NT’s $50k home builders scheme hits milestone
The government has received 100 applications for its home builders scheme since it launched last month, promising a busy time for the construction industry as trade shortages remain a chronic problem.
Politics
Declan Laverty’s murderer seeks appeal
A Darwin teenager who fatally stabbed bottle shop worker Declan Laverty is fighting to overturn his life sentence. See why the convicted killer is seeking to appeal the jury’s decision.
‘Tough decisions’: Plans to move Darwin powerlines underground scrapped
The decades long battle to safeguard Darwin’s power supply from wild weather has been put on hold indefinitely, as the CLP makes ‘tough decisions’ to claw back savings.
Richard Fejo quits as Waterfront boss in protest of CLP policy
The respected Larrakia elder has resigned from the plum role effective immediately, saying ‘I will not play any part of this’.
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‘Sickening’ Darwin bus attack footage sparks call for safety laws
Footage of violent bus attacks has emerged, sparking calls for stronger safety measures for bus drivers. See the video.
US ‘can do what they want’ in Top End: Darwin activist
A local activist has lashed out after the US stealth bombers were given the green light to use Territory airspace for a bombing raid mission, claiming foreign use of Australia’s northern bases is drawing the nation into unwanted conflicts.
‘Walk cautiously’: Bishop’s concerns for age of criminal responsibility
With the age of criminal responsibility now lowered to 10, the Territory’s most senior Catholic leader says remote parishioners are developing a ‘distrust’ of government.
New conservation areas unlocked for Top End hunters
Top End shooters’ access into an iconic conservation reserve could be significantly expanded due to new infrastructure upgrades.
NT council election called off days before polls open
The first ever election for a remote island council has been cancelled just days before polls were due to open. See why the 11th hour delay will change the shape of the future local government.
Plans to move Alice Springs kids to Don Dale amid severe prison overcrowding
REVEALED: As the overcrowding crisis in NT prisons worsens, Central Australian kids may be separated from family and health and legal services and shipped 1500km away to Don Dale.
Christian Lobby petition on gender transition tabled to NT parliament
Parliament has received a petition with more than 450 signatures calling on the Finocchiaro Government to suspend gender transition treatments, as well as commission an independent inquiry into finding a “scientific” approach to treat gender dysphoria.
Parliament blog: Bill to lower criminal age passed by CLP
The first sitting week of the 15th Legislative Assembly has concluded. Catch up on all the highlights of the CLPs productive week, where three new bills were passed.
Security in schools: Chief makes classroom crims a priority
School-based security will soon be eerily similar to that of an airport as NT police are given the green light to wand students of interest.
Analysis: Four burning questions from NT parliament’s first week
The first week of parliament is winding up, with the new CLP government making significant headway on its law and order agenda. We’ve learnt a lot – but these are the questions that remain, writes Alex Treacy.
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