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Housing MarketConcern over federal home deposit schemes

Two leading property analysts have serious questions about the amount of debt accumulation linked to the federal government's home deposit budget initiatives.

John Kidman

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FRIENDS IN NEEDCommentsPremium
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One union’s remarkable fast-pass into aged care

Governments took the threat of COVID seriously when it came to our seniors. Nobody went into an aged care home unless they had a flu shot. Families were banned. But the door was open to union reps.

Ben Harvey

Ben HarveyChief Reporter

RSPCA fundraiserPremiumPooches to pound pavement for Million Paws Walk

All dogs big and small, and their owners, are being encouraged to head along to the Million Paws Walk in Darwin today.

JUDITH AISTHORPE

Inpex court actionPremiumInpex takes builder of its $45b Ichthys LNG plant to court

Inpex wants $757.7m from JKC Australia, the builder of its $45bn Ichthys LNG plant in Darwin, and has filed a claim in a Japanese court in a bid to get it.

GARY SHIPWAY, BUSINESS EDITOR

Tunnel rescue compPremiumEmergency response crews simulate rescue in Darwin’s WWII oil tunnels

North Australia’s best mine and rescue crews have been involved in a series of tunnel rescues at the Waterfront Precinct in Darwin.

GARY SHIPWAY

Israeli attacksVideoNews media tower hit by missiles in Gaza

A 12-storey Gaza tower block housing the offices of the US-based Associated Press and Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera has collapsed after being struck by Israeli missiles, a Reuters witness says.

Nidal al-Mughrabi and Rami Ayyub

Get in quickPremiumPre-sale tickets already on sale for BASSINTHEGRASS 2022

Punters who enjoyed Saturday’s BASSINTHEGRASS festival are already able to snap up tickets for next year’s festival with early bird tickets now on sale.

SARAH MATTHEWS

Cheap flightsPremiumDarwin in the mix for more half-price flights

More half-price flights could be on the cards, including to Darwin, as the government looks to reignite domestic travel, the deputy prime minister has hinted.

Erin Lyons

Fee system rolloutPremiumHiking track fees to be introduced from October

The NT Environment Department will introduce new fees and an online booking system for multi-day hikes in Territory parks from October.

SARAH MATTHEWS

BusinessPremiumHow the soft, snuggly Oodie created an SA success story

The Oodie, as any 12-year-old knows, is a must-have item for anyone who enjoys being ridiculously comfortable. It’s also the backbone of a $200m Adelaide business.

Cameron England

One year onPremiumRaise your glass – it’s been one year since NT pubs reopened

Today marks a year to the momentous day that the NT’s pubs and clubs reopened their doors after the COVID-19 shutdown, prompting thousands of Territorians to pack out venues for a glass of liquid gold.

JUDITH AISTHORPE

Housing MarketNumbers against mum-and-dad borrowers

Young Australians going to the 'bank of mum and dad' for help with home loan deposits are more likely to default on mortgage repayments, research shows.

John Kidman

See the PicturesPremiumIKEA’s woke overhaul to include gender neutral bathrooms

IKEA Australia is about to roll out new parking signs and bathrooms that will change the customer experience.

Shoba Rao

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Knocked back from 237 jobs — because of his age

They are the words that can break the heart of any jobseeker: ‘we regret to inform you’. But 53-year-old veteran Nicolas Winterson is used to hearing them, as are many older people looking for work.

Charlotte Elton

Bush legendsPremiumHow the Ord Valley Muster was born over a few beers

A chat 20 years ago over ‘more than a few beers’ created an annual event that has put the shine back on a very unique Kimberley town.

Steve Butler

Real estatePremiumLand for housing ‘dries up’ in Darwin as demand for new blocks overtakes supply

Available land in Darwin has ‘dried up’ as first homebuyer demand for blocks in the city’s newest suburbs outstrips supply, according to a new real estate report.

ALICIA PERERA

Encore performancePremiumHandful of BASS artists to perform at Sunday’s Mindil Markets

If you missed out on a coveted ticket to the Territory’s largest festival – BASSINTHEGRASS – you can catch some of the artists tomorrow at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

JUDITH AISTHORPE, judith.aisthorpe@news.com.au

Huge crowds expectedPremium‘Biggest BASS ever’: 14,000 to pack out Mindil Beach for the NT’s largest music festival today

Mindil Beach has been transformed and is set to be packed with 14,000 people today to see some of the biggest Australian musos take to the stage for BASSINTHEGRASS.

JUDITH AISTHORPE

SNAPPED UPPremiumCroc eats pig planned to star in Darwin science centre opening

The opening of a major $8m science laboratory in Darwin on Friday was overshadowed after the event’s special guest was eaten by a crocodile.

THOMAS MORGAN

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Explained: Key findings of report into PCH tragedy

The West’s State Political Editor Peter Law explains the report into the death of Aishwarya Aswath and how those responsible for the public health system have responded so far.

Peter Law

Plum jobPremiumBHP boss says ore still has plenty to give

Productivity and safety are key issues for BHP’s head of WA iron ore Brandon Craig, who says he still feels positive about the iron ore story.

Stuart McKinnon

Party strip to go offPremiumMitchell Street venues ready for big weekend of BASS revelry

Mitchell Street pubs have ordered extra booze and glasses and put on more staff in anticipation that many of the 14,000 BASSINTHEGRASS revellers will kick on after the festival in Darwin’s main party strip.

JUDITH AISTHORPE, judith.aisthorpe@news.com.au

Skills programPremiumMeet the new recruits helping ease the labour shortfall

The call for desperately needed skills in booming industries like mining and civil construction is being answered from the most unlikely of places.

Danielle Le Messurier

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Musk drama sparks wild week for crypto

Wild stock swings, spikes in Treasury yields, startling economic readings? Interesting, sure. But if you really want to get people’s attention right now, you need to tell them a story about crypto.