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A newspaper established in 1975 servicing the Barkly region of the Northern Territory.

25/07/2024

Join the Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory, tomorrow for the Women in Business High Tea and Workshop hosted by the Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce!

🌟 Learn essential networking skills from business owner and comedian Amy Hetherington in this interactive workshop. Boost your confidence, expand your professional network, and enhance your communication skills in a supportive environment. 🌺

🕑 2pm - 4pm
📍 Battery Hill Mining Centre
💰 Admission: $20 (includes food, beverages, and lucky door prizes)

Generously funded by the NT Government’s Office of Gender Equity and Diversity, this event is a must-attend for women in business looking to grow and connect.

Don't miss out on this fun and enriching networking boot camp experience!

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To register, visit https://www.chambernt.com.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=TCAH24

https://www.tdtimes.com.au/laugh-and-learn-with-territory-comedian-amy-hetherington

25/07/2024

In today’s issue of the Tennant Times:

📌Culturally significant objects returned home to Warumungu country
📌Man, 31, apprehended over arson and domestic violence
📌Tragic highway crash claims a life
📌McAdam resigns as BRADAAG Chair to focus on health recovery
📌High School students embark on drone pilot course
📌Laugh and learn with Territory comedian Amy Hetherington
📌Artist Naomi Hunter brings outback-inspired earrings to Tennant

https://tinyurl.com/24n2wqpk

18/07/2024

In this week’s edition:

📌 Show delivers a memorable day for the region
📌 More new homes for Elliott residents
📌 Huge honour bestowed on 2 NT Reservists
📌 A beacon of community service for 25 years and counting
📌 New school position created to support students’ wellbeing

https://tinyurl.com/27xw58qm

11/07/2024

In this week's edition:

📌Local Bushfires NT branch celebrates 25 years of safeguarding the Barkly
📌Focus on a Volunteer - Irena Edwards-Kelloy in the spotlight
📌Horst Turatus celebrates 90th birthday at Memo Club
📌Tennant Creek unites for colourful NAIDOC Week celebrations

https://tinyurl.com/2qqcgacu

04/07/2024

IT’S SHOWTIME IN TENNANT CREEK!!

In this edition of the Tennant Times:

🎡Canteen Creek celebrates 40 years
🎡Purkiss Reserve upgrade nears completion
🎡Red Centre Café opens for arvo and dinner options
🎡Territory Day celebrations light up Karguru
🎡Wildlife carer’s dedication to the animals of the Barkly
🎡NADSCARE founders bid farewell to Tennant Creek

https://tinyurl.com/2agqum4c

27/06/2024

In this week’s edition of the TDT:

📌Tennant Creek Transport ceases operations, citing insurmountable challenges
📌A volunteer dedicated to supporting Elders
📌Investigation reveals Westpac’s serious breaches of banking code of practice in closing Tennant branch
📌Local committee plans a diverse calendar of events for NAIDOC Week
📌Protect your furbabies: A plea for pet safety during Territory Day
📌Ensure your voice counts in the upcoming NT election
Borroloola health centre election promise by CLP
📌$21 million for new homes across the Barkly
📌Unleash the fun during mid-year school holidays!

https://tinyurl.com/2n5k8bps

21/06/2024

COUNCIL'S ACTING CEO TO TAKE OVER OFFICIAL MANAGER ROLE ON 1 JULY

THE Official Manager of Barkly Regional Council has issued a statement advising that Acting CEO Jeff MacLeod will take over the Official Manager title from 1 July, when the incoming CEO starts his tenure.

Peter Holt was appointed as the Official Manager last October to hold the powers of the elected members while the independent investigation of council was undertaken.

After a swag of CEOs since 2022, namely Emma Bradbury, Russell Anderson, Ian Bodill and Jeff MacLeod, Chris Kelly will take over the reins on 1 July.

Read Mr Holt’s full statement here: https://tinyurl.com/23e5doq3

20/06/2024

In this week's edition:

📌 Barkly Regional Council Members dismissed, new era set to begin
📌 An inspiring legacy continues: local Lions Club welcomes youngest president ever
📌 Residential Youth Justice Facility set to open
📌 Countdown is on for the Tennant Creek Show
📌 Barkly youth enjoy wide range of activities as school holidays kick off
📌 Lions Quiz Night Raises $2,000 for High School’s Special Ed Unit

https://tinyurl.com/2yv2qqhh

19/06/2024

‼️BREAKING NEWS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER TO ANNOUNCE COUNCIL DISMISSAL - NEW ELECTION DATE CHOSEN‼️

The Minister for Local Government Chansey Paech will announce the dismissal of the Barkly Regional Council this morning.

The Mayor, Jeffrey McLaughlin, along with the 12 councillors including Deputy Mayor Greg Marlow, Councillors Russell O'Donnell, Elliot McAdam, Sharen Lake, Dianne Stokes, Pam Corbett, Lucy Jackson, Mark Petersen, Jack Clubb, Lennie Barton, Heather Wilson, and Anita Bailey, will all be dismissed with the Barkly Local Government Elections to take place on 2 November 2024.

Read the rest here:

https://tinyurl.com/27ukn4v5

14/06/2024

🚜Construction starts at Nobles Gold Mine Project 🚜

The Northern Territory Mining Minister visited Tennant Creek yesterday to check out the start of the construction of Tennant Mining’s Nobles Gold Mine Project.

With civil works already in progress, Tennant Mining’s Nobles Gold Mine Project construction and commissioning are set to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.

This paves the way for gold production, expected to commence in the third quarter of next year, marking a significant step in the project’s timeline.

The project is forecast to produce an average of 65,000 ounces of gold annually, with the precious metal currently trading at over $3,500 per ounce.

Read the rest here: https://tinyurl.com/2baco4l6

13/06/2024

In this week’s edition of the Tennant Times:

📌Police seize 3.6kg of cannabis in remote drug raid
📌Grants support men’s places in the Barkly region
📌CWA seeks contributions to Cyclone Tracy display for pop-up café
📌Manhunt for domestic violence offender ends in arrest
📌Applications open for community projects improving mental health

https://tinyurl.com/2dm598eh

$In this week’s Tennant Times:📌Time to drag out the bling and dress for fundraiser📌New player joins fracking in Beetaloo📌...$

06/06/2024

In this week’s Tennant Times:

📌Time to drag out the bling and dress for fundraiser
📌New player joins fracking in Beetaloo
📌Fracking corporation’s cultural heritage and water breaches show Albanese government must take action
📌Locals celebrate the anniversary of Samoa’s independence
📌Anyinginyi promotes quitting for good

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Jun/06/TDT07062024WEB.pdf

30/05/2024

In this week’s edition of the Tennant Times:

📌Mozzie Mob stay abuzz to stamp out dormant mozzie eggs
📌Barkly Regional Council announces new CEO appointment
📌Jamie Jones in the Volunteer Focus
📌Lions clubs take action on melanoma
📌Students deliver high tea to community guests

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/May/30/TDT31052024WEB.pdf

23/05/2024

In this week’s edition:

📌Borrooloola local throws hat in the ring for Barkly seat in 2024 NT Election
📌High schoolers learn the benefits of a trades career
📌Streetscape upgrades to roll out in Tennant Creek
📌Brick machine gives new hope for sustainable housing
📌Beanie Festival returns for Tennant Creek entrants
📌Two Cup Race Day a fantastic affair

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/May/23/TDT24052024WEB.pdf

16/05/2024

In this week’s edition of the Tennant Times:

🐎The race for the Two Cups is set to start!
🐎Rotary Club adds to former Mayor’s bushfire appeal
🐎Woman charged for assaulting man with knife
🐎Frack Free NT brings Water of Life Tour to Peko Park
🐎Neighbourhood Watch treats Tennant mums to fresh coffee and cookies
🐎Mother’s Day raffles winners drawn at local markets
🐎Happy 80th Birthday Bonnie!
🐎Caravan fire at Meyers St
🐎Tennant speedway drivers impress at NT Street Stock Titles

https://tinyurl.com/2cwpyp2n

09/05/2024

In this week’s edition:

📌Town’s only gym a fitness failure
📌Style abounds at your local Op Shop
📌Time to recognise top teachers in the Barkly region
📌More land to be released in Tennant Creek

https://tinyurl.com/23fwu9m9

02/05/2024

In today’s issue of the Tennant Times:

📌Workers upskill with fee-free training
📌Deadly Hair Dude crowned small business champion
📌CLP unveils plan to reform failing NT corrections system
📌New grant program to bolster Aboriginal tourism experiences in national parks
📌ASIC orders stop to Centrepay at Urban Rampage stores

https://tinyurl.com/yvgl2yv3

25/04/2024

In today’s edition of the Tennant Times:

📌Tender awarded for $7.1m Nyinkka Nyunyu upgrade
📌Tennant pays tribute to service men and women
📌Exhibitionists invited to showcase collections or craft
📌Meat IGA’s newest butcher graduate
📌CWA raffles off mother’s day hamper
📌Business community gathers for NTG summit
📌Tennant pays tribute to service men and women

https://tinyurl.com/2632rpct

18/04/2024

In this week’s edition:

📌 ANZ celebrates opening of its new, improved branch office
📌 Labor Govt has failed Barkly youth: Edgo
📌 Calling on the town with a Golden Heart to dig deep for loved local
📌 Creating Indigenous jobs in the Barkly
📌 NIAA opens doors to its new office location

https://tinyurl.com/26hsd7ej

11/04/2024

In this week's edition:

📌Barkly nurse a finalist in prestigious awards
📌Chief Minister announces new $11.5m Watch House for Tennant Creek
📌Murray Valley encephalitis detected in the Barkly
📌New general manager helms rehab service

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Apr/11/TDT12042024.pdf

04/04/2024

Easter has passed, and we head to the school holidays!

Tomorrow’s issue is out early because the Editor is travelling to see family early in the morning. We wanted to ensure you receive all the latest news without delay.

Hope everyone travels safely over these school holidays; remember to check https://roadreport.nt.gov.au/home before heading off.

📌ANZ temporary branch closure concerns local customers
📌Minister Uibo visits Tennant Creek and welcomes family to refurbished home in Elliott
📌Barkly kids set for Youth Week and April holiday fun
📌Winner winner, chocolate dinner
📌Local Walpairi man joins 2024 Youth Round Table
📌NTG invests in more police, CLP says it cannot deliver
📌Easter at NADSCARE

Also check out the Tennant Creek RSL Sub Branch's Anzac Day programme on page 8!

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Apr/04/TDT05042024latest.pdf

28/03/2024

Happy Easter to all in the Barkly!

In this Easter edition:

🐣Crowdfunding to house Easter bunnies bringing joy to women healing from domestic violence
🐣Weather radar a step closer after BOM lodges development application
🐣Stay safe on the roads this Easter
🐣Former councillor furious with tree destruction
🐣Federal Govt boosts local RSL ahead of Anzac Day
🐣Easter raffle winner donates prize to FaFT egg hunt

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Mar/28/TDT29032024.pdf

21/03/2024

In this week’s issue of the Tennant Times:

📌Green thumbs work to revitalise Community Garden
📌Girl Guides leader rallies to raise funds for cancer research
📌IGA works to keep food security high during road closures
📌Road closures continue in wake of Cyclone Megan
📌CWA ladies launch delicious Easter Raffle
📌MLA resigns as Shadow Minister for prevention of domestic violence
📌Lions Club Quiz Night a royal success

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Mar/21/TDT22032024WEB.pdf

14/03/2024

In this week's edition of the Tennant Times:

📌Aboriginal homes across remote Barkly set for upgrades in joint NT and Federal government $4 billion investment
📌Catch up with your local Senior Citizen's group
📌A great show of inclusion to celebrate Barkly women
📌Biggest ever Legacy Mines contract a boost to Tennant economy
📌Volunteering is a life calling for Tennant’s Citizen of the Year

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Mar/14/TDT15032024.pdf

07/03/2024

In this week’s edition:

🎗️Local CWA celebrates International Women’s Day
🎗️Improve body and mind with the downward dog
🎗️NT Traditional Owners fear Qld gas pipeline fire could repeat in Beetaloo
🎗️Hit and run at Kargaru Camp
🎗️BRADAAG welcomes visit from Senator
🎗️Big rains herald mozzie danger
🎗️Tennant Speedway drivers represent at Arunga Park

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Mar/07/TDT08032024WEB.pdf

29/02/2024

In this week’s edition:

📌Local women collaborate to deliver inclusive IWD events
📌Dr Sarah wins Excellence in Women’s Leadership Award
📌School sports legend survives horror rollover
📌Start booking your NT getaway and save
📌Guides celebrate World Thinking Day
📌Sponsorship boosts school swim carnivals, water safety programs

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Feb/29/TDT01032024WEB.pdf

22/02/2024

In this week’s edition of the Tennant Times:

📌Ex-tropical cyclone delivers deluge to the Barkly
📌ATM destroyed by vandals
📌Musician releases song inspired by Threeways Roadhouse
📌Women handed suspended sentence over Staunton Street unit fire
📌NT Govt unveils new discount scheme to boost Barkly tourism

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Feb/22/TDT23022024.pdf

15/02/2024

In today's issue of the Tennant & District Times:

📌 New Ranger Hub marks 20 years of progress for Muru-warinyi Ankkul Rangers
📌 Another CEO departure for BRC
📌 Tennant Creek pensioner suffers over 110 home invasions by young thugs
📌 Bus service receives $4.5k boost from IGA’s Community chest
📌 BRADAAG welcomes new General Manager
📌 Territory Government to kick off Youth Justice Review
📌 NDIS provider hosts a brekky BBQ in the park
📌 Tennant Creek Speedway celebrates its own Rising Star

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/523/2024/Feb/15/TDT16022024WEB.pdf

09/02/2024

LATEST NEWS: 5.07pm 9/02/2023

Member for Barkly Steve Edgington has responded to Federal Member for Lingiari on LinkedIn.

In the post, he asks Marion Scrymgour to tell her colleagues to get on with it and stop the bu****it excuses.

"The Barkly Regional Deal was designed to chart a better future for young people," he said.

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LOCAL Police have charged a 52-year-old man in Tennant Creek today for the sexual assault of a four-year-old child.

The man has been charged with gross indecency of a child and aggravated assault.

A witness heard a child scream on Wednesday and saw a man running from the residence.

Member for Barkly Steve Edgington said on a social media post that the community is shocked and devasted by the news.

Read the rest here: http://tinyurl.com/2bh689ch

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The latest social media trend for youngsters in Tennant Creek is posting TikTok videos of their joyrides in stolen cars! This young child is just 12 years old 😳

Hiding undercover while it’s absolutely bucketing down and the gusts are quite strong too! #heavenshaveopenedup

Deputy PM talks to the Tennant Times

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was in Tennant Creek today to make a major health announcement regarding funding to train doctors especially to the town. The Tennant Times had a personal chat to the Deputy PM, regarding issues in the Barkly. The questions asked were: • Does the Coalition Federal Government realise the problem of FASD in the Barkly and NT overall? • If so, how does the Federal Government expect to alleviate the issue in the Barkly region, and give help to those suffering from FASD? • Does the Coalition Federal Government recognise the escalation of crime, particularly youth crime, in the Barkly region. Alice Springs is always highlighted on media, the people of the Barkly are quieter because they don’t want to deter tourists. • What is the Federal Government’s plan to help remote regional towns fight escalating crime and protect families, children and tourists?

Former Tennantite Adam Drake knows too well the struggles of life but has proved overcoming the challenges and achieving goals is possible. The 45-year-old legend has today completed 52 push-ups in one minute while carrying 45kg on his back. https://tinyurl.com/y88xm9cp