Tag: Northern Territory
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Inpex Ichthys sulphur dioxide exposure prompts regulator investigation
What happened at the Ichthys facility? Australian safety authorities are examining an incident at Inpex’s Ichthys gas facility in Darwin after several workers were potentially exposed to sulfur dioxide. The incident reportedly led to one worker being hospitalised, with the exact cause and sequence of events still under investigation. The site remains a focal point…
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Old Tyres Strengthen Roads: CDU Research in Darwin
Intro: Turning Waste into Durable Roads In the Northern Territory’s harsh climate, maintaining high-quality roads is a constant challenge. Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are exploring a provocative solution: repurposing discarded tyres to strengthen road surfaces. With around 400 tonnes of tyres discarded each year by Darwin residents and commercial operators, the project looks…
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Repurposed Tyres Could Fortify Roads in Darwin’s Climate
Darwin researchers explore tyre-derived road strength Researchers at Charles Darwin University are investigating whether old tyres can be repurposed to create stronger, longer-lasting roads in the Northern Territory’s challenging climate. With around 400 tonnes of tyres discarded annually by Darwin residents and commercial operators, the study asks: can recycled rubber provide a practical and environmentally…
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Repurposing Old Tyres to Strengthen NT Roads: A CDU Breakthrough
Innovating Under Heat: The CDU Road Research Initiative The Northern Territory’s harsh climate—intense heat, heavy rainfall, and sandy soils—puts road longevity under constant strain. Charles Darwin University researchers are exploring whether repurposed old tyres can be engineered into a road construction material that stands up to these conditions better than traditional mixes. The project, driven…
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Darwin midwife ban unsettles NT private midwifery service amid $1.1 million contract
Background: a new private midwifery service in Northern Territory The Northern Territory government recently committed to a new private practice midwifery service, budgeting around $1.1 million for its operation. The arrangement is part of a broader push to expand access to midwifery care, especially in regional and remote communities where traditional hospital-based options can be…
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Family Calls for Answers as Aboriginal Mother of Five Dies in Tennant Creek Watch House
Tragic Christmas Day Death in a Northern Territory Watch House In the remote town of Tennant Creek, a tragic incident on Christmas Day has sparked renewed scrutiny of conditions in outback watch houses. An Aboriginal woman, who is a mother of five, has died while in custody at a local watch house. The family has…
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Aboriginal mother of five dies at Tennant Creek Watch House as family engages lawyers
Overview of the tragedy An Aboriginal mother of five has been identified as the woman who died after being detained at a watch house in Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory. The death occurred on Christmas Day, raising questions about the handling of detainees in remote facilities and prompting calls for independent investigations. Family representatives…
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Autopsy in Tennant Creek death in custody inconclusive as investigations continue
Autopsy inconclusive in Tennant Creek custody death An autopsy has failed to determine the exact cause of death of a 44-year-old Aboriginal mother who died in a Northern Territory police watch house in Tennant Creek, more than a week after she was found unresponsive. Police have described the outcome as a preliminary result and say…
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Autopsy Fails to Determine Cause of Aboriginal Mother’s NT Death
Family and Community Await Answers After NT Watch House Death An autopsy has been unable to determine the cause of death of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman who died in a Northern Territory police watch house, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her final moments in custody. The result comes more than a week after she…
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Autopsy Cannot Determine Cause of Aboriginal Mother’s Death in NT Police Watch House
Autopsy inconclusive on cause of death in NT custody An autopsy conducted after the death of an Aboriginal woman in a Northern Territory police watch house has failed to determine a definitive cause of death. The 44-year-old was found unresponsive while in police custody in Tennant Creek, according to authorities, and her passing has prompted…