The Gunner Government is heralding its minimum alcohol floor price policy as a success following an independent report into its effectiveness was inconclusive.
State Square art gallery design tender released
A tender for the design of a new art gallery in the State Square Precinct in Darwin’s CBD has been released, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture Lauren Moss has said.
Fears the Territory is ‘trading insolvent’ as Gunner rejects calls to open the books
Crossbench MLAs say the Gunner Government has a duty to Territorians to come clean about the state of the Territory’s finances, with some expressing fears the Territory is already bankrupt.
Business grant deadline cut short due to increased demand: Department of Business CEO
Territory business owners were caught off guard as the deadline to access Business Improvement Grants was cut short on Friday, a week before its supposed deadline of May 1.
Free parking and loss of infringement revenue to cost Darwin council $1 million: Report
Darwin council has prepared a budget variation of $1 million as it braces for a loss in revenue after making car parking free as part of COVID -19 stimulus initiatives.
Teen charged over alleged sex assault in Gray
A 15-year-old youth has been charged following an alleged aggravated sexual assault on a 51-year-old woman in Gray last week.
New wharf tender awarded at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct as part of massive redevelopment
A tender for a new wharf to support the Royal Australian Navy’s major ships and submarines in Darwin was awarded earlier this month, as part of a $495m spend.
Man dies from stab wound after three weeks in hospital
A 20-year old man who was stabbed in the abdomen by a teenager on April 2 has died after three weeks at the Royal Darwin Hospital, police say.
Territory’s economic woes were continuing before coronavirus pandemic: CommSec report
The quarterly State of the States report shows the Territory was in rough shape before COVID-19 shut its borders and restricted business, with unemployment up and population continuing to dwindle.
More than 2000 Alice Springs residents want a youth curfew, but calls ignored in Parliament
Territory Alliance MLA Robyn Lambley said an Alice Springs petition signed by more than 2000 demonstrated the government needed to do more to stop youth crime in the town.
Police officer charged with high-range drink-driving in Alice Springs
A 53-year-old off-duty police officer has been charged with high-range drink-driving after being arrested in Alice Springs on Saturday, NT Police have said.
NT businesses to open in coming weeks: Gunner
Northern Territory businesses will open in the coming weeks, while parks and reserves will open up this weekend in an easing of NT Government COVID-19 restrictions, the Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced on his Facebook page.