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'Murderer' comment was a joke, former cop tells inquest

'Murderer' comment was a joke, former cop tells inquest

An NT police officer who fatally shot an Indigenous teenager says he was making a joke when he posted a social media comment about murderers and war criminals.

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Native title holders in the Northern Territory are celebrating the announcement of the strongest form of possession over an outback station.

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

Taxpayer-funded travel by MPs and their staff during election campaigns should be subject to tighter guidelines, NT's ICAC chief has recommended.

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Fears new NT curfew laws will target Indigenous people

Fears new NT curfew laws will target Indigenous people

Legislation that lets the Northern Territory's police commissioner enact a three-day curfew have passed parliament, sparking fears they could be misused.

Young child allegedly found in a 'cage' on work site

Young child allegedly found in a 'cage' on work site

Investigations are underway over allegations a young child was locked in a makeshift enclosure at a Northern Territory industrial site.

NT man to face court over child abuse material charges

NT man to face court over child abuse material charges

A Northern Territory man will face court after an investigation sparked by US reports about an Australian user uploading child abuse material online.

Coach Scott not panicking amid Geelong form slump

Coach Scott not panicking amid Geelong form slump

Geelong coach Chris Scott believes he can galvanise the Cats and arrest their slide but knows he needs to fix some issues amid a run of three losses.

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Gold Coast stun Geelong with statement AFL thrashing

Gold Coast stun Geelong with statement AFL thrashing

Gold Coast stun Geelong with statement AFL thrashing

Gold Coast stun Geelong with statement AFL thrashing

Jack Lukosius has starred with five goals and five goal assists as Gold Coast thumped Geelong by 64 points to maintain their charge for a maiden finals berth.

Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test

Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test

Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test

Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test

Geelong premiership stars Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley have all been rested for their side's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Darwin.

'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

The Darwin Symphony Orchestra will be able to pay all of its principal musicians for the first time following a $1 million federal budget funding boost.

No 'glamour' in Territory's crime-busting budget

No 'glamour' in Territory's crime-busting budget

No 'glamour' in Territory's crime-busting budget

No 'glamour' in Territory's crime-busting budget

The Northern Territory has unveiled a crime-fighting budget, with cash also splashed to improve schools before an election in August.

Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss

Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss

Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss

Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss

Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.

Allegations as controversial land-clearing stops

Allegations as controversial land-clearing stops

Allegations as controversial land-clearing stops

Allegations as controversial land-clearing stops

Defence has hit pause on development at a sensitive site in the Northern Territory after allegations of unlawful behaviour surfaced.

Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

An AFL club could be ready playing at a new Darwin stadium in seven to 10 years, according to a strategic business case.

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Land council investigated over worker underpayments

Kimberley Land Council has apologised and committed to repaying 630 current and former employees $1.36 million after an audit uncovered underpayments.

Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Protesters have been arrested in their dozens in Darwin as land clearing continues at Lee Point where defence housing is set to be built.

Specialist police to target Alice Springs youth crime

Eighteen extra police officers will be deployed to Alice Springs to target youth crime, high visibility policing and rapid response to public order situations.

Arrests as land clearing resumes at sensitive site

Environmental concerns have not stopped bulldozers clearing a sensitive area in the NT, as advocates call it devastating for endangered birds.

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Teen hooks million-dollar barra

A 19-year-old man has reeled in a tagged barramundi and won a million dollars in Australia's most lucrative fishing competition.

What a croc! Salties targeted for cull in the Top End

The NT government has released its saltwater croc management plan, which includes culling but some traditional owners are calling for commercial opportunities.

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Mirarr traditional owners have protested outside ERA's AGM in Darwin, objecting to the company's bid to renew its lease at Jabiluka, which contains uranium.

Woman's hospital death from over-sedation 'preventable'

Pukumani Alimankinni died in a secure mental health ward at Royal Darwin Hospital after nursing staff did observations by CCTV, an inquest has heard.

Great fracking day: territory inks mega gas deal

The NT will buy gas fracked from the Beetaloo basin in a nine-year deal the government claims will boost the territory's economy and ensure cheaper power bills.

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Indigenous rangers are using ancient tracking techniques and modern technology to find native animals after developing bilingual training resources.

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

The Don Dale detention centre will again house adult prisoners as the Northern Territory government also announces plans for new "therapeutic" women's jails.

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