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NT News editorial: Majority feel let down by Dan Murphy’s decision
JUDGING by the reaction of the vast majority of our readers since Woolworths scrapped its plan to build a Dan Murphy’s in Darwin, people are pissed off.
Council booze bans real shame
The decision to ban the consumption of booze at two popular locations unless an exemption is sought is a real shame for those who follow the rules
Prime Minister’s $747m training spend a wake up call
The decision to spend $747 million on defence training in the Territory is a major acknowledgement that our region is quickly becoming the focus of a new cold war.
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Common sense must prevail
FOOTAGE of a large commercial fishing net being used at the Shady Camp boat ramp which emerged this week clearly bears no resemblance to most Territorians’ idea of traditional Aboriginal fishing practices
Dental health not a luxury
WAIT times for public dentists in the Northern Territory provide the type of example which shows why slashing our funding in the area of health should be the last option
Palmo’s gag order craziness
A NEW updated media policy being foisted on Palmerston council’s new elected members should be seen for what it is — an attempt to silence a lot of what aldermen have to say publicly
Time to fight back on fuel
DARWINITES are sick of being dudded. For 23 days now, all bar one or two petrol stations have been selling fuel for more than 139c/L, with some going up as high as almost 145c/L
Time to get serious about player welfare in summer sun
IT’S time to put greater focus on the health and wellbeing of players who have to battle the brutal Territory sun during day games, writes Grey Morris
Last drinks for Murphy’s issue
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner will be looking forward to finally getting the Dan Murphy’s monkey off his back, as the issue continues to loom over his Government like Christmas mistletoe
Territorians asked to pay more so drunks might drink less
Former Labor MLA Chris Burns asks if the introduction of Minimum Pricing can effectively reduce some of the more visible and widespread alcohol problems in the NT
Child protection has failed vulnerable kids
When the Royal Commission into youth justice in the NT was called, few were prepared for how much it would uncover, writes Matt Cunningham
There must be a better path
THE Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory has handed down its findings and they’re nothing short of shameful
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