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28/08/2025

Overnight it's emerged that the man accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Victoria, is a self-identified "sovereign citizen".

It's a growing anti-government movement, formed by people who reject the authority of the legal system.

Early iterations were almost laughed off, but is this ideology becoming a more serious threat to public safety and the rule of law?

Overnight it's emerged that the man accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Victoria, Dezi Freeman, is a self-identified "sovereign citizen". It's a growing anti-government movement, formed by people who reject the authority of the legal system. Early iterations were almost laughed off, b...

28/08/2025

Dementia researchers are calling for changes to the way one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia is diagnosed, arguing current guidelines are overly restrictive and could delay access to treatment and clinical trials.

28/08/2025

Can you confirm or debunk this classic Territory rumour? 👍👎

This week's NT rumour came from Afternoons listener Russell who believes the drums are filled with diesel from WWII.

Every Thursday Jess Ong turns to you to confirm or debunk a rumour from the NT. 🗣️👂

Do you have any other theories of what those drums might be filled with?

Is there a rumour you would like Jess to look into? Pop it in the comments or text it in to 0487 991 057 during the Afternoons show.

📻Tune into ABC Radio Darwin 105.7 from 1:30pm to join the conversation.

28/08/2025

The Powering Skills Organisation warns the current energy workforce of 300,000 energy, gas and renewables sector workers will not be sufficient to meet demand and further investment in training will be needed.

The Powering Skills Organisation warns the current energy workforce of 300,000 energy, gas and renewables sector workers will not be sufficient to meet demand and further investment in training will be needed

28/08/2025

Moving an individual's super out of funds that invest in fossil fuels is a popular climate action in Australia, but what is less common is entire organisations making the shift.

Moving an individual's super out of funds that invest in fossil fuels is a popular climate action in Australia, but what's less common is entire organisations making the shift.

27/08/2025

Qantas reports a 28 per cent rise in net profit to $1.6 billion in the last financial year, as strong travel demand boosts earnings across domestic and international.

27/08/2025

The family of Kumanjayi White, a young Warlpiri man who died in May after plain-clothes police restrained him in an Alice Springs supermarket, sues the NT government for damages.

27/08/2025

When faced with the "terrifying" prospect that he might be blamed for the death of his friend and co-star, Matt Wright sought to stop any investigation "in its tracks", jurors in his criminal trial have heard.

27/08/2025

The Wadeye barge is set to cease operations within days, leaving residents at risk of being displaced.

Wadeye leaders are warning hundreds of remote NT residents could be displaced when the region's only barge service — the sole lifeline for food and essential supplies during the wet season — stops operating in September.

27/08/2025

Twenty witnesses have given evidence in the trial of Matt Wright - here’s some key moments you might have missed.

🎤 Olivana Lathouris-Smith

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27/08/2025

Solar-powered vehicles designed by university students from around the world have descended on the Northern Territory's remote outback, bringing a sense of science fiction to the sparse landscape as they race from Darwin to Adelaide.

🎤Joe Hathaway-Wilson

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27/08/2025

How did your dog come into your life? 🐶🐕🐩

Yesterday was International Dog Day! We asked you to send through your dog pics to ABC Radio Darwin and you did not disappoint!

📻For more from Drive with Liz Trevaskis tune into ABC Radio Darwin 105.7 from 4pm weekdays.