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Swimmers jump fence into hot springs despite crocodile sighting

Swimmers are continuing to jump a chain fence into the closed Katherine hot springs, even after the council added warning signs about a crocodile sighting there this week.

A sign that reads "do not enter the water".

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 12:41amSource: ABC KatherineTopic: Animalsby James Elton

Not one new home in Binjari where Albanese made $4b housing promise

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the NT community to announce $4 billion to improve remote housing, the community were hopeful. But a year later, no new homes have been built.

An Aboriginal woman with short black hair, graying at the roots wearing a pink polo shirt sitting in front of her home.

Duration: 3 minutes 7 seconds

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 3:17amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Public Housingby Olivana Lathouris

Gold miner accidentally reveals sacred site drilling in press release

A Canadian-owned mining company has pleaded guilty to sacred site damage after accidentally tipping off the regulator about its unlawful drilling at a Northern Territory sacred site.

Published: ThuThu 24 Apr 2025 at 6:14amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Sacred Sitesby Isabella Tolhurst

Putting politics to the punters at the Humpty Doo pub

At the Humpty Doo pub in Darwin's rural area, thousands of kilometres from Canberra, the views of punters reflect the challenges facing candidates nationwide this election.

Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

Published: 17 Apr 2025Thu 17 Apr 2025 at 11:12pmSource: StatelineTopic: Australian Federal Electionsby Olivana Lathouris

Vital firefighting tool at risk as northern Australia enters fire season

A live fire mapping service, used by Indigenous rangers, firefighting agencies and pastoralists in northern Australia, is on track to run out of funding during the region's peak fire season.

A group of Aboriginal rangers sitting in a shed in plastic white chairs, surrounding a map of the region.

Published: 17 Apr 2025Thu 17 Apr 2025 at 4:06amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Firesby James Elton

Police seize machetes, axes after 'large disturbance' in Katherine

Police have seized weapons including machetes and axes after a "large disturbance" in Katherine, during which an 18-year-old was allegedly struck by a vehicle.

A police car blocking a road, with red tape across another road at the intersection. Three officers are also visible.

Published: 16 Apr 2025Wed 16 Apr 2025 at 8:16amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby James Elton

Sacred sites authority investigating claims of interference with human remains

The NT's Aboriginal sacred sites authority is investigating allegations of "interference with human remains" at a sacred site near a remote station in the Roper Gulf region.

a person sitting on a rock looking at a grassy savanna

Published: 16 Apr 2025Wed 16 Apr 2025 at 5:59amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Sacred Sitesby Sam Parry

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Agave opportunities in northern Australia

Agave is now being trialled across several sites in the Northern Territory.

Duration: 14 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Agricultural Cropsby Matt Brann

"Work hard and always be loyal to the people around you"

If you've hooked into one of the NT's delicious mangoes, there is a good chance that it's from Tou Saramat's farm.

A lady stands in a park on a sunny day smiling at the camera

Duration: 27 minutes 8 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Human Interestby Sajarn Stow

First NT federal election voters hit the booths

Things are starting to get real - the voting booths are open for the 2025 federal election.

A green House or Representatives ballot paper sits on top of a white Senate ballot paper, with a purple pencil laying on top.

Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: National Electionsby Lillian Watkins

A long weekend project brings new art to Darwin

Graphic designers Shona, Rena and Nienke spent their long weekend working away on a project in Austin Lane - to make the city of Darwin just a little bit nicer.

Three young women stand in front of a wall featuring three large painted birds

Duration: 6 minutes 33 seconds

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Artby Lillian Watkins

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Bail reform promised after fatal stabbing of NT shop owner

NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has promised new laws that would require judges to give community safety the greatest priority in bail decisions after Linford Feick’s stabbing.

Urgent Bail Reform: Lia Finocchiaro left, Linford Feick right.

Duration: 2 minutes 7 seconds

Source: ABC News

Tributes pour in for Darwin man Linford Feick after fatal stabbing

A community in Darwin's north is grieving after the fatal stabbing of beloved long-term supermarket owner Linford Feick.

Community Grieving: Floral bouquets piled under tree with police tape, bearded shopkeeper wearing a polo shirt

Duration: 2 minutes 7 seconds

Source: ABC News

Teen arrested over fatal stabbing of Darwin supermarket owner

A teenager who was out on bail has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of a Darwin supermarket owner.

Darwin Stabbing: Police vehicle outside Nightcliff Friendly Grocer Supermarket, shopkeeper with beard wearing polo shirt

Duration: 4 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

China warns Australian leaders over plans to retake Darwin Port

Beijing has warned Australian leaders over plans to take back the Port of Darwin, while a former NT Attorney General has defended the decision to lease.

Controversial Lease: Aerial landscape shot of Darwin Port with docking ships.

Duration: 2 minutes

Source: ABC News

Features

Young Aussies are identifying with Gabby Petito's story

Dozens of young Australians reached out to Gabby Petito's family after a documentary series on her death launched in Australia

A slim young woman sits crossed legged in a van while a young man in a baseball hat smiles broadly

Source: triple j HackTopic: Domestic Violenceby Shalailah Medhora and Angel Parsons

For years, these sisters didn't know white people existed

It has been more than 40 years since the Pintupi Nine made contact with the modern world. Much has changed in their lives, but their country has never stopped calling them home.

Two Indigenous women smile at the camera in a composite image that includes a black and white photo and red desert.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Cultureby Charmayne Allison, Xavier Martin, Sharon Gordon, Supervising Producer - News Digital Rachel Kelly and Daniel Franklin

Rapper's quest to 'find the date' prompts bold proposal for Australia Day

After decades of cultural division over the date chosen to celebrate Australia Day, hip hop artist Rulla Kelly-Mansell proposes a different date that marks one of the most unifying moments in the country's history.

Man in red hat stands in spiral staircase

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Australia Dayby Malcolm Sutton

Fitness apps can lead to disordered eating and excessive exercise, study finds

Flinders University researchers say young adults who use diet and fitness apps are more likely to obsess over diet than those who don't use them.

Close-up of a person wearing a smart watch

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Exercise and Fitnessby Malcolm Sutton

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

This election, the ABC is asking you to be part of the conversation.

Text reads: Your Say. Tell us what's on your mind this election. Have your say here.

Published: 27 Feb 2025Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 3:05amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Published: 17 Jun 2024Mon 17 Jun 2024 at 1:53amSource: ABC BRISBANE

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Billy Moore: this is the greatest day that's happened to the Bears since 1922

The North Sydney Bears haven't played in the NRL since 1999, but it looks like the Western Australia government might be extending a lifeline.

Two players look frustrated during a rugby league match

Duration: 14 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

How a school teacher beat Gout Gout at the Stawell Gift

The Stawell Gift was billed as the battle between Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy, but the story took a completely different turn. How did Adelaide teacher John Evans beat the rising star and why was this race so special for women's winner Bree Rizzo?

John Evans and Bree Rizzo hold up the respective men's and women's Stawell Gift trophies.

Duration: 14 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

What can we learn from Noah Balta's sentencing?

Richmond Tiger Noah Balta has been sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to assault. He has also been handed a curfew that could see him miss multiple night matches including this weekend.

AFL footballer Noah Balta, wearing a black and white suit, appears at Corowa Local Court in NSW for sentencing on April 22 2025

Duration: 13 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

The anatomy of a calamitous contract negotiation

A teenage star. A powerful and influential agent. Scorned teammates facing questions of bullying. A club legend, now coaching, under pressure. The Lachlan Galvin - Wests Tigers contract story is fascinating on a number of levels.

Wests Tigers player Lachlan Galvin and coach Benji Marshall walk together at Wests Tigers training.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

NT News

Proposal for 4,000 new Darwin homes relaunched years after rejection

The company behind a controversial planned housing development in Darwin's rural area has relaunched its bid, years after it was rejected under a different name.

A digital illustration of a large housing development in the rural area, beside a lake.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Sam Parry

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

As the election campaign draws to a close, it's safe to say both major parties have been quiet on climate change. While Labor policies have made some progress to decarbonise, the Coalition threatens to scrap or weaken them.

An illustration of climate change for the Australian Federal Election 2025.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Jo Lauder

The ABC fact-checked an AI scam. Here's what we found

As artificial intelligence becomes more prolific in modern society, scammers are using the tool to produce highly convincing scams that leave even the experts second-guessing.

A hand holding a phone with a computer in the background

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Scams and Fraudby Grace Atta

The dying trade critical to keeping Australian manufacturing alive

Toolmaking and engineering pattern-making was once a thriving industry and is still a critical part of the supply chain in Australia, but the sector has shrunk, leaving the remaining tradies struggling to keep up with demand.

Roy Conry stands behind a desk with equipment on it

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Manufacturingby Rhiana Whitson

National News

Dutton suggests Anzac Day services should not involve Welcomes to Country

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suggests Anzac Day dawn services should not involve Welcome to Country ceremonies and says most veterans do not support having them at the events.

Published: 7m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: ANZAC Dayby Samantha Dick

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

High-flying Western Australian footballer Peter Bosustow dies at 67, with former Carlton teammates and coaches paying tribute to the exciting dual premiership player known as "the Buzz".

Three Carlton players - with Peter Bosustow in the middle - crouch down for a picture with another player standing behind them.

Published: 14m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:32amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

Queensland still 'youth crime capital of the country', premier says

The Queensland government says new data shows the state's 'adult crime, adult time' laws are working, but a criminologist believes it is a "premature" claim.

Large billboard of man with politcal slogans

Published: 26m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Sarah Richards

Legal action taken against media ban on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser

Convicted murder Susan Neill-Fraser has been released on parole from prison, but she is not allowed to talk about her case. The Human Rights Law Centre is lodging a challenge to try to change that.

A woman in a wheelchair makes her way down a path as two younger women follow.

Published: 44m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Lucy MacDonald

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Swimmers jump fence into hot springs despite crocodile sighting

Not one new home in Binjari where Albanese made $4b housing promise

Gold miner accidentally reveals sacred site drilling in press release

Putting politics to the punters at the Humpty Doo pub

Vital firefighting tool at risk as northern Australia enters fire season

Police seize machetes, axes after 'large disturbance' in Katherine

Sacred sites authority investigating claims of interference with human remains

Agave opportunities in northern Australia

"Work hard and always be loyal to the people around you"

First NT federal election voters hit the booths

A long weekend project brings new art to Darwin

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Bail reform promised after fatal stabbing of NT shop owner

Tributes pour in for Darwin man Linford Feick after fatal stabbing

Teen arrested over fatal stabbing of Darwin supermarket owner

China warns Australian leaders over plans to retake Darwin Port

Young Aussies are identifying with Gabby Petito's story

For years, these sisters didn't know white people existed

Rapper's quest to 'find the date' prompts bold proposal for Australia Day

Fitness apps can lead to disordered eating and excessive exercise, study finds

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Know your ABCs in an emergency

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Billy Moore: this is the greatest day that's happened to the Bears since 1922

How a school teacher beat Gout Gout at the Stawell Gift

What can we learn from Noah Balta's sentencing?

The anatomy of a calamitous contract negotiation

Proposal for 4,000 new Darwin homes relaunched years after rejection

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

The ABC fact-checked an AI scam. Here's what we found

The dying trade critical to keeping Australian manufacturing alive

Dutton suggests Anzac Day services should not involve Welcomes to Country

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

Queensland still 'youth crime capital of the country', premier says

Legal action taken against media ban on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser

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