The CLP Government has appointed an “Approvals Fast Track Taskforce” made up of business owners from across the Territory that it says will help rebuild the economy.
No charges laid against DHA despite land clearing breach at Lee Point development
Environmental groups and traditional owners are urging Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to take legal action against Defence Housing Australia for alleged violations of federal environmental laws after NT authorities ended their investigation into alleged unlawful land clearing at Lee Point.
‘National shame’: Coroner hands down 35 recommendations to improve NT’s Domestic Violence response
Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has handed down 35 recommendations for the NT Government and police to improve their response to the growing epidemic of domestic violence, calling on the government to properly fund services that will prevent the deaths of women and children.
Four properties broken into, vehicle stolen overnight in Alice Springs; aggravated robbery in Katherine
NT Police are investigating after four Alice Springs properties were broken into overnight and are also looking for information relating to a stolen car allegedly used to target a taxi.
Remembering Cyclone Tracy committee’s 50th anniversary memorial events
The Remembering Cyclone Tracy committee has organised a series of events at the end of December to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.
Council threatens Cyclone Tracy memorial protestors with fines, minister says VIP event doesn’t pass the ‘pub test’
Darwin Council has threatened to take action against Cyclone Tracy survivors who protest the VIP-only unveiling of the controversial 50th anniversary memorial unless they get public liability insurance, a provision the council gives contradictory advice to the public about on its website, while NT Treasurer Bill Yan said the event needs to be opened to the public and labelled the monument debacle “a dog’s breakfast”.
Bowman says CDU in ‘financial ruins’ with staffing ‘bloodbath’ on the cards, then skips town for early Christmas holidays
CDU vice-chancellor Scott Bowman has told staff to expect sackings in the near future while the university’s “finances lie in ruins”, admitting it cannot afford to continue the way it is, then informing everyone in his “weekly musings” email that he is taking early and extended Christmas leave as of next week.
NT Coroner set to release findings of domestic violence inquest
Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will release her findings and recommendations this morning into the deaths of four Indigenous women who died as a result of domestic violence, following a landmark inquiry that critically analysed the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths and the NT Government’s inadequate responses.
No plans to put Darwin Esplanade on heritage list: CLP
The CLP Government has ruled out placing the Darwin Esplanade back on the heritage list, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned the previous government’s provisional heritage listing for the site.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for November 25
Today’s national news includes Australia to reconsider ICC membership, Labor dumps misinformation bill, Coles refutes allegations of land banking, Man charged for making a Nazi salute at a rally supporting trans rights, and Aerial refuelling deal signed between Australia and India.
‘They couldn’t run a raffle and should all be resigning’: Barrister calls for NAAJA board’s resignation
Prominent Darwin silk John Lawrence has condemned the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency board’s years of mismanagement and called for their resignations, following an extraordinary public apology to chief executive officer Priscilla Atkins after the Federal Court found the board unfairly sacked her.
Solar installation company warning issued after dodgy business practices exposed
Territorians are being warned to avoid a solar company now operating in the NT, following reports of its questionable practices in WA, where it is alleged the company made coercive sales, delivered malfunctioning equipment and took deposits while making customers sign unlawful contracts, Northern Territory Consumer Affairs and NT WorkSafe have said.