A firearms dealer in his 80s has had more than 240 guns and various gun parts seized by police for alleged multiple breaches of the NT Firearms Act, which followed a loaded revolver discharging while police were inspecting it, NT Police said.
Discharge of pepper spray at bar ends in arrests
Several people at a Darwin bar were left to deal with the effects of contamination from pepper spray after a 36-year-old woman discharged the legally purchased canister during a brawl with a 21-year-old woman early Sunday morning, NT Police said, which also involved a bystander struck with a stool that was thrown by one of the women.
‘Boho’ style poolside restaurant, executive suites, and villas open at Darwin Airport Resort
Darwin Airport Resort has recently enhanced its offerings with new attractions that complement its other recent upgrades, including the large pool, water features, and luxurious villas.
Kids with fuel in Tennant Creek add to busy Sunday for fire crews in extreme conditions
NT Fire and Rescue crews had their hands full dealing with multiple fires in Tennant Creek on Sunday, including fires on the football oval allegedly started by children “with fuel”, NT Fire and Emergency Services said, amid extreme fire conditions in the region.
New grants to boost cyber security for Territory businesses
A $1 million program to help small and medium Territory businesses protect themselves against cyberattacks has been launched that will see up to $10,000 matched dollar for dollar by the government towards eligible cybersecurity services.
Dangerous climate change threatens Northern Australia’s big Asian ‘food bowl’ dreams
Australia’s first national climate risk report warns Northern Australia faces the harshest impacts, with extreme heatwaves, bushfires, flooding and tropical cyclones, intensifying safety and security risks, potentially resulting in loss of life, destabilisation of community structures, and increased migration away from the north, writes Steven Turton.
Manton Dam project nears completion as costs appear to blowout by $55 million
UPDATED: The cost of recommissioning the Manton Dam and associated works appears to have blown out by $55 million to $189 million in one year, the CLP Government disclosed on Friday without initially acknowledging it, but said works are nearing completion on the project that will improve water security for the Darwin region.
Darwin to host inaugural ‘Mini Paralympics’ after the success of NT para-athletes
Darwin is set to host the inaugural ‘Mini Paralympics’, a ground-breaking initiative promoting inclusivity in sports for individuals with disabilities, that will feature wheelchair basketball, boccia, seated volleyball, badminton, and athletics.
NT Business News – September 26
Business news from across the Northern Territory: Latest highlights include APA Group commencing Beetaloo pipeline construction, $1.5B in trade relations showcased as NT heads to World Expo 2025 in Japan, and the NT Government launches October Business Month. Also making resource news is KGL Resources making progress on the Jervois Copper Project in the NT.
Police raid of northern suburbs ‘safe house’ leads to prohibited guns, drugs and three arrests
A ‘safe house’ for alleged drug dealers on a quiet street in a Darwin northern suburb was at the centre of a massive drug bust involving the seizure of a huge haul of meth, cocaine and cannabis, tens of thousands in cash and several prohibited firearms, including a pistol with a silencer, NT Police said.
October Business Month kicks off next week
The October Business Month 2025 program will see over 70 event partners holding over 200 events throughout the month, with local and national business leaders providing insight through inspirational speeches and plenty of professional development opportunities and seminars across the Territory.
GST funding shrinkage costing the Territory billions: Report
The Northern Territory is set to lose out on nearly $6 billion in GST revenue over the next four years, according to a new report from The Australia Institute, that argued that amount of money could pay for the NT Art Gallery in just over a month.