Western Australia start-up airline Nexus is expected to commence flights to Darwin in July using a fleet of five de Havilland next-generation Dash 8 Q400 aircraft, the company said.
Darwin alderman resigns citing mental health issues
Darwin alderman Paul Arnold has resigned from city council saying he needs to focus on his “mental health and wellbeing”, which he says has deteriorated over the past 12 months.
Man allegedly attacks woman, police take five days to warn the public
NT Police have taken five days to alert the public about a man who is on the run after indecently assaulting a woman at Casuarina Coastal Reserve, while a friend of the victim has questioned why the police took so long to warn the public.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 23
Today’s national news includes Australia’s new credit law puts a squeeze on BNPL services, Australia’s GDP growth beating any G7 country, UBS saying that the inflation problem is not yet over, Nissui Corp. investing in Australian-based Immersion Group, and world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to fight in Australia.
Another knife crime in Nightcliff on Sunday; not reported by police
A 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon outside the Beachfront Hotel after allegedly threatening a person with a knife, just days after another man was stabbed in the chest at the popular pub, with the latest incident not publicly reported.
1,800 cattle unloaded from live export ship following engine failure at Darwin Port
Roughly 1800 head of cattle were forced to be unloaded from live export ship Nine Eagle at Darwin Port after spending six nights aboard the stranded ship after an engine breakdown in Darwin Harbour.
Alice Springs hospital staff assaulted with weapons, emergency department damaged: Police
Staff at the Alice Springs Hospital were allegedly assaulted with “blunt weapons” early Saturday morning by three people who also smashed up the emergency department’s entry doors before fleeing the scene, NT Police said.
Voice referendum info campaign finally launched by the Albanese Government
The Albanese Government has launched its official information campaign about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament that it says will ensure “accurate information” is provided to the public ahead of the referendum to be held between October and December this year.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 22
Today’s national news includes China lifting the ban on Australian timber imports, the Philippine government wanting enhanced ties with Australia, and the Northern Territory registering the lowest quarterly wage growth in all jurisdictions. Also in the News are ABC host Stan Grant quitting the Q&A show, and researchers saying that the El Niño and La Niña weather events are now extreme due to climate change.
Only one drunk arrested and one car stolen during Bass in the Grass: Police
NT Police said one male was arrested for “unlawful use” of a car and another for disorderly behaviour during Bass in the Grass over the weekend, but otherwise, the event “went off without a hitch”.
Geological guidebook of Larapinta trail to be launched by Geological Society of Australia
A new field guide to the geology, culture, history and ecology of the Larapinta trail and Tjoritja – West MacDonnell National Park will be released by the Geological Society of Australia.
Middle Arm planned to support the growth of huge gas projects FOI document shows
A background briefing paper from the federal Environment Department obtained through freedom of information describes the proposed ‘sustainable’ Middle Arm development “as a key enabler” for the export of gas from the Beetaloo basin, the Guardian Australia has reported.