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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Darwin fashion label founder faces court on domestic violence charges

Shaun Edwards, founder of the House of Darwin, has been charged with domestic violence-related offenses and intends to plead not guilty during his upcoming court hearings.

Feb 27 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CDU scraps London campus plans after $2 million investment

Charles Darwin University has decided to abandon its plans for a London campus after investing nearly $2 million, a decision linked to the resignation of its vice-chancellor.

Feb 27 • 05:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Darwin Palacios, Vice President of Orense: 'We haven't been able to talk with Francisco Egas for a year'

Darwin Palacios from Orense Sporting Club voiced concerns about communication issues with Ecuadorian Football Federation President Francisco Egas during a recent congress.

Feb 26 • 20:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WIN Network buys Nine Darwin, expanding operations to the NT

WIN Network has acquired Nine Darwin as part of a five-year agreement to expand its operations in the Northern Territory.

Feb 24 • 09:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CDU's London campus under fire amid ongoing TAFE accreditation scandal

Charles Darwin University faces criticism for opening a London campus while dealing with a scandal over erroneous trade qualifications awarded to apprentices.

Feb 24 • 08:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Charles Darwin University vice-chancellor resigns amid accreditation scandal

Scott Bowman, vice-chancellor of Charles Darwin University, has resigned due to a scandal affecting the accreditation of nearly 300 students in vocational programs.

Feb 23 • 00:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Sentence extended but no jail for NT hit-and-run driver Jake Danby who called victims ‘oxygen thieves’

Jake Danby's sentence was extended to two years of home detention without jail time after he fatally hit an Aboriginal man, angering the victim's family.

Feb 20 • 23:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT flood evacuees to return home after more than two weeks in Darwin

Residents of Nauiyu, Northern Territory, are set to return home after being evacuated for over two weeks due to major flooding.

Feb 20 • 22:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

This Week's Respondent: Martin Zobel Would Like to Meet Darwin

Martin Zobel, an academic awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Science, discusses his contributions to Estonian ecology and the impact of species funds on ecological theory globally.

Feb 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Darwin prisoner freed by mistake found after manhunt

Clinton Daylight, a prisoner mistakenly released from correctional custody, has been apprehended by police in Darwin after a two-day manhunt.

Feb 20 • 04:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Breaking: NT hit-and-run driver Jake Danby to serve two years' home detention

Jake Danby, a hit-and-run driver, has had his sentence extended to two years of home detention following an appeal after he caused the death of a pedestrian.

Feb 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'There were no cowards': Bombing of Darwin commemorated 84 years on

Hundreds gathered to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, the largest foreign offensive on Australian soil, where up to 250 were killed.

Feb 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Darwin public servant arrested for alleged $5m NDIS fraud

A public servant in Darwin has been arrested for allegedly defrauding $5 million from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Feb 18 • 22:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renewable energy company abandons court application over Darwin solar farm

TotalEnergies H2 has withdrawn its court application regarding native title claims at the site of its proposed solar farm near Humpty Doo, allowing for a renewed consultation process with traditional owners.

Feb 18 • 19:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Prison conditions for Netflix star Matt Wright revealed

Matt Wright, star of Netflix's Outback Wrangler, has been moved to a specialized unit at the Darwin Correctional Centre, which offers better conditions than the general prison population.

Feb 18 • 00:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Flood victims threatened with edged weapon outside evacuation centre

Evacuees from the Daly River flood have faced intimidation from an armed individual outside their evacuation center in Darwin.

Feb 17 • 21:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

TAFE chief executive resigns as fallout over course errors widens

The chief executive of TAFE at Charles Darwin University has resigned due to a significant error in course completions that falsely certified over 130 carpentry apprentices as graduated.

Feb 17 • 05:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Darwin Nunez left in no man's land as ex-Liverpool striker is AXED by new club

Darwin Nunez has been left out of Al-Hilal's squad as the club prioritizes Karim Benzema following his transfer.

Feb 13 • 19:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Landscapes with history. Wines that, through their labels, remember Darwin's passage through Patagonia

The labels of certain wines feature illustrations from Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle, spotlighting history and family legacy in winemaking in Argentina.

Feb 13 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Scientific collection of Galápagos opened to the public, previously reserved for researchers

A scientific collection of 7,500 species from the Galápagos Islands has opened to the public after being reserved for researchers for sixty years, as reported by the Charles Darwin Foundation.

Feb 13 • 02:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The Darwin doctor devoting thousands of hours each year to volunteering

Doctor Felix Ho is dedicated to volunteering thousands of hours annually, reflecting his commitment to the community and healthcare.

Feb 12 • 20:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Benzema Ousts "Nunez" from Al Hilal's Saudi League Roster

French star Karim Benzema's impressive debut leads to the exclusion of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Al Hilal's roster amid foreign player limits.

Feb 12 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rafael Verduga and Darwin Palacios would integrate Esteban Paz's list to preside over the Ecuadorian Football Federation

Esteban Paz is running for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, with Rafael Verduga and Darwin Palacios as potential candidates to join his list.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Date set for by-election in progressive NT seat as first candidates announced

A by-election for the Darwin-based seat of Nightcliff will be held on March 7 following the resignation of Greens MLA Kat McNamara.

Feb 12 • 09:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Gardener accused of killing Darwin mum 'unfit' to face trial, court hears

Joerg Kloepper, charged with the murder of Sheena Fairfield, has been declared unfit to stand trial pending further psychiatric evaluation.

Feb 12 • 07:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Darwin traditional owners feel 'bulldozed' by ambitious solar farm company

Traditional owners in Darwin express concern over the lack of proper consultation by TotalEnergies H2 regarding their solar farm project, prompting a legal challenge.

Feb 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Malthus and the Economic Idea of Charles Darwin

The article discusses how Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection was influenced by the economic ideas of Robert Malthus, particularly the concept of competition for scarce resources.

Feb 10 • 18:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former NT police officer fined for drunken car crash outside Darwin home

James Kirstenfeldt, a former Northern Territory police officer, was fined and convicted for driving under the influence after crashing his car in front of his home in Darwin.

Feb 10 • 08:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What we know about exploitation claims on luxury Carnival cruise ship

Allegations of worker exploitation surface against Carnival Cruise Line, prompting an investigation into onboard conditions.

Feb 10 • 03:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Goodbye to physicist Zichichi, the controversial genius who challenged Darwin

Antonino Zichichi, a prominent Italian physicist known for his unconventional theories and close ties to the Vatican, has passed away at 96, leaving a legacy in particle physics and scientific inquiry.

Feb 10 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Maritime regulator investigating luxury cruise ship after exploitation claims

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is investigating allegations of worker exploitation on the Carnival Encounter luxury cruise ship after whistleblower reports of poor living conditions and low wages.

Feb 9 • 09:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Croc wrangler Matt Wright fined for landing chopper in backyard

Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has been fined $10,000 for illegally landing his helicopter in his backyard in Darwin, Australia.

Feb 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Daly River to hit major flood level Sunday, damage to homes expected

Authorities have warned that the Daly River is expected to reach major flood levels on Sunday, leading to anticipated damage to homes and necessitating the evacuation of nearly 300 residents to Darwin.

Feb 7 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Daly River to hit major flood level Sunday, damage to homes expected

Authorities warn that the Daly River will reach major flood levels this Sunday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 300 residents and potential damage to homes, with further assessment of damage expected to take up to a week.

Feb 7 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Governments accused of flood planning inaction in Aboriginal communities

The Northern Territory and federal governments are under fire for their lack of long-term planning to protect Indigenous communities in the Victoria Daly region from flooding, with evacuation of nearly 300 residents to Darwin amid ongoing concerns.

Feb 7 • 03:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Handful of Daly River residents stay behind amid impending major flooding

A small number of residents have decided to stay in Daly River as major flooding looms, while over 200 others have been evacuated to Darwin.

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hundreds of Daly River flood evacuees arrive in Darwin amid flood threat

Hundreds of evacuees from Daly River have arrived in Darwin due to an impending flood threat, with major floods predicted to exceed 14 metres.

Feb 5 • 05:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle, bites agents after failed gun purchase in Pittsburgh

Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez has been indicted for violently attacking federal agents after failing to purchase a firearm in Pittsburgh.

Feb 4 • 23:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Darwin Nunez set for transfer as former Liverpool star to end Saudi Arabia stay

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is likely to leave Al-Hilal after one season to join Turkish club Fenerbahce.

Feb 4 • 16:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Dozens of unqualified tradies given sign off by Charles Darwin University

Over 40 students from Charles Darwin University who were certified in carpentry are being required to retake coursework due to concerns about their qualifications, with the university covering the costs.

Feb 4 • 07:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Remote NT town to be evacuated ahead of major flooding

Approximately 450 residents of Daly River in the Northern Territory are being evacuated to Darwin in response to an impending major flood with expected levels exceeding 14 meters.

Feb 4 • 06:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Novel 'Origin of Species'.. Cairo in Darwin's Laboratory

The novel 'Origin of Species' by Ahmed Abdel-Latif challenges conventional narrative structure with its continuous, unpunctuated prose, engaging readers in a unique literary experience that defies traditional storytelling.

Feb 4 • 05:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Natsios: In Greece we do not have education, we have child gathering - Why Darwin's theory is blasphemy

In an extensive interview with ERT, the president of the NIKI party, Dimitris Natsios, discussed various topics including constitutional revision, education, the permanence of public employees, and identity issues.

Feb 3 • 14:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Natsios: Is Darwin science? Blasphemy to accept that man descends from an animal, we descend from Adam and Eve

Natsios expresses his disagreement with Darwin's theory of evolution, arguing that accepting human descent from animals undermines religious beliefs about creation.

Feb 3 • 07:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: Al Ahli's goalkeeper Mendy skillfully dribbles past Al Hilal's striker Nunez

Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy showcased impressive skill by dribbling past Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez during the recent Saudi Pro League match between Al Ahli and Al Hilal, which ended in a goalless draw.

Feb 3 • 06:51 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama port dispute: analysts

Analysts believe that the issues surrounding Darwin Port pose greater challenges for Australia compared to the Panama port dispute, influenced by legal constraints and the evolving relationship with China.

Feb 3 • 05:54 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT chief minister announces first use of controversial new powers

NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro announced the establishment of a Territory Development Area on Darwin Harbour during her Year Ahead speech, utilizing new powers that allow her to override numerous NT laws.

Feb 2 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Model eaten alive by crocodile in front of horrified tourists

An American model, Ginger Meadows, was tragically killed by a crocodile while swimming in a waterfall in Darwin, Australia, during her visit inspired by 'Crocodile Dundee.'

Jan 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jamie Carragher compares Milos Kerkez to Liverpool flop in brutal takedown

Jamie Carragher has criticized Milos Kerkez, comparing him unfavorably to Liverpool's previous signing Darwin Nunez after a challenging start at the club.

Jan 4 • 22:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Artificial intelligence can also be stupid. Here are the favorites for the Darwin Awards for AI

The article discusses the AI Darwin Awards, highlighting candidates for the 'award' for significant failures and absurdities in the AI industry while addressing controversies surrounding chatbots and the educational role of the awards.

Dec 31 • 00:40 UTC

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