Darwin cruise boat Alfred Nobel sinks in dock, causing 'dramatic' oil ...
Darwin cruise boat Alfred Nobel sinks in dock, causing 'dramatic' oil slick Posted March 08, 2016 12:19:48 Emergency oil containment crews have been called to Darwin's Francis Bay Mooring Basin, also known as the "duck pond", after a well-known cruise boat sank overnight in its dock.Acting business manager for Francis Bay, Peter Shuttleworth, told 105.7 ABC Darwin it was still unclear why the 25-metre Alfred Nobel sank."Well she's definitely sunk. Now we're just going..>> view originalHMAS Darwin seizes large weapons haul as part of counter ...
HMAS Darwin seizes large weapons haul as part of counter-terrorism operation in Middle East Updated March 08, 2016 08:50:08 A large weapons cache has been uncovered and seized by HMAS Darwin, following the boarding of a fishing vessel during their deployment in the Middle East region.Darwin intercepted the vessel approximately 313 kilometres off the coast of Oman to conduct a flag verification boarding.The team are operating under the Australian-led Combined Task Force ..>> view originalDarwin port's 99-year Chinese deal funds $100 million boost to ...
Darwin port's 99-year Chinese deal funds $100 million boost to Northern Territory economy Updated March 08, 2016 00:17:08 The Northern Territory Government has announced the first slice of its $100 million stimulus package funded through proceeds from the lease of Darwin's Port to a Chinese-owned company for 99 years. Key points:$37 million to go towards school facility upgradesAdam Giles says spending will be spread across all electoratesNick Xenophon calling for NT G..>> view originalConcerns flow over Woolies' servo plans
Objections to a proposed Woolworths petrol station on the Stuart Highway in Parap will be heard at Tuesday night’s Darwin council meeting. PICTURE: Darren SeilerDARWIN council will hear a long list of concerns over a proposed Woolworths petrol station on the Stuart Highway in Parap.In a report due to be presented to tonight’s council meeting, strategic town planner Cindy Robson lays out reasons why aldermen should “strongly object to the proposed development”.The plan would likely cause traffic ..>> view originalMinister's son pleads guilty to traffic offences
Brandon Chandler, son of NT Transport Minister Peter Chandler, pleaded guilty to traffic offences at the Darwin Magistrates Court.THE son of a Territory Government minister was busted driving an unregistered-uninsured car sporting the wrong number plates when he pulled into a police station car park to report his dad’s vehicle missing.Brandon Chandler, 22, escaped criminal conviction when he admitted the traffic offences, which happened while he was behind the wheel of a borrowed unregistered an..>> view originalNetball players in Darwin face wait for new facilities despite outcry ...
Netball players in Darwin face wait for new facilities despite outcry over outdoor courts Posted March 07, 2016 15:36:14 Darwin's netball players will continue playing on concrete outdoor courts for the foreseeable future after not being allocated funding for new facilities.Netball NT, which represents Australian Netball League (ANL) team Territory Storm and local competitions across the Territory, has been lobbying for new playing courts in the capital city.But newly..>> view originalThousands of baby oysters flown to remote Indigenous communities
Thousands of baby oysters flown to remote Indigenous communities for farming Updated March 08, 2016 11:59:48 Thousands of baby rock oysters have been flown to Indigenous communities on the Tiwi Islands and South Goulburn Island, as part of a trial aimed at creating economic development and jobs on country.The tiny oyster spat, bred in the Darwin Aquaculture Centre, will spend the next 18 to 24 months growing to a market size. Research officer Samantha Nowland said farmi..>> view originalThe crim who embarrassed Queensland
Henry Rollins Announces Extensive 2016 Aussie Speaking Tour
tour > News Henry Rollins Announces Extensive 2016 Aussie Speaking Tour Mar 8th 2016 | 8:45am | Staff Writer Tweet Iconic musician, activist and speaker Henry Rollins will embark on his first all-talking tour of Australia since 2012 this September when he brings An Evening With Henry Rollins to the country. The extensive jaunt lasts almost the entire month, getting under way at the Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, Springwood, on Friday 2 September, and rolling through stages in Milt..>> view originalNT's cruise ship's bonus
TERRORISM threats in Indonesia have resulted in a Bali bypass for passengers on a cruise ship that will arrive in Darwin two days earlier than expected.The Celebrity Solstice was scheduled to arrive in Darwin on Thursday, but due to growing terrorism attack concerns in Bali as well as Balinese New Year celebrations kicking off tomorrow, passengers received two letters from the executive committee and Captain Yannis Berdos on Saturday and Sunday informing them that the cruise ship would avoid Bal..>> view original
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