Detention centre at Darwin to ease overcrowding at a cost of $9.2m

THE Gillard government will build a 1500-bed immigration detention centre near Darwin to ease pressure on the over-burdened Christmas Island centre.

Fallen Digger lands in Darwin

LED by a sole bagpiper, eight soldier mates of Corporal Richard Atkinson carried his body from an RAAF plane to his fiancee, parents and other family members in a ramp ceremony at Darwin Airport late yesterday.

Ghan back on track after flooding cut line to Darwin

Train back on track after flood waters wreck havoc The infamous Ghan railway ...

First Territorian to Die with Swine Flu

The first Territorian to die with swine flu died on Monday morning.

Thirty crocodiles have gone missing from a crocodile farm near Darwin in the Northern Territory.

Darwin's Old Hospital Site

The redevelopment of Darwin's old hospital site was altered yesterday and involves keeping the trees but removing the hedged maze, and will be moved to be adjacent to the buildings on Marina Boulevard.

Darwin's City 2 Surf a Success

Over 600 runners took part in the Northern Territory News City 2 Surf in Darwin yesterday.

Darwin Without Power

More than 24,000 homes and businesses lost power yesterday morning when a blackout struck Darwin suburbs Larrakeyah, Leanyer, Palmerston and Wulagi.

Bullying in Northern Territory Schools Rife

Northern Territory school children are more likely to encounter bullying than any other state in Australia, according to a study by the Federal Government.

Northern Territory's Barunga Festival

Darwin and Northern Territory residents are anticipating the Barunga Festival commencing on 5 June and continuing until 8 June 2009.

Darwin Faces Higher Drink Costs

Prices of alcohol are rising in Darwin and its surrounding region resulting in locals' outrage.

Northern Territory ARIA Star

Northern Territory's Australian Idol singer Jessica Mauboy earned an ARIA award on Wednesday night.

Northern Territory Power Struggles to Keep Up with Upgrades

Power and Water will need to borrow millions of dollars every year to keep up with power infrastructure upgrades.

Darwin and Northern Territory Experience Coldest Spell Since Last Winter

Darwin residents received an unexpected chill on Wednesday when temperatures sunk to that experienced on a winter's day in August last year.

China Shows Interest in Northern Territory's Resources

Some of China's largest privately-owned mineral companies have shown interest in doing business in the Northern Territory.

Darwin Hosts RSPCA Dog Walk Day

The RSPCA's Million Paws Walk charity will commence at the Jingili Water Gardens in Darwin's northern suburbs this Sunday.

Darwin's Arafura Games

At the Arafura Games in Darwin today, the gold medal Women's Triathlon event went to Macau's Long Hoi with silver taken by Tasmanian Sophie Hawkins and bronze going to Jody Backer of the Australian Defence Force.

Darwin Prisoners Escape

Two Northern Territory prisoners were on the loose in Darwin for about five hours yesterday.

Darwin Journalist Charged for Drink Driving

The editor of the Northern Territory News in Darwin was pleaded guilty to drink driving and has had his licence disqualified.

Backpacker Fights for Life After Truck Roll in NT

A German backpacker was fighting for her life on Tuesday night after a truck she and her friend was in rolled in the Northern Territory.