Live it up cheaper in Darwin than southern capitals
The Consumer Price Index in Darwin grew 0.5 per cent last year, the slowest increase in living costs for all capital cities in Australia. PICTURE: SuppliedTHE cost of living in Darwin appears to have plateaued, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Darwin grew 0.5 per cent in the year to December, the slowest increase in living costs of all capital cities.More than half of the increase in living costs came in the last quarter of t..>> view originalWin for teen mums in education stand-off
Teen mums Tirzah Dravitski with Avaya Dravitski-Munkara, Lisa Watson with Marilyn-Rose Robertson, and Caitlin Bakewell with Noah Harker have won a battle with the Department of Education to reinstate face-to-face tutoring sessions. PICTURE: Elise DerwinA GROUP of Darwin teen mums have won a battle to retain face-to-face tutoring sessions as part of a program designed to help them complete high school. The NT News reported on Tuesday the Department of Education had told the young women the Pregna..>> view originalDarwin house prices remain steady
HOUSE prices in Darwin remain steady, despite the latest market report that shows a 30 per cent drop in the volume of sales during 2015.The Real Estate Institute NT says the slowdown in sale volume is due to the scrapping of the NT Government’s first home buyers’ grant.The Government’s take is that the softening market is a sign they are successfully helping to lower the cost of living for Territorians.According to the REINT’s quarterly local market report for December, unit and townhouse sales ..>> view originalDarwin Police search for stolen Rebels bikie gang vests worth $45000
Darwin Police search for stolen Rebels bikie gang vests worth $45,000 Updated January 27, 2016 17:43:33 Northern Territory Police are attempting to track down three patched motorcycle vests belonging to a gang described as a criminal network.Superintendent Clint Sims from the Drug and Organised Crime Squad said the Rebels bikie vests were stolen during a break-in at a private residence last Friday night."It's believed the vests have a value of up to $15,000 each" he sai..>> view originalFinal call for shiplift
The Giles Government has finalised timelines for the $500 million marine industry park in Darwin. PICTURE: SuppliedExpressions of interest for the proposed $500 million marine industry park will close at the end of next month.The Giles Government has finalised timelines and is expected to release details soon.A 150ha site has been identified at East Arm.An environmental impact statement is being performed by the Land Development Corporation.The Government has indicated it will invest up to $100 ..>> view originalStrong demand for breeder cattle and Brahman genetics as ...
Strong demand for breeder cattle and Brahman genetics as Indonesia aims to build national herd Updated January 28, 2016 11:45:40 The Australian Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) has just returned from a trip to Indonesia and says there is a huge market emerging there for breeder cattle.ABBA president Shane Bishop said the Indonesian Government's aim to build the national herd was creating plenty of opportunities for Australian cattle producers. "There's plenty of oppo..>> view originalBrilliant young golfer's life cut short in party tragedy
The death of Andrew Wilson, pictured in 2013, has prompted an outpouring of grief from family and friends. PICTURE: FacebookANDREW Wilson had other plans on Australia Day.He had wanted to play golf – a game he excelled at as a teenager – but instead headed to a party at Girraween with friends after being unable to get a game.Mr Wilson died after diving into a 2-metre deep backyard pool about 4pm on Tuesday.His family released a statement yesterday paying tribute to the 20-year-old.“Andrew had th..>> view originalIndigenous drive at 'dead end': Warren Mundine and Noel Pearson
Buffest talents up for a revue
DARWIN ladies are in for a treat with local lads stripping down for a shot in a permanent Territory male revue show.Ripped n Stripped organiser Bianca Stylis said she wanted to promote the good-looking Territory talent and create a male revue show.The eight men performing tomorrow night at Discovery are all competing for one of four permanent spots in the Ripped n Stripped male revue show.Stylis put a call out via social media for local guys happy to learn the moves and get their kit off and was..>> view originalThe US at sea in Asia-Pacific but Australia can show the way
It was obvious from the snippets of news from Malcolm Turnbull’s visit that he was not backward in putting an Australian view to President Barack Obama. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen It is hard to know from the externals of Malcolm Turnbull's first visit as prime minister to Washington how it really went, but the nuances were revealing. There was no hint of Harold Holt's "All the way with LBJ" or John Howard's notion of Australia as a "deputy sheriff". Nor was..>> view original
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