Darwin News
Darwin News - the most recent Darwin News stories are listed below:
Petrol Sniffer Order Raises Questions
The Henderson Government must explain how long it will take before a youth bailed by a Darwin magistrate last week is placed in a volatile substance rehabilitation program.
Building Approvals Down Prices Up
A sharp decline in the Territory's February building approvals will put even more pressure on people trying to buy or rent a home, says Opposition Leader Terry Mills.
Dont Let The Bed Bugs Bite
"Issues of cleanliness at Royal Darwin Hospital continue to be a concern," says Shadow Health Minister Matt Conlan.
Griggs Seeks Guarantee On Detention Centre
This morning's escape of three Chinese nationals from the Villawood Detention Centre re-enforces the need for the Commonwealth Government to guarantee security is up to scratch at Darwin's immigration detention facility, says Country Liberals candidate for Solomon, Natasha Griggs.
Country Liberals Welcome New Centre
The Territory Opposition has welcomed today's announcement that a $3million trade training centre will be built in Berrimah.
Labors Population Challenge
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics population data highlights the challenges the Government faces meeting the needs of the Territory into the future.
Consequences Needed For Violent Assaults
Yesterday's brutal assault on a 15-year-old boy at the Palmerston bus interchange re-enforces the need for more active policing in violence hot-spots across the Territory and for real consequences when young offenders are convicted.
End The Silence On Asylum Seekers
The Chief Minister must come clean on what the Commonwealth Government intends to do with the growing number of asylum seekers at Christmas Island.
Blocking The Transport Artery
The Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy must explain how Territory businesses will transport oversized machinery along the Stuart Highway through Yarrawonga with the construction of the cycle bridge as part of the Tiger Brennan Drive extension.
Sihip Still Secret Scandal
The refusal of the Housing Minister Chris Burns to detail how much the first homes built under the SIHIP program cost is alarming, says the Territory Opposition.
