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Friday 2 May 2025
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Bombing of Darwin, WWII veteran Brian Winspear, 104, gave his all to Australia
Tasmanian WWII veteran Brian Winspear, AM, has died aged 104. Pictures by Great Southern Rail/ supplied, Barbara Townsend/ supplied
Tom Lewis

Barunga Festival returns with stellar line-up, activities and workshops

The 2025 Barunga Festival is on from June 6 to 9.

Largest Australian military exercise returns to Katherine skies

United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft during air to air refueling with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport in the sky above the Big Rivers Region during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police

Rex Martinich
Kumanjayi Walker died after being shot three times at close range by a police constable. Photo: HANDOUT/SUPPLIED
Property
Inside the homes of RecipeTin Eats' Nagi Maehashi and Brooki owner Brooke Bellamy
Jade Lazarevic
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Take a look inside the lavish homes of warring cookbook authors Nagi Maehashi and Brooke Bellamy. Pictures supplied/Facebook

Albo uninspiring, Dutton unconvincing as underwhelmed Aussie voters say 'meh'

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Liberal leader Peter Dutton. Picture by AAP

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

Laine Clark and Fraser Barton
Almost every building in Thargomindah was affected by floodwaters. Photo: Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS

A dozen years later, the NT's latest cropping hope finally bears fruit

Celebration time for plant scientists who have been forced to wait more than a decade for this fruit to grow. Pictures from NT government.
Chris McLennan
Opinion

Enough is enough: Time to bring Katherine back to its former glory

Jo Hersey, Member for Katherine
Enough is enough: Time to bring Katherine back to its former glory

Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper's death

Allanah Sciberras, Laine Clark and Alex Mitchell
Linford Feick's friends and customers are upset and angry over the popular shop owner's death. Photo: HANDOUT/DHERAN YOUNG : MEMBER FOR DALY
Live-ex ban class action: Argument is now over how long the pain was felt
Shan Goodwin
Legal proceedings in the live-ex class action continue this week in the Federal Court. Picture courtesy The Livestock Collection.
All in the family: when your profession chooses you at birth
A watchmaker and a cobbler are keeping it old school. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Sally Pryor
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Previously 'sold' Territory cattle station is now officially up for grabs
Chris McLennan
Scenes from the popular Netflix TV series Territory were filmed on the Tipperary stations south of Darwin. Picture from Netflix.

Where can I vote? Early voting kicks off across Big Rivers Region

Early voting kicks off across Big Rivers Region

'Rewrites lives': Katherinites make a difference

Kenyan mum Eveline with her two children. All three had their eye sight restored thanks to donations by Katherine residents.

Katherine cenotaph defaced in 'disgraceful' act ahead of AnzacDay

The Katherine cenotaph has been graffitied.

'Critical gap' to be filled in Katherine

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has announced a $7.6 million post-natal Family Care Centre for Katherine, if the Coalition is elected on May 3.

From spectator to player: Tindal aviator joins Anzac clash

Royal Australian Air Force bowler Leading Aircraftwoman Lauren Woods makes a delivery. Picture by CPL Luke Bellman, ADF.

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From spectator to player: Tindal aviator joins Anzac clash

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Jawoyn man to represent NT cricket on national stage

Jawoyn man Daniel Fett has been name as one of 14 members of this year's NT Cricket team representing the Northern Territory in the National Indigenous Cricket Championships.

'Million-dollar question': Canberra braces for massive increase to player salaries

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Jade Melbourne and her Capitals teammates are set for a major boost. Picture by Karleen Minney

Tindal sailor shares challenges of first Sydney-to-Hobart attempt

RAAF Base Tindal's Flying Officer Orla Gray during her training for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
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More kids gamble than play 'popular' sports. Yet our leaders are too weak to put up a fight

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The public backs a ban on gambling advertising, but politicians are timid on the matter. Picture Shutterstock

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A dozen years later, the NT's latest cropping hope finally bears fruit

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Inside the homes of RecipeTin Eats' Nagi Maehashi and Brooki owner Brooke Bellamy

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Take a look inside the lavish homes of warring cookbook authors Nagi Maehashi and Brooke Bellamy. Pictures supplied/Facebook

Explainer: Labor's housing plan ahead of the election

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Explainer: Labor's housing plan ahead of the election
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Game-breakers, money-makers: The property portfolios of NRL Magic Round stars
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James Tedesco (left) has built a sizeable property portfolio. Picture: Getty
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Sita Sargeant, the founder of She Shapes History walking tours, has released a new book. Picture by Karleen Minney
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How Mark Olive uses food to create great conversation at dinner tables

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Mark Olive loves to show people how to prepare and infuse First Nations ingredients into dishes. Picture supplied
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Bob Katter launches 'very light, very refreshing' Bob Katter in a can

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The Patriot beer bearing Queensland MP Bob Katter's image, launched during the 2025 federal election campaign. Picture supplied

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