Latest Darwin News

World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government

Aug. 21, 2024 01:01 AM EDT

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the Australian government granted environmental approvals for the 30 billion Australian dollar ($19 billion)...

Police find remains of girl snatched by a crocodile while swimming in northern Australia

Jul. 04, 2024 06:10 AM EDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police on Thursday found the remains of a 12-year-old girl, two days after she was snatched by a crocodile while swimming in a creek in remote northern Australia. The remains were found in the river system near where the girl vanished at the Indigenous...