CHOGM and the election. The next CHOGM is in Uganda on 21 November. Does this affect election timing predictions?
Interesting twists in NT cabinet shuffle. There are interesting twists to the cabinet re-shuffle announced this morning in the Northern Territory. The Chief Minister takes on Police Fire and Emergency Services, which ups the ante considerably in […]
Bathurst island
Tips and rumours
Dave Tollner, Minister of the Crownie
It’s not publicly known what John Howard did on his overnight birthday stay in Darwin last night (Thursday)—and certainly not by Solomon MHR, Dave Tollner. He claimed in the local press today that he didn’t even realise the PM was in town. He claims he usually gets a “heads up” if the boss is visiting Darwin.
Territory alcohol blame game a little shy of facts
The blame game about grog on Aboriginal communities is deeply offensive to the 100-plus towns, town camps and communities that have used the law to try and ban alcohol.
Alcohol bans: the job’s almost done
Banning alcohol is a key element of the prime Minister’s Northern Territory emergency plan. This is a list of areas and communities in the territory in which alcohol bans already apply.
