Northern Territory Government Newsroom

August

31 August 2009
Michael Gunner - Draw Set For This Week’s Basketball Bonanza
Government Whip Michael Gunner today joined NBL legend Andrew Vlahov in determining the draw for this week’s NBL pre-season Top End Challenge featuring all eight NBL teams.

28 August 2009
Kon Vatskalis - NT Seafood Industry Award Nominees
Minister for Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources, Kon Vatskalis today congratulated all finalists in the NT Seafood Industry Awards.

Karl Hampton - Draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy
Regional Development Minister Karl Hampton today invited the public to comment on the Territory Government’s new draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy.

Delia Lawrie - Emergency Workers Face Road Trauma
The latest group of NT Fire and Rescue recruits were put through intensive road accident training at the Darwin Fire Station this morning.

Delia Lawrie - New Domestic Violence Legal Service Rooms Opened
The Attorney General, Delia Lawrie, today officially opened the new Domestic Violence Legal Service’s new rooms at the Darwin Magistrate’s Courts.

Karl Hampton - Super Raelene Bros Set To Rock Red Centre
Minister for Central Australia Karl Hampton today announced local Alice Springs duo The Super Raelene Bros as the support act at The Concert at Anzac Oval in October.

27 August 2009
Gerry McCarthy / Kon Vatskalis - Barkly Drug and Alcohol Service Celebrates 25 Years of Support
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis and Member for Barkly Gerry McCarthy today congratulated the Barkly Region Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Group (BRADAAG) on 25 years of providing rehabilitation and support services in partnership with the Territory Government.

Delia Lawrie - Building Certification Taskforce First Report Received
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, today welcomed the first report from the Northern Territory Government Taskforce looking at outstanding building permits for Government owned and leased buildings.

Delia Lawrie - More Funding For Territory Schools
Acting Education Minister Delia Lawrie today welcomed further Australian Government funding to build new facilities in primary schools across the Territory.

26 August 2009
Delia Lawrie - Tiger Brennan extension delivering jobs
Works on the biggest road project in the Northern Territory’s history is on track and is delivering Territory jobs.

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25 August 2009
Karl Hampton - $60,000 To Support Ice Skating In Alice Springs
Sport and Recreation Minister Karl Hampton today announced the Territory Government will provide $60,000 to help install an ice skating rink at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

Rob Knight - Grants To Benefit Communities
The Northern Territory Government has approved more than $900 000 in funding for Local Government projects throughout the Territory.

Delia Lawrie - McMinn Street Works to Begin this Week
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, today announced that work on the third stage on the McMinn Street upgrade will begin this week.

Delia Lawrie - New Territory Population Projections Released
Treasurer, Delia Lawrie today announced the Henderson Government’s new Northern Territory Population Projections – the first official projections for the Territory.

24 August 2009
Karl Hampton - Gamba Grass Draft Management Plan – Have Your Say
The Territory Government has released its draft gamba grass management plan so everyone can have their say, Environment Minister Karl Hampton announced today.

Karl Hampton - Sustainable Long Term Water Use For The Katherine Region
Natural Resources Minister Karl Hampton today announced the environment will get first priority under the Territory Government’s new Katherine Tindall Water Allocation Plan.

Dr Chris Burns - Territorians at Tour de Timor
Minister for Asian relations and trade Dr Chris Burns today represented the NT Government at the official opening of the inaugural Tour de Timor.

23 August 2009
Malarndirri McCarthy - More Support for Machado Joseph Disease Sufferers
Minister for Children and Families Malarndirri McCarthy today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with other partners to provide support to sufferers of Machado Joseph Disease.

Jane Aagaard - Nightcliff Outdoor Gymnasium Complete
The Member for Nightcliff Jane Aagaard today announced work on the $350,000 Outdoor Gymnasium located on the Nightcliff and Rapid Creek foreshore was now complete.

Dr Chris Burns - Supporting Timor-Leste Independence Celebrations
Asian Relations and Trade Minister Dr Chris Burns is in Timor-Leste to cheer on Territory participants in the Tour De Timor.

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21 August 2009
Karl Hampton - 43rd Anniversary Of The Wave Hill Walk Off Celebrated
Heritage Minister Karl Hampton today drove to Kalkaringi to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the Wave Hill walk off as part of this year’s Gurindji Freedom Day celebrations.

Paul Henderson - Building a Bright Future
More than 1200 Darwin students will be deciding their futures today at the Territory Government’s Darwin Careers Expo.

Karl Hampton / Kon Vatskalis - New Health Centre opens in Kalkaringi
The Territory Government has officially opened the new $3.17 million Kalkaringi Health Centre, to be run by the Katherine West Health Board.

Gerry McCarthy / Karl Hampton - Supporting Indigenous Music Talent
The Henderson Government continues to foster Indigenous musical talent in the Territory by committing to a unique partnership that aims to develop our local Indigenous music industry.

Rob Knight - Timorese Interns Bid Farewell To The Territory
Three Timorese interns will today bid farewell to the NT after gaining work experience in the public sector as part of a capacity building program implemented by the Territory and Timor-Leste Governments.

20 August 2009
Paul Henderson - Darwin Oil and Gas Supply Base
Darwin is emerging as a major supply and service centre for the oil and gas industry – and could further benefit from the industry with a major LNG project set to proceed in the Bonaparte Basin.

Malarndirri McCarthy - Greater Protection of Children
The NT Legislative Assembly today passed amendments to the Care and Protection of Children Act.

Gerry McCarthy - New Conditions Set For Prisoner Transfer
The Henderson Government will today introduce new legislation which sets out stringent conditions for the transfer of prisoners to and from other states and Territories.

Gerry McCarthy - Red Light Speedsters Put On Notice
The Henderson Government is introducing new measures to save the lives of Territorians and make our roads safer

Gerry McCarthy - Red Light Speedsters Put On Notice
The Henderson Government is introducing new measures to save the lives of Territorians and make our roads safer

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Dr Chris Burns - Strengthening the Tourism Advisory Board
Tourism Minister Dr Chris Burns today appointed senior executive Robyn Holt to the NT Government’s Tourism Advisory Board.

Karl Hampton - Titans Confirmed To Play Cowboys In Darwin
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today announced Darwin will host an NRL derby when the North Queensland Cowboys host the Gold Coast Titans on 27 February next year.

19 August 2009
Delia Lawrie - $1.6m to Protect Sailing Clubs
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, and the Member for Fannie Bay, Michael Gunner, today announced a $1.6 million project to re-build the rock wall at the Darwin Sailing and the Darwin Trailer Boat clubs.

Delia Lawrie - Tough New Bushfire Penalties Introduced to Parliament
People who intentionally light bushfires will face tougher penalties under new legislation introduced into Parliament by the Henderson Government today.

18 August 2009
Paul Henderson - New LNG Development to Benefit the Territory
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today the Northern Territory was ideally placed to benefit from the development of three gas fields in the Bonaparte Basin west of Darwin.

17 August 2009
Malarndirri McCarthy - Amendments to the Care and Protection of Children Act
Minister for Children and Families Malarndirri McCarthy today introduced to Parliament amendments to the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007.

Paul Henderson - Geneva Conventions 60th Anniversary
The NT Government today passed a Motion supporting the 60th Anniversary of an agreement which is at the core of international humanitarian law – the signing of the Geneva Conventions.

Paul Henderson - Stable Government Delivering for Territorians
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today changes to Parliamentary procedures would begin this week as part of a new political culture embodied in the agreement he had reached with Independent Member for Nelson, Gerry Wood.

14 August 2009
Paul Henderson - Delivering for Territorians
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today’s vote in the Assembly sets the Territory up for strong, stable Government for the next three years.

13 August 2009
Karl Hampton - $200,000 Heritage Grants To Support Territory Projects
Heritage Minister Karl Hampton today announced more than $200,000 would be provided to 13 projects across the Territory as part of this year’s Northern Territory Heritage Grants Program.

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Karl Hampton - 2009 EnvironmeNT Grants Awarded
EnvironmeNT Grants totalling more than $690,000 have been awarded to a variety of Northern Territory environment organisations, Environment Minister Karl Hampton said today.

Karl Hampton - Cricket’s Redbacks To Host Bulls In The Red Centre
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today announced the Territory Government will provide $110,000 to support the first ever Ford Ranger Cup cricket match at Alice Springs on 14 November.

Gerry McCarthy - Darwin Festival Opening Tonight
The Henderson Government’s commitment to showcasing high quality artistic talent and cultural performance for Territorians and visitors to enjoy is again on the main stage, with the opening concert tonight of the Darwin Festival.

Delia Lawrie - New Utilities Commissioner Appointed
The Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, today announced Mr Andrew Reeves as the Northern Territory’s new Utilities Commissioner

Paul Henderson - Partnership Delivers Jobs
More Territorians are set to move from school to work under a new partnership between the Northern Territory Government and Energy Resources of Australia (ERA).

12 August 2009
Paul Henderson - Expanding the Link between Boot and Book
The Northern Territory Government will expand the successful program that uses Aussie Rules to engage Indigenous youth in education.

Gerry McCarthy - Senior Territorians Urged To Snap Up Seniors Cards
The Henderson Government is urging eligible Territorians aged 60 years and over to sign up for a Northern Territory Seniors Card to take advantage of a wide range of discounts at Territory businesses and on services.

11 August 2009
Gerry McCarthy - A New Era For Regional Transport In the Territory
The Henderson Labor Government is inviting Territorians to have their say on the development of a regional transport strategy to help build stronger communities and create jobs.

Paul Henderson - Rise in Apprenticeships Reflects Economic Confidence
The number of Territorians taking up apprenticeships and traineeships this year has nearly doubled in the past three months.

10 August 2009
Gerry McCarthy - $1.5 Million For Families As First Teachers
The NT Government has committed $1.5 million towards a program aimed at giving remote Indigenous children the best start in life by involving families in learning and development

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Karl Hampton - Alice Springs Masters Games Manager Appointed
Territory businessman Jim Lawrie has been appointed as Manager of the 2010 Alice Springs Masters Games, Sport and Recreation Minister Karl Hampton announced today.

Kon Vatskalis - RDH implements strategy to reduce endoscopy waiting list
Royal Darwin Hospital is implementing a waitlist reduction strategy to ensure endoscopy patients undergo their diagnostic procedures within a timeframe clinically appropriate to their condition.

Paul Henderson - Strong Housing Finance Figures
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show more and more Territorians are becoming homeowners.

Paul Henderson - Strong, Stable Government
The Chief Minister said he would provide a stable government and he has plans to take the Territory forward.

8 August 2009
Rob Knight - New SIHIP Homes Underway
Minister for Housing Rob Knight and Minister for Indigenous Policy Malarndirri McCarthy today inspected work underway on new homes at Groote Eylandt under the Australian and Northern Territory Government’s Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program.

Paul Henderson - Paying Tribute to our Service Men and Women
More than 1000 Defence Force members who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor marched through the streets of Darwin today as they were officially welcomed home.

7 August 2009
Karl Hampton - Alicia Molik To Make Her Australian Tennis Comeback In Darwin
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed news that Australian tennis star Alicia Molik will come out of retirement to make her competitive comeback at next month’s Australian Tennis Pro Tour tournament in Darwin.

Paul Henderson - Chief Minister attends Garma Festival
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today attended the Garma Festival in East Arnhem Land and the official opening of the new Surf Life Saving Club in Yirrkala.

Karl Hampton - Pine Hill Consent Determination Celebrated Today
Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, today joined the Ilkewartn and the Ywel estate groups of the Anmatyerr Traditional Owners to celebrate today’s Federal Court consent determination of native title in the Pine Hill Native Title Claim.

6 August 2009
Karl Hampton - $2.2 Million Provided To Active Remote Communities
The Territory Government will provide more than $2.2 million to remote communities in 2009-10 as part of its three-year Active Remote Communities Grant Program.

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Karl Hampton - $3.2 Million To Support Territory Sport
More than 50 sport and active recreation organisations will receive over $3.2 million worth of funding as part of the NT Government’s 2009-10 Peak Sport and Recreation Grant Program.

Delia Lawrie / Karl Hampton - $5m Alice Springs CBD Revitalisation Unveiled
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, and the Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, today announced details of the $5 million revitalisation of the Alice Springs Central Business District.

Paul Henderson - Ministerial Responsibilities
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced the allocation of ministerial portfolios following the departure of the Member for MacDonnell.

Delia Lawrie - NT Government Welcomes Indigenous Justice Framework
Attorney-General, Delia Lawrie has welcomed the first steps towards a National Indigenous Law and Justice Framework.

Paul Henderson - Police Milestone Reached
The graduation of 20 police recruits today marks a significant milestone in Northern Territory policing.

Delia Lawrie - Territory Job Numbers Increase Again
New ABS data released today once again confirms the Northern Territory is the place to be with the number of Territorians employed outperforming the nation, Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, said today.

5 August 2009
Dr Chris Burns / Paul Henderson - Honouring our Defence Families
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson and the Defence Support Minister Chris Burns today paid tribute to the families of defence personnel serving overseas, ahead of Saturday’s Welcome Home parade through Darwin streets.

Rob Knight - Palumpa Causeway To Be Upgraded
The Northern Territory Government will invest $500 000 to upgrade the Nganmarriyanga causeway.

3 August 2009
Paul Henderson - Honouring a Fallen Officer
A commemoration service in Darwin’s rural area has marked the 10th anniversary of the killing of a Territory policeman.