Tag: Darwin 0800
Jetstar 'still committed' to Darwin hub
Jetstar says the world economic downturn has not impacted on its plans to make Darwin a hub for the airline's expanding network to Asia.[MORE]
More firefighters needed in Top End: union
The Miscellaneous Workers Union says the number of firefighters in the NT has remained about the same since 1974.[MORE]
More taxis needed: Hotels Association
The Australian Hotels Association in the NT says there aren't enough taxis and minibuses in Darwin.[MORE]
Canine cops hit the beat
The Northern Territory police force has been given a boost in its sniffer department.[MORE]
Court considers future of violent offender
The NT Supreme Court examines the future of a deaf man with a history of violent offending.[MORE]
NT police target drink drivers for Christmas
A car wreck will be towed up and down Darwin's busy nightclub strip, Mitchell Street, this festive season as part of the Northern Territory Government's anti-drink driving campaign.[MORE]
Catalina crew hit with $15k tax bill
The charity group which has brought a World War II flying boat to Darwin has to pay Australian authorities $15,000 in taxes.[MORE]
Rudd accused of ditching hospital pledge
The Federal Opposition is accusing Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of backtracking from an election commitment to take over public hospitals if they do not perform.[MORE]
Poor housing options send nurses packing
Nurses are leaving the Northern Territory for interstate because they can't find anywhere to live, according to the Nurses Federation.[MORE]
Superclinic election pledge a disaster: Dutton
Government's election promise for 31 superclinics has been a "disaster", according to the Federal Opposition.[MORE]
Thousands of Darwin homes lose power
About 22,000 homes in Darwin lost power for up to 45 minutes this evening.[MORE]
11yo girl may face Supreme Court over alleged assault
An 11-year-old girl could face the Northern Territory Supreme Court for her part in an alleged aggravated assault in Darwin.[MORE]
Shocking injuries on dead man: police
Darwin Police are shocked by the severity of injuries sustained by a man whose body was found in Casuarina on Sunday morning.[MORE]
Two players to contest charges at NTFL Tribunal
Two players will contest charges at Wednesday night's sitting of the NTFL tribunal.[MORE]
Darwin petrol prices too high: expert
An expert says Darwin motorists are the most 'ripped off' in Australia. [MORE]
NT Govt backs plan to ban violent drunks from pubs and clubs
The Northern Territory Government and the police say they support the Australian Hotels Association's proposed initiatives to curb violence in Darwin's C-B-D.[MORE]
Man fined over road rage incident
A man has been convicted and fined $400 for tailgating a woman in a road rage incident in Darwin.[MORE]
Man granted bail over alleged glassing
A 23-year-old man has been granted bail after allegedly glassing a Darwin security guard.[MORE]
Calls to ban violent drunks from Darwin pubs
People involved in violent incidents in Darwin's CBD should be black-listed from entering pubs and clubs, according to the Australian Hotels Association.[MORE]
Northern Territory wants more funding for hospitals
The NT Government says it's still not getting enough federal money to run hospitals.[MORE]
Yoda finds drugs in Christmas teddy bear
Northern Territory police have arrested a 49-year-old woman at Darwin International airport after finding drugs inside her teddy bear[MORE]
