A roadside drug test that allegedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine led to the seizure of seven firearms, ammunition and drugs in Katherine, NT Police said.
ECNT seeks judicial review over Claravale clearing plans
The Environment Centre NT is seeking a Federal Court judicial review of federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s decision not to assess Top End Pastoral Company’s plans to clear almost 3,000ha at Claravale Station, the organisation said.
Acacia IT system architect moved on as Health CEO
NT Health chief executive officer Chris Hosking, who oversaw the dramatic cost blowout and delayed implementation of the troubled Acacia IT program, which may never be fully rolled out, has been moved at short notice to a new role overseeing the development of an NT Health infrastructure master plan with NT Treasury.
Lack of qualifications, public comments raised ahead of Connolly appointment, internal federal documents show
A federal department held concerns about the Finocchiaro CLP Government’s proposed appointment of David Connolly as NT Administrator, newly released internal government documents show, with one brief suggesting Mr Connolly’s vast “meat inspection” experience “may not necessarily reflect the formal training or experience in public administration and understanding” necessary for the vice-regal position, while also raising concerns about the effect his public comments could have on eroding the public’s trust in the role.
New weather radar site identified for Tennant Creek after years of delays
Tennant Creek Airport has been selected by the Bureau of Meteorology as the site of a new S-band dual-polarised Doppler radar system, with final negotiations with the Airport Development Group underway for installation following years of delays.
‘No child should ever be interrogated by police alone’: Backlash to proposed NT youth laws
The Finocchiaro CLP Government’s introduction of draft laws that would allow police to detain children for up to 48 hours and, in some cases, interrogate them without a legal guardian or parent present have been labelled as a deliberate expansion of state-inflicted trauma and harm against children, particularly Aboriginal children, critics say.
CLP to spruik NT as prime location for ‘AI-ready data centres’ on latest trip to Asia
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is sending a delegation to Taiwan this week as part of a “proactive investor engagement program” led by Asian Relations Minister Robyn Cahill that will involve “targeted meetings” with businesses interested in potentially developing “AI-ready data centres” in the Territory.
Homemade gun, silencer and body armour seized in police raid
Police have allegedly seized a homemade gun, silencer and body armour, along with drugs, after a compliance inspection at a Herbert property uncovered unsecured firearms, ammunition and evidence of drug activity, NT Police said.
Knifepoint robbery at Malak Oval overnight
Two men sleeping inside a rooftop tent on their vehicle at Malak Oval were robbed at knifepoint overnight, NT Police said.
NT Govt wants Territorians to pay for US Independence Day celebrations: Internal email
A senior NT Government bureaucrat has claimed the US Embassy in Canberra requested Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro “consider creative ways” for the Northern Territory to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4 this year, such as holding fireworks displays, but instructed all department heads that any celebration must be covered “from within existing resources”, a leaked internal email has revealed.
Government delays safeguard recommendations to quickly pass new Heritage bill
The Finocchiaro CLP Government says it will implement proposed safeguards to the Heritage Act 2011 recommended by the Legislative Scrutiny Committee at a later date, including restricting a minister’s ability to delegate powers, and will instead apply the recommendations through ‘administrative policy’ after passing the bill, which comes amid criticism the committee was swamped with legislation and the public was only given one week to voice concerns.
‘Territory credibility’: Integrity and Ethics Commissioner appointment processes questioned by integrity bodies
The Labor Opposition has congratulated the Finocchiaro CLP Government for its picks to lead the new Integrity and Ethics Commissioner office, while integrity experts still hold concerns the process of appointments has eroded public confidence, particularly around the unadvertised role of chief executive that will be filled by former AFP and NT police commissioner Reece Kershaw, with one integrity expert describing the current situation as akin to a sad “satire”.