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Waters sprints to victory, but Feeney has a horror day

Waters sprints to victory, but Feeney has a horror day

Cam Waters has survived a late safety car to secure the sprint race of the Darwin Triple Crown, but championship leader Broc Feeney had a shocker of a day.

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

A law-and-order crackdown in a crime-troubled territory has been credited with reducing offending rates, but one urban centre is bucking the trend.

'Knock him off': Wood eyes rival ahead of Triple Crown

'Knock him off': Wood eyes rival ahead of Triple Crown

'Knock him off': Wood eyes rival ahead of Triple Crown

'Knock him off': Wood eyes rival ahead of Triple Crown

Walkinshaw TWG racer Ryan Wood is looking to avenge last year's Darwin Triple Crown blunder, but to do that he'll have to overcome bitter rival Broc Feeney.

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'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

A crime-troubled territory has extended grog bans in Aboriginal communities and town camps beyond 2027 in a bid to curb alcohol-related violence.

Damages reduced for youth detention centre tear gassing

Damages reduced for youth detention centre tear gassing

A tear gassing incident in a notorious youth detention centre has led to a court win for four detainees more than a decade later.

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

When asked to provide evidence that a tough-on-truancy campaign is working, a territory minister has blamed the weather for a drop in school attendance rates.

Family of death-in-custody victim engage pathologist

Family of death-in-custody victim engage pathologist

The family of a young Aboriginal man who died in police custody have engaged a pathologist to provide an independent report to be part of a coronial inquest.

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Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Industry will pay for improved air pollution monitoring following toxic leaks from harbourside gas plants near major urban hubs.

Cat food for cannabis deals lead to contraband kitty

Cat food for cannabis deals lead to contraband kitty

Cat food for cannabis deals lead to contraband kitty

Cat food for cannabis deals lead to contraband kitty

A haul of drugs and weapons has been seized and a woman has been charged after youths admitted to stealing cat food so they could exchange it for cannabis.

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Family feuding and riotous behaviour in an outback town have left a young man dead from stab wounds following a series of violent confrontations.

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

The United States Coast Guard says it's doing its bit to build Pacific cooperation to counter illicit drug running and other criminal activities across Oceania.

Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

A 44-year-old bikie has gone on the run for five days after escaping courtroom private security, sparking concerns about outsourcing public sector jobs.

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

A man whose head was stomped on during an attack at a bus interchange has died in hospital, prompting murder charges against three men.

Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Australian cattle producers are well placed to benefit from a dip in global beef production but are warned hard-pressed consumers may switch to cheaper cuts.

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Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.

Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash

A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.

Call for electrical-check boost after boy's fire death

Electrical arcing in a home's roof space sparked a fire that killed a three-year-old boy, prompting a coroner to urge better public housing wiring checks.

Big race in Red Centre revs up for golden anniversary

Spectators are being warned to keep drones at home and stay 30 metres back from the race track as the renowned Finke Desert Race gets underway in the outback.

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Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

An extension of community liquor bans in a territory is being sought ahead of a looming deadline amid fears a lapse will have devastating consequences.

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

A main suburban road has been the scene of a dramatic arrest in which police rammed a car driven by a wanted man and shot out a tyre.

Legal landmark celebrated with free Mabo Day concert

Mabo Day will be celebrated with a free concert to mark the watershed legal decision paving the way for native land title claims across Australia.

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

A stolen-car rollover in an outback town has left one teen dead and five injured as police flag a lack of parental responsibility as a factor in youth crime.

Fast track for globally important rare earths project

An outback rare earths mine and processing plant will be fast-tracked through government approvals as China's dominance in the sector is challenged.

Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits

GWS have overwhelmed Melbourne in Alice Springs as Finn Callaghan starred and Clayton Oliver impressed against his old team.

Mural artists creating downtown city wonderwalls

Darwin has a higher per capita concentration of wall murals than any other major Australian city, making it the street art capital of Australia.

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