Tag: Darwin
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Partner Speaks Out After Guilty Domestic Violence Verdict in Darwin
Background In Darwin, a verdict delivered more than a month ago has continued to reverberate through the community and within the families involved. Paul Arnold, a former Darwin councillor and gallery owner, was found guilty of domestic violence in a case that drew significant local attention and sparked discussions about accountability, safety, and the long-lasting…
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Partner Speaks Out After Guilty Domestic Violence Verdict
New Perspective, Lingering Impact More than a month has passed since Paul Arnold, the former Darwin councillor and gallery owner, was found guilty of domestic violence. While the courtroom verdict marked a legal close to one chapter, for Leanne Thompson, the conviction opened a door to a more complicated emotional journey. The mother of two…
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Partner speaks out after guilty domestic violence verdict
Background More than a month has passed since Paul Arnold, a former Darwin councillor and gallery owner, was found guilty of domestic violence. The verdict has dominated local headlines and reignited conversations about survivor experiences, accountability, and the long road to healing for families touched by abuse. Arnold’s ex-partner, Leanne Thompson, mother of two, has…
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NTFL Umpires Link FIFO Growth to Declining Standards
Umpire Fatigue and the FIFO Factor The Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) has long prided itself on speed, precision, and consistency across its match days. But a growing concern among umpires suggests there’s a deeper disruption at play. Umpires say the influx of fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workers—many from outside the Territory—has altered player preparation, decision-making tempo,…
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NTFL Umpires Attribute Declining Standards to FIFO Growth
Umpires See a Link Between FIFO Growth and Declining Standards In the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL), a familiar debate has resurfaced: are remote work patterns, particularly FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) employment, quietly reshaping the region’s football standards? Veteran umpire groups say the answer is yes, pointing to the influx of workers who rotate in and…
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Direct flights resume as China Southern launches Darwin–Guangzhou service
Direct flights resume between Darwin and Guangzhou In a notable boost for Australia–China air travel, China Southern Airlines has begun direct services linking Darwin in the Northern Territory with Guangzhou, marking the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that a direct route connects the two cities. The new services are scheduled three times a week,…
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China Southern Airlines Restores Darwin-Guangzhou Direct Flights
Direct Flights Resume Between Darwin and Guangzhou Direct air links between Australia’s Northern Territory and China have officially resumed, marking a milestone after the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. China Southern Airlines has begun three weekly services operating between Darwin and Guangzhou, offering a much-anticipated connection for travelers, businesses, and residents on both sides of…
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China Southern resumes Darwin–Guangzhou direct flights with three weekly services
Direct Darwin–Guangzhou flights resume after COVID pause Direct flights between Australia’s Northern Territory and China have returned, with China Southern Airlines launching three weekly services from Darwin to Guangzhou. The resumption marks a significant step in reconnecting the region with key travel and trade markets after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For travelers,…
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Clean-up Mode After Tropical Cyclone Fina Hits Darwin and Top End
Darwin Braces for Aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Fina Residents across Darwin and the Top End are shifting from response to recovery as Tropical Cyclone Fina moves on from a night of destructive winds and torrential rain. Arriving as a category 3 system, Fina delivered gusts that ripped through remote Tiwi Islands communities before sweeping into…
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Darwin Scrambles to Clean Up After Tropical Cyclone Fina Delivers Gales and Torrential Rain
Overview: Cyclone Fina Impacts Darwin and the Top End Residents across Darwin and the Top End are waking up to the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Fina, which strengthened to a Category 3 storm before moving through remote Tiwi Islands communities and then the city itself. Emergency services and local authorities have urged residents to stay…