Don Dale teen in court on charges
A TEEN linked to the allegations of abuse at Don Dale Youth Detention Centre faced Darwin Local Court yesterday on a raft of drugs, weapons and driving charges.The teen, whose name is suppressed by a court order, indicated he would plead guilty to the offences during a brief hearing.In total, the teen is facing 18 separate charges.He appeared, via videolink, wearing a prison-issued orange T-shirt during the hearing which was over within a few minutes.He is charged with supplying and possessing a..>> view originalBike lane a wheel problem for council
THE controversial bike lane on Darwin’s Esplanade looks set to be scrapped at the next council meeting when all aldermen will be in attendance.Alderman Garry Lambert, who was absent from Tuesday’s meeting, confirmed he would vote to remove the lane when he returned to council on October 25.“Based on all of the reports, the performance and use of the existing laneway, community feedback, road real estate and usage and already existing options, it’s time to put the failed experiment to bed,” Mr La..>> view originalDrumming up national acclaim
A DARWIN drummer is up for a National Live Music Award with some of the top names from the industry.Ben Masters is a finalist for the best live drummer gong in the awards alongside some of his biggest inspirations.“It was crazy. I honestly wasn’t expecting it at all — there’s a lot of drummers in Australia who are very worthy,” he said.“Being recognised with Steve Judd from Karnivool — he was one of my big inspirations so having my name next to his has been the most mental thing ever.”The inaugu..>> view originalDog walk ends in life-saving mission
SWIM coach and surf lifesaver Graeme Carroll has implored people to learn resuscitation skills, after a chance encounter saw him save the life of 16-month-old Bella Taylor.Mr Carroll had considered staying home during unsettled weather last month but was cajoled by his wife into walking his dog at Ettalong Beach.He caught sight of his friend and fellow surf lifesaver Jenni Darwin out running and was all set to have a quick chat before getting back in his car to go home.That was until the pair sa..>> view originalDarwin Esplanade bike lane set to get chop at next Darwin council ...
Alderman Garry Lambert says he will vote to remove the bike lane at the Darwin Esplanade at the next Darwin City Council meeting.THE controversial bike lane on Darwin’s Esplanade looks set to be scrapped at the next council meeting when all aldermen will be in attendance.Alderman Garry Lambert, who was absent from Tuesday’s meeting, confirmed he would vote to remove the lane when he returned to council on October 25.“Based on all of the reports, the performance and use of the existing laneway, c..>> view originalNorthern Territory member Warren Snowdon to open third office in ...
Northern Territory member Warren Snowdon to open third office in Katherine Posted October 13, 2016 20:19:10 Federal member Warren Snowdon will open his third office for the sprawling Northern Territory seat of Lingiari, despite admitting he would rarely be there. Key points:Warren Snowdon says sharing office space with ALP local members already in Katherine "not a possibility"Parliamentary review recommended members of seven geographically large seats in Australia be..>> view originalFormer NT deputy leader Willem Westra van Holthe asks for case ...
Former NT deputy leader Willem Westra van Holthe asks for case against wife to be withdrawn Posted October 13, 2016 20:17:55 Former NT deputy chief minister Willem Westra van Holthe has expressed regret for laying aggravated assault charges against his estranged wife, telling a Darwin court it was causing his family undue stress.The Darwin Local Court has heard Jennifer Westra van Holthe allegedly struck her husband with a lamp and umbrella inside their apartment in O..>> view originalLife in the Northern Territory for Indigenous Australians 'distressing ...
Women locking themselves in steel containers to avoid domestic violence, children sleeping on the floor of homes strewn with dog faecal matter, the only street light in town the community social centre, and no way of ensuring children are safe from sexual predators in homes where up to 30 people live. Life in the Northern Territory for Indigenous Australians 'distressing', royal commission hears Dr Damien Howard, consulting psychologist, leaving the Royal Co..>> view originalFeeling hot, hot, hot in the NT
WANT the scoop on October’s unseasonably, unreasonably warm weather?Bureau of Meteorology senior climate manager Greg Browning said the temperature in Darwin had exceeded the October average maximum “every day” except this Tuesday.“The average maximum temperature for October and November in Darwin is 33.3C,” he said. “This year has been a very unusual year climate wise.”BOM senior forecaster Rebecca Patrick said a daily maximum of about 38C was forecast across the inland areas of the Top End for..>> view originalSomething to Crow about
ANGE Foley’s eyes were bloodshot yesterday, overcome with emotion on what was a historic day for women’s football.The Crows had already announced Waratah’s premiership midfielder in August as a priority pick for next year’s inaugural AFL Women’s league.This emotion had nothing to do with her, but rather the six Top End footballers who will join her and Darwin soccer convert Jasmine Anderson at the combined Adelaide-AFLNT club.“I wasn’t even emotional when I got picked,” Foley said, wiping a tear..>> view original
Sunday, October 30, 2016
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