Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Tash Adams, Tennant & District Times

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Biggest ever Legacy Mines contract a boost to Tennant economy

The largest contract ever awarded by the NT Government’s Legacy Mines Unit will see six months’ worth of work undertaken in the Tennant Creek region to address safety risks from historical mining activities. The $4 million contract represents a major boost to the local Tennant Creek economy and Territory jobs.

Aboriginal homes across the Barkly set for upgrades after NT and Federal governments announce $4 billion deal

The Territory and Federal Labor governments announced a landmark $4 billion investment this week to improve Aboriginal housing in remote communities across the Territory. The investment will see 2,700 homes built across the Territory’s remote communities in the next 10 years, with 270 homes built each year.

Local CWA celebrates International Women’s Day

Tennant Creek’s CWA ladies will be marching its International Women’s Day banner down the main street today. The banner was crafted many years ago by former resident Joie Boulter and has been an attraction at many IWD events over the years.

Tennant speedway drivers represent at Arunga Park

Karen Jones. Local speedway racer Jamie Jones showcased his skills against eight other Top Stars Junior Sedans in the Centralian title at Arunga Park Speedway last weekend, delivering a commendable performance. Joining him from Tennant Creek in the Street Stocks was Jayden Giezedanner who also made his mark in the competition.

NT Traditional Owners fear Qld gas pipeline fire could repeat in Beetaloo

The Chair of a Territory Aboriginal Corporation has highlighted Traditional Owners’ concerns about a major blaze from Jemena’s gas pipeline in Queensland, cutting gas to Gladstone. Chair of Nurrdalinji Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, Djingili Elder Samuel Sandy, a former resident of Elliott, said if an event like that happened in the NT it would be a catastrophe, given the major bushfires across the region last September.

Guides celebrate World Thinking Day

Tennant Creek has been fortunate over the years to have a constant and popular Girl Guide group in town. World Thinking Day is an annual celebration of the Girl Guide and Girl Scout movement worldwide with girls and leaders connecting and learning how to tackle global issues on a community level.

Local women collaborate to deliver inclusive IWD events

A dedicated committee of women have been working hard to deliver two fabulous International Women’s Day (IWD) events for Tennant Creek next week. Under the leadership of Barkly Regional Council and Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge, a diverse committee of women, along with the generous support of the Northern Territory Government’s Office of Gender Equity and Diversity and a multitude of local organisations, have come together to bring these events to life.

Sponsorship boosts school swim carnivals, water safety programs

Pam Dillon. Neil Scriven from Scriven Exploration Pty Ltd is again sponsoring Barkly Region Sport Education swimming and water safety program. Neil’s company, Scriven Exploration Pty Ltd, which explores for minerals north of Tennant Creek, recognises the importance of water safety in remote communities.