Nearly 99 per cent of Northern Territory firefighters who took part in a survey have no confidence in their leadership, according to the results of the poll released Monday by the union amid stalled enterprise agreement negotiations.
Man charged with murder over Milingimbi death
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder over a death in Milingimbi after fighting in the community last week, NT Police said.
CLP award $82.1m for battery projects for Katherine and Alice Springs electricity systems
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is spending $82.1 million on two large-scale battery storage projects it says will improve energy security and grid stability in Alice Springs and Katherine.
Darwin Harbour rivals Ningaloo Reef report finds as concerns about Territory Coordinator powers raised
Darwin Harbour rivals Ningaloo Reef in marine biodiversity, according to a new scientific report commissioned by the NT Environment Centre, which warns the harbour is at risk of permanent damage from the planned Middle Arm gas and petrochemical hub following the Finocchiaro Government’s announcement it will use the Territory Coordinator Act to override environmental protection laws for industrial developments adjoining the water.
‘Not a fix-all offer’: CLP offers $5k grants to support Territory tourism businesses following floods
Hurting NT tourism operators affected by floods will be able to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to repair or replace damaged business equipment and infrastructure, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has announced, in response to calls for urgent financial assistance and a tourism bailout package ahead of the predicted slow upcoming tourism season.
More confusion and instability in NT Police as another ‘acting’ deputy commissioner appointed
Police Commissioner Martin Dole has appointed a different temporary deputy commissioner amid ongoing turmoil in the top brass and while an AFP investigation into allegations against the NT’s most senior police officers continues, with Mr Dole’s previous unexplained and “very odd” pick as deputy now replaced with a senior officer who previously held the role, despite a recruitment process for a permanent deputy having been conducted late last year.
Man allegedly robbed and assaulted, officer struck during arrest, police say
A man was allegedly attacked and robbed by three people as he was getting into a car in the Darwin CBD overnight while a police officer was hit in the face during their arrests, NT Police said.
Govt negotiating with St John on expired ambulance contract as system reaches breaking point
The Health Minister appeared to confirm for the first time Wednesday that he is dealing directly with St John Ambulance NT to renew the Northern Territory’s ambulance contract which was due to end in January, while the ambulance provider says it is currently in crisis due to a lack of paramedics and ambulances.
Man dead after fighting in Milingimbi
A man has died as a result of large-scale fighting in Milingimbi yesterday, NT Police said.
Jetstar to suspend Darwin to Gold Coast flights amid Middle East conflict
Jetstar will temporarily suspend its Darwin to Gold Coast service from May to October as part of Qantas Group’s cost-cutting measures due to rising global jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
CLP reiterates zero tolerance policy amid increase in school violence
The CLP Government has launched a “reinvigorated” framework for school conduct it says will address an increase in assaults on students this school year.
Ex-traffic top cop avoids conviction for telling son to leave crash following positive breath test
A former “distinguished” senior traffic officer has been heavily fined but escaped conviction after instructing his son, who recorded a positive breath test, to drive away from a crash scene, enabling him to evade a drug test despite suspicions he was under the influence of drugs.