The Northern Territory waterfowl hunting season has begun. The season will run until January 6 with a daily bag limit of seven magpie geese and 10 ducks per person, the NT government has said.
Light towers to be built at Jim McConville oval
Close to $1 million will be spent on building light towers at Jim McConville oval in Alice Springs, the NT government has said. NT Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan said a $903,923 contract had been awarded to Harrison Enterprises to design an install the lights at Jim...
Alex Bruce confirms he will be Lia Finocchiaro’s chief of staff
Hospitality NT chief executive Alex Bruce has announced he will be Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s new chief of staff.
First home buyers grant scheme begins October 1
The Finocchiaro Government has announced that applications under its $20 million 12-month first home buyers grants scheme will open next month.
Former Supreme Court judge to take over ICAC investigation into Labor government staffers
An investigation by the Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption into Labor government staffers’ misuse of public resources during the 2020 election period has been handed over to a former Supreme Court judge from another jurisdiction, acting commissioner Naomi Loudon has said, a situation arising from a conflict Ms Loudon declared but refused to publicly disclose.
Wadeye man dies in hospital following assault last week
A Wadeye man has died in hospital after being assaulted in the community a week ago, with police seeking help from the public in their investigation into the attack, NT Police said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for September 26
Today’s national news includes Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers travelling to China this week, Australia’s inflation weakens as precious metal prices rise, Labor buckling under strain from Greens regarding housing issues, and a huge fire consumes building in Brisbane’s CBD.
ICAC Michael Riches’ leave extended indefinitely, investigation continues
The Territory’s anti-corruption watchdog’s suspension following alleged “inappropriate behaviour” towards several female staffers has been extended for an indefinite period, the Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has said.
Indigenous police officers file human rights complaint against police commissioner, government
Three serving Aboriginal community police officers have filed a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against the Northern Territory government and Police Commissioner Michael Murphy, alleging 20 years of racial discrimination through vilification, derision, and unequal pay.
Chief minister criticises federal independent scientific assessment of Beetaloo water use
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has criticised Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to commission an independent review to assess the potential adverse impact on groundwater from gas fracking plans in the Beetaloo Basin, it has been reported.
CLP preselects Lisa Bayliss to challenge Labor in Solomon
The CLP has preselected Lisa Bayliss, a police officer and daughter of former CLP minister Daryl Manzie, to contest the division of Solomon against Labor incumbent Luke Gosling in next year’s federal election while no candidate has been named for the division of Lingiari.
Nominations open for Barkly Regional Council election
The NT Electoral Commission has opened nominations for a Barkly Regional Council election, required following dismissal of the last council after an investigation found there were unmanaged conflicts of interest, breaches of the Local Government Act and “serious deficiencies” in the conduct of council affairs.