A 150km section of the Tanami Road from Yuendumu to the west of Chilla Well has now been sealed at a cost of $197 million, the Finocchiaro Government has said.
Mines Department decided Empire Energy did not breach Petroleum Act with well site issue
A government briefing recommending potential prosecution against Empire Energy for breaching the company’s environmental management plan concerning a gas well in the Beetaloo Basin was suddenly dropped, the Environment Department’s chief executive has said, after an unnamed person in the Mining and Energy Department decided there was no breach of the Petroleum Act.
Minister on trade mission to foster stronger economic ties between NT and Malaysia
A trade delegation led by Asian Relations Minister Robyn Cahill will explore bilateral trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia, coinciding with the launch of AirAsia Malaysia’s new non-stop Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route on Friday.
CLP seeking to change govt procurement rules, appointing new ‘Territory Procurement Champion’
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is looking to fill a new role called the “Territory Procurement Champion” who will replace the Buy Local Industry Advocate, ahead of undisclosed planned reforms to government procurement processes to be rolled out later this year.
NT renewable energy production ranks last in country after CLP abandons targets: Report
The Northern Territory has the lowest renewable energy production of any Australian state or territory, according to a new national report, that follows the CLP Government’s decision to scrap its promised 2030 renewable energy target.
Lands and Planning chief executive misled Estimates committee about involvement in water plan
A senior government executive who told Parliament’s Budget Estimates Committee she was not involved in recommending the Environment Minister approve the controversial Mataranka water allocation plan due to a conflict of interest, was forced to change her story when an internal document signed by her was presented that showed she was involved, with other questionable conflicts of interest raised.
Warning on AirAsia flights to Malaysia from Darwin not explained
A mysterious warning that new direct flights between Darwin and Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia are subject to “gaining government approval” is not a result of NT Government regulations, the CLP Government has said.
‘He has not resigned’: CLP inexplicably keeping Kirkman on payroll
Disgraced senior bureaucrat Andrew Kirkman is still on the government payroll nearly two months after departing his chief executive position, the CLP revealed at Budget Estimates hearings, but how and why remains a mystery.
Substantial growth of Darwin housing market attracting investors, homebuyers: Report
Darwin’s property market has seen the highest quarterly growth in house prices among all capital cities, according to recent data, with property experts suggesting continued “fast-paced growth” after years of sluggish performance.
Wangi Falls reopens for the Dry with a new crocodile fence to be installed
The iconic Wangi Falls has reopened for the Dry season earlier than anticipated and will see a new “crocodile deterrent fence” installed to replace the previous structure, the government said, in an effort to keep visitors and rangers safe.
NT Business News – May 29
The latest highlights include another NT Major Project collapsing, the government promoting energy sector advancements at an energy conference and Northern Iron leaving behind $55 million in debt after shutdown, while administrators are called into Lucapa diamond mine.
Cost-of-living pressures hitting the Territory hard: NTCOSS report
Rental affordability is continuing to worsen across the Northern Territory, a new report by the NT Council of Social Service has found, with the body warning the rising cost of living in the NT is “concerning”.