Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has announced $10 million for Northern Territory airports to attract new flights, while at the same press conference calling on the Federal Government to urgently fund domestic violence programs in the NT.
NT Resource News – July 18
The NT Independent is providing an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory. Highlights this week include Tamboran signing MOUs to sell Beetaloo Basin LNG to major players, MetalsGrove Mining concluding its initial drilling at Bruce rare earths prospect, Melbana Energy announcing maiden prospective resource estimate for its Hudson prospect, and more.
‘It’s great short films, it’s on tour, it’s the vibe’! Flickerfest 2023 on this Saturday at Deckchair
Flickerfest 2023, Australia’s only Oscar-qualifying and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, will celebrate the best short films from around the world and here at home at Darwin’s iconic outdoor Deckchair Cinema, this Saturday, July 22.
Gastro cases up 92 per cent, NT Heath issues public alert
NT Health has issued a public health alert following a massive increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis in Territorians.
Man allegedly on speed, caught speeding, travelling 192km/h in 80km/h zone on motorbike
A man has been charged after allegedly riding a motorbike at 192km/h in an 80km/h zone on the Stuart Hwy while allegedly on cannabis and methamphetamine, NT Police said.
Man charged with murder over the death of his partner in Alice Springs
A man has been charged with murder following the death of his partner in Alice Springs on Saturday after she was allegedly attacked with a blunt weapon, NT Police said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for July 17
Today’s national news includes cocaine cartels cashing in on sky-high prices, and the unemployment rate going up as the global economy slows. Also in the news: more affordable Honda hybrids are coming to Australia, Victoria to introduce the strongest gambling harm preventions, and South Australia to ban ‘no cause’ evictions.
NT businesswoman named as a finalist for national entrepreneur awards
Website founder and NT businesswoman Amy Milford has again been named among the finalists for the AusMumpreneur awards, in the regional business category, and in a people’s choice category.
Defence Housing Australia halts Lee Point clearing until August 11: Environmental lawyers
Defence Housing Australia will not clear any land for a controversial housing development at Darwin’s Lee Point until August 11, while the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek conducts a cultural heritage assessment of the location, Environmental Justice Australia has said.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2017 Toyota Corolla ZRE182R Ascent S-CVT Constant Variable Hatchback
Check out Dustin’s newly arrived white 2017 Toyota Corolla ZRE182R Ascent S-CVT that comes with a seven-speed constant variable automatic transmission. This vehicle has a 4-cylinder 1.8-litre petrol engine with an odometer reading of 65,384 km.
Two boys charged over alleged spitting on security guards, police officer, and assault
A 13-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy are facing a series of charges after they allegedly spat on security guards, and a police officer, and assaulted one of the guards, NT Police said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for July 13
Today’s national news includes Australia worried over China-Solomon Islands’ new Pacific deal, EU-Australia trade deal fails, Coca-Cola to change Sprite bottles in Australia, and Qantas announces U.S. to Australia flight sale.