Tag: NT
Cane toad fence to be built in Top End to stop further invasion
An anti-cane toad group in the Northern Territory is working to stop the spread of the cane toad, by building a toad-proof fence.[MORE]
Uranium contamination concerns at Ranger
The AMW union says it has called in Worksafe to investigate the contamination of nine workers with uranium at ERA's Ranger mine.[MORE]
Lecturer wins award for pregnancy testing cattle
A Northern Territory lecturer has received a national teaching award for his work training people to pregnancy test cattle. [MORE]
Camel expedition reaches half way point in Alice
A camel expedition, raising money for children, has arrived in Alice Springs after trekking seven months through the outback. [MORE]
Police pick up 10 drink drivers
Darwin police say a drink driving blitz has already found more people are drinking too much before going out on the roads. [MORE]
Imparja junks news service
The Northern Territory-based television station Imparja has scrapped its news service.[MORE]
Third man jailed over $1m drug haul
The fifth man to face court over an interstate drug ring worth more than $1 million has been sentenced to three years in prison.[MORE]
Thousands lose power in Top End
A lightning strike on a power line has blacked out 4,000 homes in the Top End.[MORE]
Concerns about future development of NT groundwater
Studies of NT groundwater are suggesting further northern development should proceed with caution. [MORE]
Treasurer says taxes will not rise despite drop in GST revenue
The NT Treasurer says a reduction in GST revenue will not force taxes up.[MORE]
ANF defends remote nurses
The Australian Nursing Federation says remote area nurses are a vital part of health care in remote communities, and work in cooperation with medical officers.[MORE]
Drink driving crackdown
Australia's biggest drink driving operation begins tomorrow targeting pre-Christmas revellers who might be tempted to take a risk on the road.[MORE]
Parents group says NT Govt has failed to consult on bilingual education
A parents group is disputing the NT Govt's assurance it consulted widely on its changes to bilingual education.[MORE]
Fears NT motorists are getting ripped off
The Automobile Association of the Northern Territory is concerned NT motorists are getting ripped off at the bowser.[MORE]
Hospital plan is a diversion from serious health problems: AMA
The AMA says the NT Govt is using the prospect of a hospital in Palmerston as a diversionary tactic.[MORE]
Tribunal deals out suspensions in NTFL
Southern Districts had mixed fortunes at the NTFL tribunal hearing last night. [MORE]
Councils discuss where to spend infrastructure funding
The Mayor of Palmerston, Robert Macleod says the city has received $240,000 in federal funding for infrastructure projects.[MORE]
Learner driver charged over high speed car chase
A learner driver is facing various traffic offences after leading Northern Territory police on a high speed chase last night.[MORE]
Gang of youths attack three people
NT police are looking for a gang of youths who attacked three people in Palmerston last night.[MORE]
Man sentenced to home detention for setting house on fire
A 25 year old man from Yarralin, south west of Katherine, has been sentenced to a home detention order after starting a fire that destroyed a community house. [MORE]
Palmerston hospital was our idea, says Oppn
The NT Opposition says it is flattered that the Govt has now taken up its idea of building a hospital in Palmerston.[MORE]
Gillard opens new centre at Batchelor Institute
A new learning centre that will help remote Aboriginal students has been officially opened at the Batchelor Institute, south of Darwin.[MORE]
New grocery centre aims to lower food prices in remote communities
The Arnhem Land Progress Association says a new grocery warehouse in Darwin will reduce the price of fruit and vegetables in community stores.[MORE]
Indigenous disadvantage nation's 'biggest blight': Beazley
Former ALP leader, Kim Beazley, says the situation in Indigenous communities is the biggest blight on Australia. [MORE]
NT Govt adopts CLP Palmerston hospital plan
The Northern Territory's Health Minister says a hospital at Palmerston could be part of the NT Government's plan for 2030.[MORE]
