The NT Government will station security guards on key Darwin bus routes, as part of a three month trial to improve safety on the bus network, however the Opposition said they have no faith the government “can pull this off”.
NT Resource News – November 11
Highlights this week include Arafura’s massive deal with Hyundai and Kia, Todd River Resources raising $3.18M to speed-up drilling and exploration works in the NT, the Federal Government releasing $58M to Energy Resources Australia for Ranger uranium mine rehabilitation, and Tamboran Resources completing the acquisition of Beetaloo assets from Origin Energy.
Man dead after being hit by vehicle in Palmerston
UPDATED: A 59-year-old male has died after being struck by a vehicle around 6pm last night on the inbound lanes of the Stuart Highway nearby Yarrawonga Road in Palmerston, NT Police said, as they review dashcam footage from the scene.
Alice Springs under siege: Police issued public warning as youths drove stolen vehicles at police cars
NT Police were forced to warn the public to avoid the Alice Springs CBD on Tuesday night as youths tried to ram police cars in stolen vehicles during an out-of-control crime rampage that has the community calling for the government to immediately regain control of the streets by any means necessary.
Gas industry continues to sustain NT economy: Report
The local gas industry continues to be the main contributor to the Territory’s economic growth with a share of 15.53 per cent of the NT’s economy, according to a new study by ACIL Allen Consulting for Gas Energy Australia.
Fyles Government wants in on Australia’s nuclear sub program, documents reveal
Internal briefing documents from the Department of Defence have revealed the NT Government confidentially contacted the Federal Government to engage in Australia’s nuclear submarine program.
The NT’s most notorious vehicle crash sites revealed
The Stuart Highway near Adelaide River is the worst hot spot for vehicular accidents with the major highway identified as the most dangerous road in Darwin, according to the latest data from national insurer AAMI, with men found to be the predominant drivers involved in the crashes.
Two NT businesses scammed for more than $1m by cybercriminals: Police
Two Territory businesses in the construction and real estate industries have fallen prey to online email scams, with both companies out more than $500,000 each, NT Police have said.
Fyles Government makes public anti-crime meeting about racism, does not attend
Business owners who attended a public meeting in Palmerston on Tuesday to call on the government to do more to solve the out-of-control crime problem had the event overshadowed by the Fyles Government accusing an organiser of posting racist comments on social media after her business was broken into last month.
Frustrated business owners organise public crime meeting as another business ram-raided overnight
Dozens of small business owners in the Greater Darwin region have organised a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss their ongoing frustrations with out-of-control crime, as another business was ram-raided overnight with one teen on bail arrested and another on the run.
Darwin property prices drop in October but expected to hold steady
Fears around interest rate hikes prompted average property prices in Darwin to dip by 0.8 per cent for October – the first time this year – after remaining steady during the previous month, new figures from CoreLogic shows.
Another knife assault at Casuarina bus stop as teen attacks bystanders who tried to help victim
Good samaritans who restrained a 14-year-old after witnessing him allegedly assault another youth with an “edged weapon” at the Casuarina bus interchange were later assaulted by another teen with a knife, sending them to hospital, NT Police said.