Campbell’s Sandgroper (Cylindracheta campbelli) from Herbert, NT, observed by ©aeshpaige.

A rarely seen underground insect that lives in sandy soils, with very few recorded observations.
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#Insects #NorthernTerritory #Biodiversity #iNaturalist

Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) from Middle Point, NT, observed by © Lachlan Copeland.

The largest living reptile and an apex predator found across northern Australia in rivers, wetlands and coastal waters.

#Crocodile #NorthernTerritory #Wildlife #Australia #Biodiversity

Red-winged Parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) from Charles Darwin National Park, NT 📷 © kayla_tribbeck

A colourful parrot of northern Australia’s woodlands and savannas, often seen in pairs feeding on seeds, fruits and flowers.

#Birds #NorthernTerritory #Darwin #Wildlife #Australia

Nhulunbuy faces food crisis as Woolworths plans exit Woolworths closes Nhulunbuy's only supermarket in 2027, leaving isolated NT town and Aboriginal communities without reliable food access.

Nhulunbuy faces food crisis as Woolworths plans exit

#AusNews #NorthernTerritory #FoodSecurity #IndigenousAustralia #RemoteAustralia

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Cyclone Narelle's rare double strike tests disaster response across north Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle weakened over the Northern Territory after striking Queensland, threatening major flooding in already-saturated communities.

Cyclone Narelle's rare double strike tests disaster response across north

#CycloneNarelle #NorthernTerritory #AusWeather #AusNews

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Five disasters in a single wet season show the climate crisis is here and now in the Northern Territory | Kirsty Howey We’re tough in Australia’s Top End, but there’s a limit to what communities can endure without adequate resources and if leadership isn’t honest about the cause

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Saturated Territory braces for second cyclone strike Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on saturated Northern Territory communities still reeling from record rainfall and recent flooding.

Saturated Territory braces for second cyclone strike

#CycloneNarelle #NorthernTerritory #EmergencyAlert #AusNews

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Saw my first Chequered Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus) in Katherine this week.

This widespread tailless swallowtail occurs across Asia and Australia and its caterpillars feed on citrus plants.
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#Butterflies #NorthernTerritory #Papilio #Biodiversity

Northern Sulphur-crested #Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita fitzroyi) from #Kakadu, #NorthernTerritory observed by © Jaakko J. Ilvonen in #iNaturalist

This subspecies occurs across northern Australia and is identified by its pale blue eye ring & longer yellow crest.
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Tropical Storm #Narelle is weakening over #NorthernTerritory where additional Moderate flooding impacts are expected. The system could become a Major #Cyclone once again and deliver MAJOR IMPACTS to parts of Western #Australia.

Severe TC #Narelle is about to make landfall in NE #NorthernTerritory then crosses the #TopEnd before entering the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf Mon, local time. The storm should move off the Kimberley coast of #WA Tues, then can hook S to some rain & wind to #Perth next weekend.

Cyclone #Narelle has made it to the Gulf of Carpentaria and is expected to make landfall in #NorthernTerritory #Australia within the next 12-18 hours, delivering MAJOR IMPACTS in the form of flooding. The system then will deliver Moderate to MAJOR Impacts in Western Australia.

TC #Narelle is enter the Gulf of Carpentaria & will make another landfall in NE #NorthernTerritory Saturday night or early Sunday, local time. Narelle reaches the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf Monday & then moves off the #Kimberley coast of #WesternAustralia Monday night or Tuesday.

Cyclone #Narelle has made LANDFALL in Queensland #Australia. Additional MAJOR IMPACTS are expected in the form of flooding as it moves across the province. Moderate to MAJOR IMPACTS are also expected for parts of #NorthernTerritory and #WesternAustralia!

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Severe TC #Narelle is crossing the Cape York Peninsula between Lockhart River & Coen. Narelle will enter the Gulf of Carpentaria Friday night, local time, then makes another landfall in northeast #NorthernTerritory Saturday night, local time.

Kings Canyon NT – Rim Walks and Desert Flights | Off the Main Road At Kings Canyon, we hiked the Rim Walk, cooled off in the Garden of Eden, and took a helicopter flight over Watarrka National Park—a birthday, a view, and a story worth retelling.

We hiked the Rim Walk at sunrise, cooled off in the Garden of Eden, and took to the skies for a birthday flight. Kings Canyon is vast, ancient, and one of the Territory’s true wonders.

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#travel #northernterritory #travelaustralia

La modélisation du cumul des précipitations montre la trajectoire pleinement occidentale de #Narelle à travers le Nord #Australia : plusieurs centaines de mm sur le Nord #Queensland et #NorthernTerritory

Cyclone Narelle poised as one of the most powerful systems in memory as Far North Queensland braces Category 4 Cyclone Narelle will make landfall near Coen, north of Cairns, with winds exceeding 200 km/h. The third major weather system to hit Far North Queensland in two months.

Cyclone Narelle poised as one of the most powerful systems in memory as Far North Queensland braces

#CycloneNarelle #Queensland #NorthernTerritory #AusNews

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#Narelle could become only the fourth tropical cyclone since 1970 to make three coastal crossings that impacted #Queensland, #NorthernTerritory & #WesternAustralia. The other storms were #Madge in 1973, #Steve in 2000 & #Ingrid in 2005.

Ormiston Gorge | West MacDonnell Ranges Travel Guide | Off the Main Road Neil’s take on Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Red cliffs, cool shadows, and the quiet hum of the Outback. A timeless Northern Territory stop west of Alice Springs.

Often, when travelling together, it’s great to visit places individually so we can each have a different point of view. Neil’s quieter view of Ormiston Gorge. Red walls, soft light, and the sound of wind through the ranges.

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Monitoring the Coral Sea for tropical development next week. A slow-moving, developing low will bring more wet weather to northern #NorthernTerritory and northeast #WesternAustralia Friday into early next week.

Pet Pulled From Croc-Infested Waters as Katherine Grapples With Worst Floods Since 1998 Police helicopter rescues dog from stranded car as Katherine experiences worst flooding since 1998. Crocodiles displace into town.

Pet Pulled From Croc-Infested Waters as Katherine Grapples With Worst Floods Since 1998

#NTFlooding #Katherine #AusNews #EmergencyResponse #NorthernTerritory

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Ormiston Gorge | West MacDonnell Ranges Travel Guide | Off the Main Road Visit Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges — swim in the cool desert waterhole, hike the Pound Walk, and experience one of Central Australia’s most stunning landscapes.

Ormiston Gorge. A cool desert waterhole framed by red cliffs and silence. A refreshing swim, a perfect view, and a reminder of how still the Outback can be.

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#travel #outbackAustralia #northernterritory #ormistongorge

Crocodile crisis as Katherine floods reach 20-year peak Katherine experiences worst flooding since 1998 as tropical systems displace crocodiles into towns. Over 1,000 evacuated from Top End.

Crocodile crisis as Katherine floods reach 20-year peak

#KatherineFloods #NorthernTerritory #AusNews #DisasterResponse #TropicalLow

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Honestly, at first glance I thought this headline was about Australians being forced into wearing ugly footwear.

#Australia #Crocs #NorthernTerritory #NT #Floods

Ochre Pits | West MacDonnell Ranges Travel Story | Off the Main Road Visit the Ochre Pits in the West MacDonnell Ranges — a sacred site of layered colour and culture used by the Arrernte people for millennia. A short walk reveals a vivid glimpse of Australia’s past.

Hidden in the West MacDonnell Ranges, the Ochre Pits reveal layers of colour and culture. Once used by the Arrernte people for ceremony and trade, they remain a sacred reminder of Australia’s enduring connection to land.

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Festival shines a light on Indigenous culture A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

This Alice Springs #festival shines a light on Indigenous culture. #northernterritory #Parrtjima #travel www.gourmetontheroad.com/2026/03/fest...

Standley Chasm | West MacDonnell Ranges Travel Guide | Off the Main Road Visit Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. A sacred Arrernte site where sunlight ignites the sandstone walls in vivid orange and red. A must-see stop west of Alice Springs.

A short, bright walk through one of the Red Centre’s most dramatic natural landmarks. Standley Chasm glows with midday light and cultural depth, cared for by the Western Arrernte people of Central Australia.

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NT Copper-Zinc Play Expands, But the Hard Work Is Still Ahead Litchfield Minerals has outlined a 5km copper-zinc corridor at Oonagalabi in the NT. The geology is compelling, but lab results and economics will decide the real story.

NT Copper-Zinc Play Expands, But the Hard Work Is Still Ahead

#CriticalMinerals #ASX #NorthernTerritory #Copper #MiningExploration #AusNews

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Simpsons Gap NT – West MacDonnell Ranges Tour Stop | Off the Main Road Visit Simpson’s Gap (Rungutjirpa) near Alice Springs. Part of our Autopia West MacDonnell tour: short walk, red rock walls and a calm Arrernte site in the desert.

This stunning natural landmark feels like a hidden sanctuary, where the arid landscape meets the cool refuge of a dry creek bed nestled between towering cliffs.

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