A series of orbital space launches at the Arnhem Space Centre are scheduled to commence in 2025, after Equatorial Launch Australia entered into a multi-year deal with Korean aerospace company INNOSPACE.
‘Territory master brand’ marketing strategist installed as NT Police crime gatekeeper
EXCLUSIVE: A marketing manager who gives strategic advice on the “Territory master brand” to the Chief Minister’s department, has been installed by an unknown person to help decide what crimes are reported to the public, usurping the NT Police media unit, sources have confirmed to the NT Independent.
Cancelled Tennant Creek Show back on next month: Mayor
The Barkly Regional Council and the NT Government have reportedly come up with a plan to ensure that this year’s Tennant Creek Show occurs in a scaled-down event held July 13 -14.
Power and Water eyes 40 per cent rate rise over next five years: Estimates
The NT’s Power and Water Corporation has asked the federal energy regulator to approve an eight per cent annual increase on utility tariffs every year until 2028-29, it was revealed at Budget Estimates hearings Thursday morning.
Equatorial Launch Australia says it plans to invest in Arnhem Land space facility, blasts lack of public funds
South Australia space company Equatorial Launch Australia says it plans to spend $100 million to upgrade its rocket launch facilities in Arnhem Land over the next few years, but has blasted the Federal Government for cancelling a $30 million grant from its latest budget.
OPINION: Senior officers need to be held accountable for Yuendumu, Rolfe investigation
OPINION: The recently announced decision to investigate a senior detective for allegedly perverting the course of justice in the Zach Rolfe criminal investigation is a good first step, writes former officer Carey Joy, but more independent investigations into senior officers involved are needed to restore confidence in the NT Police.
Fyles apologises to police over ‘insulting’ bail law claims
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles’s claims that police are responsible for determining bail for violent offenders is “highly embarrassing for the government and deeply insulting for our members”, the union representing the NT’s police officers has said, adding the Territory’s bail laws aren’t working.
Tennant Creek Show cancelled three weeks ahead of scheduled kick-off
Economic constraints, ageing infrastructure and volunteer burnout are being cited as the reasons the Tennant & District Show Society Committee has cancelled the much-anticipated Tennant Creek Show just three weeks before it was set to kick off on July 14.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for June 20
Today’s national news includes the Senate paving the way for a referendum on Indigenous voice in the constitution, and Albemarle to acquire Australia’s Lithium Power International. Also in the news are ProHance expanding its business in Australia, Joint CarBon and Roev launching a fully electric 4×4 Toyota Hilux to Australia, and Virgin Australia announcing its $69 fares flight sale.
‘Buck stops with you’: Mother of slain bottleshop worker Declan Laverty calls out Fyles for lack of action on crime
The mother of a young man who was stabbed to death while doing his job at a Darwin bottleshop has criticised Chief Minister Natasha Fyles for “minimising and downplaying” her son’s death while dodging questions about the crime crisis at Estimates and failing to take meaningful action to keep the community safe.
Kon-fucius: Mayor threatened to sue citizen for raising wife’s alleged ties to Confucius Institute in 2020, email shows
Darwin Mayor Kon Vatskalis appeared to believe his wife running the Confucius Institute would be politically damaging for him, threatening legal action against a private citizen for raising the issue with council in 2020, a private email from the Mayor obtained by the NT Independent shows.
ICAC not performing at full capacity, can’t fill key roles: Estimates
The anti-corruption commissioner says his office is not functioning at full capacity with key roles remaining unfilled and again blamed budget cuts, while also admitting he does not read Cabinet documents submitted to his office without seeking the Chief Minister’s approval – which has never occurred.