TIO Stadium will kick off the ‘Summer of Cricket’ by hosting two T20 International Men’s Cricket matches on August 10 and 12, with Australia facing South Africa in Darwin’s first-ever T20 International match.
‘That is a lie, an out-and-out lie’: Industry analyst rejects govt’s claimed renewable energy target cost
The Finocchiaro Government has abandoned the Northern Territory’s 2030 renewable electricity target, now criticising the plan as unrealistic and costly despite supporting it in opposition, while a specialist energy analyst who modelled the expense of meeting the target said the government is blatantly lying about the cost and inflating it tenfold.
CLP seeks internal ‘briefing’ on Darwin Waterfront scandal rather than refer it for investigation
The CLP Minister responsible for the Darwin Waterfront Corporation has balked at ordering an external investigation into possible misuse of public resources and unresolved conflicts of interest at the taxpayer-funded organisation, choosing instead to keep the matter internal, while questions have also been raised about conflicts of interest with the ICAC and the DWC’s chief executive.
Police called for backup as community strife intensifies in Wadeye
A large “disturbance” in Wadeye over the weekend had police scrambling for backup as the incident continued after fighting families were first dispersed, NT Police said, with weapons seized.
Officers swerved at by vehicle attempting to evade arrest; lying cop praises police efforts
A planned arrest in the northern suburbs quickly escalated Thursday morning, after a 25-year-old male and another man used a vehicle to swerve at police officers, smashing into a police vehicle, with the event ending after a foot chase through a school oval and a taser being deployed, NT Police said. Meanwhile, the police executive attempted to use the serious situation to rehabilitate a lying police officer’s public image.
Secret memo reveals Kirkman recommended Waterfront CEO’s pay rise before his wife was hired
EXCLUSIVE: Senior government executive Andrew Kirkman advocated for a pay rise for Darwin Waterfront Corporation CEO Alastair Shields, despite various conflicts of interest and while he was acting head public servant, six months before the DWC hired Mr Kirkman’s wife for an unadvertised role on a hefty pay packet, a secret government memo obtained by the NT Independent has revealed.
Massive blaze razes Alice Springs business
A fire erupted early this morning causing major damage to Alice Hosetech and Industrial Supplies situated on Larapinta Drive in Alice Springs, with fears an explosion of gas bottles might occur.
Anger over return to work plans for firefighter who assaulted his son while on duty
A firefighter who was found guilty of assaulting his son in front of colleagues while on duty was to return to work to lead a team, including some officers who witnessed the assault, but was temporarily stood down again by the NT Fire service just days before resuming his role, sources have told the NT Independent.
Officers who lied at coronial about racist awards part of ‘internal review’ CM says, while also stating ‘matter is closed’
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has caused confusion with her public remarks about the five lying officers who misled a coronial inquest over their involvement in racist TRG awards, telling Parliament today that they are currently under an NT Police “internal review”, but later saying “this matter is closed” when asked what action she is taking as Police Minister to clean up the mess.
Five teens arrested after night of crime in stolen vehicles
Five teens with weapons who allegedly stole two cars overnight to carry out a crime spree were arrested after crashing one of the cars in the northern suburbs during a police pursuit, and attempting to hide from police dogs in various locations including in a tree and a puddle, NT Police said.
Attorney-General hints at possible review of DPP’s questionable hiring practices, causes confusion
There may be a review currently ongoing that includes the Director of Public Prosecution’s questionable hiring practices, involving his son and daughter-in-law being hired for unadvertised jobs, Attorney-General Marie Clare Boothby says, and there may not be, but she stressed “nothing is off the table” when asked directly if she is reviewing the questionable appointments.
CLP to jail some DV offenders for breaching orders, but not in every case
The CLP Government will introduce amendments to domestic and family violence laws that will see mandatory sentencing reinstated on a “tiered framework” with some offenders jailed for breaches of “certain” domestic violence orders, however the government stopped short of reinstating mandatory minimum sentences for all DVO breaches.