The NT News

The NT News

@TheNTNews

WHY DO WE TWEET IN CAPS? YOU KNOW THAT ONE UNCLE WHO TURNS UP FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH, DRINKS TOO MUCH AND BECOMES SHOUTY, SWEARY AND WILDLY INAPPROPES? THAT'S US

Darwin, Northern Territory https://www.ntnews.com.au/ Joined 2009-07-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

52,746

Followers

324

Following

17,615

Tweets

175.5

Avg Engagement

481

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TheNTNews's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-07-28
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Darwin, Northern Territory

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,214
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:30.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:145.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,214 tweets

The account has a high average number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The content is well-received and often shared, suggesting a loyal and active following.

30.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

145.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

97,861

Total Likes

466,199

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

331,463

Top Tweet

3.33

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

19.7%

Original

5.1%

Replies

71.8%

Retweets

3.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

87.5%

With Links

28.9%

With #Tags

77.4%

With @Mentions

9.5%

With Emojis

174

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.26

Reply/Original Ratio

0.05

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

80.4%

Weekday Posts

19.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ntpol (151) #breaking (111) #auspol (93) #darwin (73) #nt (57) #coronavirus (56) #covid19aus (38) #australia (26) #coronavirusnt (21) #news (17)

Most Mentioned

@thentnews (1715) @jas_walls (436) @bencameron4 (269) @ziziaverill (234) @ntnewssport1 (209) @phillippabutt (187) @zwar_w (181) @tashemeck (131) @maduramccormack (101) @centraladvocate (70)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,214 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 634 (20%)
Replies 165 (5%)
Retweets 2,309 (72%)
Quote Tweets 106 (3%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 2,309 retweets (72% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,214 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience likely enjoys humor, satire, and commentary on current events, particularly in Australia. They are engaged with content that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

40

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.8%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

6,358,454

Total Potential Reach

40

Median Follower Reach

213

75th Percentile Reach

9.0%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Australia (557) Melbourne, Victoria (319) Darwin, Northern Territory (276) Sydney, New South Wales (251) Adelaide, South Australia (154) Brisbane, Queensland (142) Melbourne (127) Perth, Western Australia (114) Sydney (109) Melbourne, Australia (99)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,071

Protected Accounts

10.71% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@AntonyGreenElec 219,783 - -
@BOM_Qld 168,165 Meteorologist Weather, Queensland, Warnings
@DavidPocock 164,542 Rugby Player Rugby, Conservation, Activism
@johnhastings194 124,398 Cricketer Cricket, Australia, Stars
@simonahac 117,748 Energy Analyst energy transition, data, climate
@TheRISEofROD 108,968 - -
@TheHonGregHunt 83,805 - -
@AldoSterone111 83,694 Political Activist Chiisme, Soufisme, Judaisme
@BulletinAtomic 75,362 Journalist nuclear weapons, climate change, disruptive technologies
@sallyrugg 74,054 Activist Politics, Activism, Podcasting

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (361) love (285) life (220) australia (207) australian (169) sports (169) news (158) lover (158) journalist (134) family (125)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#auspol (12) #bitcoin (7) #voteno (5) #blm (5) #coys (5) #1 (5) #weflyasone (5) #ynwa (5) #crypto (5) #yes23 (4)

5,661

Followers With Bio

4,339

Followers Without Bio

56.61%

% With Bio

43.39%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,214 analyzed

438,659

Combined Engagement

9,554

Total Likes

429,105

Total Retweets

87,732

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Satire Humor Australian News Social Commentary Current Events

Key Insights & Takeaways

The use of caps and informal language creates a distinctive and memorable voice. The account often highlights social and political issues with a satirical twist. It leverages trending topics and current events to maintain relevance and engagement.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 52,746
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @TheNTNews reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 52,746 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 175.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025