Five remote airfields across the NT have been chosen as recipients of a share of the Federal Government’s $13.4 million program to improve the safety and accessibility of airstrips across remote Australia.
Police catch escapee after finally disclosing his identity day after escape
UPDATED: Police have arrested Lazarus Bara Bara, 29, after he escaped from the Darwin Police Station at some point on Tuesday, which set off a days-long manhunt that saw police fail to issue a description until the day after the escape, while warning the public not to approach him, and then providing seemingly false information that he was headed to Adelaide River in the back of a ute.
Defence infrastructure spending to flow to NT, feds say
The Territory stands to be key a beneficiary of a pledged Federal Government spend of between $14 billion and $18 billion across Northern Australia over the next decade to upgrade defence bases, with the government pledging that the NT will see “the lion’s share” of that money.
‘People were terrorised’: NLC blasts Police Minister Potter over ‘unfounded’ claims about Daly River violence, lack of action
A powerful peak body for Aboriginal Territorians has publicly rebuked Police Minister Brent Potter for his comments about violence in Daly River, insisting the Minister and the Lawler Government are playing “the blame game” instead of accepting responsibility for their failure to uphold law and order across the Territory.
CLP pledge changes to payroll tax for small businesses if elected
The CLP has pledged to raise the tax-free threshold for payroll tax small businesses pay if elected in August, that will see Territory employers with payrolls below $2.5 million not pay any payroll tax at all, in an effort it says to “get the economy moving forward”.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 9
Today’s national news includes PM Albanese criticizing China over a fighter jet incident over international waters, RBA keeping policy rate stable at 4.35 per cent, Five Bonza aircraft being taken away despite administrators’ effort to retain them, and $8.5 million West Beach Surf Club opening.
Palmerston to host two-day Darwin Festival program
The Darwin Festival will hold events in Palmerston for the first time this year, with organisers announcing a two-day program for the city.
Works beginning on long-delayed ship lift, Lawler rejects mobile facility proposal
A new $48 million contract to supply the long-delayed Darwin ship lift project with a lift operating system has been awarded that will get the project moving, the Chief Minister said, while rejecting a proposal for a mobile ship lift to bridge the gap for industry following massive delays to the major project.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 8
Today’s national news includes Prime Minister Albanese backing WA police after the Perth Bunnings stabbing, Qantas paying $79 million over the ‘ghost flights’ controversy, NSW committing $230 million to fight domestic violence, and Australia enhancing Philippine military ties as South China Sea tensions escalate.
NT housing crisis set to intensify amid calls for more government action
Australia’s housing crisis is set to worsen, particularly in the NT, warns a new report that outlines rising international student numbers, natural population increases, and overseas migration in some states as leading factors.
‘Not a silver bullet’: Pepper spray permits for bottle shop security guards now available, offensive behaviour fines set to increase
Applications for bottle shop security guards to apply to carry OC spray while on duty are now open, the Lawler Government has announced, while unruly pub-goers could face an increased fine of $880 – almost five times the present penalty – if they refuse to leave a licensed venue, as part of a long-delayed effort to “reduce crime and anti-social behaviour” in bottle shops and pubs.
Contract to recommission Manton Dam awarded, new water treatment plant included
A $134 million design and construction contract to recommission the Manton Dam as been awarded by the Lawler Government more than a year after it was put to market, that it says will see a new water treatment plant and pumping station built, while maintaining the dam’s current use as a recreational facility.