Buslink NT promises to pay $660,000 over worker’s death to avoid court
NT’s largest bus operator, Buslink NT, has been forced to promise to pay $660,000 among other requirements, as a result of an NT WorkSafe investigation into the death of one of its drivers who was killed after a bus rolled over her in 2017. The Northern Territory’s...
The ABC needs to address its Gunner Government conflict of interest
EDITORIAL: There is no argument Kristy O’Brien is a good journalist in a bad position. In fact, the NT Independent editorial board as a whole, while in previous pursuits, collaborated with Ms O’Brien on a journalism project. We have the utmost respect for her...
Uber driver robbed of ‘lunch money’ in Parap, police seeking public’s help
An Uber driver was allegedly robbed Tuesday night in Parap by a man who put his arms around the driver and claimed he had a knife, NT Police say. NT Police Watch Commander Len Turner said that around 8:30pm, the Uber driver was sitting in his vehicle when a Caucasian...
Police call for criminals to be more honest
An Alice Springs man has allegedly called triple-0 to get police to arrest him after he allegedly stole a ute from a charity and was involved in a police chase, later dumping the vehicle near Santa Teresa, NT Police have said. Strike Force Viper Detective Senior...
