Big airlift of evacuees from flood-hit communities Hundreds of people have been evacuated by air from their flood-hit outback communities as rivers rapidly rise after "extraordinary" downpours. AAP · Mar 7
Senator defends travel claim during defamation case The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements. AAP · Mar 5
Administrator defends posts as 'pastoral world' talk A federal minister has raised concerns a territory assembly has been barred from debating the controversial appointment of a new administrator. AAP · Mar 2
'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism A territory's pollution monitor has been "asleep at the wheel", allowing two gas giants to pollute a city's air with impunity, an environmental watchdog says. AAP · Mar 2
Military tourism push as wartime bombings remembered The Top End has marked the anniversary of the 1942 bombing of Darwin amid a push to attract niche tourists to World War II sites and their stories. AAP · Feb 19
The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000 A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap The Guardian - AU · Feb 7
The moment I knew: as we sat on the veranda playing Scrabble, it hit me – I was in love When Dion Padan met Ben Graetz and his drag queen persona, there was an undeniable energy. A weekend away deepened their connection The Guardian - AU · Jan 31
Plenty on the agenda as Anthony Albanese heads to Timor-Leste as PM for the first time Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Timor-Leste today, making his first official visit. The Conversation · Jan 28
Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan After legal challenges and pandemic delays, the first Barossa LNG shipment is bound for Japan, marking an "outstanding achievement" for Santos. AAP · Jan 27
Questions linger as Weatherald's debut Test series over The curtain has officially come down on Jake Weatherald's first Test series but questions linger as to whether he will remain atop the order in the long term. AAP · Jan 8
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 · Dec 13, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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. AAP · Dec 4, 2025
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 · Nov 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025 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
AAP · Nov 23, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2025 Standoff looms for final week of parliament as Coalition holds out on nature laws – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025 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
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 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 · Nov 20, 2025 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 · Nov 20, 2025 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 · Nov 19, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025 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’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025 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