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The stellar occultation will be best observed north of Katherine. 

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Pluto is set to pass in front of a distant star in a "once-in-a-life" astronomical event, and the best place in the world to see it is Katherine.

NASA scientists head to remote Australian town for rare Pluto sighting

The whole of the Katherine community gets behind Do It For Dolly Day. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Being in Dolly Everett's hometown of Katherine on Do It For Dolly Day was one of the most special and emotional experiences I've ever had as a journalist.

Do It For Dolly Day is special and emotional

Dolly Everett's older sister Meg is now an ambassador for Dolly's Dream. Picture: Supplied

Dolly Everett's older sister, Meg, has come on board as an ambassador for the charity established in her little sister's name ahead of this year's Do It For Dolly Day.

Dolly's sister Meg Everett named Dolly's Dream ambassador

ROAD TRIP: Everywhere is a long way from anywhere in the Territory. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

One of the biggest mistakes tourists to the Northern Territory make is just how far away it is from everything, and how far away things are from each other.

Driving after dark in the Top End? It's a bad idea

An inquest into the disappearance of Paddy Moriarty is set to recommence on Wednesday. 

Questions that remain around the disappearance and suspected murder of Larrimah local Paddy Moriarty will be aired when his coronial inquest recommences in Katherine this week.

Disappearance of Paddy Moriarty to be explored as inquest reopens

Kumanjayi Walker's cousin Samara Fernandez-Brown. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Warlpiri Elders have demanded a "ceasefire" in their communities after an NT cop was found not guilty of murder over the shooting death of Warlpiri teen Kumanjayi Walker.

'Kumanjayi would be proud of us': Family addresses not guilty murder verdict

Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker, left, was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe. Pictures: Supplied, Sarah Matthews

The jury in the murder trial of Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has been advised not to be swayed by their emotions or outside opinions.

Jury begins deliberating in Zachary Rolfe murder trial

Constable Rolfe leaves the Darwin Supreme Court after his second day on the witness stand. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Murder-accused NT cop Zachary Rolfe has told the court that the 19-year-old Warlpiri man he is charged with murdering, Kumanjayi Walker, tried to grab his gun during the fatal arrest.

Zachary Rolfe tells court Kumanjayi Walker tried to grab his gun during fatal arrest

Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst. Picture: Sarah Matthews

The team of police officers who set out to arrest Kumanjayi Walker on the night he died were only deployed to provide respite for the overstretched local officers, the NT Assistant Police Commissioner has told the Zachary Rolfe murder trial.

Rolfe's team not deployed to arrest Walker: Assistant Commissioner

Kumanjayi Walker's family leave the Darwin Supreme Court. 

Kumanjayi Walker's uncle has taken to the witness stand to relive the moment he heard gunshots from inside the house two police officers had just entered in search of his nephew on the night of his alleged murder.