An NT Police operation to target domestic violence offenders with outstanding warrants has resulted in 80 arrests, police said, including 36 made in regional and remote areas since the beginning of September.
Investigation into Alice Springs CBD road debacle ordered
Independent Alice Springs MLA Robyn Lambley has called on the NT Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee to immediately investigate the rapid and severe deterioration of newly re-sealed roads in the Alice Springs CBD, calling the project an “abject failure”.
Three taxis rammed in Alice Springs overnight, suspects still at large
A reckless driving incident in Alice Springs involving a stolen vehicle colliding with several taxis Thursday night has the NT Police asking for the public’s assistance, with one of the taxi drivers reportedly attacked twice and threatened with an unspecified weapon.
Darwin man arrested after months of public masturbation incidents
A Darwin man who allegedly masturbated in public in front of multiple victims in the CBD on multiple occasions since August has been arrested and charged following a raid of his residence, NT Police said.
New buoys on Finniss River mark illegal fishing zone
The Northern Land Council has placed two buoys on the Finniss River because of illegal fishing in Aboriginal waters, but said it was not an indication of new or changed access arrangements, while the land council said other parts of that coastline remain closed while long-running access negotiations continue.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2016 Toyota Hilux TGN121R
This week, Dustin’s brings you its newly arrived white 2016 Toyota Hilux TGN121R Workmate Double Cab with a 2.7-lite 4-cylinder Petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. This ute is in perfect condition and has an odometer reading of 68,301 km.
Environmental Defenders Office ordered to pay Santos $9m in legal costs after failed lawsuit to block gas project
Environmental lawyers who represented Tiwi Islanders in their bid to stop gas giant Santos’ Barossa Gas Project from going ahead have been ordered to pay the company more than $9 million in legal costs, after the Environmental Defenders Office was found to have engaged in “a form of subtle coaching” during the case.
Employee charged with gross indecency at Palmerston business
An employee of a Palmerston business has been charged with gross indecency for an alleged assault of a customer, NT Police said.
Early Melioidosis cases reported in the Territory
NT Health is alerting residents and visitors to be vigilant about melioidosis, with three cases reported in the Greater Darwin region since the start of the current reporting period on October 1.
Chinese Darwin Port operator’s ‘financial status’ called into question amid possible lease termination
Darwin Port operator Landbridge’s financial problems have raised the prospect of the NT CLP Government terminating its lease with the company, the NT Treasurer has indicated, with the matter set to be discussed with the Federal Government tomorrow.
CLP names taskforce to accelerate NT’s economic recovery
The CLP Government has appointed an “Approvals Fast Track Taskforce” made up of business owners from across the Territory that it says will help rebuild the economy.
No charges laid against DHA despite land clearing breach at Lee Point development
Environmental groups and traditional owners are urging Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to take legal action against Defence Housing Australia for alleged violations of federal environmental laws after NT authorities ended their investigation into alleged unlawful land clearing at Lee Point.