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17/11/2025

The BOM says people who live around the western and northern Top End should monitor forecasts for a potential tropical cyclone near the coast this week. Don't leave it til the last minute to get spare batteries for your cyclone kit!
For more cyclone prep info, and to search warnings in your patch 👉 ab.co/emergency

Not sure what you should have in your emergency kit for severe weather and cyclones? Check out our comprehensive list.

17/11/2025

Another AFL draft has arrived, offering dozens of teenage footballers the chance to realise their dreams. Here is everything you need to know.

17/11/2025

Forty years ago, Jimmy Barnes’ Working Class Man became one of the best known Australian rock songs of all time. It also cemented Barnes' place as Australian rock ‘n’ roll royalty.

To celebrate this milestone year, Jimmy Barnes spoke with Greta Lee Jackson and shared his favourite songs from 1985:

Every time you go away - Paul Young
Don't you forget about me - Simple Minds
The Boys of summer - Don Henley
I'm on fire - Bruce Springsteen
Downtown Train - Tom Waits
What's love got to do with it - Tina Turner
Dirty Ol Town - The Pogues
Brothers in arms - Dire Straits
What you need - INXS

Jimmy Barnes programs a playlist from 1985, the year Working Class Man was released.

17/11/2025

Saltwater crocodiles are one of Australia's most unique backyard pets, and in the Northern Territory, dozens of people keep them at home.

The NT government has released proposed new rules for owners, including new fees and penalties if the critters escape.

17/11/2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a person who has died, used with the permission of his family.

World renowned anthropologist, filmmaker and Yolŋu leader Paul Gurrumuruwuy Wunungmurra has been posthumously honoured with a PhD.

World-renowned anthropologist, filmmaker and Arnhem Land Indigenous leader Paul Gurrumuruwuy Wunungmurra has become the first Yolŋu person to be honoured for his work with a PhD for original research.

17/11/2025

The ABC is proud to mark its sixth year of coverage for International Day of People with Disability, in partnership with IDPwD.

From November 19 to December 10, the ABC will feature stories by people with disability from across Australia and around the world, shining a spotlight on the stories, achievements and challenges of the 5.5 million Australians with disability.

The ABC is featuring stories by and about people with disability leading up to and following December 3, the International Day of People with Disability.

17/11/2025

Concerned families and retailers are inundating a materials testing laboratory with enquiries, since news broke that asbestos had been detected in decorative and coloured sand for children.

17/11/2025

As the NT's prison population soars to new highs, Anindilyakwa elders on Groote Eylandt are delivering a unique rehabilitation program that provides participants with physical and psycho-educational programs, as well as new skills and employment opportunities.

As the NT's prison population soars to new highs, Anindilyakwa elders on Groote Eylandt are delivering a unique rehabilitation program that provides participants with physical and psycho-educational programs, as well as new skills and employment opportunities.

17/11/2025

The AFP has raided homes and businesses across Darwin after a tip-off that a Defence employee, his wife, and a director of a building firm were allegedly involved in a fraudulent scheme to steer multi-million-dollar Defence building contracts their way.

The AFP has raided homes and businesses across Darwin after a tip-off that a Defence employee, his wife, and a director of a building firm were allegedly involved in a fraudulent scheme to steer multi-million-dollar Defence building contracts their way.

16/11/2025

Aunty Thelma lived through the mission era, stolen children and forced assimilation. As she witnessed the signing of the country's first treaty, her thoughts were on those who came before.

16/11/2025

CANCELLATION OF Severe Thunderstorm Warning ⛈️ Darwin City and Outer Darwin Intense Rainfall 5.20am
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👉 The Bureau of Meteorology says thunderstorms near Darwin are easing
👉 196mm in 3 hours to 4.15am recorded at Charles Point

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15/11/2025

With a mix of marinated olives, red onion, capsicum and creamy feta, tossed with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood or a mezze spread.

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With a mix of marinated olives, red onion, capsicum and creamy feta, tossed with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood or a mezze spread.