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2 months ago

Low voter turnout in Barkly Regional Council election concerns likely new mayor

ABC

Former councillor Sid Vashist looks set to become the next mayor of Barkly Regional Council as vote counting continues in the first election since the council was sacked. "The council always aspired towards being an employer of choice in the Barkly and if elected, this is something that I want to work with the operational team in delivering," Mr Vashist …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Dangerous' rain-damaged Barkly highways costing NT cattle industry, tourists and residents

ABC

In short: Highways in the Barkly region are seriously damaged after a heavy wet season. Vehicles on Barkly highways have been taking a "hell of a hit" after heavy rainfall over the Northern Territory's wet season opened up huge road potholes and ruts. "I would have thought the Barkly Highway's a pretty important one to get done up; it's the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Calls for $78m Barkly Regional Deal crisis funding package to be reviewed, five years into 10-year lifespan

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In short: The $78 million Barkly Regional Deal promised to deliver 28 initiatives to address disadvantage in Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region. The $78 million Barkly Regional Deal promised to deliver 28 initiatives to address disadvantage in Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region. Multi-million-dollar deal to be reviewed The Barkly Regional Deal is majority-funded by the federal …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennant Creek mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin moves family interstate after 'citizen's arrest' video

ABC

In short: Outback NT mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin says he has moved interstate temporarily over alleged threats to his family, in response to footage of him pinning an Indigenous child to the ground. Barkly Regional Council mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin has moved interstate over concerns for his family's safety, after a video emerged of him pinning an Aboriginal child to the ground. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Barkly Regional Council criticised over handling of sexual harassment complaint

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A teenager who complained of sexual harassment while working at the embattled Barkly Regional Council was instructed to meet face-to-face with the colleague or face dismissal. Key points: Erini Tsavaris reached a confidential settlement over the council's handling of her sexual harassment complaint against a colleague Ms Tsavaris' father says he wrote to mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin expressing his concerns but …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bushfire continues to burn through more than 2.8 million hectares in the Northern Territory's Barkly

ABC

Northern Territory cattle producers are hoping a series of backburns over 160 kilometres long will help stop a fire that has burnt more than 2.8 million hectares in the Barkly region. Key points: The fire has been burning for about six weeks The Barkly Highway was closed for three days because of fire conditions A station manager has called for …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Huge NT bushfire shuts down Barkly Highway, surges towards Queensland border

ABC

A major highway in the Northern Territory has been closed because of a monster fire in the Barkly region that has been burning for weeks and scorched more than two million hectares. Key points: Bushfires NT has withdrawn from "active management" of the fire Pastoralist says they have been left to fend for themselves Interstate resources that fought the blaze …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Tennant Creek residents urged to prepare as major Barkly bushfire burns closer to NT outback town

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Authorities have been going door-to-door in parts of Tennant Creek, warning residents that a major bushfire could spread to the town amid extreme fire conditions. Key points: Tennant Creek residents are being warned to prepare as a bushfire moves towards the outback town Authorities say the "finger" of the fire front has moved 60 kilometres closer to the town in …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Volunteers battling Barkly bushfire have vehicles stolen, vandalised at Tennant Creek

ABC

Volunteer firefighters have had their personal vehicles damaged and stolen while they were battling a major blaze in the Northern Territory's Barkly region, an MP says. Key points: The fire has burnt through close to 450,000 hectares Bushfires NT says more personnel are being deployed to help landholders Weather conditions are expected to worsen towards the end of the week …

Volunteer Barkly Vehicles Stolen Bushfires Nt

1 year, 10 months ago

Barkly community misses out on $250 million in new funding to tackle alcohol-related harm

ABC

Kaytetye man and elder Noel Hayes is used to seeing the Barkly being passed over — this time on a slice of $250 million allocated to Central Australia to tackle social disadvantage and alcohol-related harm. Key points: The Barkly starts just 100km north of Alice Springs and stretches to the Gulf of Carpentaria Despite high levels of crime and poverty …

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2 years ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie gives Northern Territory stations much-needed drenching

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Cattle producers in the Northern Territory's Barkly region have welcomed heavy rain that fell across the region this week. Key points: Parts of the Barkly region received several hundred millimetres of rain this week Cattle producers have welcomed the rain after a long and dry season The Barkly Highway is expected to open on Saturday following flood-damage repairs Ex-Tropical Cyclone …

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2 years ago

Floods cut off 'entire road networks' near Queensland-NT border as travellers urged to stay put

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Travellers are being urged to stay put as arterial roads between the Northern Territory and Queensland are cut off by floodwater. Key points: Emergency services say a network of roads across north-west Queensland are 'impassable' Flood damage to the interstate Barkly Highway will require repairs before the road can be reopened A developing monsoon threatens further rain to flood-ravaged areas …

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2 years ago

Former tropical cyclone Ellie gets Todd River flowing as holidaymakers become trapped on highways due to flooding

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Alice Springs locals have flocked to the banks of the Todd River to watch it flow for the first time in almost a year, after former tropical cyclone Ellie brought significant rainfall to the region over Christmas. Key points: The Todd River in Alice Springs is flowing for the first time in almost a year thanks to rain from Ex-Topical …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Major fuel stop between Queensland and NT closes indefinitely after serious kitchen fire

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A key fuel stop between Queensland and the Northern Territory will be closed "for the foreseeable future" after a major fire in the kitchen early this morning. Key points: A fire has caused significant damage to the Barkly Homestead Roadhouse kitchen The key fuel stop between the NT and Queensland will close indefinitely for repairs Motorists are being urged to …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Freak storm hits Barkly Homestead Roadhouse, with more rain on the way for outback NT

ABC

An outback roadhouse in the Northern Territory said it had some "near misses" after a freak storm ripped through the Barkly region last night. Key points: Residents of the Barkly are reporting "intense rainfall" and strong winds The Barkly Homestead Roadhouse has closed its campground following damaging winds The weather bureau is predicting the southern half of the NT will …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Remote NT roadhouse, Barkly Homestead, sells for $14 million

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A remote highway roadhouse 700 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs and 450 kilometres west of Mount Isa has sold for $14 million. Key points: Tourism Central Australia says the sale is a good sign after a "diabolically difficult" couple of years The sale follows the G'Day Group's $60m expansion of its portfolio in the NT and WA The buyers have …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Wet start to November to continue in Central Australia and the Barkly

ABC

Alice Springs has enjoyed almost 80 millimetres of rain in the first days of November, and there is a bit more on the way. Key points: The record for November rain in Alice Springs is 156mm Several roads across the region are impassable due to flooding so check the NT Road Report for full details More rain is expected for …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Cotton plans for the Barkly Tablelands referred to EPA in a first for NT land clearing

ABC

Plans to develop a large dryland cropping operation in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory have been referred to the Environment Protection Authority. Key points: Ucharonidge Station in the Barkly is seeking to grow 10,000 hectares of dryland cotton and sorghum Its latest land clearing application has been referred to the EPA in what's understood to be a first …

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3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to more than 350

ABC

The list of exposure sites in Victoria has grown to more than 350, with a venue at Travencore added Wednesday afternoon. Monday, May 31 NEW: Costco Wholesale Docklands, 381 Footscray Road, Docklands, between 3:30pm and 4:20pm Sunday, May 30 NEW: Coles Spencer Street Outlet, 201 Spencer Street, Docklands, between 12pm and 1pm Saturday, May 29 NEW: Arcare Maidstone Aged Care, …

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3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to include Footscray Market, Chadstone Shopping Centre

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Victorian contact tracers have listed high-risk exposure sites at Footscray Market and a soft drink manufacturer in Melbourne's north as they battle to bring the state's escalating COVID-19 outbreak under control. Friday, May 28 NEW: ALDI South Melbourne, 100 Market Street, South Melbourne, between 2:00pm and 3:30pm ALDI South Melbourne, 100 Market Street, South Melbourne, between 2:00pm and 3:30pm NEW: …

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3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites grows to include Chadstone Shopping Centre, St Kilda restaurants

ABC

The busy Chadstone Shopping Centre, a university library, the popular Peninsula Hot Springs, and stores and restaurants spread across Melbourne have been added to the state's growing list of COVID-19 exposure sites. Friday, May 28 NEW: Slades Beverages, 46/40-50 Keon Parade, Thomastown, between 6:00am and 2:30pm Thursday, May 27 NEW: Bus Route: PTV Bus Number 412, Paisley Street/Footscray to Millers …

Shopping Broadway Sweets High Road List Centre

3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows as new areas of concern added

ABC

The list of coronavirus exposure sites in Victoria continued to grow on Friday night after it was reported one of the latest positive cases worked during their infectious period, without symptoms, for a large food distribution centre. The new tier 1 exposure sites are: Summerhill Shopping Centre at 850 Plenty Rd, Reservoir between 4:20pm and 5:30pm on Tuesday, May 18 …

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3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites includes Pentridge Cinema Coburg, South Melbourne gym

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The list of 115 exposure sites across Victoria now includes cafes and businesses in Mordialloc, Carnegie, Burwood East, and Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. Tuesday, May 25 Stratton Finance HQ, 1/435 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, all day on May 25 NEW: Anytime Fitness, 63-69 Market Street, South Melbourne between 6:00am and 7:00am on May 25 Anytime Fitness, 63-69 Market …

Shopping Broadway South House Road List Centre

4 years ago

NT Government begins winding back coronavirus road border patrols

ABC

Northern Territory Police have begun demobilising eight coronavirus road border patrols, with the Chief Minister revealing officers' presence at remaining road border check points could end by early 2021. Key points: Road entry patrols on the Stuart Highway, Victoria Highway and Barkly Highway will remain in place for now Road entry patrols on the Stuart Highway, Victoria Highway and Barkly …

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Low voter turnout in Barkly Regional Council election concerns likely new mayor

'Dangerous' rain-damaged Barkly highways costing NT cattle industry, tourists and residents

Calls for $78m Barkly Regional Deal crisis funding package to be reviewed, five years into 10-year lifespan

Tennant Creek mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin moves family interstate after 'citizen's arrest' video

Barkly Regional Council criticised over handling of sexual harassment complaint

Bushfire continues to burn through more than 2.8 million hectares in the Northern Territory's Barkly

Huge NT bushfire shuts down Barkly Highway, surges towards Queensland border

Tennant Creek residents urged to prepare as major Barkly bushfire burns closer to NT outback town

Volunteers battling Barkly bushfire have vehicles stolen, vandalised at Tennant Creek

Barkly community misses out on $250 million in new funding to tackle alcohol-related harm

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie gives Northern Territory stations much-needed drenching

Floods cut off 'entire road networks' near Queensland-NT border as travellers urged to stay put

Former tropical cyclone Ellie gets Todd River flowing as holidaymakers become trapped on highways due to flooding

Major fuel stop between Queensland and NT closes indefinitely after serious kitchen fire

Freak storm hits Barkly Homestead Roadhouse, with more rain on the way for outback NT

Remote NT roadhouse, Barkly Homestead, sells for $14 million

Wet start to November to continue in Central Australia and the Barkly

Cotton plans for the Barkly Tablelands referred to EPA in a first for NT land clearing

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to more than 350

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to include Footscray Market, Chadstone Shopping Centre

List of Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites grows to include Chadstone Shopping Centre, St Kilda restaurants

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows as new areas of concern added

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites includes Pentridge Cinema Coburg, South Melbourne gym

NT Government begins winding back coronavirus road border patrols