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The last Australian triple landfall system was Severe Tropical Cyclone Ingrid more than two decades ago. 

Defence analysts have criticised planning around the Northern Territory's defence infrastructure, saying Australia risks becoming the secondary user of the NT's geographic advantages, behind the US military.

The tropical low in the Coral Sea is now officially a cyclone, with the system expected to bring destructive winds and heavy rain when it reaches the coast.

The Northern Territory chief minister is flying to Canberra today to meet with federal MPs to discuss funding for flood recovery efforts, having flagged the damage bill across the territory could stretch into the tens of millions of dollars.

On his way out of the waterhole, King Frederik said he even tasted a honey ant and, as she left Uluru, Queen Mary told the ABC it had been her first visit to the Red Centre icon. "We've had a great walk around, it's magical," she said.

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark have begun the second day of their royal visit to Australia after waking in the red desert sand of Uluru in Central Australia.

Flooding in the remote community of Nauiyu/Daly River, about 220 kilometres south-west of Darwin, has become the community's worst on record. 

The first Danish state visit to Australia in 40 years starts at the country's magnificent red heart. 

Government schools in Katherine will reopen from Monday, while Katherine High School will operate under a "hybrid model", with the evacuation centre continuing on site.

Aussie Rules players in Darwin with symptoms of conjunctivitis are being urged to contact health authorities amid an outbreak of unknown origin affecting dozens of players.

Northern Territory parliament has passed legislation increasing the mandatory minimum prison sentence for domestic violence murder from 20 to 25 years. During sittings this week, the speaker also berated a government backbencher over his handling of bullying claims.

Darwin's main water supply failed this week, forcing thousands of households onto unexpected water restrictions. Now questions are being asked about the response.

Many regions across the Northern Territory were submerged by flooding this week. Here is some of the most dramatic footage from the extreme weather event, right across the Top End.

Another burst of tropical moisture and heavy rain will descend through the heart of Australia during the coming days.

Former Netflix star Matt Wright has been ordered to pay the Northern Territory Police Commissioner's court costs after claiming a warrant to bug his home "might have been a forgery".

Jo Hersey says fresh flooding triggers memories of previous disasters such as the 1998 flood.

Shocking allegations of poor staff living and working conditions onboard cruise ships have recently come to light. Here's what we know about how these vessels are governed.

Crocodiles are moving around Darwin River, which was flooded when the dam spilled over this week.

Authorities say crocodiles could be lurking below the surface, so you should avoid the water.