Channel 9 has axed Darwin’s local nightly bulletin with some staff sacked and others possibly “redeployed” to other areas of the company in a shock move.
CLP announce new head public servant in surprise move
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has named former Palmerston CEO Luccio Cercarelli as the new head of the NT public service, an appointment that has left some scratching their heads, given Mr Cercarelli’s lack of experience in the NT Government and his contentious history with Territory developers.
Qantas to resume direct flights from Darwin to Canberra and Singapore
Qantas will resume non-stop flights from Darwin to Canberra and introduce flights from Darwin to Singapore in the coming months, as part of a new long-term agreement between Qantas and the Airport Development Group.
‘Review’ into NT’s horse racing industry ordered amid mounting losses, decreased attendance
The Finocchiaro Government has ordered a review into the Territory’s horse racing industry, while the Minister responsible has raised the prospect of increasing funding to the industry that is already receiving tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars annually, while suffering decreased attendance at events and substantial financial losses.
Tiger Brennan Drive overpass on and off ramps to open this weekend, as completion delays continue
The long-delayed and extremely overbudget Tiger Brennan Drive overpass is limping its way to completion with on and off ramps opening to traffic as of Saturday, but the south end of Berrimah Road will still not be accessible for a while yet, the NT Government has warned.
NT Business News – January 21
Latest highlights include the NT’s first magnetite shipment leaving for Asia, the Federal Government committing an additional $200 million to boost the NT’s rare earths mine, and MetalsGrove announcing encouraging exploration findings. Also making resource news is energy company Echelon making further acquisitions in the Territory.
Public consultation on Territory Coordinator legislation ends Friday, as Opposition raise concerns
The Finocchiaro Government is pushing ahead with its proposed Territory Coordinator role following a travelling roadshow throughout the Territory, while the Opposition has called on the government to properly consult with the public before rushing through the legislation it says will give an unelected official special powers to circumvent regulations.
Federal Government commits additional $200m to boost NT’s rare earths mine
Arafura Rare Earths is now searching for more private investment following the Federal Government announcing an additional infusion of $200 million to help develop its rare earths mine and processing facility in the NT, bringing the total public funding commitment to the project to more than $1 billion.
Public consultation for AROWS project’s environmental impact opens
Territorians are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project, the largest water infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, with a referral recently submitted to the Environment Protection Authority.
Contaminated water pumped onto vegetation at Empire Energy’s Beetaloo Basin fracking site
Environmentalists and traditional owners have voiced concerns after an incident involving contaminated water being pumped onto vegetation near a fracking site in the Beetaloo Basin was reported this week, raising concerns of what could happen when more wells are drilled in the region.
Remote communities to benefit from $34 million water security program after failed govt legal action
A $34 million water security program, dubbed ‘Better Bores for Communities’ has been launched across the NT to improve water security, quality and supply in 10 remote communities, following the NT Government’s failed legal bid to overturn a court ruling that found it was obligated to provide access to safe drinking water in remote communities.
NT Business News – January 13
Latest highlights include AirAsia to resume Northern Territory operations in March, Alice Springs recording over 2,100 registered businesses in 2024, the proposed Momentus Hotels and Resorts Waterfront hotel facing uncertainty, and the Federal Government committing to boosting the availability of affordable housing.