Charles Darwin University accounting students will be running tax clinics to help other students and low-income earners in completing their returns and identifying tax deductions.
New submarine cable links Darwin to Singapore via Port Hedland
A fibre-optic submarine cable linking Port Hedland to a Perth to Singapore cable, and thus Darwin to the city-state, has been switched on, fiber and network company Vocus has said.
NT Government tenders released – July 25
In the last week the NT Government has released 15 tenders, including Repairs and Maintenance of Various Structural Elements at Territory Wildlife Park, Darwin Region. Click here to see the full list this week.
NT taxi fares to increase seven per cent from Monday
Some Northern Territory taxi fares will increase by seven per cent from Monday, the NT government has said.
Informa to host 2023 Northern Territory Resources Week at the Darwin Convention Centre
Informa Connect Australia will be hosting this year’s Northern Territory Resources Week, bringing together three of Northern Australia’s leading industry events on September 13 and 14 at the Darwin Convention Centre.
Darwin to Tarcoola rail system upgrade expected to boost investment, employment in remote areas
A $440-million Federal Government regional network logistics hub fund that would see the construction of railway terminals and warehouses along the Darwin-Tarcoola rail line was recently given national priority status.
NT Government tenders released – July 18
In the last week the NT Government has released 10 tenders, including Repairs and Maintenance of Security, CCTV and Duress Systems for a Period of 36 Months in Alice Springs Region. Click here to see the full list this week.
Fyles Government puts up $10M for flights, calls for feds to fund domestic violence programs
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has announced $10 million for Northern Territory airports to attract new flights, while at the same press conference calling on the Federal Government to urgently fund domestic violence programs in the NT.
NT Resource News – July 18
The NT Independent is providing an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory. Highlights this week include Tamboran signing MOUs to sell Beetaloo Basin LNG to major players, MetalsGrove Mining concluding its initial drilling at Bruce rare earths prospect, Melbana Energy announcing maiden prospective resource estimate for its Hudson prospect, and more.
NT businesswoman named as a finalist for national entrepreneur awards
Website founder and NT businesswoman Amy Milford has again been named among the finalists for the AusMumpreneur awards, in the regional business category, and in a people’s choice category.
NT Government tenders awarded – July 13
The NT Government awarded 24 contracts in the last week to a total of $45.9 million with the largest being awarded to United Petroleum Australia Pty Ltd, Chevron Australia Downstream Fuels Pty Ltd, and Fuel Trans Australia Pty Ltd for Panel Contract for Supply of Fuel Cards, Bulk Fuel and Aviation Fuel for a Period of 36 Months.
Inpex plant restricted to essential staff as part of unexplained safety measures
Access to Inpex’s Darwin Ichthys LNG processing plant has been restricted to essential staff only, as flaring is undertaken as part of “production safety system” measures, the company has said.