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Hearings prove struth is stranger than friction

The first day of Northern Territory Budget Estimates hearings dragged on into the small hours of this morning, and was peppered with misunderstandings, threats to sue, some revelations about government spending and many questions consigned to the "too hard" basket.
ABC - June 19, 2013, 4:50 pm
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Container deposits may be canned in weeks

The Northern Territory's Cash for Containers deposit scheme is likely to be scrapped if the Commonwealth can't resolve legal problems by August.
ABC - 38 minutes ago
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Chief puts fishing secrets where his mouth is

News of a confidential agreement to allow permit-free fishing in some waters around the Tiwi Islands have been leaked from an unexpected source.
ABC - 45 minutes ago
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Weary politicians flee nit-picking marathon

Tensions were high on the third day of Budget Estimates hearings in Darwin after a lengthy overnight session which saw two politicians walk out in protest at the long hours of the sittings.
ABC - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
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Report says Stronger Futures program is working

The Federal Government says the first six-monthly report into its Stronger Futures scheme in remote Northern Territory Aboriginal communities shows improvements are being made.
ABC - June 20, 2013, 12:42 pm
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Son's death sparks mum's plea for Barkly medivac plane

The mother of a 10-year-old boy who fell off his pushbike in Tennant Creek and later died says she was told he may have survived if he was evacuated and operated on sooner.
ABC - June 19, 2013, 2:30 pm
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Central Australian Redtails join Premier League

The Central Australian Redtails have been accepted into the NTFL Premier League for the 2013-14 season on an eight-game trial.
ABC - June 19, 2013, 1:51 pm

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Bail refused after swoop on alleged corruption

One of six people arrested in major corruption and drug sting in Darwin has been denied bail.
ABC - June 19, 2013, 10:54 am
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Sleeping man dies after being run over on road

Northern Territory Police are investigating whether a man was sleeping on a road when he was hit and killed by a car at Palmerston.
ABC - June 19, 2013, 10:29 am
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State funeral for Mr Yunupingu open to all

The Northern Territory state funeral for the former lead singer of Yothu Yindi, Mr Yunupingu, will be held at the site of the annual Garma Festival in Arnhem Land.
ABC - June 18, 2013, 5:42 pm
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Punch-up promises long nights and low blows

The first Budget Estimates hearings facing the Country Liberals Government since it won office promise to be long and bruising.
ABC - June 18, 2013, 3:49 pm
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Cutting-edge sleuthing mows down long grass

Darwin City Council has had to go to great lengths to get a lawn mowed.
ABC - June 18, 2013, 3:30 pm

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Indonesia issues early permits for live cattle

Import permits to send cattle to Indonesia in the third quarter have been brought forward and are now available to Australian exporters.
ABC - June 18, 2013, 12:43 pm

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Police say seized drugs destined for bush sale

Northern Territory Police have arrested two people after seizing about 27 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a 44-gallon drum.
ABC - June 18, 2013, 12:37 pm
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Hospital parking fee pain for patients, staff

The Northern Territory Government is promising "better quality" parking at Royal Darwin Hospital hospital when it begins charging for spaces.
ABC - June 18, 2013, 11:40 am
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Two face drugs, corruption charges in Darwin court

Two people have appeared before the Darwin Magistrates Court on drugs and corruption charges following a police sting last week.
ABC - June 17, 2013, 6:22 pm
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Prison workers, firefighter, police officer arrested on drug and corruption charges

Six people, including prison workers, a firefighter and a police officer, have been arrested after a investigation into drug offences and corruption in the Northern Territory.
ABC - June 16, 2013, 8:36 am
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Agricultural water permits keep making waves

The Amateur Fishermen's Association of the Northern Territory (AFANT) says it will continue to oppose any water allocation applications for the Tindall aquifer until the Government returns to the water planning process.
ABC - June 14, 2013, 5:17 pm
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Seabed mining ban stirs up compensation threat

A mining company says it may take legal action over the Northern Territory Government ban on seabed mining in waters off Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
ABC - June 14, 2013, 5:08 pm

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Alleged thief makes really bad call on phone

A mobile phone has led to criminal charges being laid against a 17-year-old Darwin boy.
ABC - June 14, 2013, 4:42 pm
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