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An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

Watch: NASA launches rocket at Nhulunbuy, NT

Tradition Owner Johnny Wilson and Rallen Australia Director Pierre Langenhoven in discussion with Tamboran representatives at entry to Tanumbirini Station. Picture Nurrdalinji Aboriginal Corporation

A major gas company has locked the gates to Tanumbirini cattle station preventing owners and traditional custodians from inspecting sacred sites.

Gas company locks gate to Tanumbirini Station

SEEING DOUBLE: Students Silas Wadey and Calamity Wilfred with their unintentional lookalikes in the mural. Picture: Ginny Edwards.

Cartoonist Jeff "Joffa" Taylor joined students at St Joseph's College to paint a mural.

Joffa brings joy to St Joseph's

PROTEST: Traditional owners launch campaign for Darwin Festival to drop Santos as a sponsor. Photo: Supplied.

The NT festival introduced the 'gag clauses' after Leah Flanagan criticised the festival's main sponsor and fossil fuel giant Santos from the main stage in 2018.

Darwin Festival criticised for 'gag clause'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke alongside Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic and Chief Minister Natasha Fyles. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stopped in Darwin on his way home from Indonesia to announce the first ever rocket launches from the Arnhem Space Centre.

PM announces first rocket launches from NT space station

The Crows getting ready to run on the field for the first game of the season. Picture: Sarah Matthews

They were among the first women's football teams from a remote Aboriginal community in the country, and now the Arnhem Crows are revolutionising women's footy in the Territory.

Meet the team revolutionising women's footy in the NT

Who did Katherine vote for when they headed to the polls on Saturday (and beforehand at the early voting centre)? Picture: Sarah Matthews

We've seen the results for Lingiari in general, but who did Katherine vote for when they headed to the polls?

How Katherine voted in the 2022 federal election

The race is tight between the CLP's Damien Ryan and Labor's Marion Scrymgour. Picture: Supplied

Labor is ahead in the polls for Lingiari, but it could still be weeks before an official result is declared.

Labor ahead in Lingiari polls but thousands of votes left to count

Labor's Marion Scrymgour and the CLP's Damien Ryan are set for a tight race to victory in Lingiari. Picture: Sarah Matthews

The NT heads to the polls with decisions to make and democracy sausages to eat. Keep up to date with our rolling coverage of election day in the NT.

ELECTION 2022: Northern Territory

NT environmental groups have welcomed the Coalition's pledge of an extra $11m in funding to tackling Gamba grass in the NT.

Environmental groups welcome Coalition Gamba grass commitment

PM returns to Top End

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Simone De Peak.

The Prime Minister has attempted to spruik his housing policy, while sledging Labor over election costings.

PM spruiks super for housing and more powers for health in pandemic

Michael Gunner's mum Jane, wife Kirsty and sons Hudson and Nash. Picture: Sarah Matthews

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has paid tribute to his wife and his mother in a teary farewell speech after announcing his resignation.

Gunner pays tribute to wife, mum in teary farewell speech

Northern Territory Coroner Greg Cavanagh believes Paddy Moriarty and his dog were killed "likely due to the ongoing feud with his nearest neighbours" and has referred his findings to the Commissioner of Police, an inquest has heard.

Paddy Moriarty likely killed 'due to ongoing feud with his nearest neighbours', coroner finds

Northern Territory coroner has referred his findings to the Commissioner of Police.

NTCA president David Connolly opening today's conference, called Pioneers, Pastures and Perserverance, at the Darwin Convention Centre.

Social photos from today's NTCA conference in Darwin

Big Rivers farmers head to Cattleman's conference

BIG PICTURE: The staggering plans are to export sunshine from the NT outback to help power the island nation of Singapore. Picture: Sun Cable.

The world's largest solar project based in the Aussie outback has more investment from its billionaire backers.

Outback's giant solar farm still powering on

Zachary Rolfe speaks after his acquittal. Picture: AAP

Kumanjayi Walker and Zachary Rolfe could not have come from more different worlds.

Wounds run deep as a community comes to terms with tragedy

HAPPY DAYS AHEAD: Michael Gunner and Lauren Moss with Chairman of the Board, Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation George Edwards and local children Keithan Berry, Reshaun Dodd and Tevicha Bernard. 

"We want to be the community that can mentor other communities."

Another historic milestone is celebrated by Gurindji people

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It will be time to batten down the hatches in Katherine when Paddy comes to town.

The severe weather season is upon us

Kumanjayi Walker's cousin Samara Fernandez-Brown. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Warlpiri Elders have demanded a "ceasefire" in their communities after an NT cop was found not guilty of murder over the shooting death of Warlpiri teen Kumanjayi Walker.

'Kumanjayi would be proud of us': Family addresses not guilty murder verdict

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BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Australians remain split over nuclear power, which has been banned in Australia since 1998 (file).

Aussies back stronger climate action: Lowy

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend before suffering a brain injury will stand trial.

Alleged stabbing murderer deemed trial fit

The Governor-General's name has been removed from his endorsement on the Homes by Howe website. 

The Governor-General and his wife appeared in a video spruiking the services of a Canberra-based builder in 2020.

'Spur of a happy moment': GG admits Canberra-builder plug was a mistake

Monash University lecturer Steven Walker hopes students can continue supporting vaccine programs.

Push for students to keep vaccinating

TERRITORY BUDGET: Treasurer Eva Lawler says the new Budget will boost new industries and new jobs, and will lay the foundation for reducing the Territory's debt.

The sitting Labor government has passed its budget, which includes nearly half a billion dollars in spending for the Big Rivers region.

Katherine misses out in NT Budget

LAND RIGHTS: The annual lecture will be delivered as part of the Gurindji Freedom Day Festival held in Kalkarindji for three days in August. Picture: supplied.

The annual lecture will be delivered at Kalkarindji/Daguragu, formerly known as Wave Hill, to commemorate the Wave Hill Station walk-off by Gurindji stockmen and their families in August 1966. The walk-off was led by Gurindji man Vincent Lingiari and lasted for seven years and proved to be a significant catalyst for recognition of Aboriginal land rights not only in the Northern Territory, but across Australia.

Kalkarindji to host Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture

TREES: National Tree Day will be held on July 31 this year as Australians are encouraged to venture outdoors and engage with nature.

"Studies show time in green spaces boosted wellbeing during lockdown" - National Tree Day organisers have encouraged Australians to venture outside and get involved in this years National Tree Day.

National Tree Day returns

Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service are reminding Territorians to not be complacent as the Top End bushfire season ramps up.

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Firies issue warning as NT bushfire season approaches

FOOTY: The Daly River Buffaloes played host to the Katherine Camels for their first home game of the Big Rivers Football League. Picture: Victoria Daly Regional Council.

The Daly River Buffaloes played their first home game of the Big Rivers Football League this month against the Katherine Camels in front of a carnival-like atmosphere.

Footy brings community together

NT Farmers joined a trade delegation to promote greater agricultural and economic connections between Denpasar and the Northern Territory. Photo: file.

The city of Denpasar in Indonesia is closer to Katherine and Darwin than any other Australian capital city.

NT Farmers promote agricultural and economic connections with Indonesia

A NASA rocket will launch at Arnhem Space Centre. Picture: Equatorial Launch Australia

Science: From the red earth all the way to space

The Northern Territory is about to launch a NASA rocket

GET READY FOR JULY: Mayor Lis Clark says July will bring plenty for Katherine residents.

July is fast approaching, with plenty of events and hot dry weather to come, writes Mayor Lis Clark.

Mayor's column: Get your firebreaks in order for a dry July

Nominations are now open for NT Primary Health Network's annual awards. Picture: supplied.

NT PHN is looking to recognise outstanding healthcare professionals.

Nominate a healthcare hero today

HISTORY: Charles Darwin University will field their first ever team at the Indigenous Nationals sporting event in Brisbane this weekend. Photo: Supplied.

First Nations students from CDU will compete against athletes from universities all across Australia.

First Nations student athletes make history

MANUFACTURING: Charles Darwin University has announced the development of an aerospace facility to develop drones. Photo: Supplied.

A new Higher Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing will open to enrolment later this year to support the facility.

CDU to build drone development facility

SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.

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ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds

A judge says former ICAC commissioner Ken Fleming did not adhere to procedural fairness in a report.

NT watchdog processes failed, court finds

The Northern Territory government reports that 125 of Wadeye's 288 properties need repairs. (file)

NT social unrest cost grows as homes hit

TOP END TALENT: TRL Stadium will host a day of rugby league and health education when the Deadly Cup Carnival kicks off on July 3. Picture: Facebook.

Rugby talent and healthy living come to the Top End for NAIDOC Week.

NRL to come to Territory with Deadly Cup Carnival

MARKET DAY: Come to weekend markets in Katherine and Mataranka.

Do you have an event going on? We'd love to hear from you.

Things to do: Katherine and beyond

A LITTLE OFF THE TOP: CDU will waive student fees for its hairdressing, barbering and beauty programs from Semester 2 2022. Picture: supplied.

The Territory university is seeking to boost enrolments.

Haircut to course fees

CANOE: Katherine Gorge number two has opened for canoeing. Photo: Visit Katherine Facebook.

Tourists and locals are encouraged to go for a paddle and enjoy the natural beauty of Nitmiluk National Park.

Canoeing opens at Katherine Gorge 2

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