Katherine News
Katherine News - the most recent Katherine News stories are listed below:
Katherine Crime Rate Unacceptable
"The latest Katherine crime figures are absolutely appalling," says local member, Willem Westra van Holthe.
Daly Should Be Reopened
With water levels at the Daly River crossing falling below 50cm, there is growing community frustration the Government failed to authorise its re-opening at the weekend.
Katherine Community Kicks In
Member for Katherine, Willem Westra van Holthe, says while upgrade works on Katherine Terrace are welcome, the Government isn't telling the full story about who is actually funding the project.
Sihip Questions Remain Unanswered
The refusal by the Commonwealth and Territory governments to release the cost of housing construction as part of the SIHIP program is unacceptable and ignores the interests of taxpayers' who are funding the project.
The Big Kon On Buy Territory
The Health Minister has made his feelings clear about the Henderson Government's Buy Territory policy when discussing the contract for aeromedical services in the Territory.
A License To Slug Pensioners
A Katherine pensioner has raised an unfortunate anomaly in the Katherine Alcohol Management Plan which requires anyone buying take-away alcohol to produce photo ID.
The Great Outdoors Discussion Paper
The Country Liberals have released a Discussion Paper designed to improve the management of the Territory's 80-plus Parks and Reserves and to boost Indigenous involvement in their operation.
Violent Crime Surges In Katherine
An alcohol related stabbing in the main street of Katherine yesterday further highlights the Henderson Government's inability to deal with problems associated with grog in the Northern Territory.
Get Tough Don't Just Talk Tough
The Henderson Government has responded to Opposition concerns about problem drunks by re-announcing a broken 2005 election promise.
Release Enrolment And Attendance Figures
The Territory Opposition is demanding the Chief Minister release enrolment and attendance figures for the 6 Northern Territory communities where welfare payments have been linked to school attendance.
