More than $8 million from the federal and NT governments will improve access and essential services for survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence across the Territory, through the National Partnership Agreement.
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.
Planned changes to NT child protection laws criticised
The Finocchiaro Government has proposed changing child protection laws to override national guidelines, making it easier for courts to place Indigenous children in the care of non-Indigenous families to avoid the child being put at risk, but the NT Children’s Commissioner Shahleena Musk has argued the changes go against the evidence of what is best for children, it has been reported.
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.
Three escapees apprehended after Nhulunbuy break-out: Police
UPDATED: Two 30-year-old men reportedly escaped from an NT Corrections facility in Nhulunbuy on Saturday night, with Corrections not discovering until the next morning that a third inmate, aged 34, had also escaped the facility around the same time, NT Police said. The trio were arrested on Monday.
Four teens apprehended after escaping Alice Springs facility
UPDATED: Four male youths who escaped from a “supported accommodation” facility in Alice Springs on Wednesday night around 10pm, have been apprehended, the NT Police said on Friday afternoon.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for January 20
Today’s national news includes Peter Dutton announcing a $20,000 small business tax cut, a State of emergency declared in storm hit areas in the eastern region, Australians lost $319 million in scams last year, and Telstra forming AI joint venture with Accenture.
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.
Prominent Darwin barrister facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing into police car
High-profile Darwin silk Jon Tippett is facing multiple charges after he allegedly crashed into the back of a police car while driving over the legal blood alcohol limit late last year, the NT Independent can reveal.