James Elton

Australia's pre-eminent authority on the Gasteruption genus of wasps says the discovery of a new species near Katherine has left him amazed.

Many voters in the region say crime prevention will be front of mind as they head to polling booths for the Northern Territory election this Saturday.

Councillor Amanda Kingdon is warned to stay off the grounds of Katherine Town Council's office building for the next 12 months or be met with criminal charges, amid an escalating dispute.

A leading water economist and traditional owners warn the iconic Mataranka thermal springs may be under threat if a controversial water plan — now closed for consultation — proceeds as drafted.

It took Michelangelo four years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel — the same length of time for Brendan Penzer to collect enough cans to create his own masterpiece.

Traditional owners and custodians have welcomed a High Court decision finding Parks Australia can be held criminally liable for allegedly violating a sacred site in Kakadu, saying it will set a precedent for future cases.

A South Australian buyer who phoned in to the auction was the winning bidder, and is understood to want to use Paddy Moriarty's former home as an NT base for winter escapes.

The tiny town of Larrimah, home to a pink pub and its hungry crocodile, has attracted international attention since Paddy Moriarty’s disappearance in 2017. One resident hopes the population will “explode” in coming years.

The vibrancy of the Top End wet season is captured in a collection of paintings by a pair of sisters from a remote community near the southern edge of Arnhem Land. 

Some residents in the regional NT town of Katherine are calling for more attention and resources to tackle crime in their community, as the national spotlight is fixed on Alice Springs amid its two-week youth curfew.