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Latest news: Northern Territory

Pregnant woman targeted in 'Islamophobic incident'

Pregnant woman targeted in 'Islamophobic incident'

A man has been charged with Commonwealth offences after allegedly targeting a young family including a pregnant woman in an "Islamophobic incident".

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

PM summit urged to stop Indigenous kids being locked up

The prime minister has been accused of turning his back on Indigenous children and told he needs to help end their mass incarceration.

Top End dance hopefuls leap at Australian Ballet visit

Top End dance hopefuls leap at Australian Ballet visit

Top End dance hopefuls leap at Australian Ballet visit

Top End dance hopefuls leap at Australian Ballet visit

For ballet students in the Northern Territory, dancing professionally can seem a distant dream. A visit from the Australian Ballet has supplied inspiration.

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'Needs big runs': Australia mull change after Test loss

'Needs big runs': Australia mull change after Test loss

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has left the door ajar for squad changes and addressed the lack of runs by Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald.

AFL kicking guru helps Dolphins star strike it Rich

AFL kicking guru helps Dolphins star strike it Rich

Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa is gearing up for his first NRL finals with the support of former Brisbane Lions defender and kicking expert Daniel Rich.

Private prison plan slammed as inmate numbers balloon

Private prison plan slammed as inmate numbers balloon

With a territory's prison system bursting at the seams, critics argue that plans for a new privately operated facility amounts to admission of defeat on crime.

Bangladesh skipper sets his sights on 2-0 Test sweep

Bangladesh skipper sets his sights on 2-0 Test sweep

After their greatest Test win and a call from their prime minister, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has turned to beating Australia again in Mackay.

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'Appalling' violence: armed group fires arrow at police

'Appalling' violence: armed group fires arrow at police

'Appalling' violence: armed group fires arrow at police

'Appalling' violence: armed group fires arrow at police

Police have condemned what they have described as an "appalling display of violence" after officers were allegedly confronted by a large group of armed men.

'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green

'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green

'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green

'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green

Cameron Green came into the first Test against Bangladesh with his position under threat but a breakthrough home ton amid defeat has flipped the narrative.

'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe

'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe

'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe

'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe

Australia captain Pat Cummins says the top order's lack of runs has become 'a bit of a trend' in the wake of a stunning Test loss to Bangladesh

Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton

Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton

Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton

Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton

Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century.

'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call

'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call

'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call

'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call

Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first.

Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

The winners of this year's NAIDOC Awards include a celebrated artist and community leaders who have pushed Indigenous empowerment and representation forward.

Famed artist and community elders among NAIDOC winners

Famed artist and community elders among NAIDOC winners

Famed artist and community elders among NAIDOC winners

Famed artist and community elders among NAIDOC winners

This years NAIDOC awards have celebrated Indigenous excellence across sports, arts and community leadership.

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Green, Carey keys to Aussies passing Bangladesh Test

Australian allrounder Cameron Green prospered from a slice of luck to remain key to a rearguard fightback as Bangladesh stayed in charge of the first Test.

'My job': Hazlewood joins 300-club with six-for

Josh Hazlewood proved he has lost none of his vim, with his 6-89 making the paceman the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets.

'I miss her': Kumanjayi Little Baby laid to rest

A five-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered outside a remote community has been farewelled by hundreds of mourners dressed in pink.

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.

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Warne, Hussey provide hope for unlikely Australia win

Australia must play three of their best days of cricket in history to beat Bangladesh from a huge first innings deficit but history shows how it can be done.

Australia stunned as Bangladesh batters take charge

Bangladesh are in prime position to push for a shock win over Australia after Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century put the visitors in control of the first Test.

'Technology saved me': Smith rides his luck to prosper

Steve Smith has saved Australia from embarrassment against Bangladesh with 71 in a team total of 198, but thought he was caught behind when on just seven.

Bangladesh on top as Australia's batters fail again

Bangladesh have dominated with ball and bat as six-wicket hero Hasan Mahmud helped roll Australia for 198 before the visitors reached 1-96 at stumps on day one.

'Sorry for the pain': Gardner opens up on affair

Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has broken her silence on her affair with teammate Georgia Voll and thanked Cricket Australia's support of her leadership.

Death in custody legal action against police dropped

Legal action to find out who decided not to prosecute police officers who restrained a young Aboriginal man just before he died has been dropped.

Absence has made Cummins fonder of longer Test career

Leading into the Bangladesh Test match, Pat Cummins says he feels reinvigorated by a lengthy break and inspired by Mitchell Starc to extend his career further.

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