Australian Sam Chisholm finished 8th in this year's Mongol Derby, but he didn't get through the race unscathed, as he explained to ABC Rural before heading to hospital for surgery.

Asparagus is being harvested at a Katherine farm. Former Nationals leader Tim Fischer has died, aged 73.

What are the markets for the NT's emerging cotton industry? An ex-NT cattle producer has been recognised for his contribution to beef research.

Country music star Tom Curtain catches up with the NT Country Hour to talk about his new single, 'We're Still Here'.

Indonesians are increasingly buying meat via Instagram. Live exporter Wellard confirms it will sell one of its ships to Heytesbury.

A new water allocation plan has been adopted in Katherine. Pastoralists on the Sandover Highway say the road is in terrible condition.

The Country Hour broadcasts from the Gove Boat Club at Inverell Bay, where we find out what the fishing has been like in Gove this year.

The Country Hour broadcasts from Gunyangara in North East Arnhem Land.

Rangers and volunteers cleaned up 30 bales of marine debris from Cape Arnhem. Autore Pearls has taken over the Elizabeth Bay pearl farm.

The Country Hour broadcasts from the Gulkula Mine in North East Arnhem Land.