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Kookaburras lift Oceania Cup but Hockeyroos miss out

Kookaburras lift Oceania Cup but Hockeyroos miss out

There were differing fortunes for Australia's national hockey teams at the Oceania Cup, with the Kookaburras lifting the trophy but the Hockeyroos missing out.

Kookaburras down Black Sticks, clinch Oceania Cup

Kookaburras down Black Sticks, clinch Oceania Cup

Kookaburras down Black Sticks, clinch Oceania Cup

Kookaburras down Black Sticks, clinch Oceania Cup

The Kookaburras have clinched the Oceania Cup with a game to spare, Ky Willott scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand in Darwin.

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

A storage tank at a major gas export hub that has emitted methane for almost two decades is causing federal government concern, sparking repair option talks.

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Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

A desire to revitalise languages from a remote community is bringing Country to one of Australia's most iconic arts venues.

Gas facility leak sparks cover-up allegations

Gas facility leak sparks cover-up allegations

An environmental group has released documents that show a storage tank at a gas export facility near a capital city has been leaking for almost 20 years.

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.

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TV star Matt Wright's chopper crash saga not over yet

TV star Matt Wright's chopper crash saga not over yet

TV star Matt Wright's chopper crash saga not over yet

TV star Matt Wright's chopper crash saga not over yet

Reality TV star Matt Wright faces further legal hurdles after he was found guilty of trying to pervert the course of justice over a fatal helicopter crash.

Essendon stay undefeated in AFLW, Tigers rue inaccuracy

Essendon stay undefeated in AFLW, Tigers rue inaccuracy

Essendon stay undefeated in AFLW, Tigers rue inaccuracy

Essendon stay undefeated in AFLW, Tigers rue inaccuracy

Undefeated Essendon have overcome the loss of suspended star Bonnie Toogood to bank a crucial 15-point win over Richmond in Darwin.

'No winners': reality TV star guilty of crash cover-up

'No winners': reality TV star guilty of crash cover-up

'No winners': reality TV star guilty of crash cover-up

'No winners': reality TV star guilty of crash cover-up

Reality TV star Matt Wright says there are "no winners" after he was found guilty of trying to cover up evidence following a chopper crash that killed his mate.

Aussie golfer Guan back in action at NT PGA

Aussie golfer Guan back in action at NT PGA

Aussie golfer Guan back in action at NT PGA

Aussie golfer Guan back in action at NT PGA

Blinded in one eye, Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan has made an inspiring return to the professional tour ranks.

Collusion allegations aired in reality TV star's trial

Collusion allegations aired in reality TV star's trial

Collusion allegations aired in reality TV star's trial

Collusion allegations aired in reality TV star's trial

Reality TV star Matt Wright visited an injured pilot in hospital out of concern for his welfare not to ask him to doctor flight records, a jury has heard.

'Terrifying': TV pilot 'tried to thwart' crash probe

'Terrifying': TV pilot 'tried to thwart' crash probe

'Terrifying': TV pilot 'tried to thwart' crash probe

'Terrifying': TV pilot 'tried to thwart' crash probe

Reality TV star Matt Wright tried to thwart investigations into a fatal chopper crash to avoid the "terrifying" prospect of serious charges, a jury has heard.

Jurors told to park emotions in Outback Wrangler trial

Jurors told to park emotions in Outback Wrangler trial

Jurors told to park emotions in Outback Wrangler trial

Jurors told to park emotions in Outback Wrangler trial

Reality TV star Matt Wright wanted to cover up that a crashed helicopter was well over its flying-hour limit for a major overhaul, a jury has heard.

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Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Cars in the the World Solar Challenge race have been flagged away with 34 teams hoping to cross Australia from north to south under the blazing sun.

Matt Wright slams investigators in covert recordings

Covert phone taps of reality TV star Matt Wright have recorded him slamming crash investigators and a pilot following a fatal chopper crash.

Close friend denies torching document for Matt Wright

A crashed helicopter's maintenance release was never provided to investigators by reality TV star Matt Wright who allegedly wanted it torched, a jury has heard.

Witness accused of lying to protect reality TV star

A witness has been accused of wanting to protect reality TV star Matt Wright "at any cost" during a trial over a fatal chopper crash.

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Mother denies lying to protect pilot son in fatal crash

The family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a crash have denied accusations they concocted claims against reality TV star Matt Wright to deflect blame.

Reality TV star 'wanted pilot's phone' after crash

A helicopter crash pilot's mobile phone was wanted by reality TV star Matt Wright, who asked an associate to collect it at a hospital, a jury has heard.

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

From one of Australia's most remote regions, members of rock band Sweet Honey say its special to play to local crowds and give back to their community.

Trial lays bare cowboy chopper ops in croc country

Crocodile eggs, choppers, cover-up claims and cocaine use have been canvassed in evidence during the opening weeks of Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright's trial.

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.

Matt Wright blew up at pilots who went to the pub

After learning his pilots had called off an egg-collecting mission to go to the pub, Matt Wright sent angry texts, before apologising the next day.

Man dies as police tasering fails to stop injuries

Police used a taser to try and stop a man self-harming but the 62-year-old died after officers tried to execute a search warrant at his home.

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