The NT government will introduce legislation to monitor toxic industrial air pollutants, including carcinogens like benzene, after Inpex was found to have underestimated emissions from its Darwin LNG project. Industry will fund the $2 million upgrades to the NT Environment Protection Authority's monitoring capacity.
Rowan Hooper's "Togetherness" challenges Darwin's emphasis on competition, highlighting the crucial role of cooperation and symbiosis in nature. The book argues that understanding these interdependencies is vital for conservation efforts.
The Fair Work Commission rejected Inpex's claims that industrial action by 400 workers would significantly damage Australia's economy or its Asian partnerships. While acknowledging potential production stoppages, the FWC found Inpex's evidence on economic impact and public safety threats unconvincing.
Andrew Mungatopi has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for the manslaughter of his niece, Lina, in Darwin. A jury found him not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter over the stabbing death that occurred two years ago.
Brandt Graham, 44, a Mongols Motorcycle Club member, escaped from custody at Darwin Local Court by scaling an enclosed dock. A manhunt is underway, with police seeking public assistance to locate him.
Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Frank Ingram, in Darwin after he breached parole. He evaded police yesterday and today, leading to a dramatic arrest where officers shot his tyre and he doused himself in fuel.
Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Frank Ingram, in Darwin after he breached parole. He evaded police, rammed an officer yesterday, and later doused himself in fuel during his capture on Trower Road.
Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Frank Ingram, in Darwin after he evaded capture for parole violations. During the arrest, officers shot his car tire, and the man doused himself in fuel before being apprehended.
NT Health faces charges over the 2022 death of a 22-year-old mental health patient who inhaled aerosol deodorant at Royal Darwin Hospital. A coroner found the death preventable, citing a lack of clear procedures and the patient's access to the product.
Sheena Fairfield, 39, was stabbed to death outside her Darwin home in 2022. Joerg Kloepper, charged with her murder, was found not guilty due to mental impairment and ordered to a mental health facility for 20 years with annual reviews.
Uma nova espécie de polvo, Microeledone galapagensis, foi descoberta perto das Ilhas Galápagos. O polvo é minúsculo, azul e foi encontrado a 1.768 metros de profundidade.
A newly named species of tiny blue octopus, Microeledone galapagensis, discovered in the deep sea off the Galápagos Islands, has been classified using non-destructive CT scanning due to its rarity.
Christian Mpongo, 39, a Congo national, was sentenced to 3 years in prison (18 months non-parole) for a hit-and-run in Darwin that killed Steven Sin and injured his brother and father. The victim's family plans to appeal, calling the sentence 'too light'.
Galápagos Adaları açıklarında, yaklaşık 1.773 metre derinlikte yeni bir ahtapot türü keşfedildi. Microeledone galapagensis olarak adlandırılan, mavi renkte ve golf topu büyüklüğünde olan bu canlı, 'alışılmadık derecede dikkat çekici' olarak tanımlandı.
Joerg Kloepper, accused of murdering Sheena Fairfield in Darwin in 2022, has been found unfit to stand trial due to severe mental illness. He may face indefinite detention in a mental health facility.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with rape, aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, and depriving a person of liberty after allegedly attacking an elderly woman in her Palmerston home. The incident occurred Wednesday night in Woodroffe, and the man is expected in Darwin Local Court Monday.
Martin Wiberg, 48, has died in hospital more than two months after allegedly being attacked at a Darwin bus stop. Four men are accused of assaulting him, with three already charged. Friends remember Wiberg as a kind and generous man.
Darwin's hospitality and tourism businesses are struggling with rising fuel costs, lower bookings, and permit delays. Flora's Temper restaurant closed after two years, while Spirit of Darwin cruises reduced operations. Businesses call for government support, including voucher schemes.
A tenista brasileira Luisa Stefani disputa neste sábado (23) o título de duplas do WTA 500 de Estrasburgo contra a parceria de Quinn Gleason e Ulrikke Pia Eikeri. A final é preparatória para Roland Garros.
Core Lithium has restarted mining at its Finniss project in Australia, south of Darwin, following a closure in 2024 due to falling prices. The company aims to leverage improved operating costs and strong current lithium prices of around $4,200 a tonne to mitigate commodity cycle volatility. The project includes a 12-month open pit operation and a future 10-year underground mine.
Core Lithium has restarted its Finniss lithium mine near Darwin, closed in 2024 due to price crashes. The company aims to improve operating costs and capitalize on current strong lithium prices, with plans for both open pit and future underground mining.
Russian anti-drone nets 'Darwin' are attracting interest from several "friendly" Asian and European countries, according to the manufacturer, 'Mechanical Protection Systems' (SMZ). The nets are also set to be deployed in Russia against Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels.
Stanford economist Mordecai Kurz's new book 'Private Power and Democracy's Decline' argues that tech monopolies are eroding U.S. democracy through economic and cultural influence, a pattern seen historically. He warns that unregulated AI could displace workers and calls for reforms to redistribute monopoly wealth.
Northern Territory police arrested a 23-year-old man after a 31-year-old was allegedly stabbed multiple times while sleeping in Tennant Creek. The victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
