Former NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran has left an executive position at Charles Darwin University less than four months after being directly appointed to the role without having to apply, the vice-chancellor has said.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for January 18
Today’s national news includes Prime Minister Albanese vowing to strengthen measures vs online frauds, the prime minister chiding Peter Dutton over his ‘bizarre’ call to boycott Woolworths, Australia’s road toll up increasing seven per cent in 2023, and PM Albanese criticized by Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley over National Reconstruction Fund.
Lawler to fly to Japan for trade talks
Eva Lawler will take her first overseas trip as Chief Minister to Japan next week to “grow the Territory’s exports”, engaging in trade talks as part of the as yet un-costed trip, that the Opposition says needs to be disclosed to Territorians immediately.
‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’: Nicole Manison to leave NT politics at next election but says no job lined up yet
Four weeks after putting her hand up to be the Territory’s next chief minister, Nicole Manison has announced she will retire from politics at the August election to spend more time with her family, telling ABC Radio on Monday that she has not had discussions about future jobs to date, but left the door open.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for January 17
Today’s national news includes Prime Minister Albanese confirming that the stage three tax cuts will remain in place, Foreign Minister Penny Wong travelling to the Middle East in a bid to help end conflict in Gaza, Australia joins US and UK for Exercise Red Flag Nellis 24-1, and more Australians to go on a holiday cruise this year.
Extradited man to face court on murder charge
A man who was extradited from Victoria has faced Alice Springs Local Court today on a charge of murder over the death of Yiel Deng Gatluak outside the town on New Year’s Day,it has been reported.
Santos to continue with Barossa pipeline after court challenge
The Federal Court has ruled Santos can lay its gas pipeline which runs off the coast of Bathurst Island after finding the proposed pipe route would not endanger Indigenous cultural heritage sites.
Boy in critical condition after croc attack in Kakadu
A young boy who was reportedly attacked by a crocodile while swimming in Kakadu National Park on Saturday has been airlifted to hospital in Darwin in a critical condition following the incident.
Past bike winners to compete at Finke Desert Race
Bike entries for the Finke Desert Race will open at the end of the month, with some famed past winners having flagged they intend to compete, organisers have announced.
Back to school vouchers bolstered by $50 to ease cost of living pressures
The NT Government has boosted its Back to School Payment Scheme to $200 from the previous $150, which it says will help families cope with ongoing cost of living pressures being felt across the Territory.
Government ban on the NT Independent appears to be lifted
Chief Minister Eva Lawler appears to have lifted the NT Government’s ban on the NT Independent, inviting this publication to her first press conference on Thursday afternoon and taking questions.
Govt crime marketing manager working from Alice Springs
The marketing manager who provides strategic advice on the “Territory master brand”, installed by the government to control the NT Police media unit, has been working with police in Alice Springs at a time when the now-Lawler Government hopes to avoid national media attention about crime.