The RSL is confident its plans for development of a prime piece of real estate on the Esplanade will forge ahead despite fierce opposition from Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema who say their iconic attraction is under threat from noise pollution.
‘This was an awful attack on a defenceless child using a highly dangerous weapon’: Court
A teenaged boy has narrowly avoided jail time despite carrying out an “awful attack” with a machete that left a 12-year-old girl in hospital for six months.
More rain forecast for Darwin over the weekend
Expect more drizzly days ahead, as the Bureau of Meteorology says showers and thunderstorms could come to town as early as Thursday and last over the weekend.
Letters to the Editor
The problem with the NT’s relaxed boat laws, How to improve the NT and more in this week’s Letters to the Editor.
NT suicide rates still high nearly halfway through NT Government’s prevention plan
Rates of suicide in the Northern Territory continue to lead the nation as the NT Government’s “scattergun approach” has delayed meaningful change, Mission Australia says.
Possible isolated showers forecast for Darwin today and over the weekend
Darwinites might see their first sprinkling of rain in months, either today or tomorrow, according to forecasts by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Palmer calls for review into school-zone speed limits after lost court battle
Darwin Alderman Mick Palmer spent 10 months in court last year fighting a school-zone speeding fine, and now he wants a review into the default limit.
‘Wonder why we have a huge debt’: Private consultancy contracts balloon as NT public service grows
The Gunner Government has billed Territory taxpayers $121 million over the last three years to outsource general government responsibilities and internal decision-making to private consultancy firms, an NT Independent analysis has revealed.
NT public service boss fails to respond to Alice Springs violence, councillor says
An Alice Springs councillor has said the NT’s head public servant Jodie Ryan has failed to respond to the violence that lead to the Parrtjima festival being moved out of the town’s CBD, with some other events cancelled.
Council rejects responsibility for aging box jelly fish warning signs
Aging Darwin Council branded signs warning of deadly stingers were at the centre of a debate between aldermen and the Lord Mayor, who were unable to agree on who is responsible for their replacement.
‘Not to exceed $25 million’: Casuarina Pool masterplan out for feedback
A masterplan for the redevelopment of Casuarina Pool has been released for community feedback, but aldermen and the public have been cautioned against any major changes that could blow the budget.
Parks Australia charged over Gunlom Falls walking track
Parks Australia has been charged today with illegally constructing a walking track near Kakadu National Park’s Gunlom Falls, continuing a turbulent period for the Federal Government organisation.