A $134 million design and construction contract to recommission the Manton Dam as been awarded by the Lawler Government more than a year after it was put to market, that it says will see a new water treatment plant and pumping station built, while maintaining the dam’s current use as a recreational facility.
Woman attacked in her car at home, car stolen
A woman was assaulted and robbed while parking her car at her home in Marrara on Monday night, NT Police said.
Two men charged over IGA grog break-in
Two men have been charged over an aggravated burglary of an Alice Springs business over the weekend, NT Police said.
NT WorkSafe orders Litchfield Council to improve safety after person falls into skip bin
NT WorkSafe is investigating after a member of the public was injured after falling in a skip bin while unloading rubbish at the Howard Springs tip, with Litchfield Council ordered to make safety changes, it has been reported.
Man charged over fuel theft in Tennant Creek, car theft in NSW
A man was arrested in Alice Springs for allegedly stealing a car in NSW and stealing fuel in Tennant Creek, NT Police said.
NT Business News – May 7
Business news from across the Northern Territory: Latest highlights include the Territory’s residential building approvals dropping by 8.3 per cent, the NT Government approving Mosman’s helium and hydrogen project, and NTEX Pty Ltd awarded $699,000 for Greater Holtze...
Fire destroys three offices at Rio Tinto’s Gove mine
A fire that started in an electrical workshop at Rio Tinto’s Gove bauxite mine site destroyed three offices before it was contained on Thursday, while an investigation into how the blaze started has been launched.
NT Independent Car of the Week: 2022 Subaru Forester S5 MY22 2.5i-S CVT Wagon
This week, Dustin’s brings you its newly arrived grey 2022 Subaru Forester S5 MY22 2.5i-S CVT Wagon with a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine and a 7-speed constant variable automatic transmission.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for May 6
Today’s national news includes an MP claiming she was drugged and sexually assaulted, the Government promising to slash $3 billion off student debt due to a cost-of-living crisis, PM Albanese vows new funding to help women escape domestic violence, and Police shoot dead armed teen after stabbing attack.
Darwin to host Motocross World Championship round
The Lawler Government has signed a deal to host the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme’s Motocross World Championship at Hidden Valley from next year, with taxpayers to foot the $1.6 million bill to build a new track, while the total cost to Territorians to host the event was not disclosed.
Missing student found after frigid night lost in West MacDonnell ranges: Police
A 13-year-old boy who became separated from his classmates during a school camping trip near Ellery Creek Big Hole in the West MacDonnell ranges was found safe and well after a night spent in plunging temperatures, NT Police said.
CEL Australia to develop $100 million Darwin Convention Centre hotel
A Singapore-based hotel and resort company has been chosen to develop and operate the proposed $100 million Darwin Convention Centre hotel, that has been billed as an “upscale” four-star facility with 236 rooms that will include at least one pool and a couple of restaurants.