A freeze on residential and commercial rates and a $25 million redevelopment of Casuarina Pool are some of the highlights of Darwin Council’s record $71.77 million 2020/21 Budget.
Woman falls off cliff at East Point Reserve
A sunset stroll has gone wrong after a woman fell off a cliff at East Point on Tuesday night, breaking both of her ankles.
Two groups of campers attacked at Gunn Point as website launches to stop abuse
A group of campers at Gunn Point were attacked by a gang of youths, who later returned and attacked others, one of the victims has said, as a new website has been launched to address reports of littering, speeding and anti-social behaviour at the popular site.
‘We can coexist’: RSL president to Deckchair Cinema
A new RSL facility built on the Esplanade can successfully coexist with the Deckchair Cinema, according to president Steven Gloster.
Backlash over plans to move CBD homeless centre 12 kms away
The NT Government’s decision to ditch plans to open a support centre for homeless people in Darwin’s CBD has been slammed by a prominent homeless advocate.
Man in hospital after dog bites his face
A 27-year-old man is in hospital with significant facial injuries after being attacked by a dog in Karama last night.
Arafura Games, Alice Springs Masters Games deferred for two years due to COVID-19 uncertainty
The Alice Springs Masters Games and Arafura Games have been postponed until 2022 and 2023 respectively, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gunner Government has announced.
Palmerston youths who ‘could barely see over steering wheel’ take car for joyride
Four ‘at risk’ youths under the care of Territory Families contractors allegedly stole a car belonging to one of their carers and took it for a joy ride around Palmerston Thursday night.
Curious NT: Chan Building was the last of a series of Commonwealth structures originally proposed in the 1930s
This is the latest in a series where you get to ask a question about the Northern Territory’s rich, peculiar history – anything you’re curious about – and have your questions answered by the NT Independent’s friends at the Historical Society of the NT.
Fun Facts: Random NT COVID-19 information revealed in Parliamentary hearings
From Territory school children being the healthiest they ever have been to money being funneled between departments, this week’s PAC hearings produced some fun and some not so fun facts.
Council allocates $4 million for further COVID-19 hardship relief
The Darwin City Council has ramped up economic support for residents and businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through a $4 million budget allocation in the 2020-2021 Draft Budget.
‘Political quick-fix’: Scepticism over Gunner’s pledge to release the Territory’s finances in late July
Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s claims to release a financial update in the lead up to the August election is being treated with scepticism by opposing politicians who question what exactly the government will deliver.