Police are searching for the driver of a green Mitsubishi Pajero who allegedly drove the vehicle at a man and a woman at a service station on McMillians Road Thursday night, striking the woman and colliding with an ice machine, NT Police said.
NT Government tenders awarded – September 29
The NT Government awarded 21 contracts in the last week to a total of $47 million with the largest being awarded to ASPlum Pty Ltd for Stage 2B (Civil Works) Subdivision Construction in Kilgariff Estate, Alice Springs Region.
Architecture firm facing legal action over alleged ‘bid rigging’ in CDU city campus tender by ACCC
The federal competition watchdog has launched legal action against ARM Architecture and its former director alleging they “engaged in cartel conduct by attempting to rig bids” for a tender involving CDU’s new $250 million Darwin CBD campus project.
Human remains including skull found near Lee Point beach
UPDATED: Skeletal remains found by a bushwalker near Lee Point Beach on Wednesday afternoon are being forensically examined by medical experts and a crime scene has been established, the NT Police said.
Overnight ram raid spree in Alice Springs under investigation
NT Police are investigating at least three ram raids that occurred around Alice Springs overnight, after a white Toyota Land Cruiser was allegedly stolen from an unnamed Barkly region community.
Darwin airport charging ‘temporary security surcharge’ for increased patrols
Darwin International Airport officials have increased security patrols for parked cars at the airport and are charging a $2 “temporary security surcharge” to all customers to pay for it, that they say will end if crime subsides.
New Palmerston fire station to open ‘before end of the year’ after years of delays
The $25 million Palmerston Regional Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services complex – “fast-tracked” after being delayed for years – will soon open to enhance emergency response to the community, with the final fit-out underway, the Fyles Government said.
Territory drivers fill up as federal fuel excise subsidy ends today
Just as Darwin motorists were starting to feel relief at pumps, Territorians can expect to be slugged with higher fuel prices as the Federal Government’s fuel excise cut ends today, which is expected to push fuel prices up by an average of 22 cents per litre or around $15 to $30 per tank.
Senior’s walker stolen by group in ‘cowardly attack’: Police
A 73-year-old man was allegedly robbed of money and his walker by a group of males and females in the early hours of Tuesday morning, NT Police said.
Teachers blast Fyles government with ‘no’ vote on wage freeze offer
The Fyles Government must start negotiating with teachers about a new agreement in good faith or risk an exodus of educators from the Top End, the Australian Education Union NT has warned.
Police searching for car involved in alleged knife-wielding street robbery
NT Police are searching for the occupants of a “small white hatchback” after the passenger allegedly threatened a man walking in the Gardens with a “large edged weapon” and stole his belongings overnight.
Here’s what everyone is saying about the NT Government’s ban on the NT Independent
The national union representing journalists sent a letter to the Fyles Government on Monday calling on it to lift the ongoing ban on the NT Independent and to “stop obstructing” the work of journalists in the NT. Read what other media have said about the ongoing ban over the last two and half years.