Damien Moriarty is the new Chief Executive of Master Builders NT. He replaces Ben Carter whose sudden June departure came after less than two years in the role.
NBN upgrades for Alice Springs
More than 10,000 internet users in Alice Springs have had their NBN connection upgraded to fibre to the premises, allowing speeds 18 times faster than conventional copper broadband connections with enhanced reliability, the member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour has said.
Dates announced for Darwin Triple Crown
The Darwin Triple Crown event will begin on June 20, the Supercars Championship owner has said.
Qatar-Virgin deal good for the NT, Darwin Airport owners say
The Darwin Airport Development Group has said Qatar Airways buying a 25 per cent share of Virgin Australia would strengthen the Northern Territory’s role as an essential hub for global travel, it has been reported.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for October 7
Today’s national news includes Dutton accused of misleading about Australia’s stance on the Middle East conflict, PM Albanese called out for weak leadership, RBA urged to keep transparency on secret financial meetings, Australia begins the evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon, and Rising home prices have led to many suburbs being valued at over a million dollars.
Man charged with partner’s murder
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of his partner in Katherine on Monday night, NT Police said.
Free buses extended amid safety concerns for drivers and security guards
Public buses throughout the Northern Territory will remain free until June next year. Logistics Minister Bill Yan said the extension was because technical problems disrupted fare collection and passenger data on about a quarter of bus services.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2022 Mitsubishi Triton MR MY22 GLS
Dustin’s has a newly arrived silver 2022 Mitsubishi Triton MR MY22 GLS Double Cab with a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine and a 6-speed sports automatic transmission. This 4WD vehicle has an odometer reading of 34,696 km.
Police catch teen who escaped custody
A 14-year-old boy who escaped police custody from an unspecified place in Darwin on Wednesday afternoon was caught on Thursday morning, NT Police said.
Bookings open for Top End discount tourism scheme
A discount tourism scheme for the Top End has opened for bookings, with up to 25 per cent savings available, the Tourism Minister said.
Government employee housing rents increase by 25 per cent
The Finocchiaro Government has increased rent on government employee houses by 25 per cent, but a spokesman said departments and agencies would principally pay the additional cost.
NT Business News – October 02
The latest highlights include Gemco Mine still grappling with cyclone-related challenges, and the First Home Buyers grant scheme begins October 1. Also making resource news is Vista Gold discovers high-grade vein intercepts at Mt Todd, and ECNT seeks stay order on Tamboran’s Beetaloo fracking project.