A background briefing paper from the federal Environment Department obtained through freedom of information describes the proposed ‘sustainable’ Middle Arm development “as a key enabler” for the export of gas from the Beetaloo basin, the Guardian Australia has reported.
Today’s national news includes Australia telling ASEAN to negotiate a COC on the South China Sea that would also benefit outside parties, opposition saying that the Albanese government is ‘demonising’ the gas industry, Chevron and Exxon seeking state backing for carbon capture and hydrogen projects in Australia, and Australia committing $160 million to build more Bushmasters.
Northern Territory Red Cross volunteers have been recognised with excellence medals for their unwavering commitment to others during emergencies as part of the week-long celebration of National Volunteer Week.
The Spiegeltent will return to the Darwin Festival after four years, while the Maho Magic bar, combining magic with cocktails, will be making its debut, the festival director has said in the first announcement about the 2023 lineup.
Four males have been arrested following a violent home invasion in Millner Tuesday night that saw a man threaten a resident with a knife before fleeing the home, NT Police said.
A 59-year-old Tennant Creek man had his wrist slashed with a knife outside his home last night after he was attacked by an unknown assailant, NT Police said.
Dr Marco Briceno has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the Department of Health following a national recruitment process, with plans to push through a restructure of the NT’s medical system.
Motorsport Australia has not issued a permit for cars to compete in the Finke Desert Race following the end of the coronial inquest into the death of Nigel Harris at the 2021 race, an inquest which heard the organisation and the organisers had not acted on any of a scathing safety report’s recommendations.
Enjoy going home to this stunning five-bedroom, three-bathroom executive home with established gardens in the popular suburb of Durack.
Today’s national news includes the Federal government to pay $132.7m after settling a lawsuit over PFAS contamination, Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings increasing “quite significantly” following Labor’s second budget, and Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining Ltd to backing Newmont Corp’s $26.2 billion takeover offer. Also in the news are InvoCare getting a $1.3 billion bid from TPG, and a National Anti-Scam Centre being established to counter online fraud.
The Defence Department’s upgrading of the Darwin International Airport’s runways and linked taxiways starting next month could cause headaches for Territorians and disrupt the local economy with delays, re-routing, and unscheduled tarmac closures expected, while uncertainty remains over how the works will be rolled out.
The Fyles Government has released the NT Defence Veterans strategy, seemingly being shamed into it after facing heavy criticism by advocates for ignoring veterans’ welfare in the 2023 NT Budget.
