EXCLUSIVE: Close to 2500 public servants are listed by the Northern Territory Government as not having provided a record of at least one COVID-19 vaccination in the countdown to midnight’s deadline, information shared with the NT Independent shows.
Internal reports contradict NT Government’s claims on unsafe Palmerston homes
At least two engineering reports into unsafe homes in Palmerston ordered by the NT Government show the homes were a “risk of serious injury” to the occupants and the community in a thunderstorm – not only a cyclone as the government claimed – and should be demolished without delay, the NT Independent can reveal.
ICAC, parliamentary investigations into conduct of MLA Mark Turner dropped
The NT Parliament’s disciplinary committee has dropped its investigation into Blain MLA Mark Turner for lying to Parliament, after the Office of the ICAC also quietly dropped its investigation into Labor’s so-called “cocaine sex scandal” without issuing a public statement.
Darwin’s old Woolies building back on the market, Stone Houses also up for sale
The prime Darwin retail buildings that house popular bars Charlie’s and Stone House Wine Bar are up for sale as lenders attempt to recoup funds lent to local developer Gwelo Investments, after it went into receivership earlier this year.
Landbridge Group’s managing director stands down amid security review of Darwin Port
Landbridge Group managing director Mike Hughes – who was instrumental in securing the 99-year lease of the Darwin Port for the Chinese-owned company – has resigned amid a national security review of the deal.
NT police officer referred for possible ‘offences’ in connection to death of partner
The NT’s Coroner has referred an unnamed serving police officer to the Director of Public Prosecutions and police commissioner in connection with the death of his partner last year, finding that “offences may have been committed”, after an inquest heard of serious failings of police to investigate ongoing instances of domestic violence involving their own.
NT business owners fear closures and job losses as vaccine mandate laws loom
A group of NT business owners is mulling their legal options over the Gunner Government’s vaccine mandate for workers that comes into effect this Saturday, which they say will lead to job losses and business closures.
‘She is a sex worker, she should not be judged for this’: Gunner’s deleted post on COVID source case revealed
A post on Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s Facebook page that identified the woman at the centre of the COVID-19 lockout as a “sex worker”, was later altered to remove the reference to the woman’s alleged occupation.
Man allegedly sets partner on fire, pouring petrol under toilet door, killing her: Sources
A man allegedly poured petrol under the door of a toilet after his wife had locked herself in during a domestic dispute, before setting her alight causing burns which killed her, sources have told the NT Independent.
‘Telling the difficult stories that need to be told’: NT Independent recognised by national judges with two NT media awards
The NT Independent was recognised for its role in improving the Territory’s democracy, picking up two major accolades at the 2021 NT Media Awards.
Woman tests positive for COVID-19, NT still looking for outbreak source: Chief Minister
A woman has become the third person to test positive for COVID-19 in the NT’s latest outbreak, and she is a close contact of the RAAF contractor who tested positive on Thursday, but the source of the outbreak is still unknown, the Chief Minister Michael Gunner has said.
A ‘lethal blow’ for tourism industry: Alice Springs Masters Games postponed again
The Alice Springs Masters Games have been postponed once again, this time until 2023, the Gunner Government announced Thursday – a decision critics say will cost the region millions and shows the government “lacks care and commitment” to Central Australia.