NT Police have now charged three men in connection to the death of a man in Millner last week who was found in the carpark at the Rapid Creek Business Village on Trower Road.
NT Resource News – March 14
The NT Independent is providing an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory. Highlights this week include Core Lithium doubling its estimated mineral resources at Finniss, Red Mountain’s Northern Territory exploration to start soon, Empire continues to report strong gas flows in the Beetaloo, Tennant reports substantial gold results at Barkly, and more.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 13
Today’s national news includes UK PM Sunak disclosing the AUKUS subs plan, NSW premier opening NSW Liberal’s 2023 election campaign, Repco Supercars champion securing first race win, Jazz legend Lynnette Irwin dying of cancer, Rod Stewart kicking off his Australian concert tour in Perth, and finally a piece of despairing news for Maxibon ice cream lovers!
Barkly council CEO resigns amid unexplained unlimited leave, no reason given for departure
The chief executive officer of the Barkly Regional Council Emma Bradbury has resigned the council has said, with a statement praising her leadership despite the still unresolved serious allegations of bullying and harassment during her time in the top job, and offering no reason for her departure.
Police lay blame for botched Gwynne trial on DPP; DPP blames judge for failure
The NT Police say their investigation into Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne’s abuse of office charge is “not in question” and put the failure to successfully prosecute on the Director of Public Prosecutions, who issued a surprise statement appearing to blame the Supreme Court judge for the botched trial that was ended just days after it started.
Trade delegation promotes NT tourism in Singapore
A delegation led by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has travelled to Singapore to promote the Northern Territory as a key tourism destination given its proximity to the island nation, which comes seven months after Jetstar cut its route.
AFLNT to remove Gwynne’s name from best and fairest medal
UPDATED: The AFLNT’s Gwynne Medal, awarded to the best and fairest female player of the year, will be renamed following revelations at Colleen Gwynne’s now discontinued criminal trial that she used racist and derogatory language to describe a female Aboriginal co-worker.
Two men face charges for setting fire in National Park that burned for 11 days
Two men have been charged for allegedly starting an illegal fire that burned out of control for 11 days in Djukbinj National Park last August, causing massive destruction to vegetation and an adjoining pastoral station.
Prisoners escape from Alice Springs jail cell block, caught before full escape
Four prisoners escaped from their cell block in Alice Springs jail overnight, a source with knowledge of the facility has said, including one who reportedly made it to the roof of the building.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 10
Today’s national news includes Australia buying missiles worth $60.18 million from the US, Major banks passing on the interest rate hike to customers, MG upping its car prices in Australia, and Australia’s arbitrary detention of an Iranian refugee condemned by the UN.
Larger Darwin bottle shop hours cut amid safety fears
Safety concerns have forced Endeavour Group’s BWS bottle shops and Coles’ Liquorland stores to cut back their trading hours in the Greater Darwin region, the companies have said, however Hospitality NT said their member drive-thru shops will continue to operate under regular hours.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 9
Today’s national news includes the UK finalizing a trade deal with Australia, Australia-India trade seen to reach more than $45 billion after AI-ECTA, Australia’s Anthony Albanese travels to the US for the upcoming nuclear submarine deal, Melbourne Airport travellers may face delays due to refuellers strike. On the lighter side, ABC TV co-host Lisa Millar hits back at “Foul, disgusting” online trolls.