What’s open in Darwin this festive season
From libraries to swimming pools, see what the City of Darwin’s services will be operating this festive season.
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NT courts to stay in session through Christmas
Operating hours for court services will expand this holiday season with seven judges operating across the Territory during the festive period. Read the details.
Expert report finds potential risk to Beetaloo Basin’s water ‘minor’
The potential impact on the Beetaloo Basin’s water resources from appraisal activities for unconventional gas has been assessed as minor, an expert committee has found, with Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek declaring “you can’t pick and choose when you accept the science.”
One for two: Taxpayers to fork out $1m+ as second acting ICAC boss named
Territory taxpayers will continue to pay for two ICAC Commissioners for the services of one, with a ‘well known’ veteran public servant now appointed as the anti-corruption watchdog’s acting top boss.
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Why Gosling is ‘absolutely’ confident of being re-elected
Ahead of his election showdown with an experienced cop, Solomon MP Luke Gosling says he is “absolutely” confident he will be re-elected, claiming federal Labor is the best option for voters.
Circuit breaker trial program to target at-risk Territory youth
Minister Robyn Cahill said this type of program was key to addressing youth offending such as that seen in Alice Springs in recent weeks.
‘Crossed a line’: Aboriginal leader on alleged Alice Springs baby attack
An Aboriginal councillor has shared his heartbreak over the alleged home invasion assault on a two-month-old baby only a day after a march through town rallying against men’s violence towards women and families.
Old Berrimah jail back in action as prisoner numbers reach NT record
The old Berrimah jail – more recently the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre – could hold as many as 110 inmates by Christmas, as the CLP Government gets creative amid record numbers of prisoners.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Chief Minister heckled in Alice Springs
Anti-crime advocate Darren Clark has cornered Lia Finocchiaro with an emotional accusation she has failed Alice Springs and must resign as Chief Minister.
Police redeployed from Darwin to Alice in wake of alleged baby assault
NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and Police Commissioner Michael Murphy have spoken in Alice Springs. Here’s their plan to help a community reeling from a string of alleged horrific crimes.
NT’s largest fracking project threatened with Federal Court injunction
Environmentalists have threatened to block the Territory’s largest approved fracking project over water trigger concerns.
PFAS inquiry to crack open scope and scale of chemical problem
Submissions close next week for a federal probe into the ‘asbestos of the 21st century’ which have plagued Northern Territory waterways for decades.
NAAJA’s ‘insolvency’ risk over $1.5m+ CEO payout
The head of the Territory’s largest legal agency has rejected a $1.5m payout offer ahead of her unfair dismissal case in the Federal Court.
‘You will be found’: New operation launched amid spike in illegal boats
Maritime Border Command has launched a new operation in response to rising illegal fishing across the Top End, with a senior commander declaring manpower and resources will be bolstered with immediate effect.
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