Charles Darwin University will use genomics to conduct a study on biting midges, looking at their potential to transmit severe animal blood-borne diseases that could damage the Australian livestock industry, the university has said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for August 22
Today’s national news includes Australia, Japan and the US holding a joint naval exercise, Prime Minister Albanese has spent $4m chartering RAAF jets, unions notifying Woodside of a possible strike at key Australian gas platforms, and the US to sell Australia missile systems in $975 million deal.
‘Fire appears accidental’: Police close investigation into Darwin River fire
A large bushfire at Darwin River earlier this month that destroyed one home and several vehicles “appears to be accidental”, the NT Police have concluded after previously describing the fire as “suspicious”.
$1.35M Darwin CBD laneways ‘action plan’ launched
A joint funding announcement of $1.35 million from the five-year-old Darwin City Deal will “transform” Darwin’s laneways and minor streets to be more attractive and enticing places for locals and visitors, the Fyles Government has said, but failed to mention ongoing nightly crime in the CBD that has led to one popular eatery closing its doors.
Golden bandicoots reintroduced into central Australia in restoration project
Golden bandicoots have been released at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, on Ngalia-Warlpiri and Luritja country, as part of a restoration project for the creatures in central Australia, the organisation has said.
Twelve candidates to stand in Darwin Council Lyons ward by-election
Twelve candidates have been declared for the Darwin Council Lyons ward by-election, the NT Electoral Commissioner has said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for August 18
Today’s national news includes Prime Minister Albanese slated for an official visit to the Philippines this September, Workers begin strike vote at Chevron’s LNG facilities, Origin Energy’s annual profit up by more than 83 per cent, and Five indigenous students chosen for NASA internship.
Teen allegedly fires arrow at security guard in Darwin CBD
A 14-year-old boy who allegedly stole a bow and arrows from a store on Cavenagh Street in the middle of the afternoon reportedly fired one of the arrows at a security guard after being approached, NT Police said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for August 17
Today’s national news includes Japanese F-35s to be joining military exercise in Australia for the first time, Australia sending a warship to join the US, Philippine military drills, Sen Lidia Thorpe saying voice referendum should be called off, and Australia setting up Pacific Championship in rugby league diplomacy play.
Woman seven times the legal alcohol limit busted smashing into car
A Territory woman who was driving an uninsured car while seven times over the legal blood alcohol limit has been charged after smashing into a truck on a Malak street while trying to reverse her car on Monday evening, police said.
Palmerston man charged with possession of child abuse material
A 31-year-old Woodroffe man has been arrested at his home following an NT Police raid and is facing multiple child exploitation charges.
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