As demand for masks surges across Australia for COVID-19 prevention, Territory Alliance Leader Terry Mills has called on the Gunner government to produce a local supply of cloth masks and purchase surgical masks from Australian manufacturers.
‘Lives have been destroyed’: Feds won’t appeal live export cattle ban decision
The Federal Government will not appeal the Federal Court’s live export cattle ruling, paving the way for more than 300 class action claimants to be compensated for loss income due to the 2011 decision to ban cattle to Indonesia and ending an 11-year “emotional rollercoaster”.
Researchers to investigate potential for East Arnhem forestry
A Queensland-based university is researching the potential of commercial forestry in East Arnhem Land, citing a lack of data for Indigenous people to make decisions about the most profitable product types, harvestable quantities and values, and possible markets and supply chains.
BASSINTHEGRASS postponed until 2021
BASSINTHEGRASS Music Festival party-goers will have to hang on until May 15 next year, as the Territory’s biggest music festival has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
High-flying Administrator Vicki O’Halloran’s taxpayer-funded travel revealed
NT Administrator Vicki O’Halloran racked up nearly $100,000 in travel expenses in less than two years, including a massive trip to London under the pretence of celebrating an assistant receiving an award, that cost taxpayers 14 times more for her than the public servant being honoured.
Gunner Government continues to roll out delayed projects before election
The Gunner Government continues to rush delayed infrastructure projects out the door ahead of entering caretaker mode, today announcing the contract to build the long-delayed Palmerston Fire Station has finally been awarded.
Chair of Aboriginal alcohol action group convicted of drink-driving
The chief executive officer of the Aboriginal corporation steering the $446 million Jabiru masterplan for the redevelopment of Kakadu National Park, who is also chair of an alcohol action group, has been convicted of drink-driving.
Palmerston rates freeze passed, fishing competition considered
Palmerston Council has voted to freeze rates and rubbish charges for this financial year.
Fifty-five NT teachers in quarantine as term three starts
A total of 55 Territory school staff both teaching and non-teaching are still currently in quarantine as face-to-face classes resume today for term three in the Northern Territory, NT Education Minister Selena Uibo announced.
The NT’s best outdoor adventure spots featured in Great Northern Brewing tourism campaign
A Queensland beer company is showcasing the Northern Territory’s top outdoor adventure spots to help get the rest of Australia to the Territory to kickstart its tourism industry.
Drunk stockman who took part in brutal rake bashing jailed for two years
A drunk stockman who took part in a brutal gang-bashing involving a rake in the Palmerston suburb of Moulden has been jailed for two years.
Gunner heard about Colleen Gwynne investigation but ‘didn’t know’ about it
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he heard “something” about NT Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne being investigated by the NT Police but didn’t make any inquiries to verify it before her contract was renewed for a further five years in May.