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Toadbuster and former mayor Graeme Sawyer running for Parliament as independent
Ex-Darwin mayor and prominent cane toad-buster Graeme Sawyer will run as an independent for the seat of Wanguri at the upcoming NT general election, following what he calls a failure by the major parties to listen to the public and “continuing to do the same thing expecting different results”.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 27
Today’s national news includes PM Albanese saying that Julian Assange’s freedom exemplifies standing up for Australians, Inflation rising to 4 per cent from 3.6 per cent, International tourists spending more and staying longer, and a Man charged over a fatal stabbing in Melbourne.
Stokes Hill Wharf closed on Tuesday after Second World War explosive discovered
Police cordoned off much of Darwin’s waterfront on Tuesday after an unexploded WWII ordinance was found at the popular precinct and later detonated.
Complaint laid against Cunningham and Woolf over ‘toxic’ domestic violence comments, defence of ICAC Michael Riches
Sky News reporter Matt Cunningham and Mix 104.9 presenter Katie Woolf are under fire for “toxic” comments made on air that appeared to downplay the alleged actions of besieged ICAC Michael Riches, who is currently under investigation for alleged “inappropriate behaviour” towards female staff members amid unresolved allegations of domestic violence.
Peppimenarti leader says Chief Minister cancelled visit due to violence
A Peppimenarti leader said she believes Chief Minister Eva Lawler did not make a scheduled visit to her community on Sunday because of a violent disturbance involving ram-raids of a compound that led to nurses evacuating the community to Darwin, but Ms Lawler said she postponed the visit due to other unspecified commitments in the area.
Police investigating the death of man in Yarrawonga
Police say they are still investigating the exact circumstances of the death of a man whose body was found in Yarrawonga this morning.
‘Absolute shame’: Tennant Creek’s only public transport to end
The only public transport system in Tennant Creek, which includes a wheelchair service in a town with no taxis, is closing down within the week, the not-for-profit organisation running it has announced.
Man found dead in Yarrawonga allegedly killed by stolen car pinning him to wall
UPDATED: A man has been arrested over the death of another man who was killed in a Yarrawonga industrial shed on Tuesday, NT Police said, with sources having told the NT Independent the victim was allegedly run over by someone who broke into the building and attempted to steal a vehicle.
Govt undecided on full or part overtime payback to firefighters
The Lawler Government will not appeal a full bench of the Fair Work Commission decision that it stole firefighter’s overtime with Public Employment Minister Selena Uibo telling Estimates hearings last week the government was still working out how many firefighters are affected and admitted it may offer payments for only part of the hours owed.
Federal and NT governments sign $4 billion remote housing partnership
The Federal and NT governments have signed an agreement establishing a 10-year remote housing partnership which aims to halve overcrowding in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory by 2034.
Former Barkly Regional Council CEO should be referred for prosecution: Report
EXCLUSIVE: An investigation report into the operations of the Barkly Regional Council has recommended that former chief executive officer Emma Bradbury be considered for prosecution over breaches of the Local Government Act related to a conflict of interest, while Ms Bradbury has denied any wrong doing.