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Public trust in Administrator role fading as Lia doubles down on Connolly as ‘best possible person’ for job
The public’s confidence in the role of NT Administrator has been badly shaken by the appointment of David Connolly, a senior Darwin barrister has said, while the NT Bar Association also raised concerns about his suitability for the “crucial constitutional position”, as the Chief Minister claimed Wednesday that while she was not aware of Mr Connolly’s offensive posts before recommending him, she would do it again because he is the “best possible person” in the Territory for the role.
Daly River residents to be relocated ahead of expected ‘major flooding’
Approximately 450 Daly River residents are being relocated to Darwin as part of emergency measures ordered by the government ahead of expected major flooding this weekend in the area.
Letter to the editor: Why is the government not doing anything about fuel prices?
Diesel prices are between 12 and 14 cents per litre higher in Palmerston than the lowest prices in Katherine, and while the NT government has the legislative power to investigate these margins and even set price caps, it is not doing anything, writes Daryl Frahm.
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