Publication: Northern Territory News

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Tiger trip may lure Harry to Territory

You think you're sweaty now Harry - just wait until you lob in the Top End, brusSee! Harry will fit right in to the NT lifestyleWe love a dress up in the NT - but this may not go down too well. Next time, go the mankiniTHE Territory is making an audacious ... [Published Northern Territory News - 3 hours ago]
First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Why do we have to stand for this?

How we first reported the council carry-onsPALMERSTON council descended into farce this week with aldermen getting into an argument about whether to sit down or stand up.The so-called tribal council - which has seen the aldermen split into tight-knit ... [Published Northern Territory News - 4 hours ago]
First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Human plumbing at risk

SEXUALLY transmitted diseases have been rated a "concern" for the builders of the Katherine to Gove gas pipe along its route through Top End towns and at the workers' camps.Human plumbing may be at risk at four temporary camps needed to build the 603km ... [Published Northern Territory News - 4 hours ago]
Entities: Alcohol, emergency, Drugs
First reported 5 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

No more dog breakfasts for you, mate

Anyone got a forklift? These photos courtesy of our friends at NT Parks And WildlifeMight be a good idea to stay well clear of that...Rangers and police remove the croc from the trapA DOG-EATING crocodile has been hauled up a remote Territory boat ramp ... [Published Northern Territory News - 5 hours ago]
First reported 5 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

Two dead in horror accident

A map of the region. Source: GOOGLE MAPSTWO people are dead after they were hit by a road train south of Katherine.Watch Commander Garry Smith said the male and female victims were found dead at the scene, south of Katherine, about 2.5km along the Central ... [Published Northern Territory News - 5 hours ago]
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Tollner backs scanner use in local plans

TERRITORY communities could introduce a de facto banned drinkers register if they wished, says NT Business Minister Dave Tollner.The CLP stopped the Territory-wide ID scanning for alcohol purchases as soon as it won the August election.Mr Tollner said ... [Published Northern Territory News - 12 hours ago]
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Get your entries ready its Showtime!

IT IS time to get your entries in again for the Royal Darwin Show.Horse-rider Bryce Rayner, 5, will be competing in his first show with pony, Myrtle."I think he is very excited," mum Beth Rayner said. "It is his first year he has ridden and he has gone ... [Published Northern Territory News - 12 hours ago]
Entities: Orchidaceae
First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Builder's scam nets $1.7m

A BANKRUPT builder who ripped off nine Territory homeowners was yesterday ordered to repay each victim $5000 - even though he swindled a total of about $1.7 million out of them.Undischarged bankrupt Randal West-ropp Carey, 62, will spend a further two ... [Published Northern Territory News - 19 hours ago]
Entities: Bankrupt, prison, Deception
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

NT swim instructors back to the shallow end

Darcie Maley, Molly Maley, Imogen McCullough and Jordyn Petersen are ready for Laurie Lawrence's visit to Darwin to help Top End swimming coaches with 4-5 year olds. Picture: HELEN ORRTOP End swimming teachers are going to be acting like a bunch of kids ... [Published Northern Territory News - 20 hours ago]
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Mum finds life a daily struggle

Kylie Wheeler has found it hard to make ends meet and has relied on the Salvation Army for help. Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORDTHE number of Territory families seeking food, shelter and counselling has doubled in the past year because of the exploding cost ... [Published Northern Territory News - 20 hours ago]
First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

'Crash was like Cyclone Tracy'

Emergency crews at the scene of the crash. Picture: FIONA MORRISONTHE sole survivor of a horrific crash that killed three friends likened the sound of the impact to the Cyclone Tracy chamber at the museum - crushing metal, screeching and shattering glass, ... [Published Northern Territory News - 21 hours ago]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Punted public servant handed plum new job

Richard Galton. Picture: Clive HydeA TOP public servant given a day to clear his desk by the CLP Government in September has been re-hired.Former Resources Department chief executive Richard Galton was sacked on September 3 - with six months' pay - a ... [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]

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"We're not in a room of 100 people, we're just seven" he said
"To the extent possible, all of these issues would need to be dealt with on-site to minimise any potential impacts on local service provision, which is already constrained in some areas."
"They were worried he might also start eyeballing people sitting on the bank" Mr Burke said
"We're not penalising everybody for the sins of a few and if 50 communities want to use those scanners as part of an alcohol management plan as a solution to problems in their area, then it's up to them. We'd be happy for them to do it."

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Tiger trip may lure Harry to Territory [Published Northern Territory News - 3 hours ago]
Why do we have to stand for this? [Published Northern Territory News - 4 hours ago]
Human plumbing at risk [Published Northern Territory News - 4 hours ago]
No more dog breakfasts for you, mate [Published Northern Territory News - 5 hours ago]
Two dead in horror accident [Published Northern Territory News - 5 hours ago]
Tollner backs scanner use in local plans [Published Northern Territory News - 12 hours ago]
Get your entries ready its Showtime! [Published Northern Territory News - 12 hours ago]
Builder's scam nets $1.7m [Published Northern Territory News - 19 hours ago]
NT swim instructors back to the shallow end [Published Northern Territory News - 20 hours ago]
Mum finds life a daily struggle [Published Northern Territory News - 20 hours ago]
Banned drinkers register lurking in the wings [Published Northern Territory News - 21 hours ago]
'Crash was like Cyclone Tracy' [Published Northern Territory News - 21 hours ago]
'A dingo's got my barbie' [Published Northern Territory News - May 22 2013]
Lyn's tragic tale spur for croc experience [Published Northern Territory News - May 22 2013]
Snake fans ssssseething at vain wife name [Published Northern Territory News - May 22 2013]
Bird burglar pinches finches [Published Northern Territory News - May 22 2013]
China looks to grow NT trade [Published Northern Territory News - May 22 2013]
Dana Lyon's new song [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Punted public servant handed plum new job [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Cows cool... toads not so much [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Father pushing baby pram catches street hoon [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Minister stays silent on secret land plan [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
The one that got away [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Revolving door swings again [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Lifting speeds will kill [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Death crash fire crew in 'horrific shock' [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Minister stays silent on secret land plan [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
Firies kept busy overnight [Published Northern Territory News - May 21 2013]
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