Northern Territory Government Newsroom

November

22 November 2009
Kon Vatskalis - $335 000 To Benefit Community Groups
More than $335 000 in grants are being handed out to community groups through the latest round of Community Benefit funding.

Dr Chris Burns - Alice Springs to Host Final Sittings for 2009
Central Australian issues will be a strong focus of the final Territory Parliament Sittings for 2009 in Alice Springs this week.

21 November 2009
Rob Knight - Bellamack Affordable Housing Lots - Ballot Closing
Time is running out to get into the Bellamack HomeFirst ballot for the first 12 affordable housing lots set aside by the Northern Territory Government.

20 November 2009
Karl Hampton - NTIS Awards
Sport and Recreation Minister Karl Hampton tonight congratulated Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) athletes on a successful year of achievements.

19 November 2009
Karl Hampton - $1.5 million to expand targeted family support in Alice Springs
Aboriginal families in Alice Springs who are struggling to care for their children, will receive additional funding through the $138 million Alice Springs Transformation Plan which is jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory Governments.

Gerry McCarthy - Congratulations to Territory Film Makers
The home grown production of Samson and Delilah has been recognised at the National Kodak Inside Film awards held last night at Luna Park.

Paul Henderson - Delivering Special Education
The Education Minister Paul Henderson has announced the Territory Government will invest $30 million over five years to build and upgrade special schools across the Northern Territory.

Paul Henderson - Excellence in Training
A Darwin High School and four apprentices and trainees will represent the Northern Territory at the annual Australian Training Awards in Canberra tonight.

Karl Hampton - Making Hidden Valley Even Better
The Territory Government is continuing to support local jobs and motor sport fans with a tender called today to make Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex even better.

Gerry McCarthy - New School Opens at Wugularr
Children at the remote community of Wugularr are benefiting from a new $3.6 million school.

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Karl Hampton - Nominations Called For 2010 NT Sports Awards
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today called on Territorians to nominate for the 2010 NT Sports Awards.

Record Funding For Libraries Continues
The Northern Territory Government will continue to support Libraries across the Territory.

Karl Hampton - Tiger Celebrates 100,000 Passengers through Alice Springs
Tiger Airways today celebrated the arrival of its 100,000th passenger through Alice Springs Airport.

18 November 2009
Karl Hampton - $100,000 To Build Indoor Equestrian Facility At Freds Pass
The Territory Government has provided $100,000 towards the completion of an indoor equestrian facility at Freds Pass Reserve, Sport Minister Karl Hampton announced today.

Paul Henderson - Planning the Future for Territory Students
Northern Territory high school students are better able to map out their futures with the graduation of more than 75 newly qualified career advisors over the past year.

Dr Chris Burns - Savannah Symposium Helps Build Tourism Opportunities
Over 100 people are participating in the Savannah Symposium in Darwin this week looking at tourism and business development opportunities along the Savannah Way.

17 November 2009
Karl Hampton - $3 Million Upgrade for Howard Springs Nature Park Continues
Work to clear silt from the main pool at Howard Springs Nature Park has begun with local company Macmahon Services Australia awarded the $166,000 contract to do the work.

Karl Hampton - $65,000 To Help Take Soccer To The Streets
A new Territory Government grant of $65,000 will help take soccer to the streets and people of Central Australia, Sport Minister Karl Hampton announced today.

Kon Vatskalis - Crack Down on False ID’S in the Build up to this Festive Season
Underage nightclub goers have been put on notice with the NT Government cracking down on minors using fake IDs this festive season, Licensing Minister Kon Vatskalis said today.

Karl Hampton - Minister Welcomes Independent Sport Panel Report
Sport Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed the release of The Future of Australian Sport from the Rudd Government’s Independent Sport Panel.

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Delia Lawrie - New Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Announced
Attorney-General, Delia Lawrie, today announced the appointment of Dr Patricia Miller as the Northern Territory’s Anti-Discrimination Commissioner.

16 November 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Statement from Dr Chris Burns

Rob Knight - Taking Action On Homelessness
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will match Federal funding to enable $2.2 million to be immediately invested in short term accommodation for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

13 November 2009
Kon Vatskalis - Renal Dialysis on Agenda for Australian Health Conference
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis wants to urgently develop a tri-state agreement with South Australia and Western Australia for the treatment of renal dialysis patients in Central Australia.

Kon Vatskalis - States and Territory Work Together on Renal Dialysis Treatment
The first steps towards an agreement about the treatment of renal dialysis patients in Central Australia have been taken at today’s Health Ministers’ Ministerial Conference.

Karl Hampton - Territory Superfish To Compete At World Championships
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today congratulated Territory superfish Tahnee Afuhaamango on her selection to represent Australia at the 5th Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation World Championships in Taiwan in 2010.

12 November 2009
Karl Hampton - Alice Springs Hosts Online and Communications Council Meeting
Minister for Information, Communications and Technology Policy Karl Hampton today hosted a meeting with his state, territory and federal counterparts in Alice Springs.

Karl Hampton - First Class Cricket – First Class Facilities
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed the West End Redbacks to Alice Springs ahead of Saturday’s match against the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls at Traeger Park.

Damian Hale / Delia Lawrie - MEDIA ADVISORY
The Member for Solomon, Damian Hale, and Territory Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, will announce a new agreement between the Australian and Territory governments will see the biggest housing development in Darwin for more than 20 years

Kon Vatskalis - MRM Independent Monitor Report Released
The second Independent Monitor’s report on the McArthur River Mine has been released to the community.

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Dr Chris Burns - New Direct Flights between Darwin and Canberra Welcomed
The Territory Government today welcomed the announcement that direct flights between Darwin and Canberra will begin operation next year.

Damian Hale / Delia Lawrie - New Housing Development for Darwin
A new land release agreement announced today between the Australian and Territory governments will see the biggest housing development in Darwin for more than 20 years.

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

11 November 2009
Malarndirri McCarthy - Child Protection Inquiry Announced
Minister for Child Protection, Malarndirri McCarthy, today announced a public Inquiry into the child protection system in the Northern Territory.

Karl Hampton - More Money Up For Grabs At Hottest 7’s In The World
More action and more money will be some of the highlights at next year’s Heineken Hottest 7’s In the World rugby tournament in Darwin, Sports Minister Karl Hampton announced today.

Gerry McCarthy - Muttacar Success Continues
A Territory play commissioned to raise awareness of road safety in Indigenous communities has been short listed for a national award.

Karl Hampton - New $46,500 Croc Boat For Darwin Harbour
Parks and Wildlife Minister Karl Hampton today unveiled a new $46,500 pontoon vessel to catch and remove crocodiles from Darwin Harbour.

Kon Vatskalis - Support ‘NT Campaign’ Launched in Darwin
A promotional campaign aimed at encouraging Territorians to buy local seafood has been launched in Darwin today.

10 November 2009
Kon Vatskalis - • Minister Calls on SA and WA to Address Renal Dialysis
Minister for Health Kon Vatskalis has called for immediate action from Western Australian and South Australian Health Ministers to urgently address and expand renal dialysis services and infrastructure in Central Australia to cater for interstate renal patients.

Gerry McCarthy - Heavy Vehicle Industry Meets In Alice Springs
Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy today welcomed the National Remote Areas Consultative Group (RACG) to Alice Springs.

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9 November 2009
Karl Hampton - Alice Springs Hosts Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference
Environment Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed more than 200 eco tourism specialists to Alice Springs who are in town attending the Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference 2009.

Paul Henderson - More Police Graduate in the Territory
Another 18 police officers and nine Aboriginal Community Police Officers graduated into the force today, adding to the record number of officers deployed across the Territory.

Rob Knight - New Powerlines for Alice Springs
Powerlines to be constructed to transport electricity from the Owen Springs Power Station to the Lovegrove Drive Substation in Alice Springs are going to be re-routed following community consultation.

Gerry McCarthy - Schools Hip Hop With Artists
The Northern Territory Government is fostering the creative talent of young Territorians by investing $50 000 in the Artists in Schools program.

6 November 2009
Dr Chris Burns - $150 MILLION PORT EXPANSION WORKS BEGIN
The first works on the $150 million East Arm Port expansion are underway with the transport of rock and earth fill to ready the new hardstand area for development.

Dr Chris Burns - 2009 DEFENCE SUPPORT INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS
Territory businesses gathered at the Darwin Convention Centre last night for the 2009 Australian Industry and Defence Network NT Gala Dinner, featuring the inaugural Defence Support Industry Awards.

Paul Henderson - Expanding Education Links
The Northern Territory Chief Minister and Education Minister Paul Henderson visited a school in Tokyo today as part of efforts to encourage students to become digital pen-pals and foster closer educational ties with Japan.

Paul Henderson - Opportunities for Trade, Business and Investment
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson has highlighted the growing relationship between the Northern Territory and Japan in a meeting with the key Government agency responsible for energy security.

Gerry McCarthy - Protecting The Territory’s Heavy Vehicle Transport Industry
Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy will lobby on behalf off the Territory transport industry at a meeting of the Australian Transport Council being held in Sydney today.

5 November 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Biggest Ever October Business Month
The annual October Business Month (OBM) achieved record numbers this year with over 4800 people attending events.

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Paul Henderson - Building Green Relationships
The Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson has taken the first step in establishing and building ties with the new Japanese Government of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

Kon Vatskalis - Historic Agreement For NT’s Trauma Response Centre and Princess Alexandra Hospital
The National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC) and Royal Darwin Hospital's ability to respond to disasters has been boosted with the signing of an agreement with Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

Karl Hampton - Minister Welcomes Support For New National Waste Policy
Environment Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed support for a new National Waste Policy by his State, Territory and Federal counterparts.

Dr Chris Burns - Research and Innovation Grants Awarded
The Territory Government has awarded $300,000 in grants to promote further research and innovation work across the Northern Territory.

Dr Chris Burns - Research and Innovation Grants Awarded
The Territory Government has awarded $300,000 in grants to promote further research and innovation work across the Northern Territory.

4 November 2009
Rob Knight - Bellamack Affordable Housing Lots Now On Sale
The first 12 affordable housing lots set aside by the Northern Territory Government at the Palmerston suburb of Bellamack are now available.

Karl Hampton - CDL On National Agenda
Environment Minister Karl Hampton has arrived in Perth to attend three ministerial council meetings of State, Territory and Federal counterparts.

Paul Henderson - Investing in the Territory
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson has outlined the Northern Territory’s many business and trade investment opportunities to Japan’s most important resource body.

Paul Henderson - Larrakia to Benefit from INPEX Project
International oil and gas company INPEX has signed an historic agreement with the Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) over the Ichthys gas project

Malarndirri McCarthy - Minister Attending Ministerial Council Meeting Targeting Violence Against Women
Minister for Women’s Policy, Malarndirri McCarthy, will be attending the second Ministerial Council to Reduce Violence Against Women in Sydney tomorrow.

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Delia Lawrie - Minister to attend key meetings
Acting Chief Minister and Attorney-General, Delia Lawrie, will attend key meetings in Adelaide and Sydney.

Delia Lawrie - Next steps for Johnston
The Territory Government will call on prequalified developers to submit offers for the first stage of the new suburb of Johnston at Palmerston East.

Delia Lawrie - Territory economy continues to outperform nation
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data out today highlights the Territory’s strong economy with the NT recording strong growth in residential building approvals and continuing to lead the nation on retail trade growth.

Kon Vatskalis - Territory Industry Under the Spotlight
Minister for Resources Kon Vatskalis today addressed Northern Australia’s Regional Outlook Conference, where he reaffirmed the contribution that mining, primary industries and fisheries makes to the Territory economy.

3 November 2009
Karl Hampton - Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre Taking Shape
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Karl Hampton and Alice Springs Mayor, Damien Ryan, today inspected the progress of work to build a new multi-million dollar aquatic and leisure centre in Alice Springs.

Dr Chris Burns - Encouraging more Australians to make an InvestmeNT
A new $300,000 outdoor advertising campaign begins today in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane promoting holidays in the Northern Territory.

2 November 2009
Karl Hampton - Perth Lynx To Host Logan Thunder In Darwin
Top End basketball fans are in for a WNBL treat with Perth Lynx hosting Logan Thunder at Marrara on Saturday.