Melbourne banker plans to sell Port of Darwin, twice
Investment banker David Potaznik has been hired by Landbridge Industry Australia to sell a 20 per cent stake in the Port of Darwin. supplied by Aaron Patrick and Nick McKenzie David Potaznik sold the Port of Darwin last year on behalf of the Northern Territory government for half a billion.Now, in an act of investment banking chutzpah, he is going to sell a chunk of it again - on behalf of the Chinese energy and inf..>> view originalRAAF 'Pitch Black' exercise to fill Darwin sky with fighter jets
RAAF 'Pitch Black' exercise to fill Darwin sky with fighter jets from around world Updated July 21, 2016 14:39:54 The Royal Australian Air Force is preparing for one of its largest multi-national training exercises in the skies over Darwin. Key points:Campaign will involve more than 100 aircraft10 nations participating, including US, Indonesia, France, Germany, Netherlands, NZ, Singapore, Thailand, CanadaInternational visitors to boost local economy The RAAF's 'Pitch ..>> view originalFinke may miss Darwin Cup
DARWIN trainer Gary Clarke is happy to wait until the weekend to decide if Finke will take his place in the $200,000 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup (2000m) at Fannie Bay on August 1.After taking out the Hot 100 Darwin Guineas (1600m) on July 2 and the Ladbrokes NT Derby (2000m) last weekend, the three-year-old gelding is in line to win the Darwin Cup Carnival’s Triple Crown.Worth a cool $100,000 to the winning connections courtesy of Ladbrokes, Finke, a $4 favourite to win the 60th edition of the Cup, c..>> view originalHigh time guaranteed at Royal Darwin Show
WITH blood rushing to my head and my stomach filling with butterflies, the Royal Darwin Show’s Xtreme Speed ride whipped me through the air at a GForce of 6. Strapped into a firm plastic seat, I reached 100 feet above the ground and rotated 360 nauseating degrees.Showmens Guild representative Mark Brown said operators had to obtain an air force clearance just to run the ride.“Darwin Royal Show has one of the safest records anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere,” Mr Brown said.The Xtreme Speed ride..>> view originalDarwin labourer stuck in compensation fight
A HARDWORKING Darwin labourer is the latest victim of big-insurer bureaucracy, as multi-billion dollar giants CGU and QBE quibble about his legitimate workplace injury.Paul Eigi suffered a horizontal tear to the cartilage on his right knee while working as a trades assistant for UGL Engineering in April last year.He lodged a workers’ compensation for this injury, which was accepted and paid for by CGU Insurance.In late October, Mr Eigi suffered further injury to the same knee and made a second c..>> view originalMonkey onesie crook escapes with peanuts
A TEENAGER who broke into six Top End businesses while wearing a monkey onesie is on the run with at least two other accomplices.The teen was captured on CCTV footage running through the Subway restaurant at North Lakes Shopping Centre wearing the distinctive monkey onesie featuring a tail and eyes on Wednesday night.The teen’s crime-spree began at the Subway and continued to Palmerston.Strike Force Trident Detective Senior Sergeant Robert Jordan said the monkey onesie could be a vital clue in i..>> view originalFormer Wallabies star supporting juniors
RECENTLY retired Wallaby Benn Robinson was at Rugby Park yesterday, putting more than 100 juniors through their places.The former loose-head prop gave the game away due to an eye injury three months ago, but was on hand as a coach during the ARU run ‘Camp Wallaby’.Robinson said he was happy to see many NT juniors showcasing their skills.media_cameraRetired Wallaby prop Benn Robinson with Darwin junior rugby players Tom Boath, Nathan Everett, Shanell Tanonef and Sarah O'Connor at the Darwin Junio..>> view originalFalcons, PINTS in top of the table clash
TOP spot in the Darwin Netball Association’s A-grade competition goes on the line tonight when Tracy Village Falcons and PINTS square off at Marrara.TVF come into the game sitting in first position with 18 points, while PINTS are only two points behind them in second position.In two previous meetings this season both sides have snagged a win each, so a close game should be on the agenda as from 9.15pm.PINTS will be without their two best defenders and will have their work cut out for them in the..>> view originalBags of fun for everyone
GIANT teddy, showbags and red slushie in hand, Leah Seden and Maddy Mitchell have given the 2016 Darwin Show a big thumbs-up as thousands prepare to flood through the gates today.The girls, both 14, said they would be heading to all three days of the show, taking in every attraction that was there.“We’re having lots and lots of fun,” Leah said yesterday.“We went on the ‘no limit’ ride and that was real scary.“I’m never doing it again, I think I nearly died. Some of the games are a rip-off but it..>> view originalSad passing: A giant among children
He was known as the gentle giant in the school grounds.Gundar Ryder commanded respect and enthusiasm from his pupils of Rapid Creek Primary School.The teacher of 44 years passed away earlier this month. He was 73 year old.He is survived by his two sons, Matt and Michael Ryder.The six foot two man fled to Australia from Latvia as a child with his mother at the height of WWII. It wasn’t until the 1970s that he was able to trace his father.In 1963 as a freshly minted teacher he followed his good fr..>> view original
Thursday, July 21, 2016
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