Darwin

Senate to investigate controversial Middle Arm development amid calls for ‘closer scrutiny’

Move follows revelations Albanese government knew project was seen as ‘key enabler’ for gas export despite being branded a ‘sustainable development precinct’

Lisa Cox

05, Sep, 2023 @8:17 AM

US marines killed in aircraft crash off northern Australia named as recovery effort continues

Three marines remain in hospital in Darwin, one in intensive care in a critical condition after the crash of the Osprey aircraft on Sunday

Daisy Dumas

29, Aug, 2023 @12:16 AM

National Indigenous Music awards 2023: King Stingray and Yothu Yindi celebrated in Darwin

The Yolŋu surf-rock band are continuing to make waves – and to prove that talent runs deep in the family

Kelly Burke

12, Aug, 2023 @1:00 PM

Darwin divers drive a ‘mud crab’ LandCruiser underwater for 7km – and perhaps into the record books

A team of engineers, divers and car enthusiasts took more than 12 hours to drive the vehicle while underwater across city’s harbour

Caitlin Cassidy

31, Jul, 2023 @10:00 PM

Man’s arm severed below elbow in fireworks explosion near Darwin

Mishap occurred as 23-year-old celebrated Territory Day with surgeons later attempting to reattach arm at Royal Darwin hospital

AAP and Tory Shepherd

02, Jul, 2023 @4:51 AM

Don Dale: the children with profound disability held behind bars in the NT

At least 15 children with a diagnosed disability, including foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, are being held in detention in the Northern Territory

(A)manda Parkinson in Darwin

21, Jun, 2023 @3:00 PM

Revealed: documents detail key players behind vast Australian fossil fuel expansion

Former politicians and executives have propelled the Northern Territory’s Middle Arm hub from dream to likely realisation

Anne Davies and Lisa Cox

18, Jun, 2023 @3:00 PM

Tanya Plibersek approves habitat clearing in Darwin despite risk to endangered bird

Environment minister says redesign would ‘avoid most adverse impacts’ on Gouldian finch, while critics point to Australia’s ‘terrible record on extinctions’

Lisa Cox

16, Jun, 2023 @7:49 AM

Which Australian city has the weather that suits you best? Find out with our interactive

Does Melbourne really have four seasons in one day? Are Sydney storms a good or a bad thing? Use this interactive to find which city matches your weather preferences

Josh Nicholas

23, May, 2023 @12:30 AM

How is Australia trying to sell a major gas expansion? By badging it ‘sustainable’ | Anne Davies

Before Labor invests $1.5bn in Darwin harbour’s Middle Arm precinct, it needs to look beyond the spin

Anne Davies

19, May, 2023 @2:43 AM

Darwin’s ‘sustainable’ Middle Arm development is key to huge fossil fuel projects, documents show

Exclusive: Middle Arm has been sold as ‘sustainable’ but papers reveal the Albanese government was briefed on the project’s links to new fossil fuel developments, including fracking in the Beetaloo basin

Lisa Cox

17, May, 2023 @3:00 PM