BoM warns tropical Cyclone Megan could hit NT and Queensland
There is a 55 per cent probability that the tropical cyclone could form, with the Bureau estimating that it could make landfall by Monday.
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Northern Territory news headlines
This is a collection page for NT news. Check this page for breaking headlines from Darwin plus surrounding locations such as Kakadu, Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Litchfield national park lands and Alice Springs. Drawing upon 9News team of highly experienced journalists and producers, get latest news faster than any other media organisation. Including comprehensive local Northern Territory news coverage today; road accidents, NT weather forecast, crime, police news, politics, sports news and airport updates.
Shonky disability provider accused of billing $1 million in a month
A shonky disability provider has been caught allegedly billing taxpayers for $1 million in fraudulent NDIS claims in a single month.
national
Queensland woman to retire after two decades of playing same lotto numbers finally pays off
She was one of thirteen winners across the nation who became $400,000 richer.
North Queensland
Zachary Rolfe wraps up evidence in Indigenous teen's shooting death inquest
The police officer who fatally shot the 19-year-old Indigenous teen has been in the box for days.
inquest
You weren't imagining it - 2023 was wild, climate report confirms
But climate scientists warn even more extreme weather is yet to come.
Weather
How climate change will impact every Australian suburb revealed
Some neighbourhoods will become so hot within the next generation people will struggle to live there, a disturbing new analysis has found.
climate change
Racism in NT police force probed after Zachary Rolfe's shock claims
Zachary Rolfe accused the force of having an ingrained racist culture, as he gives evidence on the death of a teenager he shot.
police
Zachary Rolfe lied on NT Police application
Former Constable Zachary Rolfe, who shot and killed teenager Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, has told an inquest racism is normalised within the NT police force.
nationalLeader 'unaware of excessive force complaints' before deadly shooting
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has resumed with a police sergeant giving evidence about Zachary Rolfe's mental health and previous history.
national
Dangerous conditions expected for WA as ex-tropical cyclone returns
The ex-tropical cyclone dumped hundreds of millimetres of rainfall over the weekend in the Northern Territory.
Australia
Zoo discovers 70 coins inside alligator
Veterinarians in the US have made a wild discovery inside a 36-year-old leucistic American alligator named Thibodaux.
Crocodile
Tropical Cyclone Lincoln crosses the coast
Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is crossing the coast as a category one system between the Northern Territory-Queensland border and Port McArthur in the territory.
national
Police rescue man stranded in floodwaters
The driver was attempting to traverse a river crossing while towing a U-Haul trailer.
national
Outback Wrangler star hit with workplace charges after chopper crash
Matt Wright, whose friend and co-star Chris 'Willow' Wilson died in the 2022 crash, has been charged with reckless conduct.
crime
Top 10 best beaches in Australia revealed
These stunning beaches look like they came straight out of a travel magazine, but they're actually all in Australia.
national
Finding love in person trendy again, as dating app usage declines
Finding love in person is becoming trendy again, with dating apps seemingly on the decline.
national
When do double demerits start across the nation for Australia Day?
During the long weekend, drivers will be hit with double demerits for speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences in some states.
national
Ex-NT leader's accused crepe assailant has real estate licence revoked
A woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe has had her real estate licence revoked for harassing tenants.
national
Western Australia swelters as Queensland closely monitors potential cyclone
Most parts of the state will feel the heat today, while some NSW beaches remain polluted
national
The staggering cost of putting your child through school in Australia
In one capital city, a public education for one child will set their parents back a six-figure sum.
education
Tiwi Islanders lose challenge against Santos' pipeline
On Monday the Federal Court dismissed the Tiwi Islanders' case and awarded costs to Santos.
courts
Child critical after crocodile attack in Kakadu National Park
A child is in hospital in a critical but stable condition after a crocodile attack in Kakadu National Park.
Crocodile
Fierce bushfires rage near Perth as residents told to leave now
Lives and homes are under threat from fierce bushfires burning in Western Australia.
Western Australia
Triple weather threat looms for northern Australia
Three tropical lows hovering above the tropics are set to bring more wild weather to regions already ravaged by floods and a cyclone.
national
The most difficult places in Australia to find a rental
There were suburbs across the country with as little as one rental property advertised in all of December.
rent
Tropical cyclone threat brewing over northern Australia
The northern tropics are awakening, and models suggest a tropical cyclone could develop within days.
Wild Weather
Darwin cooks in record heat
Thanks to a delayed wet season, Darwin has been experiencing stifling heat and the hottest start to a year since 1935.
Darwin
Infant injured in alleged drunk driving crash in the NT
Five adults and one infant were not wearing seatbelts when the car rolled in the Northern Territory, police said.
Australia
'Outrageous' reason the NT's road toll is three times the average
The territory could have some of the lowest rates of deaths on its roads if one factor was removed from the equation.
drink driving
How to get 45 days off by only taking 17 days of leave
Here's a full list of the public holidays in each state and territory for 2024 and 2025.
public holidays
Track Santa's Journey Down under this Christmas Eve
Find out how you can track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve
Christmas
NT chief minister resigns over 'unacceptable' error
Natasha Fyles has announced she will step down as chief minister and health minister of the Northern Territory from Thursday.
national
Australia Post deadlines for sending Christmas gifts kick in today
Aussies are being reminded they only have one day left to send their parcels, so that gifts arrive in time for Christmas.
national
Croc wrangler's widow 'suffered nervous shock'
Chris Wilson plunged to his death in a remote area of the Northern Territory in February last year while attached to a helicopter owned by Outback Wrangler co-star Matt Wright.
national
Mother, son jailed for NT fatal hit-and-run, disposing of body
Joshua Mason and his mother Deborah were handed their sentences.
courts
Man accused of killing Darwin bottleshop worker to claim self-defence
A teenager accused of stabbing a Darwin bottleshop worker to death is set to claim he acted in self-defence.
national
Australia's luckiest lottery-winning spots revealed
One lucky state has reclaimed the top spot for the most division one Lotto prizes in Australia, racking up 122 wins worth more than $450 million.
Australia
Outback Wrangler star to face trial over fatal NT chopper crash
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright will head to trial next year, accused of perverting the course of justice following a deadly chopper crash that killed his co-star.
courts
Outback Wrangler star's widow sues over crash
Almost two years on from that deadly crash, Willow's widow Danielle Wilson is suing Wright's helicopter company Helibrook and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
courts
Petrol prices expected to rise as Christmas approaches
But experts say prices won't come close to the record-breaking price hikes seen in September.
national
Darwin We Love It's Top End Stocking Competition
Follow @darwinweloveit on Instagram and/or Facebook
Locate the daily promotional post and comment on the post with an answer in 25 words or less to the question provided on the daily post.
Northern Territory
Adelaide hit with city's wettest November day in nearly 60 years
South Australia felt the thunder as heavy rainfall brought flash flooding to parts of the state.
Weather
Protesters splatter red paint outside Melbourne's US consulate
A handful of protesters chained themselves to temporary fences in Melbourne as others yelled '"Free Palestine" and held signs that read "Stop the genocide".
national
Rare lightning event as strikes hit every state and territory
It's extremely unusual to see active storms delivering lightning strikes concurrently to all eight Aussie states and territories.
Weather News
Star disputes finding of investigation into deadly chopper crash
Matt Wright says there were safety plans in place before the helicopter crash that killed close friend Chris "Willow" Wilson.
national
NT chopper crash that killed Outback Wrangler star 'caused by fuel running out'
Chris 'Willow' Wilson was dropped from an 'unsurvivable' height while hanging from the helicopter on a sling line.
Australia
Budget airline launches new flight routes from the Gold Coast
New airline Bonza has launched its first flights from the Gold Coast to Townsville, which the carrier has rolled out as a part of an expansion in the Queensland market.
national
The big difference in Northern Territory's heatwave this spring
With the mercury nudging 40 degrees for long stretches, residents just have to look at the skies for the reason why.
Weather
Aboriginal residents win legal fight after five-year wait for a door
The High Court ruling centred around one resident's five-year wait for a replacement door.
Indigenous Australians
