A 60-year-old man has been arrested for alleged historical child sexual offences that occurred in Fannie Bay between 2002 and 2007, NT Police said.
Bus drivers ramp up protected industrial action over contract standoff
CDC bus drivers across the Territory have started wearing campaign-branded hi-visibility vests as part of the Transport Workers’ Union’s escalating work action against the bus operator’s contract offer, which they say falls below industry standards.
Tamboran reaches final investment decision for Beetaloo joint venture; takes over Falcon Oil and Gas
Tamboran Resources announced that its Beetaloo Joint Venture (BJV) has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Shenandoah South pilot project and that it has acquired Falcon Oil and Gas, while the NT Government announced that taxpayers will underwrite $75 million of a $180 million loan for a new compression facility to bring Beetaloo gas to market.
Woman’s death declared suspicious after postmortem
The death of woman at Casuarina is being investigated after a postmortem examination identified unexplained internal injuries, NT Police said.
Old revolver discharged as police conducted firearms check at Kakadu gun dealership
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.