Mayors criticise promise to break up NT supershires
Mayors have warned parliamentarians against using local government as a ‘political football’ amid a clash over the appropriate number of councils for the Northern Territory.
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Bush beds for prisoners hoped to cut reoffending by 30 per cent
A remote Territory island hopes to reduce reoffending rates by 30 per cent by bringing prisoners back on Country. See why this could be the future of local justice reforms.
Top End Invasion Day protests hit with $8000 fee
Aboriginal leaders have been forced to cough up an $8000 bill five days before a planned Survival Day march, sparking concerns about barriers to protest freedoms.
Safety reforms after weed-whacking croc cage almost kills worker
A Top End council has committed to $76,500 in safety reforms to avoid a lengthy court battle after one of its workers almost drowned.
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Inspections uncover mounds of burning waste, dead animals, asbestos dumps
The environmental watchdog has signalled a crackdown on illegal dumps across the Territory after an inspection blitz revealed the issue was far worse than expected.
Councillor’s son at anti-mandate riot
A councillor’s son and a self-proclaimed journalist has become the first person to plead guilty over an anti-mandate rally.
Darwin councillor resigns in shock decision
A by-election will be called after long-time Darwin city councillor Justine Glover’s shock announcement that she was resigning.
Darwin Council demands Govt deliver on underground power promises
Darwin Council’s Acting Lord Mayor has called for the Territory Government to deliver on its long-awaited promise to underground Top End power.
Councillor to appeal mayoral result
Councillor Jimmy Cocking has called for a recount of the Alice Springs mayoral election, announcing he will lodge an appeal to the NT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
NT council elections latest: New mayor voted in for Litchfield
UPDATE: Doug Barden has taken over reigns as Litchfield mayor from incumbent Maree Bredhauer, NT council election results have revealed.
Re-elected mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell reveals focuses for Palmerston’s future
Newly re-elected mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell has revealed her primary goals for Palmerston as she looks towards her second term heading council.
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