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.
Casuarina Coastal Reserve to be a national park
Casuarina Coastal Reserve and an additional 33 hectares adjoining it will become a national park, NT Parks Minister Selena Uibo has announced.
Man attacked with ‘edged weapon’ in Mitchell St
Police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked another man with an “edged weapon” on Mitchell St in Darwin in the early hours of Monday morning.
Man ejected from vehicle, killed in Alice Springs rollover
A 22-year-old man was ejected from his car and killed when the vehicle he was driving crashed and rolled on Larapinta Drive west of Alice Springs on Saturday morning, NT Police said.
Riches placed on leave until September as ‘serious allegations’ investigated
Anti-corruption commissioner Michael Riches is under investigation in relation to “serious allegations” made about his conduct by “several” staff members in the Office of the ICAC and has been placed on leave until the end of September.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 24
Today’s national news includes Sydney being among the costliest housing markets in the world, Australia being included in China’s Visa Waiver Program, New reforms to help small banks compete with the majors, NSW increasing duties on foreign homebuyers, and the First Bitcoin ETF listed on ASX.
Barkly council sacked, report shows former CEO tried to sabotage government-ordered investigation
The former chief executive officer of the Barkly Regional Council deliberately tried to sabotage an investigation the NT Government ordered the council to undertake on itself, a new report has found, while the entire council has now been officially dismissed.