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ON TRACK: Corryong-born and Riverina-raised country music legend Lee Kernaghan is the focus on a new film Boy From The Bush, a documentary meets road movie, which is out in cinemas nationwide on Thursday.

Lee Kernaghan's new documentary road movie delves into the hitmaker's storied career

Boy From The Bush lights up the silver screen

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Katherine Mongol Derby competitor Jess Di Pasquale has had a fall and has injured her knees. Picture: Erik Cooper.

The weather has changed in Mongolia, a and Territory rider has been injured while competing in the ten-day Mongol Derby - the toughest horse race in the world.

VIDEO: Katherine Mongol Derby rider to 'roar out and make up ground', but injured in fall

A new reports warns that large-scale cotton farming in the NT could jeopardise Top End rivers. But industry representatives don't agree.

Cotton controversy continues

Katherine's Jess Di Pasquale on day two of the Mongol Derby. 

Katherine mother-of-two Jessica Di Pasquale is currently competing in the Mongol Derby and has been praised for her chivalry after coming to the aid of a fellow rider.

VIDEO: Chivalrous Katherine rider praised after helping opponent in world's toughest horse race

An F-16 aircraft from the Indonesian Air Force takes off for another mission from RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2018. Picture: CPL David Gibbs

As Exercise Pitch Black commences in Katherine skies, locals will not be treated to an open day or any community activity other than a couple of school visits.

Pitch Black no show for town

Ben and Scrap on show in Mount Isa last night. 

A nearly 1,000kg sculpture made of scrap metal was on show last night on its home turf.

VIDEO: Scrap metal sensation on show

Riders taking off at the start line of the Mongol Derby. Picture: Mongol Derby. 

Katherinite Jess Di Pasquale and Darwin-based Natalie Bell are today heading into day two of the adventure of their lifetime, competing in the 1,000km Mongol Derby.

VIDEO: 'Unreal' first day for Territory riders in 1,000km race in Mongolia

Ready to compete: Jess Di Pasquale and Natalie Bell. Picture: Shari Thompson.

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The last training day has come to an end for two Territory riders who are starting their Mongol Derby race today.

VIDEO: Territory riders start Mongol Derby today

Find us where the Big Rivers run - through the stunning scenery of Nitmiluk Gorge. 

The Big Rivers Region is set to shine in a new light following the launch of its Regional Economic Growth Plan. And a new promotional video will have people from far and wide talking.

VIDEO: Stunning video shines light on where the Big Rivers runs

Cattle Council Australia President Lloyd Hick says the new animal disease taskforce needs to 'be proactive, not reactive'.

The peak producer organisation representing Australia's beef cattle producers is calling on the Federal Government to ensure the newly established Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Taskforce takes active steps to reduce the risk of animal diseases before they happen.

Cattle Council calls for feral animal control as cattle prices continue to fall

Pine Creek boot scooters Bunny Fountain and his partner Joss at the Big Red Bash in Birdsville. 

A Pine Creek muso and his partner recently kicked up the dust in Queensland, helping to break a dance world record.

Pine Creek boot scooter puts his best foot forward to break world record

An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI Flanker flies off the wing of a Royal Australian Air Force No.75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 18. Picture SQNLDR Simon Ashworth.

Up to 100 aircraft from 15 nations are set to be tearing up the sky above Katherine later this month, when Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Northern Territory.

Pitch Black returns to Katherine skies

21-time Golden Guitar winner Sara Storer said if not for working as a teacher in Katherine, she 'might not have had reason to put pen to paper'. Picture: Max Fairclough.

As Australia is still reeling from the loss of one of the country's greatest Indigenous musicians, a famous former Katherinite has shared a loving tribute.

Katherine songbird shares heartfelt tribute to Archie Roach

The first ever amphibious aircraft to be manufactured in the Northern Territory - and Australia - has been purchased.

First NT and Australian-built amphibious aircraft has been purchased

Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) CEO John McGoverne says it would be 'unknown' how long it would be before supplies could be restored if a FMD outbreak was recorded on Australian soil. 

An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) could see all dairy products as well as red meat stripped from Australian grocery stores.

No milk today - Australians warned of stripped shop shelves

Darwin International Airport. Picture: Facebook.

Two beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant will be costing a traveller more than $2,500.

$2,664 McMuffin fine

A tragic car crash turned one woman's world upside down in the blink of an eye.

From tragedy to dream career

Former CLP senator Sam McMahon contested the federal election for the Liberal Democrats.

A former Senator has taken aim at her successor - and the Senate as a whole - for not focussing on 'the most critical things'. Meanwhile a new Senator is calling for a halt on 'woke nonsense' and 'marxist ideology'.

'Woke nonsense, marxist ideology' - NT Senator speaks out

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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The study looked at pregnant women's reactions to mRNA vaccines after their second dose. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

Study confirms mRNA vax safe in pregnancy

All eyes will be on the release a key quarterly wages growth measure this week. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Profit season ramps up, all eyes on wages

Some dads may be victims of rising inflation as people plan to spend less on Father's Day gifts. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS)

Rising inflation dents Father's Day spend

Police charged the woman with abducting a child under 16 and attempting to abduct a child under 16. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Woman charged with Darwin girl's abduction

A former Liberal staffer is doubtful the toxic culture within the NSW parliament will change. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Survivors are silenced: ex-NSW Lib staffer

Edwina Murphy and Laneise Hall celebrating 10 years of Learning on Country. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Nitmiluk National Park turned into a place of celebration and knowledge-sharing this week, when more than a hundred remote middle and senior school students, teachers, principals, rangers and coordinators from across the Northern Territory came together to celebrate ten years of the Learning on Country Program.

GALLERY: Tens years of two-way learning celebrated

The Territory's most famous campfire storyteller and bush cook is gearing up to hang up his hat and his camp oven for good.

Katherine's Mallee Boy to hang up his hat and camp oven

Victoria Daly Region Mayor Brian Pedwell. 

A council in the Katherine region has become the first regional council to resign from a Government-imposed program that has hindered efficient work and access to training within the council.

Vic Daly Council ditches outdated Govt-imposed program

Ngukurr Bulldogs' Brian Joshua. Picture: Supplied. 

With the finals of the AFL Big Rivers Football League starting next Saturday, teams from the southern Arnhem Land community of Ngukurr are represented in both the men's and women's competitions, marking a first for the football-mad community.

Bulldogs a force to be reckoned with in finals

Minister for Disabilities, Ngaree Ah Kit, during the launch in Katherine. 

A new NT Government Disability Strategy was launched in Katherine this week.

Disability strategy launched

The Defence and Mayoral Ball was held at the Katherine Museum. 

Katherine's inaugural Defence and Mayoral Ball has not only drawn a huge crowd, but also raised enough funds to purchase a therapy dog.

GALLERY: Inaugural ball to become annual event

A delegation of the Katherine Accommodation Action Group has presented artwork created by local homeless people to the Federal Minister for Housing. 

A community artwork signed by dozens of Katherine and Big Rivers region locals was presented to a Federal Minister in Canberra this week.

Katherine's 'Waiting too long' artwork presented to Federal Minister

Ricky Walsh and Josh Carlin were recognised for their efforts with the Katherine Camels this season while Katherine South Crocs' Amie Antonello picked up best and fairest in the women's. Picture Katherine Camels Facebook.

Katherine Camels' Ricky Walsh and Katherine South Crocs' Amie Antonello were the big winners at the 2022 Big Rivers Football League (BRFL) Doug Kelly Awards Night.

Katherine's best rewarded at BRFL Awards Night

The largest ever water extraction license in the Northern Territory raises questions, Bruce Francais write.

Opinion: Where have all the flowers gone?

Five-year-old Grace and her mother haven't been seen since Sunday. 

Northern Territory Police have renewed their calls for information that will help find a five-year-old and her mother.

Still no trace of five-year-old Grace

Bali cattle have a beautifully sleek hide so it will be obvious to anyone when LSD passes through Bali on its journey eastwards. Picture: Supplied.

Lumpy Skin Disease-carrying mosquitoes could travel to Australia on monsoon winds, writes Indonesian veterinarian Dr Ross Ainsworth.

Why isn't Lumpy Skin Disease spreading? The answer is blowing in the wind.

Roper River Landcare Group's Neem Team Chair Rosemary Sullivan.

A community effort to tackle an invasive weed in Mataranka has been hailed a success.

Weed blitz helps Mataranka locals

The endangered and elusive pokipain, caught on spy camera by Manyallaluk students. 

A tiny school located at the top of Nitmiluk Gorge is in the running for a national landcare award, after students embarked on a journey to find an endangered creature.

Years-long hunt for elusive and endangered pokipain leads to award nomination

Former Senator Dr Sam McMahon says a silent and stealthy killer has slipped into Australia.

A silent and stealthy killer has slipped into Australia, completely undetected by methods that were supposed to alert authorities to its' arrival, writes Dr Sam McMahon.

Opinion: Government inaction over deadly disease

 Olivia Newton-John. Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images

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The Murrumbidgee River has risen almost one metre in the past day.

Flood warnings issued for major river

A meningococcal alert has been issue for NSW, following the the death of a 40-year-old Sydney man.

Meningococcal alert following death of 40-year-old man

Midnight Oil front man Peter Garrett was spotted by a keen fan on the streets of Lyon, France, bringing a street performance to a halt

Oils rocker pays the piper in Lyon

LOW BIRTH RATE: Australians are having fewer babies according to a nationwide health snapshot. Picture: FILE

Parents are getting older, births are getting fewerm but newborns are getting healthier.

National birth rate sinks to its lowest point in over a decade

TIMES ARE CHANGING: More Australians are supporting drug legalisation. Picture: File.

Forty one per cent of Australians support legalising cannabis use

Illicit drugs - see which regions support legalisation

COAL: Six of Australia's top 10 post polluted postcodes hot coal-fired power stations or mine coal. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.


Six of the top 10 most polluted postcodes were home to coal-fired power stations or coal mines

Australia's most polluted postcodes ranked

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won with their entry Stefania.

Eurovision is like a bag of Every Flavour Jelly Beans - you really don't know what you're going to get.