Police used tyre spikes to stop a vehicle carrying a large amount of alcohol and marijuana in the Daly River, that they believed was involved in grog and drug running, and had been involved in a hit-and-run in Darwin, NT Police said.
Federal and NT governments sign $4 billion remote housing partnership
The Federal and NT governments have signed an agreement establishing a 10-year remote housing partnership which aims to halve overcrowding in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory by 2034.
Casuarina Coastal Reserve to be a national park
Casuarina Coastal Reserve and an additional 33 hectares adjoining it will become a national park, NT Parks Minister Selena Uibo has announced.
Man ejected from vehicle, killed in Alice Springs rollover
A 22-year-old man was ejected from his car and killed when the vehicle he was driving crashed and rolled on Larapinta Drive west of Alice Springs on Saturday morning, NT Police said.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2022 Toyota Hilux GUN126R SR5 Double Cab
This week, Dustin’s brings you its newly arrived silver 2022 Toyota Hilux GUN126R SR5 Double Cab, which comes with a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine and a 6-speed sports automatic transmission. This ute, still under factory warranty until 2027, has an odometer reading of 83,282 km.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 24
Today’s national news includes Sydney being among the costliest housing markets in the world, Australia being included in China’s Visa Waiver Program, New reforms to help small banks compete with the majors, NSW increasing duties on foreign homebuyers, and the First Bitcoin ETF listed on ASX.
Man sentenced for starting massive wildfire in Djukbinj National Park
A Territory man who illegally started a bushfire that burned for 11 days at Djukbinj National Park two years ago has been sentenced after pleading guilty in the NT Supreme Court.
Keith Kerinauia found guilty of murder
Keith Kerinauia has been found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of bottle shop worker Declan Laverty after an eight-day trial.
Glencore’s McArthur River Mine charged with sacred site breach
Glencore’s McArthur River Mine is facing charges for allegedly causing damage to a “barramundi dreaming” site considered sacred by traditional owners.
NT government urged to re-write draft Mataranka water allocation plan
The Northern Land Council, representing Roper River catchment traditional owners, has called on the NT government to rewrite the “appalling” draft Mataranka water allocation plan, while the NT Farmers Association has called for compensation for farmers, it has been reported.
NT Business News – June 20
Latest highlights include a survey showing that the NT’s critical minerals are attracting investment, the NT Government continues to boost mining with $4 million in funding, and the NT’s population decreased for the December 2023 quarter. Also making resource news, a Helium exploration grant is awarded to Greenvale, plus more.
Man charged over alleged domestic violence attack
A man has been charged with rape, depravation of liberty, aggravated assault, and strangulation, along with other offences over an alleged domestic violences attack, NT Police said.