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The government says it wants the Port of Darwin returned to Australian hands.

‘We don’t want to sell’: Chinese firm digs in over Darwin Port ownership

National security experts called for the government to push ahead with plans to force a divestiture despite threats from China’s ambassador to Australia.

  • Matthew Knott and Daniella White

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Matt Wright on Outback Wrangler.

Reality TV star jailed for interfering with crash probe

Reality TV star Matt Wright has been given a 10-month jail sentence for attempting to pervert the course of justice following a fatal helicopter crash.

  • Lloyd Jones
The Airport resort’s huge swimming pool.

Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort

With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.

  • Jim Darby
The latest track map released by the bureau on Monday afternoon.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina likely to cross late on Monday evening

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to weaken slightly but remain as a category three cyclone as it moves towards the northeast Kimberley coast on Monday.

  • Hannah Murphy
Radar map of tropical cyclone Fina over the Northern Territory.

Rough night for Top Enders riding out damaging cyclone

Top End residents have been urged to hunker down in their homes as the strengthening tropical cyclone Fina approaches and emergency shelters open.

  • Lloyd Jones
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price

‘She’s making big trouble’: Why Jacinta Price is losing favour in her family’s home town

For the second part of our series on Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, we travel to the tiny outback town of Yuendumu, where the senator has strong family ties but is deeply unpopular.

  • Patrick Begley and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Chris “Willow” Wilson (left) and Matt Wright in their reality television series before the fatal helicopter crash.

Reality TV star Matt Wright guilty on chopper charges

Reality TV star Matt Wright has been found guilty of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice after a deadly helicopter crash.

  • Lloyd Jones
Darwin Airport has Top-End aesthetic – Indigenous art adorns the departures entrance.

‘Worst airport’: Strict rule has some passengers venting

 A Google search of Darwin Airport made me dread my visit. And while I was pleasantly surprised, there is one thing I would change.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Jess Mauboy

Jess Mauboy honoured at Indigenous Music Awards

The NIMAs ceremony was held at the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday night, celebrating Indigenous musicians from around the country.

  • Gemma Grant
Troops practice live firing at Darwin for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Inside Australia’s biggest war games, Exercise Talisman Sabre

A Queensland police sergeant reveals what it’s like for him and his team in the nation’s biggest operation to protect Australia’s borders in the event of war.

  • Cloe Read