The former Howard Springs workers’ camp has not been damaged by flood evacuees, Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has said, which seemingly contradicts a government statement that there had been some damage to the “infrastructure and facilities” – as well as sources confirming damage – while police would not officially provide details of the nature and extent of potential crime happening at the centre.
In the wake of Jamie Chalker’s yet-to-be-explained disappearance, this series examines his chaotic reign as top cop, bringing together all the failings, the lies, the alleged conspiracies, and mystifying public utterances. Today, we explore the golfing trip in the days before the Constable Zach Rolfe not guilty verdict and the verdict fallout, including his bizarre press conference, the suppressed Pollock coronial report, the doubling police attrition rate and more.
The NT Independent is providing an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory. Highlights this week include Rio Tinto financially backing up ERA’s Ranger mine rehabilitation, CuFe Limited benefiting from bigger copper amounts at its Orlando deposit, Astro Resources finding polymetallic at its Central Project, and Arafura Rare Earths getting more financial support from international credit agency.
Today’s national news includes Australia’s opposition campaigning against the Indigenous recognition vote, PM Albanese confirming he is yet to receive an invitation to visit China, and Egypt and Australia increasing economic ties. Also in the news is Australia completed the construction of its biggest solar farm, and Australia’s transition to clean transport is being heavily undermined by dirty diesel utes.
More than $135,000 worth of bookings for the peak tourism season were cancelled last week alone because of the ongoing crime issues currently plaguing the Northern Territory, a tourism body has said amid the Fyles Government’s claims that the industry is performing better than ever and that the NT has become “a preferred holiday destination for Australians”.
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has broken her silence over the Jamie Chalker affair, but still refused to explain to Territorians the status of the police commissioner, telling reporters that she is engaged with him in “private conversations” about his contract.
The Northern Territory’s Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the first birth of a baby greater bilby since the species was reintroduced in May last year, part of a bilby boom in Australia in the last year.
Interstate and international tourists are now required to buy a Parks Pass to visit the NT’s more than a dozen swimming spots and famous parks.
Jamie Chalker’s time as police commissioner appears over despite the government’s inability to explain that to the public. In this series, we showcase the reporting on his chaotic reign as top cop. Today, we look at more of the gaffes, the resignations, the failings to properly train officers at the police college and the covering-up of information that should have been public but was suppressed to benefit his political motivations – including domestic violence cases.
Today’s national news includes Aussies still facing financial distress even with RBA’s interest rate pause, Thousands of NZ nurses wanting to work in Australia for better pay and working conditions, and Amazon Web Services investing at least $13 billion in Australia over the next five years. Also, Australian tradies on a budget now have another workhorse to consider, and Australia A suffered a shock loss in their first tour match against New Zealand A in Lincoln.
Constable Zach Rolfe has been formally dismissed by the NT Police executive, a spokeswoman has confirmed, which comes amid vast leadership turmoil in the police.
Six Tiwi Islands traditional owners and one Larrakia traditional owner have filed human rights complaints with 12 Australian and international banks, imploring the financial institutions to cut a $1.5 billion loan to Santos in hopes of stopping its Barossa offshore gas project, their lawyers have said.
