Stuart Hwy could close due to flooding Chief Minister warns, Borroloola spared major cyclone damage
The Chief Minister has said there is a “strong” possibility of the Stuart Highway closing because of rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan which caused only minimal damage in Borroloola, while South32 is still waiting to fully investigate the damage to its manganese export wharf on Groote Eylandt caused by bulk carrier MV Anikitos hitting it during the category three cyclone.
‘Straight out of the Nazi playbook’: Veteran ‘slandered’ by Chief Minister for raising concerns about Potter speaks out
Chief Minister Eva Lawler pulled a stunt “straight out of the Nazi playbook” when she personally attacked an ADF veteran for calling on Veterans’ Affairs Minister Brent Potter to resign over claims that his hateful social media posts were the product of his ADF experience, the veteran says.
No disciplinary action against TRG officers until investigation completed as racist award certificates released
There will be no disciplinary action taken against senior police officers who gave evidence to the coroner denying the TRG’s Nooguda award was racist until an investigation into the matter is complete, Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has said, which followed the lifting of a suppression order on the publication of certificates handed out with the award, including one that had an Aboriginal flag backdrop.
NT Government tenders released – March 19
In the last week the NT Government has released 10 tenders, including Construction of an Impermeable Gravel Hardstand and Associated Works in Katherine Sewer Ponds.
Two robberies with weapons in Katherine, taxi driver assaulted and had car stolen
Two businesses in Katherine were robbed with weapons by different groups of kids, while a taxi driver in the town was bashed by a passenger and had his car stolen, NT Police said.
Evacuation of residents suspended as Tropical Cyclone Megan hits NT
Tropical Cyclone Megan is set to hit the NT, bringing 200 km/h winds and massive rains, with questions raised over the NT Government’s delay in ordering the evacuation of residents of Borroloola, which was called off on Monday afternoon hours after the Chief Minister said up to 700 people would be evacuated, which follows delays to the construction of a cyclone shelter that was supposed to be finished last year.
Two males charged in connection to last week’s fatal crash involving stolen ute in Alice Springs
Two 18-year-old males have been charged in connection to a fatal crash in a stolen vehicle that occurred on Railway Terrace, Alice Springs last week, which killed another 18-year-old male in an incident that saw multiple youths leave the teen to die with no assistance after the crash.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 19
Today’s national news includes Australia unfreezing UNRWA funding, Interest rates remaining steady amid an economic slowdown, NSW banning offshore oil and gas in its coastal waters, and Easter travellers being warned of Murray Valley encephalitis.
NT Independent Cheapest Fuel Prices – March 19
The NT Independent is providing you with a guide of the cheapest fuel prices across the Northern Territory. See below which service stations offer the cheapest prices on diesel and unleaded petrol.
Editorial: It’s time for Brent Potter to leave Cabinet for the good of the Northern Territory
EDITORIAL: In pursuing her defence of Brent Potter and his posts, our Chief Minister has demonstrated that nothing is off limits, no boundaries respected, and no consideration given to her role as the person ultimately responsible for upholding her government’s values and our community standards.
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