The owners of Darwin CBD burger joint Good Thanks will face court after the Fair Work Ombudsman alleged they did not pay an apprentice cook his wages over three years during his registered training as part of an apprenticeship.
Unpaid carers facing challenges caring for loved ones but federal help available
Palmerston teen Charlize Pitkin provides care for her brothers, who were both born with learning difficulties and autism, which has seen her prioritise taking care of them over socialising with her friends.
Compliance checks on rides at regional shows underway: NT WorkSafe
Compliance checks on amusement rides as well as engagements with amusement ride operators and show organizers will be carried out by NT WorkSafe to ensure the safety of Territorians and visitors as this year’s show circuit kicks off, the regulator said.
Four female youths charged with aggravated robbery and bailed
Four females aged between 12 and 15 who allegedly assaulted and robbed two other females on a Darwin CBD street last month, leaving one victim requiring surgery, have been charged, NT Police said.
‘Voice to parliament’ documentary in production in the NT
A new documentary film in production in the Northern Territory aims to provide Indigenous perspectives about the so-called voice to parliament, in the lead up to the referendum to change the Constitution to be held later in the year.
Tivan chooses mining in Western Australia over its Mount Peak deposits in the NT
Critical minerals company Tivan has announced it will focus on mining its Western Australian deposit, essentially shelving mining at its Northern Territory Mount Peake development, even giving up access routes to the deposit, but has said it still has plans for a pilot minerals processing plant at Darwin Habour’s Middle Arm.
Boys armed with taser and baton charged with assault
Two teen males allegedly broke into a Bellamack home armed with a taser and a baton in the middle of the day and assaulted another teen on Monday, NT Police said.
NT WorkSafe inspectors now using body-worn cameras for worksite visits
Inspectors with NT WorkSafe will now be wearing body-worn cameras to attend worksites and for other operational activities as part of a six month trial, the workplace regulator announced on Monday.
Government seeking input on new lived experience mental health framework
Territorians are being asked to help develop the first draft of a lived experience mental health framework, which aims to improve existing mental health services, and provide evidence-based guidance for mental health workers, the Fyles Government has said.
Defence signs lease for Howard Springs accommodation facility
The Federal and NT governments have signed a deal that will see the Howard Springs accommodation facility leased to the Department of Defence for military personnel at an “estimated” cost of $50 million per year for the next five years, the government said.
Man severs arm during Territory Day fireworks mishap, close to 100 incidents reported
A 23-year-old man had his arm severed and another man suffered shrapnel to the groin in a fireworks mishap during Territory Day celebrations Saturday night, in just one of close to 100 incidents attended to by emergency services on the day.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 30
Today’s national news includes Australia’s job vacancies down 2% in May, the Solomon Islands reviewing a security pact with Australia, an online gambling ad ban pushed in Australia, Australia planning to acquire a variety of strike missiles, and Virgin Australia starting a new era with the first MAX aircraft.