Building work in the Northern Territory increased by 3.7 per cent in the June quarter, with an increase of 13.5 per over the year, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows.
New ram raid offence carries same maximum penalty as property damage
The CLP Government’s new ram raiding law will carry the same maximum penalty as the offence of damage to property, which already covers ram raids.
Top End river report calls on government to use evidence for policy
Extensive cropping, land clearing, the allocation of a large amount of irrigation water, along with a poor water management framework, could severely damage Northern Territory rivers, a new report produced by consultants on behalf of an environmentally-focussed alliance has found.
New RDH ward scheduled to open in late 2025
The NT Health Department has said building work on a new ward at Royal Darwin Hospital will disrupt the use of the main car park, with the new ward now scheduled to open in late 2025, after originally being planned to open early next year.
Man charged with murder over Malak stabbing
A man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of his nephew in Malak, NT Police said.
Police to be given powers to use weapons metal detectors in schools
Police will be given the power to use hand-held metal detectors to search for weapons in schools, Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said, while principals will “very likely” be able to reject their use while new Greens MLA Kat McNamara said the move was turning schools in airport security checkpoints and asked the Chief Minister to rule out police using the wands in primary schools.
Damien Moriarty appointed chief executive of Master Builders NT
Damien Moriarty is the new Chief Executive of Master Builders NT. He replaces Ben Carter whose sudden June departure came after less than two years in the role.
NBN upgrades for Alice Springs
More than 10,000 internet users in Alice Springs have had their NBN connection upgraded to fibre to the premises, allowing speeds 18 times faster than conventional copper broadband connections with enhanced reliability, the member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour has said.
Dates announced for Darwin Triple Crown
The Darwin Triple Crown event will begin on June 20, the Supercars Championship owner has said.
Qatar-Virgin deal good for the NT, Darwin Airport owners say
The Darwin Airport Development Group has said Qatar Airways buying a 25 per cent share of Virgin Australia would strengthen the Northern Territory’s role as an essential hub for global travel, it has been reported.
‘Another devastating blow to a legal system already in collapse’: NT Legal Aid announces service cuts
Inadequate funding has been blamed for NT Legal Aid not taking on new adult clients in criminal matters from October 21 and imposing a range of other service cuts.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for October 7
Today’s national news includes Dutton accused of misleading about Australia’s stance on the Middle East conflict, PM Albanese called out for weak leadership, RBA urged to keep transparency on secret financial meetings, Australia begins the evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon, and Rising home prices have led to many suburbs being valued at over a million dollars.