Latest highlights include the GRA calling for the NT’s online gambling laws to be strengthened, as well as an NT-based company pioneering IKEA-inspired homes to boost affordability and availability. Also, the latest in resource news.
MLA calls for review of past disciplinary action against cops and public servants in light of CM’s support for Potter
UPDATED: Disciplinary action carried out against police officers and public servants needs to be immediately reviewed, an independent MLA says, following the Chief Minister’s precedent-setting lack of action against Police Minister Brent Potter, who posted racist and misogynistic social media material that he hid from the public ahead of his 2022 by-election.
Government eyes more large batteries to boost capability of aging power grid
The NT Government has announced a second large scale battery storage project for the Darwin-Katherine power grid before the first batteries have been tested, which are expected to be running by the end of the year the Chief Minister says.
NT Business News – March 5
Latest highlights include a new “heli-foraging” outing for tourists to search for “botanicals”, as well as Darwin Council offering free accessibility seminars for small businesses, plus resource news.
NT Government tenders released – March 5
In the last week the NT Government has released 11 tenders, including Extension of Roof and Associated Works in Darwin Aquaculture Centre.
ASIC orders Urban Rampage to stop using government credit scheme
Urban Rampage has been ordered by the national corporate regulator to stop customers on welfare paying through a federal government credit scheme, with the agency saying the company targets welfare recipients living in remote Aboriginal communities, and more than 5,000 customers had signed up at the Alice Springs store alone.
Native titleholders to appeal NT Supreme Court water ruling
A group of native titleholders are appealing the NT Supreme Court’s decision supporting the government granting a water licence at Singleton Station, arguing the licence was a risk to Aboriginal culture and land, the Central Land Council has said.
‘An exciting day’: Territory Tourism discount scheme launched
Starting today, tourists and Territorians can take advantage of a 25 per cent discount on various tourism and hospitality packages across the NT between February 29 and April 30, for travel until the end of April this year, the government announced, but failed to say how much it will cost.
NT Business News – Feb 29
Business news from across the Northern Territory: Latest highlights include a $100 million road sealing contract awarded, NT property listings up in January, Aurizon- Linecrest deal boosts NT line freight, plus more. Also, making resource news is iTech buying into the highly-prospective Reynolds Range in the NT.
NT Government tenders awarded – February 29, 2024
The NT Government awarded 28 contracts in the last week to a total of $10 million with the largest being awarded to DT Hobbs Pty Ltd for Design and Construct Workers Accommodation Camp to Support the Future Housing Development Program in Wurrumiyanga, Darwin Region.
NT Government says Beetaloo results will increase ‘economic activity’ in the NT by $17B
The Lawler Government has said promising initial testing of gas deposits in the Beetaloo Sub-basin by Tamboran Resources will see “economic activity” in the NT increase by more than $17 billion once realised, as part of a “new economic era for the NT”, while critics said the government should not be spruiking private gas interests ahead of final approvals being made.
Minister refers Anindilyakwa Land Council to federal integrity group
Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has referred allegations against Anindilyakwa Land Council to her department’s integrity group, which could then be referred to Commonwealth and Territory enforcement agencies if any wrongdoing is found.