The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal from Darwin construction company Kalidonis against its convictions and fine over the death of a worker in Maningrida in 2020, Work Safe NT has said.
Woman was not dead before car crash: Police
NT Police have emphasised that a woman the agency says was killed in a collision in Palmerston yesterday was not already dead when the stolen car she was in crashed into another car, while it has been reported the driver was allegedly on bail after being on the run from police for close to a decade.
Chief Minister was told about cover-up of Territory Coordinator’s animal abuse in 2023, email reveals
EXCLUSIVE: Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s claims that she was unaware of criminal animal abuse charges against Territory Coordinator Stuart Knowles before she appointed him have been seemingly contradicted by a May 2023 email sent to her from a whistleblower, detailing the animal abuse investigation cover-up and other alleged misconduct concerning current Mining and Energy CEO Alister Trier, who ordered the charges against Mr Knowles be dropped.
Legal Aid director pick had reference provided by Deputy Chief Minister’s brother: MLA
Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley’s brother acted as referee for incoming Legal Aid director Catherine Voumard, who was picked for the role by Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby against the recommendations of an independent selection panel, an MLA said in Parliament Wednesday, after Ms Boothby suggested Ms Voumard should have been interviewed for the role because of her connections to Peter Maley’s law firm.
New hotel package for expectant mothers announced
The CLP Government has introduced a new support plan for privately insured pregnant women impacted by the closure of maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital, effective June 6, by securing a contract with Mercure Darwin Airport Resort starting June 1, but not everyone is sold on the new plan.
Only 100 days until local government elections
Territorians are being encouraged to have their say on who they want as their council representatives in the upcoming local government elections, which are now just 100 days away.
Michael Riches resigns as ICAC following 11-month investigation
Michael Riches has resigned as the Territory’s anti-corruption commissioner, nearly a year after he was suspended pending an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female staff members in his office.
Worker’s face and throat sliced by angle grinder prompting NT WorkSafe alert
A 71-year-old worker was seriously injured and nearly died after slicing his face and throat with a nine-inch angle grinder during reno work at a Winnellie industrial shed, NT WorkSafe said, while issuing a public safety alert.
CLP orders another inquiry into voluntary assisted dying laws
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has ordered yet another inquiry to explore voluntary assisted dying laws in the Northern Territory – less than a year after the last comprehensive inquiry – which comes amid pressure in Parliament on the government to finally implement the laws and opposition from the Australia Christian Lobby.
Man arrested for producing child abuse material in East Arnhem community: Police
A 31-year-old East Arnhem man has been arrested and charged for allegedly producing and distributing child abuse material, NT Police said, following an anonymous tip off to Crime Stoppers.
AFLW Dreamtime game to be held in Darwin again
The AFL Women’s Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon will again be held at Darwin the AFL has said.
‘Not the time for austerity’: CLP’s first budget revealed as government continues Labor’s spending and record debt
UPDATED: Treasurer Bill Yan has handed down the Finocchiaro CLP Government’s first budget this morning that will see more big spending and increased debt, with next year’s deficit alone estimated to be $1.31 billion and the Territory’s net debt projected to blow out from its current $10.5 billion figure to $14 billion within three years.