A trade delegation led by Asian Relations Minister Robyn Cahill will explore bilateral trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia, coinciding with the launch of AirAsia Malaysia’s new non-stop Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route on Friday.
Increased NT land clearing needs federal oversight: Environment Centre
The Environmental Centre NT has called for federal intervention into the projected tripling of the NT’s land clearing rate this year, over the historical average 20 year average, stating more than 16,000 ha of native vegetation was approved for clearing in just 10 days.
Teen arrested in connection to indecent assaults in Alice Springs
A 14-year-old male has been arrested and is facing four charges in connection to a string of indecent assaults against women in Alice Springs last week, NT Police said.
CLP seeking to change govt procurement rules, appointing new ‘Territory Procurement Champion’
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is looking to fill a new role called the “Territory Procurement Champion” who will replace the Buy Local Industry Advocate, ahead of undisclosed planned reforms to government procurement processes to be rolled out later this year.
Bus dress code latest element of Finocchiaro Government’s ‘racist and cruel’ agenda: Community group
New signs on public buses warning that people “with dirty or stained clothes” will be “refused travel” is the latest move by the Finocchiaro CLP Government to target Indigenous Territorians, community and legal groups have said, “particularly those who are poor, homeless or otherwise marginalised”.
NT renewable energy production ranks last in country after CLP abandons targets: Report
The Northern Territory has the lowest renewable energy production of any Australian state or territory, according to a new national report, that follows the CLP Government’s decision to scrap its promised 2030 renewable energy target.
Legal Aid Commission roles up for grabs following controversial appointment
Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby has called for expressions of interest for “independent” roles on the NT Legal Aid Commission after three members of the last board resigned in frustration when the CLP Government rejected their independent recommendation for a new director, overruling them to appoint a person with ties to the CLP.
Motorcyclist dies in crash south of Alice Springs
NT Police are investigating a fatal crash south of Alice Springs on Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 52-year-old man who was riding with a group of motorcyclists in Deep Well.
Lands and Planning chief executive misled Estimates committee about involvement in water plan
A senior government executive who told Parliament’s Budget Estimates Committee she was not involved in recommending the Environment Minister approve the controversial Mataranka water allocation plan due to a conflict of interest, was forced to change her story when an internal document signed by her was presented that showed she was involved, with other questionable conflicts of interest raised.
Government’s vehicle inspection changes pose risks to Territorians: MTA
Proposed reforms to vehicle inspection regulations in the NT were rushed and will pose financial and safety risks to Territorians, the Motor Trade Association has warned, including the potential for people to be “ripped off by dodgy private vehicle sellers”.
Calls for Federal Government to intervene in CLP’s plan to arm public safety officers
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s plan to arm bus and public housing officers with guns to target “anti-social behaviour” has been criticised by numerous peak organisations as dangerous to the public, with one national body calling for the Federal Government to intervene before “further damage is done”.
Rural blaze engulfs shipping container, caravans and buses
NT Police and Fire and Rescue Services are investigating the cause of a major structure fire in Humpty Doo overnight that saw a shipping container, two buses, two caravans, a car and a shade structure fully engulfed in flames.