A 150km section of the Tanami Road from Yuendumu to the west of Chilla Well has now been sealed at a cost of $197 million, the Finocchiaro Government has said.
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Woman killed in remote rollover
A woman was killed after the vehicle she was in rolled on the Victoria Highway near Bulla on Sunday morning, NT Police said.
Police ‘unintentionally’ struck DV suspect with unmarked car before tasering him
A 30-year-old domestic violence suspect in Alice Springs was “unintentionally” hit by an unmarked police car Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting a woman and bystander, while later being tasered after escaping custody at the hospital where he was being assessed, NT Police said.
$500k reward offered to locate Peter Falconio’s body amid killer’s sickness
A new $500,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the location of the remains of murdered backpacker Peter Falconio, NT Police have said, a day after reports that his killer Bradley John Murdoch is close to death.
Minister on trade mission to foster stronger economic ties between NT and Malaysia
A trade delegation led by Asian Relations Minister Robyn Cahill will explore bilateral trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia, coinciding with the launch of AirAsia Malaysia’s new non-stop Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route on Friday.
Increased NT land clearing needs federal oversight: Environment Centre
The Environmental Centre NT has called for federal intervention into the projected tripling of the NT’s land clearing rate this year, over the historical average 20 year average, stating more than 16,000 ha of native vegetation was approved for clearing in just 10 days.
Teen arrested in connection to indecent assaults in Alice Springs
A 14-year-old male has been arrested and is facing four charges in connection to a string of indecent assaults against women in Alice Springs last week, NT Police said.
CLP seeking to change govt procurement rules, appointing new ‘Territory Procurement Champion’
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is looking to fill a new role called the “Territory Procurement Champion” who will replace the Buy Local Industry Advocate, ahead of undisclosed planned reforms to government procurement processes to be rolled out later this year.
Bus dress code latest element of Finocchiaro Government’s ‘racist and cruel’ agenda: Community group
New signs on public buses warning that people “with dirty or stained clothes” will be “refused travel” is the latest move by the Finocchiaro CLP Government to target Indigenous Territorians, community and legal groups have said, “particularly those who are poor, homeless or otherwise marginalised”.
NT renewable energy production ranks last in country after CLP abandons targets: Report
The Northern Territory has the lowest renewable energy production of any Australian state or territory, according to a new national report, that follows the CLP Government’s decision to scrap its promised 2030 renewable energy target.
Legal Aid Commission roles up for grabs following controversial appointment
Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby has called for expressions of interest for “independent” roles on the NT Legal Aid Commission after three members of the last board resigned in frustration when the CLP Government rejected their independent recommendation for a new director, overruling them to appoint a person with ties to the CLP.