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Reality TV star jailed for trying to cover up evidence after the 2022 crash that killed co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson.
The reality TV star Matt Wright has been given a 10-month jail sentence for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash. The 47-year-old was sentenc…
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright sentenced to 10 months’ jail after fatal helicopter crash
Reality TV star jailed for trying to cover up evidence after the 2022 crash that killed co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson. The reality TV star Matt Wright has been given a 10-month jail sentence for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash. The 47-year-old was sentenc…
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December 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Gavin Morris, a former NRL referee, found guilty of putting pupils in choke holds and twisting their ears.
A former NRL referee has been spared jail after abusing his position of trust as a school principal by putting Indigenous students into choke holds and painfully twisting their ears. Gavin Mo…
Ex-Alice Springs school principal spared jail for assaulting Indigenous students
Gavin Morris, a former NRL referee, found guilty of putting pupils in choke holds and twisting their ears. A former NRL referee has been spared jail after abusing his position of trust as a school principal by putting Indigenous students into choke holds and painfully twisting their ears. Gavin Mo…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Separate independent investigation also found ‘serious issues’ with school’s governance, prompting redundancies which community says threaten the school’s viability .
One of Australia’s oldest independent Indigenous schools is in crisis after its former principal was found guilty of physically ass…
Indigenous school facing ‘collapse’ as former principal convicted of assaulting students
Separate independent investigation also found ‘serious issues’ with school’s governance, prompting redundancies which community says threaten the school’s viability . One of Australia’s oldest independent Indigenous schools is in crisis after its former principal was found guilty of physically ass…
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New South Wales south coast faces highest heatwave category, with extreme temperatures forecast elsewhere, including in Western Australia and the NT.
Communities across large parts of Australia have been urged to take precautions as temperatures begin to soar ahead of severe and extreme heatwave c…
Heatwave warning for large parts of Australia as temperatures expected to reach low 40s
New South Wales south coast faces highest heatwave category, with extreme temperatures forecast elsewhere, including in Western Australia and the NT. Communities across large parts of Australia have been urged to take precautions as temperatures begin to soar ahead of severe and extreme heatwave c…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A smartphone game is part of a push to save critically endangered Nyiyaparli in the Pilbara, while an NT radio station helps keep Yolŋu matha strong.
Preston Taylor is deep in the heart of the Pilbara’s largest wetland. The 12-year-old is on a mission to collect precious cultural items scattered a…
Nyiyaparli leaders are saving their language by taking it to young people where they are – on their phones
A smartphone game is part of a push to save critically endangered Nyiyaparli in the Pilbara, while an NT radio station helps keep Yolŋu matha strong. Preston Taylor is deep in the heart of the Pilbara’s largest wetland. The 12-year-old is on a mission to collect precious cultural items scattered a…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Lachlan Marchant was one of several mineworkers who saw a huge dust storm as it moved slowly across the landscape. He described fleeing to safety after a storm on Sunday before an even bigger one appeared on Monday. 'To see one the next day coming over the horizon, you’re like, "holy crap, this th…
A dust storm rolls through the Tanami desert in the Northern Territory – video
Lachlan Marchant was one of several mineworkers who saw a huge dust storm as it moved slowly across the landscape. He described fleeing to safety after a storm on Sunday before an even bigger one appeared on Monday. 'To see one the next day coming over the horizon, you’re like, "holy crap, this th…
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Massive cloud over Tanami desert in Northern Territory reminiscent of Uluru, onlookers say.
Lachlan Marchant and his colleagues were driving their golf buggies back to their shed when they saw the earth sweeping towards them. “It reminded us of Uluru, the sheer size and width of this thing,” March…
‘Holy crap, this is insane’: mineworkers describe being caught in huge outback dust storm
Massive cloud over Tanami desert in Northern Territory reminiscent of Uluru, onlookers say. Lachlan Marchant and his colleagues were driving their golf buggies back to their shed when they saw the earth sweeping towards them. “It reminded us of Uluru, the sheer size and width of this thing,” March…
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rental changes were introduced in Northern Territory without giving notice to tenants, which the court unanimously ruled was a denial of procedural fairness.
A public housing policy which saw tenants in the Northern Territory charged a flat rental rate based on the number of bedrooms in their home…
High court overturns NT housing policy which tripled rent in some remote Indigenous communities
Rental changes were introduced in Northern Territory without giving notice to tenants, which the court unanimously ruled was a denial of procedural fairness. A public housing policy which saw tenants in the Northern Territory charged a flat rental rate based on the number of bedrooms in their home…
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Destruction wrought by swine-borne disease is thinning the canopy of bunya pine forests and the problem is getting worse, experts say.
High up in an ancient conifer rainforest, at what was once the largest Indigenous gathering place in eastern Australia, there is sunlight where there shouldn’t be.…
Rainforests, rivers and sacred sites are being ‘ripped to shreds’ by feral pigs, Queensland traditional owners warn
Destruction wrought by swine-borne disease is thinning the canopy of bunya pine forests and the problem is getting worse, experts say. High up in an ancient conifer rainforest, at what was once the largest Indigenous gathering place in eastern Australia, there is sunlight where there shouldn’t be.…
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November 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Environment group warns of ‘major risk’ to groundwater, which supplies 90% of Northern Territory water supply.
A plan by fossil fuel company Santos to expand gas exploration in the Beetaloo basin has been criticised by environmentalists who fear it may mark the beginning of a fracking rush in the …
‘How far is it going to escalate?’ Fear Santos gas plan in Beetaloo basin could be start of NT fracking rush
Environment group warns of ‘major risk’ to groundwater, which supplies 90% of Northern Territory water supply. A plan by fossil fuel company Santos to expand gas exploration in the Beetaloo basin has been criticised by environmentalists who fear it may mark the beginning of a fracking rush in the …
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Criminal defence lawyer Asta Hill says she is putting human rights at the centre of her leadership – without shying away from addressing community safety.
When Asta Hill drives into Alice Springs after swimming in one of the waterholes that dot the red centre, she is still struck by the shades of …
‘She’s a shrewd Green’: meet Alice Springs’ new mayor, determined to rewrite the story of her beloved home town
Criminal defence lawyer Asta Hill says she is putting human rights at the centre of her leadership – without shying away from addressing community safety. When Asta Hill drives into Alice Springs after swimming in one of the waterholes that dot the red centre, she is still struck by the shades of …
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November 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Category 3 system the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since Tracy in 1974, but no serious injuries reported by Sunday morning.
Top End residents are preparing to launch into cleanup mode after a night of damaging winds and heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Fina. With top gusts of 195km/h and s…
Homes without power and buildings damaged across Top End after Tropical Cyclone Fina brings gales and torrential rain
Category 3 system the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since Tracy in 1974, but no serious injuries reported by Sunday morning. Top End residents are preparing to launch into cleanup mode after a night of damaging winds and heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Fina. With top gusts of 195km/h and s…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Top End residents told to stay sheltered at home until authorities give the all-clear. Follow updates live.
Even though the worst of the storm has passed, authorities say residents should stay in their shelters until given the all clear. The bureau of meterology in its latest advice states: [The N…
News live: Darwin hospital roof collapses as Tropical Cyclone Fina brings heavy rains; Australia signs G20 statement backing Paris Agreement
Top End residents told to stay sheltered at home until authorities give the all-clear. Follow updates live. Even though the worst of the storm has passed, authorities say residents should stay in their shelters until given the all clear. The bureau of meterology in its latest advice states: [The N…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 120km an hour.
Severe tropical cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it closes in on Darwin today, making it the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters i…
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to category three system as it closes in on Darwin
It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 120km an hour. Severe tropical cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it closes in on Darwin today, making it the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters i…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
SunCable says massive energy project proposed in NT could position Australia as global leader, but critics are concerned about scale.
Energy company SunCable says a massive solar farm it has proposed building in the Northern Territory could power an AI data centre precinct in the region to positio…
‘Gobsmacking’ solar farm that could power AI data centres ‘possibly unparalleled’ in Australia or world
SunCable says massive energy project proposed in NT could position Australia as global leader, but critics are concerned about scale. Energy company SunCable says a massive solar farm it has proposed building in the Northern Territory could power an AI data centre precinct in the region to positio…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru is the highest peak on Java island and its eruption has prompted evacuations. Follow today’s news live. Government reaffirms that best Cop outcome is one that elevates Pacific voices Pat Conroy , the minister for defence industry, said Australia is still seeking to host th…
News live: Turkey to host Cop31 after Australia drops push to hold climate conference; volcano erupts in Java
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru is the highest peak on Java island and its eruption has prompted evacuations. Follow today’s news live. Government reaffirms that best Cop outcome is one that elevates Pacific voices Pat Conroy , the minister for defence industry, said Australia is still seeking to host th…
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November 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
If it makes impact on Friday, it would be the earliest cyclone of the season to make landfall in Australia since 1973.
If tropical cyclone Fina crosses the Northern Territory coast on Friday, it could equal the earliest cyclone to make landfall in Australia. Fina, a category one cyclone about 370k…
Tropical cyclone Fina on torrential path to hit northern Australian coast this week
If it makes impact on Friday, it would be the earliest cyclone of the season to make landfall in Australia since 1973. If tropical cyclone Fina crosses the Northern Territory coast on Friday, it could equal the earliest cyclone to make landfall in Australia. Fina, a category one cyclone about 370k…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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’.
Oil and gas giant Inpex has proposed Australia’s largest carbon capture facility in waters off the Northern Territory, which climate advocates hav…
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’. Oil and gas giant Inpex has proposed Australia’s largest carbon capture facility in waters off the Northern Territory, which climate advocates hav…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Analysis says $30bn given to expand existing coal, oil and gas projects. Follow today’s news live. Homelessness advocate welcomes expansion of NSW crisis accommodation A Salvation Army leader working first-hand with homelessness has said the NSW government’s crisis accommodation announcement respo…
Australia news live: big banks lend $43bn to fossil fuel companies; NSW to spend $130m on beds for homeless
Analysis says $30bn given to expand existing coal, oil and gas projects. Follow today’s news live. Homelessness advocate welcomes expansion of NSW crisis accommodation A Salvation Army leader working first-hand with homelessness has said the NSW government’s crisis accommodation announcement respo…
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November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Wayne Hunt didn’t receive full medical assessment after seizure in cell and died days later, coroner hears.
Confronting footage of a disabled inmate being roughly handled and placed in a spit hood by prison guards after an epileptic seizure has been played at an inquest into his death. Wayne Hunt …
Footage of guards holding down and putting spit hood on disabled NT prisoner shown at inquest
Wayne Hunt didn’t receive full medical assessment after seizure in cell and died days later, coroner hears. Confronting footage of a disabled inmate being roughly handled and placed in a spit hood by prison guards after an epileptic seizure has been played at an inquest into his death. Wayne Hunt …
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Protests on an outback road in the Northern Territory have refocused attention on Pine Gap, the secretive US satellite base near Alice Springs. The protesters have tried to block workers from accessing the facility, which they claim is aiding Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Nour Haydar speaks with seni…
The rising resistance to Pine Gap - podcast
Protests on an outback road in the Northern Territory have refocused attention on Pine Gap, the secretive US satellite base near Alice Springs. The protesters have tried to block workers from accessing the facility, which they claim is aiding Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Nour Haydar speaks with seni…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Wayne Hunt was kept in detention after a seizure instead of being taken to hospital, coroner hears.
An inmate who suffered a seizure was put in handcuffs and a spit hood by prison guards who left him naked in an “at-risk cell” before he died two days later. At an inquest into his death in Darwin o…
Disabled NT man died naked in cell wearing spit hood and cuffs, inquest told
Wayne Hunt was kept in detention after a seizure instead of being taken to hospital, coroner hears. An inmate who suffered a seizure was put in handcuffs and a spit hood by prison guards who left him naked in an “at-risk cell” before he died two days later. At an inquest into his death in Darwin o…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Liberal senator ‘tarnished’ reputation of Central Land Council chief, court hears, but she says there was public interest.
A Liberal senator accused of defaming the head of a large Aboriginal land council was an evasive witness who made baseless allegations and gave “illogical and self-serving…
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price ‘didn’t care’ about making false claims, defamation trial told
The Liberal senator ‘tarnished’ reputation of Central Land Council chief, court hears, but she says there was public interest. A Liberal senator accused of defaming the head of a large Aboriginal land council was an evasive witness who made baseless allegations and gave “illogical and self-serving…
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October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A protest over Pine Gap’s claimed role in genocide has refocused attention on the secretive US satellite base near Alice Springs.
Straight and bare, Hatt Road runs south-west from Mparntwe-Alice Springs before it suddenly swings north through a narrow gap in the MacDonnell Ranges. It is what lies …
A remote spy base and a ‘criminal’ blockade raise questions about Australia’s complicity in Gaza war
A protest over Pine Gap’s claimed role in genocide has refocused attention on the secretive US satellite base near Alice Springs. Straight and bare, Hatt Road runs south-west from Mparntwe-Alice Springs before it suddenly swings north through a narrow gap in the MacDonnell Ranges. It is what lies …
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October 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Central Land Council chief executive Lesley Turner alleges the Liberal senator defamed him in a 2024 press release.
Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price should have verified claims about the head of an Aboriginal land council before publicly harming his reputation, a defamation trial has heard…
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price shouldn’t ‘just parrot’ claims without verifying, defamation trial hears
Central Land Council chief executive Lesley Turner alleges the Liberal senator defamed him in a 2024 press release. Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price should have verified claims about the head of an Aboriginal land council before publicly harming his reputation, a defamation trial has heard…
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October 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM