Daily Darwin: Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Darwin's New Lord Mayor to Focus on Climate Change and Infrastructure

Matthew Gardiner has been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Darwin. In his victory speech, Gardiner pledged to make climate change and infrastructure his top priorities. He said that he would work to make Darwin a carbon-neutral city by 2030 and invest in new infrastructure to improve the city's livability.

NT Government Announces New Funding for Tourism Industry

The Northern Territory Government has announced a new $10 million funding package to support the tourism industry. The funding will be used to promote the Territory to domestic and international tourists and to develop new tourism products and experiences.

Darwin Airport Reports Record Passenger Numbers

Darwin Airport has reported a record number of passengers for the month of August. The airport handled over 100,000 passengers in August, a 10% increase over the same period last year. The growth in passenger numbers is being attributed to the increasing popularity of Darwin as a tourist destination.

Other News

New Study Finds that Darwin is the Happiest City in Australia

A new study has found that Darwin is the happiest city in Australia. The study, which was conducted by the University of Melbourne, surveyed over 10,000 people from all over Australia. Darwin residents were found to be the most satisfied with their lives, and they had the highest levels of well-being.

Darwin City Council Approves New Development for Waterfront Precinct

The Darwin City Council has approved a new development for the waterfront precinct. The development, which is expected to cost $100 million, will include a new hotel, apartments, and retail space.

New Solar Farm to be Built in Darwin

A new solar farm is to be built in Darwin. The solar farm, which will be located on a 100-hectare site, will have a capacity of 100 megawatts. The solar farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power 30,000 homes.