feeds from darwin.com.au http://darwin.com.au/rss/ en-au http://darwin.com.au/rss/ http://darwin.com.au/static/campfire/layouts/images/omg-logo-small.png http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2011/3/4/detention-centre-at-darwin-to-ease-overcrowding-at-a-cost-of-92m/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news THE Gillard government will build a 1500-bed immigration detention centre near Darwin to ease pressure on the over-burdened Christmas Island centre.The Immigration Minister, Chris Bowen, said work would begin on the new centre at Wickham Point, an industrial area 35 kilometres south-east of Darwin, within weeks.Announcing the plan late yesterday, Mr Bowen said he expected the new centre to be ready to house its first 500 asylum seekers within four months. The rest of the beds would become " ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2011/2/11/fallen-digger-lands-in-darwin/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST news 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.Corporal Atkinson, the Hobart-born soldier who friends said "always puts smiles on other people's faces" and had a "real sense of adventure", was the 22nd Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan since 2001.Speaking after the ceremony, Army Chief Ken Gillespie said the ...

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.

http://www.darwin.com.au/articles/ghan-back-on-track-after-flooding-cut-line-to-darwin/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST Ghan back on track after flooding cut line to Darwin Train back on track after flood waters wreck havoc The infamous Ghan railway line is finally back on line after a brief interrup ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/7/8/first-territorian-to-die-with-swine-flu/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST news The first Territorian to die with swine flu died on Monday morning.Renowned Darwin lawyer Ian 'Morrie' Morris, past president of the NT Law Society and past president died after spending two days in Royal Darwin Hopsital's intensive care unit.Colleagues and friends say they will miss him on both a personal and professional level. Friend and president of the NT Bar Association Peter Barr QC said that Mr Morris had a strong sense of justice. He also said that Mr Morris w ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/7/7// Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST news Thirty crocodiles have gone missing from a crocodile farm near Darwin in the Northern Territory. Farm manager Manual Cabrall of the Jenamba Crocodile Farm at Fogg Dam told ABC News Online that an audit on Monday showed that 20 of the reptiles, which are used for meat and skin, were missing.Mr Cabrall said that the saltwater crocodiles might have been taken to states in Australia's south where live crocodiles can be sold for up to $1000 each on the black market.

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/6/11/darwins-old-hospital-site/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST news 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.When Planning Minister Delia Lawrie unveiled the revised concept master plan at the Larrakeyah site yesterday, she told the Northern Territory News that, "we have listened to the community and they wanted a less formal park."I didn't like the maze either, and I said so wh ...

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.

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/6/10/darwins-city-2-surf-a-success/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST news Over 600 runners took part in the Northern Territory News City 2 Surf in Darwin yesterday. The 12km run began at the Esplanade and extended to East Point and around to Mindil Beach. Winner of the 2009 City 2 Surf in Darwin was Peter Eason who has won the race for the third consecutive year with a time of 41.07 minutes. His time was one minute slower than his performance at last year's race in Darwin.Easton, 35, said that the morning's humidity had made running conditio ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/6/9/darwin-without-power/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST news More than 24,000 homes and businesses lost power yesterday morning when a blackout struck Darwin suburbs Larrakeyah, Leanyer, Palmerston and Wulagi.Power and Water spokeswoman Deb Whiteman told the Northern Territory News that all the power customers affected by the first, 6.44am blackout had their power back in approximately 20 minutes.However Wulagi did not receive their power back until the afternoon. Ms Whiteman said this was because when it came back on in that su ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/6/2/bullying-in-northern-territory-schools-rife/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST news Northern Territory school children are more likely to encounter bullying than any other state in Australia, according to a study by the Federal Government.The survey showed that 32 per cent of students between Year 4 and Year 9 in the Northern Territory had reported being bullied, against the national 27 per cent average.One of the most common forms of bullying in the Northern Territory is cyber bullying such as filming fights and publishing them on the internet.

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/28/northern-territorys-barunga-festival/ Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Darwin and Northern Territory residents are anticipating the Barunga Festival commencing on 5 June and continuing until 8 June 2009.The Barunga Cultural and Sports Festival 2009, located in Barunga in the Northern Territory is one of the nation';s biggest and longest-running Indigenous community festivals, celebrated over the Queen';s Birthday long weekend.Showcasing contemporary Indigenous musicians from the Northern Territory in a 'Battle of the Bands' performance o ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/18/darwin-faces-higher-drink-costs/ Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Prices of alcohol are rising in Darwin and its surrounding region resulting in locals' outrage.People who drink at the Humpty Doo Tavern, located in Darwin's rural area are not happy about the hike in prices at the bar that occurred on Wednesday.Drink costs have increased by as much as 60c and a fullstrength schooner once costing $3.90 now costs drinkers $4.50.However the Humpty Doo pub on the Arnhem Hwy and the Noonamah Tavern only charge $4.Pe ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/17/northern-territory-aria-star/ Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Northern Territory's Australian Idol singer Jessica Mauboy earned an ARIA award on Wednesday night.Mauboy was one of 11 artists who won an award at the ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards in Sydney for scoring a No.1 single, album or music DVD between January 2008 and April 2009.Mauboy, Gabriella Cilmi and Wes Carr picked up ARIAS in the singles category, and Cut Copy, The Gyroscope, Presets, Shane Nicholson, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, Sneaky Sound System and Natalie Bassingthwa ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/16/northern-territory-power-struggles-to-keep-up-with-upgrades/ Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Power and Water will need to borrow millions of dollars every year to keep up with power infrastructure upgrades.Power and Water general manager Alistair Parker said the utility needed to borrow heavily, despite the fact power prices are about to be hiked. Additionally, the utility cannot guarantee residents of the Northern Territory will be free of power outages even after the $1.2 billion spend. The company will need to borrow $144 million this financial year and $20 ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/15/darwin-and-northern-territory-experience-coldest-spell-since-last-winter/ Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Darwin residents received an unexpected chill on Wednesday when temperatures sunk to that experienced on a winter's day in August last year.Weather bureau forecaster Billy Lynch said the cold snap was a result of a high-pressure system in the south that pushed dry air into the Top End, to result in a temperature of 19.2C at 6.46am in Darwin yesterday.The temperature fell from 23.9 on Monday to the 19 degrees figure on Wednesday, making for a 5 degrees drop in three day ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/14/china-shows-interest-in-northern-territorys-resources/ Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Some of China's largest privately-owned mineral companies have shown interest in doing business in the Northern Territory.The Chinese companies, based in the city of Nanjing, could potentially become many millions of dollars of investment.Four companies that has shown interest include East China Non-Ferrous Mineral Resources Company, Nanking Steel, Yeshan and Liyang.East China Non-Ferrous Mineral Resources company has invested $32million in Northern Territo ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/13/darwin-hosts-rspca-dog-walk-day/ Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news The RSPCA's Million Paws Walk charity will commence at the Jingili Water Gardens in Darwin's northern suburbs this Sunday. You and your leashed dog are invited to join the walk that has been organised to provide essential funds to Darwin's Berrimah animal shelter so it can continue its work.RSPCA Darwin operations manager Gillian Priddy said it is an opportunity to have a nice day out with your family and pet."Come down, bring your dog and enjoy the walk," ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/11/darwins-arafura-games/ Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news 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. The Arafura Games in Darwin began on 9 May and continues through until 17 May. A leading international sporting competition for upcoming champions in the Asia-Pacific and further abroad, Arafura Games has been held every two years in Darwin, the capital of the Northe ...

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.

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/8/darwin-prisoners-escape/ Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news Two Northern Territory prisoners were on the loose in Darwin for about five hours yesterday.The two men aged 18 and 20 were low security prisoners serving time at the Darwin Correctional Centre for property offences.They were at the Water Gardens in Jingili doing community work when they made their getaway work at approximately 1.50pm.A manhunt including 25 police and the dog squad began to try and capture them. Photos and physical descriptions of the men w ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/7/darwin-journalist-charged-for-drink-driving/ Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news The editor of the Northern Territory News in Darwin was pleaded guilty to drink driving and has had his licence disqualified.Julian Ricci, 46, was fined $350 and lost his licence for six months as a result of being charged for a mid-range drink driving offence on December 20, 2008. Ricci was pulled over at a random breath test unit on Tiger Brennan Drive in Darwin in the evening. That same night, police found 51 drink drivers in Darwin City. "On the night in ...

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

http://www.darwin.com.au/darwin-news/2009/5/1/backpacker-fights-for-life-after-truck-roll-in-nt/ Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST news 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.The 20-year-old woman and her friend were hitch-hiking and were in the truck's sleeping cabin when it crashed.The backpacker was then trapped inside the wreckage for five hours while rescuers used two cranes to lift the mangled wreck until she was free. She was then flown to Royal Darwin Hospital by RAAF helicopter where she re ...

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.