Tourism Minister Nicole Manison has downplayed the effect crime is having on tourism to the Territory, telling Budget Estimates that interest rate rises are the real culprit for the NT’s sluggish start to its peak tourism season.
Five youths allegedly robbed and assaulted Darwin taxi driver while on bail
Five boys, aged between 12 and 15, who were all on bail allegedly assaulted and robbed a Darwin taxi driver Monday night, forcing him to abandon his car and call for help, NT Police said.
Land councils say they were not fully consulted on Fyles Government’s new pastoral land change
The Central Land Council and the Northern Land Council have said they were not fully consulted on the NT government’s decision to change laws they say will diminish native title rights and risk the destruction of Aboriginal sacred sites, the media has reported.
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Larrakia Cultural Centre at waterfront to proceed after cash injection
The Larrakia Development Corporation is set to begin construction of Darwin’s Larrakia Cultural Centre before the end of the year after it acquired $56 million in funding from the Aboriginal Benefits Account.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 13
Today’s national news includes sixty-six millionaires paying no tax last year, Australia sending jet fighters to Ukraine, Reserve Bank of Australia warns of more economic woes ahead, AGL and Origin Energy will be passing higher prices to customers due to inflation and higher wholesale costs, and the Philippines to export mangoes to Australia.
Fyles takes sudden leave ahead of Estimates hearings
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has taken sudden personal leave two days before Budget Estimates hearings are scheduled to start, her office announced on Sunday afternoon, to reportedly attend to the medical needs of her son.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 9
Today’s national news includes Australia’s $100 million donation to Vietnam’s climate change program criticized, Australia is now in a ‘retail recession’ as inflation and rate hikes hit consumer spending. Also in the news are Ukraine receiving fresh military supplies from Australia, the new CDU campus leaving its mark on Darwin’s skyline, and The Amazing Race Australia to air its Celebrity Edition.
Building code restrictions making student accommodation shortfall worse: Property Council NT
The Northern Territory’s existing building code restrictions will worsen the dismal state of student accommodation and will eventually hamper economic activity in the jurisdiction, the Property Council NT has warned.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 8
Today’s national news includes Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell warning the European Union he would not sign a trade deal unless the bloc opens its market to more Australian farm products, and Australia’s economy grew at the weakest pace in 1½ years. Also in the news are swastika and SS signs to be banned, Australia to phase out checks as a payment method by 2030, and Aussies shelled out a total of $4.21 billion on video games last year.
Third person charged in connection with suspected murder of Tony Rowe
Northern Territory Police has charged a third person over the suspicious disappearance of Darwin man Tony Rowe in May last year.
INPEX-led study to explore Darwin’s potential as ‘clean’ hydrogen hub
A $1 million feasibility study into a potential “clean hydrogen market” in Darwin will be funded by the Federal Government through a group comprised of INPEX, Santos, Xodus and Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, the NT Government said, but critics argue it’s “greenwashing” the larger gas projects at Middle Arm.