Sun Cable’s resurrected Australia-Asia PowerLink project, which aims to generate solar power from the Barkly region for use in Darwin and Singapore, has been approved by federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
Alleged ‘Catfish Cop’ who oversaw Rolfe murder investigation to face charges on unrelated matter
EXCLUSIVE: A senior NT Police detective who was the subject of an interstate investigation for allegedly perverting the course of justice in the Zach Rolfe murder investigation has been suspended over unrelated allegations he impersonated a female officer in an online dating app, where he allegedly exchanged sexually explicit photos with an unknown male who later attempted to meet the female officer in person.
International student caps will not adversely affect NT, Feds say
The Federal Government has confirmed that the NT will not see cuts to international student numbers next year, when it implements caps on students arriving in Australia, and that it will support “growth” for the Territory.
NT Police constable terminated for ‘racist remarks’
The NT Police executive have sacked a 52-year-old recruit constable for allegedly making “racist remarks”, while a number of senior officers accused of holding annual racist awards and lying to the Coroner about them, remain in their roles with no action being taken.
NT Police charge Mongrel Mob members with drug trafficking offences
The NT Police have struck a blow to the Mongrel Mob in the NT after arresting and charging six members for suspected drug trafficking, as part of a “national week of action” against outlaw motorcycle gangs, with police alleging the Mongrels were distributing illicit substances in remote NT communities.
Labor blocks corruption investigation into Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech
EXCLUSIVE: A corruption investigation into Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech’s previous shares in a liquor wholesale company has been blocked by the Labor Government, which refused to release portions of Cabinet records that would show if Mr Paech declared a conflict of interest during Cabinet discussions about the NT Government’s role in federal grog bans in remote communities being lifted, the NT Independent can reveal.
Large scale gas production could increase NT emissions by up to 150 per cent: report
A Northern Territory Government-commissioned report has revealed that gas production from the Beetaloo Basin, and the expansion of the liquid natural gas production in Darwin, could lead to an up to 150 per cent increase in the Territory’s emissions, the ABC has reported.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for August 19
Today’s national news includes Labor potentially recruiting supporters of a ‘listed terrorist organization, FTA advertising market to remain weak next year, Labor party “has not got its settings right” to address the cost of living crisis, and AirAsia Indonesia’s A320s are set to open new routes to Australia.
Fatal crash near Papunya involving five children under investigation
A fatal crash on an access road near Papunya on Friday afternoon involving two vehicles carrying 10 people, including five children, has left one person dead, NT Police said.
Bowden’s strange adventure to beach bar during caretaker period questioned
Labor Hospitality Minister Joel Bowden claims a trip to inspect a pub at Dundee Beach last week with lobbyists was part of his “official duties”, while taking a break from a “meeting” on site to inspect the boat ramp there for an upcoming party election pledge, and claiming his chief of staff paid for the fuel herself to drive the three-hour return trip to pick him up.
‘Terrible outcome for taxpayers’: Buying gas to generate electricity more expensive than solar, report finds
The NT Government’s gas supply deal with Beetaloo Basin gas players is estimated to be worth $4 billion, which a new report says will provide roughly three times more gas than the NT needs to generate electricity by 2030, while better value for money could have been achieved for the Territory.
Record 20,000 early votes cast in first three days of pre-polling for 2024 election
Nearly 15 per cent of all Territory voters have already cast their ballot in the first three days of early voting – with some electorates seeing more than 20 per cent of voters turning out early – as the 2024 NT general election kicks into gear, figures released by the NT Electoral Commission show.