The CLP Government has prepared for Christmas by hiring more corrections officers and expanding operations of the Territory’s courts over the holiday period, ahead of what it expects will be a busy time.
Prisoners moved from Holtze to Berrimah, watch house not used for police prisoners
More than 60 inmates have been moved from Holtze Prison to the refurbished old Berrimah Prison, and another 50 will be moved at some point in the near future, Corrections Minister Gerard Maley has said, which follows the union representing police last week saying the Darwin police watch house was being used purely for Corrections prisoners.
Chief Minister refuses to call for resignation of Alice Springs elder and community group director who beat partner with stick
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has refused to condemn the domestic violence crimes of an Alice Springs traditional owner and director of two community groups she met with last week, after it was revealed by The Australian on Tuesday that Benedict Stevens pleaded guilty in June to aggravated assault for striking his partner in the face with a tool during an alcohol-fuelled domestic violence incident.
‘Cautioned and counselled’: Kirkman cleared in OCPE probe again after judge found he engaged in inappropriate conduct
A government-ordered investigation into senior executive Andrew Kirkman’s inappropriate conduct against a female staffer, in which he was found in court to have verbally abused and threatened her costing taxpayers more than $1 million to defend, has been concluded with no action being taken, the Chief Minister said.
CSIRO reports flag importing carbon from Japan to Middle Arm as part of $8b carbon capture facility
A series of CSIRO reports into the development of a multi-user carbon capture, use and storage facility at the proposed Middle Arm industrial precinct estimates the capital cost could be between $7.3 and $7.9 billion, but warned of ‘major uncertainty’ in understanding what additional costs could arise, while an energy peak body said using CCUS to deal with emissions was a “complete fantasy”.
Police media failed to release information about Alice Springs indecent attack for a week
An indecent act against a woman in Alice Springs that appears could have escalated quickly was not reported by police media for nearly a week, with police today calling for the public’s help to identify a man who exposed himself to the woman and attempted to grab her.
Senior officers accessed evidence on computer drives ahead of ICAC perjury probe
EXCLUSIVE: Senior NT Police officers who lied to the Coroner in sworn statements accessed internal police records stored on computer drives ahead of the ICAC’s investigation into their conduct, with at least one of them allegedly attempting to delete evidence of the racist TRG awards, the NT Independent can reveal.
Lord Mayor seeks court injunction against book about Cyclone Tracy memorial sculpture
Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis’s lawyer has told Cyclone Tracy survivor Antony Bullock they will use ratepayer funds to seek an injunction to prevent the publication of a mini-book he has written called The Ultimate Betrayal, which examines the process to select the controversial Cyclone Tracy 50th anniversary memorial sculpture, which follows a previous legal letter that initiated defamation action against him.
Suspicious fire damages underground carpark in Malak
A suspicious fire in the underground carpark of a Malak shopping centre has caused significant damage to the building’s structure and electrical services, NT Police said, while calling for information from the public about how the Monday afternoon blaze started.
Man charged in connection to alleged suspicious behaviour involving a child
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and is facing charges in connection to suspicious behaviour last week in Malak, where a young boy was approached by an unknown man near a park who allegedly tried to get him in a vehicle, NT Police said.
Minister says he was advised there was ‘no reasonable prospects of a conviction’ of former Barkly CEO
Former Barkly Regional Council chief executive Emma Bradbury will not be prosecuted as recommended by a lawyer who investigated the council, the Local Government Minister Steve Edgington has said, adding he will also not order an investigation into other actions at the council that were covered up despite his expressed concern about unresolved allegations of bullying, sexual harassment and mismanagement.
Man charged with sexually assaulting child at Darwin residence
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with child abuse offences after allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a Darwin residence multiple times on Saturday, NT Police said.