Two tenderers have been shortlisted for the third and final procurement phase of the Darwin ship lift project, the government has announced.
57 per cent of NT public servants vote in favour of government wage freeze offer
A majority of NT Public Service employees have voted to accept the Gunner Government’s wage freeze policy, which will see them reap the controversial $4,000 lump sum “bonus” this year in exchange for having their wages frozen for the next four years.
‘I continue to suffer frustration’: Buy Local Advocate report shows government procurement processes still failing
The NT’s Buy Local Advocate has been unable to determine if the Gunner Government’s Buy Local Plan is working or if the government has increased spending with local businesses for the fourth year in a row, a new report shows.
New fighter jets arrive at Tindal
The first four new F-35A Lightning ll fighter jets worth an estimated $78 million each landed at their new home at the RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine last week, that will be serviced into the future by three local companies.
NT Government tenders awarded – December 16
The NT Government awarded 24 contracts in the last week to a total of $21 million with the largest being awarded to Aldebaran Contracting Pty Ltd. In total, 22 contracts worth $20.6 million went to NT-based businesses, and two contracts totalling $454,317 went to non-local enterprises.
Could Singapore’s floating solar farm pose a threat to NT’s Sun Cable project?
Singapore-based sustainable energy company Sunseap aims to build a A$2.7 billion, 2,200 MW floating solar project on Batam Island after reaching a deal with the Indonesian government’s Badan Pengusahaan Batam that will sit just 50km from Singapore – a lot closer than the NT-based Sun Cable project.
Panther Metals lists on ASX, hope for Annabarro & Marakai projects
Panther Metals PLC, a British-based mining company, have successfully listed themselves on the Australian Securities Exchange as Panther Metals Ltd in a $5 million IPO, injecting renewed hope in past Northern Territory mining operations, Toms Gully and Rustlers Roost, which are a part of the Marrakai and Annaburroo Gold project 70km south east of Darwin.
Flip Out Darwin to close next week
The Flip Out Trampoline Arena at the Airport precinct will shut down and its employees laid off before Christmas, the business announced this afternoon.
Tennant creek miner Emmerson Resources’ market cap soars by $48M in one day
Emmerson Resources’ market capitalization has soared from $34.86 million to $82.21 million after its share price more than doubled in one day last week to $0.19 a share from just $0.07, following news of its successful drilling campaign of copper and gold at its Hermitage Project in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.
NT adventures – Give the gift of a local adventure this Christmas
NT adventures – Give the gift of a local adventure this Christmas
NT Government tenders released – December 14
In the last week the NT Government has released 14 tenders, including Provision of Medical Imaging Services. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
NT Health lied to public about $4.3M consultancy contract, breached procurement rules: Auditor General report
EXCLUSIVE: The NT Health Department and its Minister misled Territorians and violated government procurement policies when it awarded a controversial $700,000 consultancy contract to Ernst and Young that ballooned to more than $4.3 million after multiple variations, the Auditor General has found.