The latest highlights include Qatar-Virgin buy-in signals positive developments for NT, bookings open for Top End discount tourism scheme, and the NT Chamber of Commerce looking for a new chief executive. Also making resource news is NT greenlights Tivan’s Sandover project, and Astute Metals utilizes its option to acquire IOCG royalty.
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.
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.
The Darwin Triple Crown event will begin on June 20, the Supercars Championship owner has said.
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.
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.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of his partner in Katherine on Monday night, NT Police said.
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.
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.
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.
A discount tourism scheme for the Top End has opened for bookings, with up to 25 per cent savings available, the Tourism Minister said.
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.
