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Op-shop overload: The deluge donated to Darwin charities every year after ChristmasPostedJanuary 05, 2016 16:05:39 With piles of goods in plastic bags several metres high and wheelie bins overflowing, St Vincent de Paul's Darwin warehouse entrance was almost inaccessible on the first day back to work in 2016."That is just today's load," warehouse worker and collections driver Gavin Russell said."Do not take anything from the bottom or it will all cave in."Around the corner of the charity's w..>> view originalChain-wielding Darwin man arrested
A Darwin man who threatened people with a length of steel chain has been arrested.Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen said on Tuesday that a highly agitated 31-year-old male armed with a 30cm length of steel chain was threatening members of the public and damaging property outside a restaurant in the Darwin CBD at about 9pm CST on Monday.An off-duty police officer dining inside the restaurant with his family went out to contain the man before on-duty officers arrived to arrest him, and sai..>> view originalDarwin man who allegedly sent himself two drug parcels arrested by ...
Darwin man who allegedly sent himself two drug parcels arrested by Northern Territory policeUpdatedJanuary 05, 2016 20:23:08 A joint crime taskforce has swooped on a man after he picked up two parcels full of drugs from a collection depot in Darwin.The 36-year-old lives in Darwin and police allege during a recent trip to Victoria he packaged up 2,500 ecstasy tablets and 180 tablets of generic brand Viagra and sent them back to a Northern Territory address.Police, acting on a tip-off, arreste..>> view originalDarwin , welcome to your future
A hypothetical scenario involving several metres sea level rise on top of a king tide in Darwin. PICTURE: SuppliedIT is 500 years into the future.What better way to entertain the kids in the school holidays than to take them for a daytrip to the historic Berry Springs – once a fresh, cool waterway, now a saltwater mud plain laden with mangroves.Next, you’ll head to the ferry terminal, catch a ferry past the Fannie Bay Island over towards the old Darwin, where kids stare in awe at what was once a..>> view originalCLP man lobs in plum job
CLP staff member Sam Burke has been appointed general manager of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation. PICTURE: SuppliedANOTHER CLP staff member has been appointed to a taxpayer-funded plum position.This time it’s Sam Burke, currently Peter Chandler’s chief-of-staff and son of former chief minister Denis Burke, who has been named general manager of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation.The position – which pays $180,000 – was advertised, the Waterfront Corp said, and Mr Burke chosen based on his “legal..>> view originalDaly River still at major flood height but receding slowly, 500 ...
Daly River still at major flood height but receding slowly, 500 evacuees in Darwin keep spirits highPostedJanuary 05, 2016 19:07:44 Emergency services staff have said Nauiyu evacuees are being patient despite the Daly River remaining at its major flood level.Ten days after around 500 residents were evacuated from their community following extensive flooding, Northern Territory Emergency Services director Andy Warton has thanked residents their patience while being accommodated at Darwin's Fo..>> view originalIndonesia issues 200000 cattle permits for first trimester of 2016
Indonesia issues 200,000 cattle permits for first trimester of 2016UpdatedJanuary 05, 2016 17:17:21 The Indonesian Government has shifted away from the quarterly permit system of importing Australian cattle and has issued 200,000 permits for the first "trimester" of 2016.The Australian Live Exporters Council (ALEC) said it has received confirmation that permits will be allocated every four months, rather than every three.ALEC CEO Alison Penfold welcomed the change, but said industry would co..>> view originalHoon, whose seized car sported 'Seized' numberplate, fined $2000
The car NT Police seized with the number plate "Seized" after it was caught hooning. Picture: NT PoliceA HOON who’s car brandished the numberplate ’SEIZED’ was fined $2000 for drag racing on a busy Darwin road.Deon Alexander Fleming, 19, was clocked at 122km/h, more than 40km/h over the limit, past an unmarked police car just before 10pm on December 5, Darwin Magistrates Court heard.He sped up to a rival driver, then slowed until both cars accelerated and began to race on Tiger Brennan Dr.Flemin..>> view originalBlowing hot and cold: Extreme weather conditions across the country
Sydney streets have been empty as the heavy rain continues. Picture: Braden FastierPLANES coming into land in Queensland have been diverted this afternoon as wet and miserable conditions continue across much of Australia’s east coast.And anyone who hoped the summer storms that have lashed NSW were nearly over should think again — things will be just as ugly over the next few days.At Maroochydore’s Sunshine Coast Airport, low-lying cloud and heavy rain has made it impossible for some planes to la..>> view originalDiesel prices in NT highest in Australia: AANT labels profit margin ...
Diesel prices in NT highest in Australia: AANT labels profit margin 'completely unacceptable'UpdatedJanuary 05, 2016 14:21:26 Northern Territory motorists are paying more for diesel fuel than anywhere else in Australia, despite the wholesale price being at rock bottom.On Tuesday, Darwin had the most expensive diesel of all capital cities at an average bowser price of 136.2 cents per litre.Key points:Average price of diesel in Darwin 136.2 cents per litreRetailers making 35 cents per litre pr..>> view original
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