A Territory man who illegally started a bushfire that burned for 11 days at Djukbinj National Park two years ago has been sentenced after pleading guilty in the NT Supreme Court.
No rule changes in wake of Labor’s 2020 election rorts as Government defers scandal to after election
The Lawler Labor Government will not make any official changes to rules around the use of taxpayer money for campaign purposes ahead of August’s election in the aftermath of an ICAC report that showed the party used public funds at the 2020 election for political purposes, with the Opposition calling the surprise deferral “more of the same tricks” by a government that “lacks transparency”.
Keith Kerinauia found guilty of murder
Keith Kerinauia has been found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of bottle shop worker Declan Laverty after an eight-day trial.
Glencore’s McArthur River Mine charged with sacred site breach
Glencore’s McArthur River Mine is facing charges for allegedly causing damage to a “barramundi dreaming” site considered sacred by traditional owners.
McClintock report clearing Riches called into question after email revelation
A secret email between the NT’s anti-corruption commissioner and the ICAC Inspector shows Michael Riches asked Bruce McClintock if he should resign last May when domestic violence allegations were first raised against him, but remained in the role, with the allegations only being investigated earlier this month.
Tamboran says it can raise the $250m to begin gas production in Beetaloo
Tamboran Resources is hoping to raise $262.5 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange to continue its gas exploration interests in the Beetaloo Basin, with prospectus figures showing it has $29.5 million in cash cash equivalents but needs $85.5 million to operate for the rest of the year, however company director Andrew Robb said the capital required can be raised before it starts generating income in 2026.
New investigation into ‘inappropriate behaviour’ at ICAC office as Riches vows to return amid DV allegations scandal
An investigation into several “serious” allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” in the Office of the ICAC has been launched by the NT Public Employment Commissioner, as Michael Riches says he intends to return to work following extended sick leave related to unresolved DV allegations.
Acting ICAC’s personal connections to Labor revealed, compromising photos also raised
EXCLUSIVE: Acting anti-corruption commissioner Naomi Loudon will not confirm the nature of her conflict of interest with the ICAC’s investigation into Territory Labor’s misuse of public funds at the last election despite her friendship with Labor staffers now revealed, while alleged compromising photos of Ms Loudon were circulated internally by office staff last year.
NT government urged to re-write draft Mataranka water allocation plan
The Northern Land Council, representing Roper River catchment traditional owners, has called on the NT government to rewrite the “appalling” draft Mataranka water allocation plan, while the NT Farmers Association has called for compensation for farmers, it has been reported.
Labor promise to ban gillnets if elected, despite failing to meet 2020 election promise on fishery review
Labor has promised to ban commercial barramundi fishing gillnets and buy back commercial licences if elected, before the release of the NT Fisheries’ review of the barramundi fishery that was promised by the party in the lead up to the last election, with the announcement also at odds with a 2021 government statement about developing a seafood processing facility.
Woman awarded $120k after judge found police officer slipped finger into her vagina during search
A NT Local Court judge awarded a woman $120,000 in civil damages after finding a police officer slipped a finger into her vagina during an illegal search for drugs and jewellery that was done in front of male police officers, adding if the matter were raised in a criminal court it would likely constitute an assault and battery.
Injured hit-and-run pedestrian dies in hospital as 23-year-old charged
A 23-year-old man who police allege struck two pedestrians with his car on Thursday afternoon and fled the scene near Hibiscus Shopping Centre has been charged, while police said one of the pedestrians has died in hospital overnight.