Charles Darwin University will research water use patterns and the efficiency of the Territory’s rain-fed cotton crops in a partnership with the Industry, Tourism and Trade Department and the industry itself.
‘Sickening betrayal’: Paech did not disclose grog shares to Cabinet, Chief Minister says, as calls for his resignation mount
Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech did not inform Cabinet of his shares in a liquor wholesale company while minister of Aboriginal Affairs when the lifting of grog bans in remote communities was discussed, the Chief Minister says, while federal and Territory political leaders have called for Mr Paech’s resignation for his “sickening” conduct.
‘He appeared drunk’: Opposition, independents reject Labor’s new Speaker
The Lawler Labor Government’s pick for Speaker of the NT Parliament has caused outrage amongst Opposition and independent MLAs, who have argued that Member for Daly Dheran Young is unsuitable for the job due to his past conduct, that includes threatening a sitting MLA and charging taxpayers for his personal holidays.
Getting Territorians working, youth justice reforms and Middle Arm the focus of Lawler Government’s next six months
Chief Minister Eva Lawler has laid out her Labor Government’s priorities in a “year ahead speech”, six months out from the NT election, with a stated focus of getting remote Territorians working, building the Middle Arm industrial precinct and ordering a review of the Youth Justice Act, while also attempting to reduce cost of living pressures.
Builder committed to stand trial over worker’s death
The owner of a building company has been committed to stand trial for industrial manslaughter over the death of a worker in 2020, NT Worksafe has said.
Man arrested over robbery
A man threatened service station staff with an unspecified edged weapon multiple times in an armed robbery in Tennant Creek, NT Police said.
NAAJA hits back at critics as it faces funding cut
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has denied accusations of mismanagement and says it is ready to resume criminal law services for youth clients – which it suspended in November due to an exodus of staff – amid a deadline by the Federal Government to show why its funding should not be redirected to other legal assistance organisations.
Man arrested for carrying machete, having a replica pistol and drugs
A man who was carrying a machete towards a vehicle which had a replica pistol on its bumper, and was parked near a package filled with an “amphetamine-type substance”, has been arrested, NT Police said.
CLP has long history of failing to disclose political donations with no consequences, as excuses made for latest breach
The Country Liberal Party has a long track record of failing to publicly disclose how much money it collects from donors while avoiding prosecution, with a 2021 independent audit recommending that the party be “pursued” for deliberately breaking disclosure laws, as excuses from the party’s president and treasurer mount over the latest breach.
Driver rescued from remote river
A man who was forced to climb on the roof of his ute after he got struck in a remote flooded river crossing was rescued by police.
Man arrested over alleged sexual assault of four-year-old girl in Tennant Creek
UPDATED: A man in Tennant Creek has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child, NT Police said, and was charged on Friday.
Recreational fishing industry savage government’s gillnet policy
The Lawler Government has said it will implement “effort limits” for this year’s commercial barramundi season rather than impose catch quotas, but the fishing guides’ peak body said the policy allowed the commercial gillnet fishing industry to operate at higher-than-average levels in important recreational fishing areas and relied on an honesty system.