launch a local news bulletin in Darwin on 30 November, expanding its news coverage across Australia. The new bulletin aims to enhance local journalism and community engagement in the region.The…
Advocates and legal and support organisations are urging the Northern Territory government to ensure proposed changes to sexual-offence suppression laws protect victim-survivors’ privacy and safety. A coalition of 30…
Birds of Tokyo and DJ CYRIL will headline Darwin’s free New Year’s Eve celebration at the Waterfront, with two fireworks displays over Darwin Harbour at 9 p.m. and midnight. The event will also feature Juju and the…
Lia FinocchiaroChief MinisterMedia Release 2027 Australian of the Year Awards NT winners announced9 November 2026The Territory's most
Helen Lamech has been named the 2027 Northern Territory Australian of the Year at a ceremony in Darwin on Monday evening. The nurse has spent more than 30 years in the Territory and a decade focused on diabetes…
Two police recruits have been charged in relation to alleged crimes committed on Saturday while the pair were off duty, NT Police said, with one facing a drink driving charge and the other charged with assaulting a…
City of Darwin has opened a six-week consultation on parking in the CBD, running from November 9 to December 21. The review will examine parking locations and availability, including short-stay and disability spaces…
The Northern Land Council has called on the Northern Territory Government to withdraw its Environment and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. The council says the omnibus bill, which would amend nine laws covering…
WIN News Darwin will launch a half-hour local television bulletin on Monday, 30 November, airing at 5.30pm on weeknights. The service will use journalists and camera operators based across Darwin, although studio…
A 14-year-old boy from Darwin charged with terrorism offences appeared in the Youth Justice Court on Monday for a bail application. Prosecutors say he possessed videos of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack and the…
The City of Darwin has opened a six-week public consultation on the future of parking in the CBD, running from November 9 to December 21, 2026. The review will assess existing parking, including short-stay and…
A report by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research challenges the Northern Territory Government’s claims that its crime policies are reducing offending. It says the government has relied on…
WIN News Darwin will begin airing a half-hour local bulletin at 5:30pm on weekdays from November 30. The launch follows the introduction of Darwin newsbreaks earlier in November and brings the WIN News brand to every…
NT Health is urging residents across the Northern Territory’s Top End to prepare for the wet season and the arrival of troublesome insects. The seasonal reminder encourages people to take precautions as humid conditions…
NT Health is highlighting five dangers to watch for during the Wet Season, including a deadly jellyfish and heat-related illness. The seasonal safety campaign urges people to recognise the risks and take precautions…
Northern Territory Police charged a 22-year-old woman after an aggravated robbery and assault in Nightcliff. Police say a man, 64, was stabbed with scissors and had his bag stolen at a bus stop on Progress Drive; he…
Darwin Buffaloes coach is urging his young side to take risks and show a quarter of defiance as they prepare to face the NTFL’s top team, the Crocs. The match is scheduled for Sunday, with the Buffaloes hoping to set…
Territorians are being urged to take leptospirosis seriously and seek advice if they develop symptoms after a young woman died from the disease this week. The warning focuses on exposure risks in Northern Territory…
An editorial says the Gosling-Connolly affair has further damaged the credibility of the Northern Territory Police and Administrator David Connolly. It says Connolly wrongly accused federal MP Luke Gosling of breaching…
