UPDATED: Kat McNamara, the first NT Greens member elected to NT Parliament, has resigned “effective immediately”, citing health reasons, while a federal senator says McNamara was insulted and “intimidated” by government while in Parliament.
Singleton Station water licence decision taken to High Court
The NT Government’s decision to approve a 30-year water licence to Fortune Agribusiness for its Singleton Station project will now be considered by the High Court, following a challenge by native title holders from the Mpwerempwer Aboriginal Corporation.
NT Government’s rushed remote rental amendments criticised by Aboriginal groups
The CLP Government’s rushed amendments to the Housing Act that will continue to see individual remote housing residents not consulted on rent increases has been panned by Aboriginal land councils and other bodies as an “assault on the fundamental rights of Territorians”, while the government claims it will consult with the groups before future rental rises.
Deputy Chief Minister’s chief of staff named St John Ambulance NT CEO
St John Ambulance NT has announced Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley’s chief of staff Abigail Trewin as the new chief executive of the troubled organisation, with the politician paying tribute to her in a press release announcing her appointment but failing to disclose she was working for him.
‘The other executives will be furious’: Commander beats assistant commissioners to deputy top cop role
Police Commissioner Martin Dole has appointed Commander James J. O’Brien as acting deputy commissioner, leap-frogging him over four assistant commissioners and three acting assistant commissioners, in a move labelled “very odd” and a “massive slap in the face to all the staff ranked above him” by a former officer, but described as a “common occurrence” by the top cop.
Worker dies at Tanami gold mine
UPDATED: A 47-year-old worker at Newmont’s Tanami gold mine in remote Central Australia has died, the company has confirmed, while investigations are underway.
Hibiscus Shopping Centre for sale
Hibiscus Shopping Centre in Darwin’s northern suburbs is being offered for sale for the first time in more than 40 years, the sales agent has said.
Investigation into alleged fraudulent how-to-vote cards still ongoing, police say
A police investigation into Darwin Mayor Peter Styles’ alleged involvement in the production and distribution of fraudulent how-to-vote cards that is now entering its sixth month remains ongoing, NT Police say, despite recent claims by one of the subjects of the investigation that everyone has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Two administrators? Confusion over who Administrator is as Speaker warns MLAs not to criticise Connolly
Confusion reigned Monday over who the current King’s representative in the Territory is after the Chief Minister said David Connolly was the Administrator with “limited powers” while the Administrator’s office said last week Chief Justice Michael Grant would be acting Administrator until February 27, with the situation further convoluted by Speaker Robyn Lambley issuing an internal email warning MLAs not to be “disrespectful” to Mr Connolly when Parliament resumes this week.
International test cricket returns to Darwin after 22 years under multi-match deal
International test cricket will return to Darwin in August after more than two decades, featuring Australia against Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium, as part of a multi-match agreement between Cricket Australia, NT Cricket and the NT Government.
Government extends HomeGrown build grants program until September 2027
The NT CLP Government has announced the extension of the HomeGrown build grants program, which will now run through September 2027, which it said will offer long-term stability for families, builders, and investors, with 400 grants having been approved for first-time home buyers to put towards building or buying their first home amid a “difficult time” to enter the NT housing market.
‘Bit of a mystery’: Darwin Mayor claims NTEC lost envelope containing his list of donors
Darwin Mayor Peter Styles has blamed the NT Electoral Commission for his late campaign donation returns, claiming they misplaced a hard-copy list he hand-delivered in an envelope containing the names of all three of his donors last October, which he said was necessary because he was “busy” and electronic formats “could be deleted”.