Sentinel Property Group has applied to build a microbrewery and pub at Casuarina Square as part of a $10 million revitalisation plan for “The Quarter” entertainment precinct.
Former NT Australian of the Year appointed to design NT Police anti-racism strategy
Leanne Liddle has been named executive director of the NT Police’s Community Resilience and Engagement Command, tasked with designing the agency’s anti-racism strategy, but Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has not made an official public announcement about the appointment amid turmoil over unresolved allegations of systemic racism in the force.
NT economy still going backwards, latest CommSec report shows
The NT has again ranked last in six out of eight benchmark economic categories, indicating a significant decrease in economic activity, a new report has found.
NT businesswoman among finalists for national entrepreneur awards
Website founder and NT businesswoman Amy Milford has again been named as a AusMumpreneur Awards 2024 finalist.
Darwin Show weekend: Booze seized, missing children found, a stolen car and an assault on police
Roughly 47,500 people attended the three-day Darwin Show weekend that kept police busy tipping out 72 litres of booze, returning four missing children at the showgrounds and arresting a 19-year-old female for allegedly throwing a can at an officer during a massive brawl on Friday night.
McCarthy new Minister for Indigenous Australians after federal Cabinet reshuffle
Labor NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy will be sworn in today as the Indigenous Australians Minister following a Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday, that will also see Member for Solomon Luke Gosling appointed as “special envoy” for Defence, Veterans’ Affairs and Northern Australia.
Lawler Government signs another gas supply deal with Beetaloo player
A day after the Federal Government committed a quarter of a billion dollars for renewable energy in the Territory, the Lawler Government has signed another gas supply agreement with a key Beetaloo Basin player for the Territory’s electricity system, before the company has been provided final environmental approvals for expansion or finalising an agreement with Traditional Owners.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for July 29
Today’s national news includes PM Albanese announcing a significant cabinet reshuffle; Australia’s inflation is still lower than other countries; United Airlines cuts Australia flights from LA, SF, and Houston; and Craft beer prices shoot up due to cost of living pressures.
New road safety plan pledges more police officers on NT roads
A new road safety plan for the NT will see more officers patrolling Territory roads over the next six weeks to stem the surging road toll.
Informa to host 2024 Northern Territory Resources Week at the Darwin Convention Centre
Informa Connect Australia is hosting the Northern Territory Resources Week, a comprehensive event that brings together three of the Territory’s foremost industries—The South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference, Mining the Territory Symposium, and the NT Clean Energy and Decarbonisation Forum. This all-encompassing event will take place on September 18 and 19 at the Darwin Convention Centre, assembling major players in Australia’s oil, gas, and mineral industries.
Idle solar plants expected to be connected to grid with $250m federal government commitment
The Federal Government has announced $250 million in renewable energy spending for the Northern Territory, which the Australian Conservation Foundation said it expects will in part go toward connecting solar plants to the grid that have sat unconnected for years, following warnings from the NT Utilities Commission of widespread blackouts starting over the next three years without investment in the system.
Alice Springs venues demand change to police powers suspending liquor licenses
The NT Government must review and change emergency powers that permit police to suspend liquor licenses of venues for two days, Hospitality NT has said, after Alice Springs businesses alleged police are unfairly targeting them.