Territorians are being encouraged to have their say on who they want as their council representatives in the upcoming local government elections, which are now just 100 days away.
Worker’s face and throat sliced by angle grinder prompting NT WorkSafe alert
A 71-year-old worker was seriously injured and nearly died after slicing his face and throat with a nine-inch angle grinder during reno work at a Winnellie industrial shed, NT WorkSafe said, while issuing a public safety alert.
CLP orders another inquiry into voluntary assisted dying laws
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has ordered yet another inquiry to explore voluntary assisted dying laws in the Northern Territory – less than a year after the last comprehensive inquiry – which comes amid pressure in Parliament on the government to finally implement the laws and opposition from the Australia Christian Lobby.
Man arrested for producing child abuse material in East Arnhem community: Police
A 31-year-old East Arnhem man has been arrested and charged for allegedly producing and distributing child abuse material, NT Police said, following an anonymous tip off to Crime Stoppers.
AFLW Dreamtime game to be held in Darwin again
The AFL Women’s Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon will again be held at Darwin the AFL has said.
Worker’s fingertips amputated after lawnmower safety device tampered with: NT WorkSafe
A Top End worker had their fingertips amputated after suffering severe injuries while operating a self-propelled lawnmower, which kicked off an NT WorkSafe investigation.
Police hunt alleged sex offender after young girl sexually assaulted in Palmerston
A young girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Palmerston early Saturday morning, NT Police said, as they continue to search for the alleged offender.
NT Business News – May 13
Latest highlights include APA Group proposing to construct Beetaloo’s Sturt Plateau pipeline, Exact Contracting Pty Ltd being awarded $68 million for Stage 3 upgrades of the Carpentaria Highway, and a record cruise season bringing an economic boost. Also making resource news is Energy Resources Australia withdrawing its court challenge on the Jabiluka Lease.
Darwin ship lift project referred for investigation into ballooning costs
The Darwin ship lift project has been referred to a government committee to be investigated after years of cost blowouts and delays, with the Finocchiaro CLP Government already flagging the project will still move ahead and anticipated it will now cost “hundreds of millions of dollars” more to build.
Man allegedly rammed two people and a house
A man was tasered while being arrested after allegedly ramming a vehicle into the front of a house in Gray on Saturday, also hitting two of the occupants who were in the front yard, NT Police said.
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to run for deputy leader of Libs after surprise defection from Nats
NT CLP Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has declared her intention to run for deputy leader of the Liberal Party as part of a leadership ticket with federal shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, following her surprise announcement last week that she will no longer sit with the Nationals in Federal Parliament.
Multiple arrests for assault and robbery involving weapons in Nightcliff
A 16-year-old male and two females, aged 15 and 21, have been arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery and an assault at a home that occurred in Nightcliff on Friday morning, NT Police said, amid claims of an increased police presence in the area.