The Finocchiaro Government has released expressions of interest for a company to operate the barge service from Darwin to Wadeye after barge owner Auriga’s decision to move out of regional logistics in the Northern Territory.
CLP suddenly pulls controversial anti-discrimination bill
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has pulled its controversial reforms to the Anti-Discrimination Act two days before they were set to be passed in Parliament, with the Opposition accusing the CLP of “incompetence” over the bungle and the Attorney-General claiming the bill was pulled because the government is too busy with other things.
Darwin gas hub methane leak kept from public for nearly 20 years, documents show
Santos’ Darwin LNG facility has been leaking methane since 2006, but the public was never notified of the leak, raising allegations of gas industry cover-ups and regulatory failures, documents obtained by the Environment Centre NT show, with two NT politicians calling for immediate action to address the failures.
Woman dies of suspected snake bite after collapsing at business: Police
A 40-year-old woman who collapsed and died at a Katherine business Monday afternoon is suspected to have suffered a snake bite to her ankle, NT Police said.
Surprise ATO blitz on 30 Darwin businesses suspected of worker exploitation and tax evasion
More than 30 Darwin food and hospitality businesses were blitzed by inspectors from the ATO and the Fair Work Ombudsman this week, after the businesses were reported for underpaying staff, underreporting income and evading liquor taxes.
Darwin mayoral race and other local election results won’t be settled until next month: NTEC
The long, drawn-out process to finalise Saturday’s Territory local elections is continuing, with the final results – including for close contests such as Lord Mayor of Darwin – not expected to be any clearer until Friday, September 5, when preferences will be distributed, the NT Electoral Commission said.
Government warned of mass relocation to Darwin if Wadeye barge stops
Hundreds of Wadeye residents may be forced to move to Darwin in an “avoidable humanitarian crisis” this wet season because the barge that carries food from Darwin will stop operating on Monday, the Thamarrurr Development Corporation has said, while the government says it is working on a vague plan to provide a freight service during the Wet.
Man tasered in face by another man in Katherine following ‘altercation’: Police
A man in his 40s suffered an injury to his chin after he was allegedly tasered by another man at a residence in Katherine on Wednesday afternoon, with a 42-year-old man expected to be charged for the aggravated assault, NT Police said.
‘It’s just dragging on’: Status of inquiry into NT Police executive appointments unknown
An inquiry into all executive police appointments made by disgraced former commissioner Michael Murphy is reportedly done, with a draft report and recommendations sitting with those in charge for weeks, the NT Police Association says, but neither the Police Minister or the Acting Police Commissioner will confirm or explain when the findings will be made public.
Govt looking for someone to take over State Square gallery building
The Finocchiaro Government is seeking expressions of interest from a proponent to use the State Square art gallery, which is not due to be finished until mid next year, specifying the “innovative” proposal must be financially sustainable with minimal or no dependence on taxpayer support.
Woman runs man down with car in front of police
A 43-year-old woman is in custody after allegedly striking a male pedestrian known to her with a car in front of police on Wednesday morning in Coconut Grove, NT Police said.
Women assaulted at home, phones and puppies stolen
Two women were assaulted in their own home in Tennant Creek overnight, suffering injuries to their heads and backs after a group of up to 20 people forced their way in and left having stolen two mobile phones and two puppies, NT Police said.