Northern Territory Government Newsroom

October

30 October 2009
Karl Hampton - 2009-10 Grass Roots Development Grant Program
A group of aspiring young Alice Springs netballers are set to develop their skills even further thanks to the Territory Government’s 2009-10 Grass Roots Development Grant Program.

Karl Hampton - Dreamtime In Darwin Becomes A Reality
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed the 2010 AFL fixture which confirms a Dreamtime in Darwin match on 22 May next year.

Karl Hampton - NTIS Southern Region Awards
Sport and Recreation Minister Karl Hampton tonight congratulated Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) southern region athletes on a successful year of achievements.

Paul Henderson - Territory Teachers Honoured on World Teachers’ Day
Education Minister Paul Henderson today marked World Teachers’ Day by congratulating Territory teachers on their fine work and service to children, families and communities across the NT.

Delia Lawrie - Three New Magistrates Appointed for the Territory
The Attorney-General, Delia Lawrie, today announced the appointment of three new Magistrates for the Territory.

29 October 2009
Delia Lawrie - Minister Opens First Construction Industry Forum for Alice
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, today officially opened the Department of Infrastructure’s Construction Division Industry Forum at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

28 October 2009
Karl Hampton - $1.3 Million Boardwalk Proves Popular At Fogg Dam
A new $1.3 million boardwalk at Fogg Dam is proving popular among visitors to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Parks and Wildlife Minister Karl Hampton said today.

Paul Henderson - Attracting More Investment
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson is travelling to Sydney today to encourage some of Korea’s biggest companies to invest in the Northern Territory.

Rob Knight - Boosting Power And Water Services In Palmerston
The civil construction phase is complete at a new $26 million Substation in Palmerston to meet the growing power demands of one of the Territory’s fastest growing areas.

Malarndirri McCarthy - Children’s Commissioner to Investigate Child Protection Issues
Minister for Children and Families, Malarndirri McCarthy, has asked the Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner Dr Howard Bath to provide a report on recent issues raised about child protection.

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Delia Lawrie - Countdown on to Master Games in Alice Springs
Deputy Chief Minister, Delia Lawrie, joined Alice Springs Community members this evening to launch the official countdown to the 2010 Masters Games.

Karl Hampton - New Air Service Flies Into Alice Springs
Minister for Central Australia Karl Hampton today welcomed a new air service into the Territory.

Tennant Creek Economic Profile Launched
Member for Barkly Gerry McCarthy will tonight launch The Tennant Creek Economic Profile, the first comprehensive overview of the town’s economy.

27 October 2009
Rob Knight - Funding Approved For Accommodation Providers
Five organisations will share $440 000 funding to provide improved accommodation services to people who are homeless or in crisis.

26 October 2009
Paul Henderson - Delivering Remote School Upgrade
The Education Minister Paul Henderson has unveiled one of the largest infrastructure redevelopments of a regional school in the Northern Territory.

25 October 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Building Business and Trade Opportunities with Asia
The Territory Government's work to boost trade, business and tourism with the Asian region continues this week with several important meetings in Singapore and Malaysia.

Delia Lawrie - Johnston Stage 2 gets the green light
The Development Consent Authority this week approved the second stage of the new Palmerston east suburb of Johnston.

Paul Henderson - Solar Cars Head for Adelaide
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today waved off the solar cars competing in this year’s 3000 kilometre race from Darwin to Adelaide.  

24 October 2009
Karl Hampton - Energy Smart Rebates To Save Money And Help The Environment
Environment Minister Karl Hampton today urged Territorians to take advantage of the Territory Government’s Energy Smart Rebate Scheme.

Rob Knight - Wirrina Redevelopment Underway
The Expression of Interest Process today opened for the Wirrina Redevelopment as part of the Territory Government’s plan to redevelop public housing sites in Parap.

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23 October 2009
Paul Henderson - Families as First Teachers
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today attended a forum of successful applicants for funding under the Territory Government’s Families as First Teachers program.

Gerry McCarthy - Territory Growth Brings Change to Number Plates
The Northern Territory Government will soon make changes to registration plates across the Territory to accommodate the substantial population growth expected over the next ten years.

22 October 2009
Karl Hampton - Cycad Management Program 2009-2014
Parks and Wildlife Minister Karl Hampton has welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of the Territory Government’s Cycad Management Program 2009-2014.

Paul Henderson - Delivering Housing for Remote Teachers
The Northern Territory Government and the Federal Government – with the support of teachers and the Australian Education Union – are fast tracking the delivery of up to 50 new houses in nine remote communities.

Gerry McCarthy - Stop, Slow Down, Avoid A Fine And Save Territory Lives
The Northern Territory Government is working to make Territory roads safer with four new red light and speed cameras to be activated tomorrow.

Kon Vatskalis - Strength In Our China Strategy
Minister for Resources Kon Vatskalis leaves for China today, leading a delegation of local businesses to take part in a number of high level meetings and investment seminars aimed at further fostering investment

21 October 2009
Rob Knight - Accommodation Providers Receive Funding
More than $680 000 has been awarded to community housing groups in the Territory to provide improved accommodation and services for people with special needs and those in crisis.

Karl Hampton - Territory Eco-link – Conservation For The 21st Century
The Territory Government today announced an important milestone in its Territory Eco-link initiative to create a huge conservation corridor that spans the Territory.

Delia Lawrie - Tough New Organised Crime Laws Passed
Tough new laws that aim to stamp out the activities of organised crime syndicates and illegal bikie gangs have been passed by the Northern Territory Parliament today.

Delia Lawrie - Treasurer’s Conference in Canberra
Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, will attend the Ministerial Council for Federal Financial Relations in Canberra on Friday.

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20 October 2009
Delia Lawrie - Alcohol Court Discussion Paper Released
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General, Delia Lawrie, today released a discussion paper on the Territory’s Alcohol Court.

Delia Lawrie - New Bill to keep Territory’s racing industry competitive
Legislation introduced to the Northern Territory Parliament will help the Territory’s corporate bookmaker industry to remain competitive with other jurisdictions.

Delia Lawrie - Stronger Property Laws for the Territory
The Northern Territory Government today released details of new property laws that will make the sale of property laws more transparent and expedient.

Delia Lawrie - Territory records seven consecutive surpluses
The Northern Territory Government has recorded its seventh consecutive cash surplus.

19 October 2009
Karl Hampton / Paul Henderson - $8 Million Deal Secures AFL Matches Until 2014
The Northern Territory Government has secured 10 AFL matches in the Territory over the next five years as part of an $8 million deal.

Paul Henderson - State Funeral for West Arnhem Leader
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced there would be a State Funeral held in Gunbalanya for Indigenous leader Wamud Namok.

Malarndirri McCarthy - Territorians Shine on the National Stage
Minister for Indigenous Policy Malarndirri McCarthy has congratulated the Territorians who won at the 15th Deadlys Awards in Sydney.

Delia Lawrie - Territory Growth Forecast Leads the Nation
Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, today welcomed the release of Access Economics’ September Quarter 2009 Business Outlook which doubles the Territory’s economic growth forecast for this financial year.

18 October 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Territory Economy on Parliamentary Agenda
The Territory Government’s busy parliamentary agenda will continue in the second week of sittings with more important legislation up for introduction and debate.

16 October 2009
Damian Hale / Delia Lawrie - Gearing up for Tiger Brennan Drive Open Day
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, and the Federal Member for Solomon, Damian Hale, today got a preview of the attractions at tomorrow’s Tiger Brennan Drive Open Day.

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Gerry McCarthy - GILES MUST APOLOGISE
The Northern Territory Government has condemned the outrageous comments of the CLP’s Adam Giles and is calling for him to apologise for his comments about asylum seekers.

Gerry McCarthy - Play Safe On The Water
The Northern Territory Government has launched a new $100,000 marine safety campaign encouraging Territorians to ‘Play Safe’ on the water.

Gerry McCarthy - Remembering a Distinguished and Respected Territorian
The Arts Minister Gerry McCarthy today recognised the significant contribution of one of the Northern Territory’s most distinguished and respected artists Wamud Namok.

15 October 2009
Paul Henderson - A Smarter, More Skilled Territory
A Bill making it compulsory for all students up to 17 to attend school, undertake training or be in a job has been introduced into the Northern Territory Parliament.

Paul Henderson - Delivering for Territory Students
Northern Territory students in 184 schools are benefiting from a $267 million Australian Government funding injection that is also protecting jobs and improving education.

Karl Hampton - Hermannsburg Historic Society Spectacular
The life of one of Australia’s most famous artists will be celebrated in Hermannsburg this weekend.

14 October 2009
Karl Hampton - Brumbies Look Up Top To Promote Game Played In Heaven
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed a proposal from Super 14 Rugby Union team the CA Brumbies to play future trial matches in Darwin and promote the sport in Top End and Central Australian communities.

Paul Henderson - Co-operating to Deliver for Territorians
The Northern Territory Government today introduced legislation into Parliament to continue to provide strong, stable government to benefit all Territorians.

Gerry McCarthy - Fostering Territory Arts
The Northern Territory Government has awarded more than $300 000 of arts grants to foster the talent of Territory artists and ensure the arts remain an integral part of our unique lifestyle.

Dr Chris Burns - Melbourne Targeted in New Tourism Campaign
Around 200 000 people in Melbourne will be targeted each day in a new tourism campaign aiming to get them to take a holiday in the Northern Territory.

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Kon Vatskalis - NT Government makes Significant Reforms To Health System
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis today said that the Henderson Government has made significant reforms and improvements in the health system, with an additional 127 hospital beds and the opening of several wards since 2001 – despite claims made by the AMA’s ‘report card’

Paul Henderson - Police Beats Brought Forward
Police Minister Paul Henderson today announced that funding for the Government’s promised Police Beats had been brought forward and was available to Police this financial year.

Gerry McCarthy - Youth Invited to Round Table
The Northern Territory Government is encouraging young Territorians to participate in the 2010 Youth Minister’s Round Table.

13 October 2009
Dr Chris Burns - $1.2 Million Red Centre International Tourism Campaign Launched
A new two month international marketing campaign aiming to entice overseas tourists to the Northern Territory’s Red Centre has begun.

Kon Vatskalis - $1.5 Million Dental Blitz
The NT Government will spend $1.5 million undertaking a Dental Waitlist Blitz which will see additional dentists contracted to target people on waitlists.

12 October 2009
Kon Vatskalis - CLP Wants To Scrap Grog Restrictions in Alice Springs
The CLP has demonstrated it has no idea when it comes to alcohol management, saying they want to scrap takeaway alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs.

Karl Hampton - Kormilda College Students Gear Up For Global Green Challenge
Environment Minister Karl Hampton today joined students at Kormilda College as they prepare for this month’s Global Green Challenge.

Delia Lawrie - Tough New Bushfire Penalties for the Territory
People who intentionally light bushfires will now face up to 15 years in jail following the passing of legislation through the Northern Territory Parliament today.

11 October 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Busy Parliamentary Agenda Set for the Next Two Weeks
The Northern Territory Parliament will begin two weeks of sittings tomorrow with a range of important legislation and motions for introduction and debate.

Rob Knight - Housing Upgrades Being Delivered
84 Territory families have already benefited from a significant drive to refurbish vacated public housing stock and another 84 will be moving into refurbished homes before Christmas.

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9 October 2009
Rob Knight - Local Government and Planning Ministers Meet In Darwin
The Northern Territory Government will host the Local Government and Panning Ministers’ Council in Darwin today.

Kon Vatskalis - New Director Heads RDH’s Growing Nursing Team
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis today welcomed Jo Seiler as the new Director of Nursing to Royal Darwin Hospital.

Dr Chris Burns - NT Tourism Accommodation Best in the Nation
The Northern Territory has recorded some of the strongest results for the nation in the June quarter Australian Bureau of Statistics Tourism Accommodation figures.

8 October 2009
Dr Chris Burns - $50 000 to Help the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
The Territory Government has provided $50 000 for the Mindil Beach Sunset Market Association (MBSMA) as a payment to assist them meet immediate outstanding costs.

Gerry McCarthy - Delivering Safer Communities With More Prison Officers
Corrections Minister Gerry McCarthy today congratulated the latest prison officer recruits at their training graduation ceremony in Darwin.

Kon Vatskalis / Paul Henderson - New Trade Doors Opening for the Territory
A new agreement signed today to export live cattle to Vietnam will be a boost for the Territory pastoral industry, exports and the economy.

Paul Henderson - Territorians Urged to Support Natural Disaster Victims
The Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson has urged Territorians to contribute what they can and help the victims of the natural disasters in the Philippines, Samoa and Padang.

Delia Lawrie - Territory’s Labour Force leading the Nation
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force data released today shows the Northern Territory recorded the strongest annual employment growth in the nation.

Karl Hampton - Western Davenport Water Allocation Planning Commenced
Minister for Natural Resources, Karl Hampton, today announced the Territory Government is developing a Water Allocation Plan for surface water and groundwater in the Western Davenport Water Control District.

Yarning Up Delivers Remote Territory Jobs
The talent of Territory film makers will be on display to the nation when a series of Territory documentaries are screened on the ABC.

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7 October 2009
Paul Henderson - Delivering a New Remote High School
The Education Minister Paul Henderson officially opened the Territory’s newest school in the remote Central Australian community of Arlparra today.

Malarndirri McCarthy - Mental Health Week Launched
At the official launch of Mental Health Week in Alice Springs today former politician turned mental health campaigner John Brogden, spoke of his struggle with depression and highlighted the need to remove the stigma associated with mental illness.

Delia Lawrie - More Territorians becoming home owners
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released today show more Territorians are becoming home owners.

Kon Vatskalis - Welcome Spotlight On Illness Prevention
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis today officially opened the 2009 Oceania Tobacco Control Conference at the Darwin Convention Centre.

6 October 2009
Karl Hampton / Paul Henderson - Delivering Opportunities for Indigenous Territorians
The Northern Territory Government has launched a new strategy to lift development, create jobs and bring Indigenous Territorians into the broader economy.

Delia Lawrie - June 2009 Quarter Crime Statistics Released
Crime and justice statistics released today show a reduction on the number of assaults and numbers of property break-ins reported in the Territory in the June quarter.

Delia Lawrie - June 2009 Quarter Crime Statistics Released
Crime and justice statistics released today show a reduction on the number of assaults and numbers of property break-ins reported in the Territory in the June quarter.

Delia Lawrie - MEDIA ADVISORY
Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, will join developers to announce an exciting new accommodation development for Palmerston.

Delia Lawrie - Palmerston Quest Development Welcomed
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, today welcomed the announcement of Palmerston’s first large scale accommodation development.

5 October 2009
Rob Knight - Animal Welfare Act Review
A Discussion Paper is now available for comment into the review of the Animal Welfare Act.

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Paul Henderson - Growing Our Own
Top End businesses are being encouraged to take part in programs to get more young Territorians from school to work.

Karl Hampton - Indigenous Economic Development Forum
The Minister for Regional Development, Karl Hampton will officially open the 4th Indigenous Economic Forum in Alice Springs this week.

Dr Chris Burns - October Business Month Begins
October Business Month was launched in Alice Springs today marking the start of a busy month of events happening around the Territory.

Rob Knight - Territory Housing Gardening Competition
The winners of the Territory Housing Gardening Competition in the Top End were this morning announced at the Jingili Water Gardens.

Kon Vatskalis - Theatre Upgrades Boost RDH Surgical Capacity
Royal Darwin Hospital’s surgical capacity has been further increased by the refurbishment and equipping of two full operating theatres, made possible through a $1 million Commonwealth Government grant.

4 October 2009
Rob Knight - World Animal Day
Animal lovers and their pets gathered at the Jingili Water Gardens to celebrate World Animal Day in Darwin today.

2 October 2009
Malarndirri McCarthy - $245 000 Grant Delivered to NT Strong Men’s Council
Minister for Children and Families Malarndirri McCarthy today announced $245 000 in funding for the NT Strong Men’s Council as apart of the NO MORE Domestic Violence Campaign.

Karl Hampton - Crocodile Management Program Changes Welcomed
The Territory Government today welcomed approved changes to their Saltwater Crocodile Management Program that will ensure crocodile numbers are sustainable, address community safety issues, and provide economic development opportunities.

Karl Hampton - Draft Joint Management Plans for Two National Parks
Parks and Wildlife Minister, Karl Hampton, today invited the public to comment on draft joint management plans for two of the Territory’s most popular parks in the Red Centre.

Delia Lawrie - New Development on Display in Alice Springs
Plans for a new residential and tourist development for Alice Springs will be placed on public display next week.

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Delia Lawrie - Works on Barkly Highway to Reduce Future Flood Damage
The Territory Government is calling for tenders to undertake additional works on the Barkly Highway to help to reduce future flood damage.

1 October 2009
Karl Hampton - $3 Million Upgrade for Howard Springs Nature Park Begins
The Territory Government began the first stage of a$3 million restoration works for the Howard Springs Nature Park today to improve the popular recreation spot.

A New Housing Alternative For Territorians
The Land Development Corporation has submitted the plans for the development of Bellamack Gardens to the Palmerston Development Consent Authority for approval.

Paul Henderson - Delivering for Businesses and Shoppers
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson has written to Myer asking the shopping giant to consider establishing a store in Darwin or Palmerston

Karl Hampton - Leading Australian Acts Set to Take the Stage in Alice Springs
The Territory Government is delivering ‘The Concert’ in Alice Springs this Saturday featuring The Cat Empire and Jimmy Barnes.

Delia Lawrie - NT Industry Opportunities outlined to AI Group
Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, will detail opportunities for business and industry in the Territory when she meets with the Australian Industry Group executive in Sydney tomorrow.