Advocacy group Deaf Connect is campaigning to preserve federal government funding for the only daily news service in Australian Sign Language, which is set to expire at the end of June.
Alleged indecent assault of child in Katherine sparks investigation
NT Police are calling for the public’s assistance in connection to the alleged indecent assault of a 10-year-old girl near Frangipanni Court in Katherine on Sunday afternoon, with a ‘person of interest’ identified who may be outstanding.
NT ranked worst-performing jurisdiction in curbing illicit tobacco: Report
The NT is the worst-performing jurisdiction in Australia in addressing illicit tobacco sales, according to a new report that reviewed every state and territory’s enforcement policies, with calls for the NT to introduce harsher penalties for illegal tobacco suppliers.
CLP award $82.1m for battery projects for Katherine and Alice Springs electricity systems
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is spending $82.1 million on two large-scale battery storage projects it says will improve energy security and grid stability in Alice Springs and Katherine.
Darwin Harbour rivals Ningaloo Reef report finds as concerns about Territory Coordinator powers raised
Darwin Harbour rivals Ningaloo Reef in marine biodiversity, according to a new scientific report commissioned by the NT Environment Centre, which warns the harbour is at risk of permanent damage from the planned Middle Arm gas and petrochemical hub following the Finocchiaro Government’s announcement it will use the Territory Coordinator Act to override environmental protection laws for industrial developments adjoining the water.
‘Not a fix-all offer’: CLP offers $5k grants to support Territory tourism businesses following floods
Hurting NT tourism operators affected by floods will be able to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to repair or replace damaged business equipment and infrastructure, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has announced, in response to calls for urgent financial assistance and a tourism bailout package ahead of the predicted slow upcoming tourism season.
More confusion and instability in NT Police as another ‘acting’ deputy commissioner appointed
Police Commissioner Martin Dole has appointed a different temporary deputy commissioner amid ongoing turmoil in the top brass and while an AFP investigation into allegations against the NT’s most senior police officers continues, with Mr Dole’s previous unexplained and “very odd” pick as deputy now replaced with a senior officer who previously held the role, despite a recruitment process for a permanent deputy having been conducted late last year.
CLP strikes new NT Investment Committee to invest more public money into private companies
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has announced the Northern Territory’s latest ‘Investment Committee’ that will provide “independent advice on [government] investment opportunities” to help grow the stagnant economy, which appears to be the latest iteration of the previous Labor government’s Infrastructure Development Fund that was shut down amid scandal in 2019.
Govt negotiating with St John on expired ambulance contract as system reaches breaking point
The Health Minister appeared to confirm for the first time Wednesday that he is dealing directly with St John Ambulance NT to renew the Northern Territory’s ambulance contract which was due to end in January, while the ambulance provider says it is currently in crisis due to a lack of paramedics and ambulances.
Jetstar to suspend Darwin to Gold Coast flights amid Middle East conflict
Jetstar will temporarily suspend its Darwin to Gold Coast service from May to October as part of Qantas Group’s cost-cutting measures due to rising global jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
Police Public Safety Officer facing multiple charges over crash
A 36-year-old recruit to the NT Government’s new Police Public Safety Officer program has been charged with various traffic offences in connection to a vehicle crash that occurred last month while he was off duty, NT Police said.
CLP reiterates zero tolerance policy amid increase in school violence
The CLP Government has launched a “reinvigorated” framework for school conduct it says will address an increase in assaults on students this school year.