The fact that Justice Charlesworth found the Environmental Defenders Office actions in the Tiwi Islands gas pipelines case amounted to “confection”, comes as no surprise, writes Gerry Wood.
Tivan ‘de-prioritises’ its former flagship mineral lease which was to feed Middle Arm facility
Tivan, one of the proposed tenants of the controversial Middle Arm industrial area, has “de-prioritised” its former flagship Mount Peake critical minerals project for the coming financial year and shifted its focus to three other key projects, the company has announced.
Minister says govt looking at options to replace Tennant Creek bus service
The Lawler Government is looking at how it can replace a not-for-profit public bus service in Tennant Creek that is ceasing operations this weekend in a town with no taxis, says Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Minister Joel Bowden.
Charges over Yarrawonga shed death
A Katherine man has been charged over the death of a Palmerston man in a Yarrawonga industrial area, with more charges expected, NT Police said on Thursday.
Police search that violated woman needs to be investigated, former police officer MLA says
NT Police will not say if it is investigating an officer who a court found intentionality inserted her finger into a suspect’s vagina during a search, claiming it would be inappropriate to comment while the decision was subject to an appeal, but an independent MLA has said the agency must comply with its own transparency obligations.
Peppimenarti leader says Chief Minister cancelled visit due to violence
A Peppimenarti leader said she believes Chief Minister Eva Lawler did not make a scheduled visit to her community on Sunday because of a violent disturbance involving ram-raids of a compound that led to nurses evacuating the community to Darwin, but Ms Lawler said she postponed the visit due to other unspecified commitments in the area.
‘Absolute shame’: Tennant Creek’s only public transport to end
The only public transport system in Tennant Creek, which includes a wheelchair service in a town with no taxis, is closing down within the week, the not-for-profit organisation running it has announced.
Man found dead in Yarrawonga allegedly killed by stolen car pinning him to wall
UPDATED: A man has been arrested over the death of another man who was killed in a Yarrawonga industrial shed on Tuesday, NT Police said, with sources having told the NT Independent the victim was allegedly run over by someone who broke into the building and attempted to steal a vehicle.
Govt undecided on full or part overtime payback to firefighters
The Lawler Government will not appeal a full bench of the Fair Work Commission decision that it stole firefighter’s overtime with Public Employment Minister Selena Uibo telling Estimates hearings last week the government was still working out how many firefighters are affected and admitted it may offer payments for only part of the hours owed.
Former Barkly Regional Council CEO should be referred for prosecution: Report
EXCLUSIVE: An investigation report into the operations of the Barkly Regional Council has recommended that former chief executive officer Emma Bradbury be considered for prosecution over breaches of the Local Government Act related to a conflict of interest, while Ms Bradbury has denied any wrong doing.
Man dies in motorbike crash
A man was killed when his motorbike crashed in Litchfield.National Park on Saturday, NT Police said.
Man attacked with ‘edged weapon’ in Mitchell St
Police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked another man with an “edged weapon” on Mitchell St in Darwin in the early hours of Monday morning.