UPDATED: Four male youths who escaped from a “supported accommodation” facility in Alice Springs on Wednesday night around 10pm, have been apprehended, the NT Police said on Friday afternoon.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for January 20
Today’s national news includes Peter Dutton announcing a $20,000 small business tax cut, a State of emergency declared in storm hit areas in the eastern region, Australians lost $319 million in scams last year, and Telstra forming AI joint venture with Accenture.
Public consultation on Territory Coordinator legislation ends Friday, as Opposition raise concerns
The Finocchiaro Government is pushing ahead with its proposed Territory Coordinator role following a travelling roadshow throughout the Territory, while the Opposition has called on the government to properly consult with the public before rushing through the legislation it says will give an unelected official special powers to circumvent regulations.
Federal Government commits additional $200m to boost NT’s rare earths mine
Arafura Rare Earths is now searching for more private investment following the Federal Government announcing an additional infusion of $200 million to help develop its rare earths mine and processing facility in the NT, bringing the total public funding commitment to the project to more than $1 billion.
Public consultation for AROWS project’s environmental impact opens
Territorians are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project, the largest water infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, with a referral recently submitted to the Environment Protection Authority.
Alleged meth-head arrested in Alice Springs after fleeing roadside breath test
A dangerous driving incident that saw a man allegedly flee police while high on methamphetamine ended when the NT Police, assisted by its drone unit, apprehended the 33-year-old man in Alice Springs late last night.
Contaminated water pumped onto vegetation at Empire Energy’s Beetaloo Basin fracking site
Environmentalists and traditional owners have voiced concerns after an incident involving contaminated water being pumped onto vegetation near a fracking site in the Beetaloo Basin was reported this week, raising concerns of what could happen when more wells are drilled in the region.
St John unable to operate safe and effective ambulance service: AMA
The Australian Medical Association NT says it holds concerns that St John Ambulance cannot run a safe ambulance service for Territorians, following a damning report into its operations and a vote of no confidence in the organisation’s executive team by its own paramedics.
Remote communities to benefit from $34 million water security program after failed govt legal action
A $34 million water security program, dubbed ‘Better Bores for Communities’ has been launched across the NT to improve water security, quality and supply in 10 remote communities, following the NT Government’s failed legal bid to overturn a court ruling that found it was obligated to provide access to safe drinking water in remote communities.
Man charged over historical child sex offences
A 72-year-old man has been arrested and charged for alleged historical child sex offences committed in Berry Springs between 2010 and 2015, NT Police said.
Girl bites cop during chroming apprehension in Leanyer: Police
A 14-year-old girl who was taken into protective custody after police observed her allegedly chroming and under the influence of a substance at the Hibiscus shopping centre on Sunday morning, allegedly bit a female officer, piercing her skin on the wrist and finger, NT Police said.
Man arrested over death of woman near Todd River
A 49-year-old man is in custody after a woman believed to be his partner was discovered unresponsive near the Todd River overnight, with NT Police confirming the woman later died.