Tara Miko

Adelaide

Deputy News Editor at News Corp

News Director, The NT News at News Corp

Senior reporter The Advertiser via @TheNTNews news director post @daily_mercury deputy editor.

Articles

Major search underway for missing teen Lily

Sep 19, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Tara Miko

A large-scale search is under way to find a teenage girl last seen in a southern suburb. Multiple resources on Thursday night were deployed in the search to find 14-year-old girl Lily. The teen, with dark blonde/orange hair, was last seen at Pasadena about 12.45pm Thursday. She had been wearing a dark blue jumper and pants, and possibly had her arm in a sling. Initial information suggested Lily may have travelled from Pasadena to the Adelaide Parklands.
Major search underway for missing teen Lily

Sep 18, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Tara Miko

A large-scale search is under way to find a teenage girl last seen in a southern suburb. Multiple resources on Thursday night were deployed in the search to find 14-year-old girl Lily. The teen, with dark blonde/orange hair, was last seen at Pasadena about 12.45pm Thursday. She had been wearing a dark blue jumper and pants, and possibly had her arm in a sling. Initial information suggested Lily may have travelled from Pasadena to the Adelaide Parklands.
Qantas cancels 11 flights amid pilot shortage, maintenance woes

Aug 11, 2024 | news.com.au | Tara Miko

A perfect storm of the nation’s pilot shortage and maintenance issues forced the cancellation of 11 Qantas flights from Australian capital cities on Sunday. Three flights were cancelled because of the pilot shortage caused by flight delays on Saturday, while maintenance issues were behind another eight. All flights were from Australian capital cities including Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
Meningococcal B case detected in two-year-old Adelaide boy

Jul 28, 2024 | adelaidenow.com.au | Tara Miko

A two-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after being diagnosed with invasive meningococcal. SA Health said the little boy, from metropolitan Adelaide, was diagnosed with serotype B strain. Multiple people have also been identified as having been in contact with the boy, and 47 people have been directed to receive clearance antibiotics to prevent further transmission.
Updated: What weather will Santa bring this Christmas?

Dec 4, 2023 | adelaidenow.com.au | Tara Miko |Dasha Havrilenko

South Australians are anticipating a good run of weather during their Christmas holidays with warm days and light clouds. Early forecasts via AccuWeather reveal the days leading upto December 24 will be a mixed bag, with temperatures in the high 20s, along with clouds and possible showers. While the forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is mostly sunny, a top of 24C with a blend of sun and clouds – weather that can please everyone.
South Australia Christmas weather forecast 2023 to be hot and rainy | news.com.au - Australia’s leading news site

Nov 25, 2023 | news.com.au | Tara Miko

South Australians can plan for near perfect Christmas Day conditions with clear skies and warm temperatures for much of the state. But outdoor revelry on Boxing Day will be short-lived with afternoon rain forecast for December 26 – making a good case for shoppers to hit the big sales. Early forecasts via AccuWeather for the festive period suggest warm and hot days in the lead-up to December 25, before the rains set in.
Man in critical condition five arrested following shooting

Nov 20, 2023 | theaustralian.com.au | Jordan McCarthy |Tara Miko

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Bushfire advice notices issued for Durack, Holtze

Oct 6, 2023 | ntnews.com.au | Tara Miko

Top End fire crews are working to contain two separate blazes in Durack and Holtze. The advice notices were issued on Saturday, with both fires reported to be spreading on more than one front. Residents in Durack, in the area off Borassus Court and Orania Street, there were no effective containment strategies for the entire perimeter. Resident reported waterbombing aircraft operating in the area on Saturday. Bushfires NT said smoke would be visible and the fire may be burning close to the roadside.
Bushfire advice notices issued for Durack, Holtze

Oct 6, 2023 | thechronicle.com.au | Tara Miko

Northern TerritoryDon't miss out on the headlines from Northern Territory. Followed categories will be added to My News. Top End fire crews are working to contain two separate blazes in Durack and Holtze. The advice notices were issued on Saturday, with both fires reported to be spreading on more than one front. Residents in Durack, in the area off Borassus Court and Orania Street, there were no effective containment strategies for the entire perimeter.
Promoting the region is stronger when we’re together

Jun 17, 2021 | dailymercury.com.au | Tara Miko