A 59-year-old Tennant Creek man had his wrist slashed with a knife outside his home last night after he was attacked by an unknown assailant, NT Police said.
New NT Health CEO to push through with controversial restructure
Dr Marco Briceno has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the Department of Health following a national recruitment process, with plans to push through a restructure of the NT’s medical system.
Motorsport Australia has not issued permit for cars to compete in Finke Desert Race
Motorsport Australia has not issued a permit for cars to compete in the Finke Desert Race following the end of the coronial inquest into the death of Nigel Harris at the 2021 race, an inquest which heard the organisation and the organisers had not acted on any of a scathing safety report’s recommendations.
‘I’ll do it’: Labor MLA offers face-full of capsicum spray to Deputy CLP Leader during debate
A Labor backbencher has offered to take the Deputy Opposition Leader outside for a dose of capsicum spray to the face, during debate over changes to legislation that will allow transit security guards to carry and use the spray on people riding buses, while also telling Parliament he’s been sprayed himself.
Darwin airport upgrades to cause delays, disruptions to local economy
The Defence Department’s upgrading of the Darwin International Airport’s runways and linked taxiways starting next month could cause headaches for Territorians and disrupt the local economy with delays, re-routing, and unscheduled tarmac closures expected, while uncertainty remains over how the works will be rolled out.
A kinder, gentler ICAC: Govt releases proposed reforms to anti-corruption Act
The Fyles Government has released the findings of its secret review into the ICAC Act with proposed changes to how the anti-corruption watchdog operates, including a direction that the commissioner “conduct examinations and public inquiries in a non-adversarial manner” and not investigate certain misconduct allegations.
NT Veterans ‘strategy’ released after years of neglect
The Fyles Government has released the NT Defence Veterans strategy, seemingly being shamed into it after facing heavy criticism by advocates for ignoring veterans’ welfare in the 2023 NT Budget.
Man arrested after armed standoff with police in rural area
A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a domestic violence incident led to an armed standoff with police at his Virginia residence until 2am. FIND OUT HOW IT WAS RESOLVED HERE.
Darwin-Katherine $45m ‘big battery’ facility enters testing stage
The Territory’s $45 million Darwin-Katherine Battery Energy Storage System, which is expected to replace some gas-fired generation at the Channel Island Power Station, has entered its pre-commissioning phase after the successful installation of 192 batteries to stockpile power for the facility, the government said.
Skyline Ferris Wheel back at Stokes Hill Wharf
The popular Skyline Precinct is back for another Dry season, which will include a few new additions this year on top of the giant 35-metre Ferris wheel, a 9-hole Australiana-themed mini golf course and pop-up Pizza Bar, with live music and comedy shows planned.
NT WorkSafe charges mining company over electric shock of worker
Darwin-based Australian Ilmenite Resources is facing up to $2 million in penalties after it was charged by NT WorkSafe following one of its workers suffering an electric shock at a mine site in the Roper Gulf Region last year.
ICAC finds no evidence ministers interfered in Zach Rolfe charges; report raises questions about police investigation
An ICAC report into allegations of political interference in the charging of Zach Rolfe has found no evidence of Labor ministers’ misconduct, but comes with a warning that other investigations are continuing into the matter and raised further questions about the integrity of the police investigation into Rolfe. FULL STORY.