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Researchers discover monster mega-predator shark that ruled the ocean before the megalodon

Vertebrae of the giant were found on coastline near Darwin in Australia’s far north

The Independent UK

Senator charges public for travel timed with legal case

Thousands of dollars worth of flights and travel allowance have been claimed by a senator during trips that coincided with developments in a private legal case.

AAP

Extradited man charged with murdering nurse out on bail

A man extradited from Melbourne to Darwin and charged with murder has been granted bail, five years after a nurse was found dead.

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Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear

The clean-up has begun in the Top End, but a cyclone threat remains as northern Australia braces for more wild weather.

AAP

Cyclone Fina cuts power and damages homes across northern Australia

Thousands left in the dark as damaging winds, flash floods and a second major storm batter two states

The Independent UK

Residents glad to see back of tree-felling cyclone Fina

After a scary night sitting out a howling storm, residents of the Top End have emerged from their homes to marvel at huge trees felled overnight.

AAP

Standoff looms for final week of parliament as Coalition holds out on nature laws – as it happened

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Top Enders thanked for heeding cyclone advice

Top End residents want to clean up and get back to business as usual after enduring a noisy and worrying night as tropical cyclone Fina passed through.

AAP

Cyclone Fina: severe tropical storm intensifies to category 3 as it tracks towards Darwin

It is the first cyclone of this strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with gusts up to 205km/h

The Guardian - AU

Rough night for Top Enders riding out damaging cyclone

Top End residents have hunkered down for the first cyclone of the season, as they are warned to expect damaging winds and possible flooding.

AAP

Locals prepare as first cyclone of season bears down

Top End residents are preparing for heavy downpours and destructive winds as the first cyclone of the season approaches, prompting an offer of federal support.

AAP

Cruise ship pair hunker down in hotel to ride out storm

Tropical Cyclone Fina has upset many travel plans, with some people left stranded when a cruise ship company cancelled a port stop.

AAP

Residents stock up on supplies to ride out storm

Bottled water, bread, canned foods and other household goods have moved off supermarket shelves at a fast rate as residents prepare for a tropical cyclone.

AAP

Plan for Australia’s largest carbon capture project near Darwin criticised as creating ‘dumping ground’

Climate advocates fear the project, proposed by Japanese oil and gas giant Inpex, would turn the area into the ‘world’s largest carbon dumping ground’

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BoM says October will be hottest ever for Queensland and NT as heat records tumble

Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin are predicted to hit hottest October in terms of maximum temperatures, the Bureau of Meteorology says

The Conversation

Darwin residents are worried about toxic chemicals and gas leaks. We need laws to protect clean air

The federal government is considering enforcement action against oil and gas company Inpex after it admitted serious reporting errors that significantly underestimated hazardous emissions released from its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Darwin Harbour over many years.

The Conversation

These 4 aeroplane failures are more common than you think – and not as scary as they sound

“It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane crash,” a Qantas flight QF1889’s passenger said after the plane suddenly descended about 20,000 feet on Monday September 22, and diverted back to Darwin.

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Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

A massive floating factory has received its first gas from a field off Darwin in welcome news for a company in the spotlight after takeover talks collapsed.

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Miranda Tapsell: ‘I put pressure on myself: will this help or hinder my mob?’

Just weeks after giving birth to her second child, the actor and writer discusses Darwin, her first love and her commitment to creating complicated Indigenous characters

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

Long-hidden methane leak in Darwin raises fresh doubts over Australia’s climate action

Environment groups have called for federal intervention following revelations an LNG export hub in Darwin has emitted large volumes of methane from an LNG storage tank since 2006.

AAP

Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.

The Guardian - AU

Solar car teams chase ‘dreams of a more sustainable future’ in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starts in Darwin on Sunday, with 34 cars from 17 countries racing across desert to Adelaide

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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.

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