Media Releases

NRETA Media Releases - 2007

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December

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
27 December	Wet n Wild Wildlife Fun Image (43Kb)	29Kb
24 December	Waterfowl Hunting Season coming to a close	29Kb
21 December	Quoll refugees safe from toads and thriving Image (56Kb)	29Kb
20 December	Trapping and identifying bats with Junior Rangers Image (70Kb)	30Kb
20 December	Cabomba Eradication on Track
20 December	Public Comment on Pitchi Ritchi Sanctuary	26Kb
20 December	Break in at Australian Pearling Exhibition	29Kb
20 December	Timor Leste's Diverse and Intact Coral Reef Image (211Kb)	32Kb
17 December	Territory Crocs to High End Fashion
13 December	Channel Point Coastal Reserve Boat Ramp Goes out to Tender
12 December	Daly Protection Continues
7 December	Desert Park Explorers	30Kb
5 December	Beetle to Fight Mimosa Image (32Kb)

November

29 November	National Opportunity for Territory Documentary Makers	31Kb
23 November	Nitmiluk National Park Restrictions for Wet Season	39Kb
19 November	Alice Springs Desert Park Wins Top Tourist Attraction
19 November	Free Big November Night at Alice Springs Desert Park	29Kb
16 November	On the Seventh Day of Christmas my True Love sent to me... Image (78Kb)	31Kb
16 November	Telstra Award Closes this Sunday
15 November	Talking (and Running, Jumping, Kicking and Throwing) Histories: Telling Yarns About Indigenous Sport
13 November	Young Leaders Exchange Program	32Kb
12 November	Additional Funding Round for Public Art	30KB
11 November	$30,000 for Historic Darwin Church Window Restoration
9 November	Public Art to Make Big Impression on Waterfront
4 November	New Look Play Area Opens at Botanic Gardens Welcome to the Children’s Garden	329Kb
1 November	Daly River Region Looks to the Future
1 November	Wreath Laying Ceremony over Booya Site	31Kb

October

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 October	Workshop to Boost Development of Territory Films	33Kb
29 October	MAGNT Closed Due to Burst Water Main	29Kb
23 October	Alice Springs Water Plan
23 October	Marine Scientist Tracking New Immigrant Fish Image (jpg 17Kb)	30Kb
22 October	National Mimosa Management Committee’s Annual Meeting	30Kb
18 October	Home Water Audits for Tennant Creek Residents	32Kb
18 October	NT Parks and Wildlife Service Seize Pythons Image (jpg 48Kb)	29Kb
18 October	New Opportunity for Territorians to Spin Yarns for Television	30Kb
17 October	Central Australian Schools Save Water	33Kb
15 October	DesArt in the Park	29Kb
13 October	Congratulations Junior Rangers
12 October	Nominations for Northern Territory Register of Peers	30Kb
12 October	Island Defence Against Cane Toads
11 October	EPA Legislation Passed
11 October	Film Development Workshop	31Kb
11 October	NT Film Office supports travel to Asia Australia Media Executive Leadership Program	30Kb
9 October	World War II Sites Heritage Listed
4 October	$1M Upgrade to Nitmiluk
4 October	Darwin’s long timers invited to share their stories	29Kb
4 October	The Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk	33Kb
3 October	Larapinta Trail nominated for Best Eco/Wilderness Experience	32Kb

September

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 September	Visitors Packing into MAGNT
24 September	Kings Canyon Rim Walk Repairs	29Kb
24 September	Marine Debris Cleanup Shows Fewer Net Discards	33Kb
21 September	Al Gore's Numbulwar Connection	33Kb
21 September	Unique Film Opportunity For Territorians	31Kb
20 September	Albert Namatjira Painting Donated to Araluen Arts Centre Image (jpg 103Kb)	32Kb
18 September	Territory Artist Wins People's Choice Award Image (jpg 124Kb)	45Kb
16 September	Protecting Darwin Harbour	104Kb
14 September	Supporting Alice Desert Festival
14 September	Macroinvertebrate Sampling Training Course Held in Darwin	31Kb
13 September	Darwin Acid Sulfate Soil Mapping Project Image (jpg 49Kb)	32Kb
12 September	Darwin Lagoons Part of National Program	30Kb
11 September	Territory Entomologist Flies to Japan To Receive Award	30Kb
10 September	Record Sales at Desert Mob 2007	32Kb
7 September	Bringing The Finke Back From The Brink	31Kb
6 September	People’s Choice Award Voting Closing Soon	44Kb
6 September	Protecting Threatened Species	85Kb
5 September	Desert Mob Exhibition to Open At Araluen Arts Centre	31Kb
5 September	Desert Mob Events	33Kb
3 September	Preserving the Territory’s Heritage	85Kb

August

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 August	Twilight Night at the Territory Wildlife Park	38Kb
29 August	EPA Legislation Introduced
28 August	CLP Embraces A Nuclear Dump
28 August	Prime Minister - Give The Territory A Say
29 August	Eyes Opened at Mimosa Field Day	39Kb
26 August	Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No - It's A Fire-Fighting Air Tractor	85Kb
22 August	Special Presentation to Torres Strait Islander Artist	56Kb
22 August	Pip McManus Receives $20,000 Public Art Fellowship
22 August	Western Arnhem Land: “Science province of the Nation”	61Kb
15 August	Humpback Whales Seen Near Darwin	39Kb
14 August	Territory Screen Talents Shine at Media Awards	38Kb
10 August	Chief Minister Congratulates Telstra Art Award Winners
10 August	Torres Strait Islander Artist Dennis Nona Wins National Telstra Art Award	47Kb
9 August	Environment Hub Set to Open	93Kb
9 August	Rogue World Premiere in Darwin	38Kb
8 August	Potential Sustainable Water Supplies for Horticultural Development	52Kb
8 August	Telstra Art Award Opens in Darwin	94Kb
7 August	Fishing for Science in Howard River	42Kb
2 August	Tjanpi Dogs Set To Be Popular at Telstra Art Award	57Kb
2 August	Local Plumbers Wising Up On Water	42Kb
1 August	Enjoy Territory Parks This Long Weekend	40Kb

July

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 July	World Ranger Day Image (jpg 118Kb)	42Kb
30 July	Central Australia - Wising Up On Water
30 July	Telstra Art Award Judges Announced
25 July	Traditional Owner Proud to be Telstra Art Award Finalist	77Kb
25 July	Rangers heading interstate Image (jpg 83Kb)	42Kb
25 July	Danie Mellor's Eye-catching Telstra Art Award Entry	56Kb
24 July	George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens	49Kb
23 July	Rufous Owl Nesting Time Image (jpg 80Kb)	41Kb
23 July	Bushfires NT Update	43Kb
20 July	Kimberley song man a finalist at this year’s Telstra Art Award	56Kb
20 July	Jasmine Jan Exhibition	42Kb
17 July	Updated Interim Management Plan for the Wreck of the Booya	44Kb
16 July	Waterfowl Hunting Season Begins in September
13 July	New Batchelor Bushfires Opening
13 July	EPA Board to discuss Legislative Reform	41Kb
5 July	Mass Stranding of Woolly Sea Hares at Casuarina Coastal Reserve Image (jpg 71Kb)	40Kb
4 July	Indonesian Ceramicist Visits Australia	42Kb
4 July	Terrific Opportunity For Local Filmmakers on Australia	38Kb
4 July	Darwin at Downe - A Tribute to Charles Darwin	39Kb
3 July	Rainbow Valley Draft Joint Management Plan
3 July	Deadline for NT Landcare Awards Draws Nearer	60Kb
2 July	Battle Against Cabomba Progressing Well	41Kb
2 July	Last chance to Experience Travelling War Exhibition	44Kb

June

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
29 June	Iconic Beanie Festival Celebrated This Weekend	74Kb
29 June	Huge Crocodile Set to Feature at Telstra Art Awards	99Kb
29 June	Northern half of Gregory National Park to be closed	42Kb
29 June	Cracker Night Celebrations at Casuarina Coastal Reserve	19Kb
27 June	Explosions, lasers, and more at the CSIRO Spy Science Show	20Kb
26 June	140 Feedback Forms Received for BUD	67Kb
25 June	Off-road Motorbikes Out of Control Image (jpg 99Kb)	41Kb
22 June	Funky Monkey Mornings at the Territory Wildlife Park	38Kb
22 June	Bushfire Outlook for NT	80Kb
21 June	Croc Safari Hunting Back On The Federal Agenda
21 June	Establishment Of Independent EPA
21 June	EPA Board's Recommendations Accepted	42Kb
20 June	Government welcomes Indigenous Arts recommendations	96Kb
19 June	Public Urged to Comment on Cycad Draft Management Program
13 June	Funding Boost Flows Through to Flood Forecasting	60Kb
13 June	Bushfires NT Urges Territorians to Take Action	39Kb
12 June	Don't Mention the War - It's Only a Confrontation Image (jpg 132Kb)	61Kb
8 June	Wangi Falls Opens For Swimming	39Kb
8 June	Territory Teens Win Cameras	60Kb
8 June	Top Territory Duo Prepare For Life Overseas	40Kb
7 June	Darwin Hosts ANGFA Convention	41Kb
5 June	We need your help this Finke	41Kb
3 June	Time Running Out to Submit BUD Feedback Forms	68Kb
3 June	Climate Change - Every Little Bit Helps	61Kb
1 June	104 Entries Pre-selected for Prestigious Award	60Kb

May

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 May	Making Energy Savings at ASH
29 May	NT Wildlife Trade Expert to Chair CITES Committee	41Kb
28 May	Precious Bustard Brood Destined For South Australia	40Kb
23 May	Burning for Biodiversity at the Territory Wildlife Park	40Kb
23 May	Andy Ewing Travels to Venice Biennale	38Kb
22 May	$1000 Up for Grabs in NT Landcare Awards	59Kb
22 May	NT Rocket Shelters Heritage Listed - 22 May 2007
22 May	ASDP Apprentice Guide Wins GTNT Trainee of the Year Award	41Kb
21 May	Dreams Come True on Design Island	41Kb
17 May	Amphibious Buffalo Discovered in Darwin Harbour	48Kb
17 May	NT’s First Interactive Online Natural Resources Mapping Application- NRETA Maps	54Kb
16 May	Desert Research Solves Oasis Mystery	52Kb
10 May	Berry Springs Nature Park to Re-open on Weekend	48Kb
10 May	Road to Umbrawarra Gorge Open	46Kb
9 May	Mother’s Day at Territory Wildlife Park	50Kb
8 May	Climate Change Information Session in Alice Springs	52Kb
7 May	Central Australian to head new Arts Grants Board	1Mb
2 May	Katherine Region Residents Urged to Install Bore Meters	50Kb
1 May	Traditional ceremony to be held at Wangi Falls	47Kb
1 May	Beneficial Use Declarations (BUD) Information Sessions	145Kb
1 May	Budget 2007: Protecting the Territory Environment	101Kb
1 May	Budget 2007: Securing the Territory Lifestyle by Backing Territory Culture	80Kb

April

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 April	NTFRS and Bushfires NT Launch Bushfire Season	27Kb
30 April	Climate Change Information Sessions	1Mb
29 April	The Butler done it! Rare marsupial caught on Melville Island	1Mb
28 April	ALP National Conference	48Kb
27 April	Territory Parks Alive 2007	54Kb
27 April	ASDP Employee Returns from Desert Adventure	54Kb
27 April	Fantastic prizes on offer as part of National Treasures	221Kb
24 April	Dingo Management Plan Launched	50Kb
24 April	ASDP Bird of Prey Trainer Returns from USA Image (jpg 106Kb)	50Kb
23 April	MAGNT Open on ANZAC Day	297Kb
20 April	Kate Hadden Presented the McKell Medal	48Kb
20 April	$20,000 to Bring Mural Back to Life	55Kb
20 April	Heritage Week in Alice Springs	54Kb
20 April	Tjanpi Desert Weavers at the Alice Springs Desert Park	52Kb
20 April	New Date Announced for Devil’s Claw Festival	50Kb
19 April	307 entries received for 2007 Telstra Award	55Kb
18 April	National Treasures attracts 2000 people in its first days	254Kb
18 April	Popular Hot Springs Open	46Kb
17 April	BUD Information Sessions	268Kb
17 April	Photograph “Life in the Desert” as Part of National Youth Week	49Kb
13 April	NT Man Helping with Parks and Wildlife Investigation	51Kb
13 April	National Treasures Open in Darwin	76Kb
13 April	Desert Adders at the Alice Springs Desert Park Image (jpg 96Kb)	51Kb
12 April	Solar Panels Stolen From Watarrka National Park Image (jpg 108Kb)	49Kb
12 April	$506,000 to Fight Cabomba	98Kb
10 April	Harry the Jabiru Found	58Kb
10 April	Harry the Jabiru Goes Missing Image (jpg 41Kb)	50Kb
10 April	Heritage Listing for Historic China Town Relic	54Kb
5 April	Australia’s Easter Bilby on Display at the ASDP Image (jpg 67Kb)	38Kb
5 April	Eggstra long weekend at the Territory Wildlife Park	39Kb
4 April	Alice Springs Desert Park to Host National Summit	48Kb
4 April	Devil’s Claw Festival Postponed	50Kb

March

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
31 March	Media Release	43Kb
30 March	Local Wins Washing Machine After Braving Mighty Todd	48Kb
30 March	Watarrka National Park Rim Walk Undergoes an Upgrade	48Kb
28 March	Litchfield Voted Australia’s Number One	75Kb
28 March	Florence Falls Reopened at Litchfield National Park	46Kb
27 March	2007 Telstra Award Entry Closing Date Fast Approaching	79Kb
26 March	Katherine Farm and Garden Day	53Kb
26 March	Ranger Finds Rare Sea Turtle Nests in NT Image (jpg 88Kb)	50Kb
26 March	Twenty Groupers Threatened With Extinction	49Kb
23 March	Free Entry to Wildlife Park for Foster Carers and Kids	77Kb
23 March	Endangered Gecko Breeding Program at the TWP Image (jpg 94Kb)	48Kb
23 March	Help Celebrate 10 Years of Achievement at the Desert Park	91Kb
23 March	Screen Grants Advisory Panel	53Kb
22 March	Watery Events in Alice Springs Image (jpg 88Kb)	51Kb
20 March	National Focus on Arts, Film and Water	54Kb
20 March	$200 00 Heritage Grants up for Grabs	54Kb
14 March	Devil’s Claw Festival	50Kb
14 March	$460 000 Up for Grabs with environmeNT Grants	55Kb
14 March	Students Help Survey Biodiversity in Local Parks Image (jpg 87Kb)	51Kb
13 March	National Treasures Coming to the Territory	76Kb
12 March	Popular Attractions Reopen at Litchfield National Park Image (jpg 117Kb)	44Kb
12 March	Screen Grants for Territorian Screen Industry	56Kb
12 March	Tiny Bats Image (jpg 47Kb)	46Kb
12 March	Bore Meter Project Meetings Held This Week	48Kb
9 March	NT Marine Parks Strategy	55Kb
9 March	Visitors to Litchfield National Park Urged to Exercise Caution	48Kb
8 March	Tribute to Northern Territory Women	98Kb
7 March	Rare Cobourg Butterflies Image (jpg 68Kb)	55Kb
6 March	Successful Conservation Workshop Held in West Timor	48Kb
6 March	NTFO Congratulates Tony Collins on AIDC Triumph	54Kb
5 March	NT Researchers to Adopt National Guidelines	48Kb
3 March	Access to Litchfield National Park Closed	45Kb
2 March	New NT Millennium Seed Bank Project Curator	51Kb
1 March	NT Parks Ranger Nominated for Environment Award	49Kb
1 March	Leanyer Recreation Park Open	46Kb
1 March	Zoo Keeper Heads to USA Image (jpg 47Kb)	48Kb

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February

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
27 February	Leanyer Recreation Park	46Kb
26 February	Endangered Butterfly Emerges After Big Alice Rains Image (jpg 76Kb)	51Kb
24 February	Exotic Snakes Seized in Raid on Darwin Home	50Kb
23 February	Volunteers Invited To Help Plan Future Water Use	99Kb
21 February	Katherine Water Advisory Committee Announced	279Kb
21 February	NT Threatened Species List Announced	99Kb
20 February	Off-road Motorcyclists Causing Unnecessary Soil Erosion	49Kb
19 February	Territory Film Industry to Benefit Through Grants Image (jpg 77Kb)	94Kb
19 February	Rain Aids Search for Endangered Plant on Bathurst Island	51Kb
16 February	Howard Springs Nature Park	52Kb
16 February	Australia Under Attack Exhibition Image (jpg 72Kb)	63Kb
15 February	Travelling War Exhibition to Tell Story of Our Past	55Kb
15 February	Junior Ranger Program Image (jpg 67Kb)	48Kb
14 February	2007 Telstra Award Open	96Kb
13 February	Thank You to Our Firies	54Kb
12 February	NT Researcher Studies Nesting Loggerhead Turtles Image (jpg 57Kb)	51Kb
8 February	Minister opens Exit Art Exhibition	76Kb
8 February	2007 Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award Launch	47Kb
8 February	Toad Bust at TWP One of Biggest Ever	46Kb
8 February	NT Researcher Daydreams of Eden	51Kb
5 February	Crocodile Removed From Swimming Pool	49Kb
5 February	MAGNT’s Dr Barry Russell to Attend Workshop in Hong Kong	49Kb
4 February	Safety and Sensible Development Keys to Changes	63Kb
2 February	Anthony Molyneux to Attend IAATE Conference	48Kb
1 February	Toad Bust at TWP	47Kb
1 February	Desert Adventure Awaits Jodie Clarkson	55Kb

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January

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 January	ASDP Welcomes New Experience	47Kb
29 January	A Century of Cars Celebrated in Alice Springs	49Kb
29 January	Spotlight Tracks Rare Hopping-Mouse Image (jpg 56Kb)	55Kb
25 January	Big Thank You for Firefighter Efforts	251Kb
25 January	Water Inquiry Welcome, But We Need Science Not Panic	91Kb
25 January	Howard Springs Nature Park Draft Plan of Management	52Kb
24 January	Rains Welcomed, But Not Feral Turtle Doves Image (jpg 96Kb)	48Kb
24 January	Pets Not Welcome at Ellery Big Hole	48Kb
23 January	Remote Festivals Funding Available in 2007	64Kb
23 January	Arts Scholarships Available To Young Territorians	71Kb
23 January	Walker Creek and Bamboo Creek Closed	47Kb
21 January	Billy Tea and Thong-Throwing on Australia Day at the TWP	48Kb
19 January	Over $2 Million for Territory Arts Organisations	55Kb
18 January	One Last Chance to Experience Fibre Exhibition	197Kb
17 January	Territory Filmmakers to Share our Story on SBS Television	62Kb
15 January	Important Items Stolen From Berry Springs Nature Park	48Kb
14 January	A Million Visitors Can't be Wrong!	55Kb
12 January	Molten mayhem: volcanoes and other natural disasters explored at the CSIRO Show	46Kb
11 January	Territory Artists Expand Careers in Asia	58Kb
10 January	East Timorese Delegates Learn More About Weeds Image (jpg 71Kb)	88Kb
9 January	Urgent Heritage Order Over Plane Crash Site	55Kb
9 January	Saltwater Crocodile at Darwin Water Gardens	44Kb
5 January	Top End Attractions Close Due To Rain	37Kb
5 January	Dolphin Trainer Joins Alice Springs Desert Park	40Kb
5 January	Howard Springs Nature Park Closed To Swimming	39Kb
3 January	Litchfield National Park Swimming Hole and Track Closures	46Kb

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