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'Father of Marrara': Former deputy chief minister remembered for contribution to politics, sport and community
Former MLA Nick Dondas, who dedicated more than two decades of his life to public service, has been remembered as a "larger-than-life character" and a "true territory icon".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Funerals and Memorial Services
Katherine domestic violence assault charge set to be upgraded to murder
A 61-year-old has become the fourth woman killed in the NT's Big Rivers region in four months and the eighth person in the territory to die allegedly at the hands of a loved one since June.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence
New era for troubled NT outback council as mayor pledges to rebuild trust and tackle stalled projects
After a long period of administration, the Barkly Regional Council has welcomed a new mayor with a fresh vision for Tennant Creek and surrounds, along with 12 other newly elected members.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Elections
Legendary Football Manager visits Top End pub
Lengedary Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was enjoying a nice holiday lunch, when he noticed three fans on the next table. So he popped over with a beer to share some stories.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: English Football League
Duration: 5 minutes 3 seconds
Why hundreds of people attended candlelight vigils against violence this weekend
Hundreds of people gather across the country to honour the scores of women who have died in acts of violence.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence
'Effectively became an investigation about nothing': Experts point to flaws in NT police racism review
Lawyers and Aboriginal police officers have slammed an investigation into racism within the NT Police Force as "flawed" and "an attempt to wipe the slate clean", after the review found no evidence of racist behaviour since 2015.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Cheap 'clickbait' carrots used to lure shoppers at farmers' expense, supermarket inquiry hears
The way big stores deal with farmers and how they make money from fresh food specials have been a focus in the first two weeks of the ACCC's supermarket inquiry.
Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers
Former gas heavyweight to get 'unchecked power' to approve major NT projects, critics say
The NT government has appointed a former Inpex boss as the first 'Territory Coordinator' in a bid to fast-track private investment. But critics have raised concerns that environmental safeguards will be "sidestepped".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Business and Industry Regulation
Former NT outback mayor cleared by police over controversial 'citizen's arrest' video
More than a year after former Barkly mayor Jeff McLaughlin was filmed restraining a child in a so-called citizen's arrest, police have closed their investigation into the incident "with no criminal prosecution to occur".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Duration: 24 seconds
Dedicated Surf Lifesaver recognised nationally
For over 20 years, Sharon Stewart has been giving her time and love to keeping Australians safe in the ocean.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Volunteers
Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds
AACo boss talks beef, carbon and Darwin abattoir
AACo's David Harris spoke to ABC Rural about Wagyu sales, carbon farming, Japan's beef export suspension, and is the Darwin abattoir about to have a new life?
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Beef Cattle Farming
Duration: 7 minutes 55 seconds
Is the 27 Club real or a myth?
Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morison, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Brian Jones, and Robert Johnson all died at 27.
Published: Source: ABC RadioTopic: Popular Culture
Duration: 13 minutes 38 seconds
What's under the Essington Tree?
The Essington School are doubling up on their Disney production to make an epic Christmas pageant float
Published: Source: Listen
Duration: 3 minutes 31 seconds
Cyclone Tracy survivors furious at Darwin council's 50-year memorial plans
As Darwin approaches 50 years since Cyclone Tracy struck, survivors have expressed outrage at the local council's memorial plans.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Anniversaries
Fruit bats cause recurring power outages and 'restless sleeps' in scorching outback town
Residents in the remote Northern Territory town of Elliott say they are at their wit's end, as bats roosting on power lines cause recurring outages.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animals
Duration: 25 seconds
Darwin mother found guilty of abducting daughter following NT Supreme Court trial
Two years after the kidnapping of Northern Territory child Grace Hughes sparked a 13-day police search, her mother has been found guilty of abduction.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts
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