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$5 Million to Accelerate the Territory’s Hydrogen Industry
The Territory is investing $5 million over four years to accelerate and expand our hydrogen industry.
Could you be the next NT Exporter of the year?
The Territory has many export success stories, including Monsoon Aquatics (pictured) who were crowned Australian Exporter of the Year in 2021. Other past winners at the National level include SRA Information Technology (2017), Charles Darwin University (2014), Australian Skills Training and Alice Springs Helicopter (both in 2009).
Youth Voices Amplified Through New Project
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) will receive $170,000 in grant funding each year for the next five years to deliver the NT Youth Voice Project.
Melbourne take on Port in the Red Centre
Great news for AFL fans - the third of the Territory’s AFL Games is now locked in for the Red Centre this July.
Celebrating the Territory’s exporters
Territory exporters are invited to nominate for the Chief Ministers NT Export Awards to celebrate their export successes, innovation and business resilience.
2022 AgriFutures NT Rural Women’s Awards Winner announced
Congratulations Kylie Jones who was crowned the AgriFutures NT Rural Women’s Award Winner for 2022.
Innovation Territory unveils new website
Innovation Territory now has a new website – innovation.nt.gov.au. This is your key source for all things innovation.
Anzac Day 2022
On the morning of 25 April 1915, the Anzacs set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied forces. The objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey).
AROWS funding commitment in the 2022 Australian Government Budget
Through the 2022-23 Australian Government’s Budget, an additional $6.9 billion over 12-years is being invested under the National Water Grid Fund, taking the total investment to $8.9 billion.
Nominations Open for 2022 NT Training Awards
Nominations for the 2022 Northern Territory Training Awards are now open.
#movetotheTerritory – Global Worker Attraction Campaign
The Northern Territory’s Global Worker Attraction Campaign will go live on 24 March 2022.
Boosting Local Jobs and Business with Renewed Innovation Strategy
The Territory is on track for future investment, more local jobs and economic growth with the release of the Territory Business Innovation Strategy 2.0.
New Aerospace Manufacturing Precinct to Boost Aviation Industry
A new Aerospace Manufacturing Precinct will be established at Darwin International Airport (DIA) creating jobs and new training opportunities for Territorians.
Join one of the world’s fastest industries here in the Territory
Businesses are invited to join with partners and enter a competition to design the Territory’s first co-located Digital Games and Esports Development Centre.
The Northern Territory Government has granted Major Project Status to HyperOne
The Northern Territory is fast becoming recognised as a digital hub on a national and global scale — and that reputation will continue to grow with today's announcement that the Northern Territory Government has awarded Major Project Status to the new $1.5 Billion high-speed network HyperOne.
Qantas Partnership to deliver E190 base in Darwin
In huge news, the Northern Territory Government has just secured a partnership with Qantas to deliver a new Embraer 190 aircraft base in Darwin. This means more jobs, cheaper fares and more travel options for Territorians.
Safer and more reliable water supply for Darwin a step closer
A safer, more reliable and more sustainable water supply in the Darwin region is a step closer with the completion of the Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage (AROWS) detailed business case.
Celebrating Territory women: International Women's Day grants announced
There will be a number of events held across the Territory on International Women’s Day this year.
Have your say on the new agribusiness strategy
The Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission (TERC) identified the development of a new Northern Territory Agribusiness and Aquaculture Strategy as an important catalyst to drive economic growth in the agribusiness sector. Development opportunities in aquaculture were identified as key priorities.
New Community Benefit Fund round now open
Local community groups and not-for-profit organisations will have the opportunity to start the new year with momentum with applications now open for the Community Benefit Fund Major Grant round.
Register now for AGES 2022
Resource company executives, geologists and businesses with an interest in mineral and energy exploration and development in the Territory, can now register to attend the 22nd Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) hosted by the Northern Territory Geological Survey.
Get cyclone-ready with SecureNT
Now is the time to ensure you are prepared for the cyclone season and that you have a personal plan over the Christmas and New Year period.
Border entry to the NT
The Northern Territory has opened its borders to welcome fully vaccinated interstate and international visitors.
Digital Partnerships Program
Territory enterprises can now access round 2 of the Territory Government’s Digital Partnerships Program.
Innovation Passport
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is launching an innovation and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) focussed school holiday initiative for Alice Springs - the Innovation Passport.
Kakadu Plum study breaks new ground
In the first study of its kind, senior vegetation ecologists and soil scientists from the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) have combined their knowledge and expertise to identify Kakadu Plum’s natural soil preferences.
Innovation Zone — register your teen now!
The Innovation Zone is an interactive two-day festival of innovation, entrepreneurship and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) tailored to high school students in years 7–12, and will be held on 7 and 8 December 2021 at the Darwin Convention Centre.
The Territory’s spectacular 10-night Parrtjima
A Festival in Light returns from 8 - 17 April 2022, and registrations for the free event are open now.
Remembrance Day program of events
Remembrance Day is an important day of commemoration in the calendar and provides all Australians with an opportunity to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our past and current service personnel.
For the first time in Alice Springs – The good, the bad and the ugly by the Australian Cyber Security Centre
Do you run your own business or know a friend or family member who does? Have you been hacked or know someone who has?
Protect your Business and Money from Hackers with Alastair MacGibbon
Do you run your own business or know a friend or family member who does? Have you been hacked or know someone who has?
NT Resources Week 2021
Join us at the upcoming NT Resources Week being held on Wednesday 27 October and Thursday 28 October at the Darwin Convention Centre.
2022 Youth Round Table recruitment commences
Young people make their voices heard.
Veterans’ Health Week 2021
Supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans will be the key focus for this year’s Veterans’ Health Week being held from 16 October to 24 October 2021.
Renewable hydrogen masterplan released
The Territory Government has released the Renewable Hydrogen Master Plan to guide development of a Northern Territory renewable hydrogen industry.
This fish is worth $10K to these lucky blokes
One lucky fisho has already caught the first tagged fish in Season 7 of Australia’s richest fishing competition.
Cleaner, reliable and affordable secure energy systems by 2030
As part of the transition to affordable, reliable, cleaner and secure energy, the Northern Territory Government has released the Darwin-Katherine Electricity System Plan.
Entries open for 2021 Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award
One of the Territory’s most prestigious art awards is gearing up for another bumper year with artists urged to celebrate the achievements and contributions of our seniors.
Million Dollar Fish back for Season 7
Registrations are now open for Million Dollar Fish Season 7.
Digital Government has a new home
Digital government has a new home with the updated Digital Territory site.
2021 Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards to be held on Saturday, 6 November at the Darwin Convention Centre and via livestream.
Have your say on the development of DFSV Action Plan 2
Consultation on the development of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Action Plan 2: Taking Stock, Evaluating and Reviewing and Building on What Works 2022-2025 has commenced, with the establishment of an online Have your Say survey.
Community Accountability Boards open for Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest are now open to join the Northern Territory (NT) Government’s Community Accountability Boards in Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs.
2021 Developing Northern Australia Conference
Join us at the upcoming Developing Northern Australia Conference being held from 16 to 18 August at the Darwin Convention Centre. The event provides a platform to unite leaders, decision makers, industry representatives and community members who are working to advance our northern regions.
Victory in the Pacific Day - 15 August
Victory in the Pacific Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, commemorates Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies on the 15 August 1945. It's a time for us to reflect on the important role that Australians played to end the conflict in the Pacific region.
The Census is happening in August
Census data is used to build a better future for us all. It’s used to inform decisions on issues that touch our lives every day, from schools, healthcare, transport and infrastructure to local services for individuals, families and communities.
Keep Checking In to stay safe
The Territory Check In app is mandatory for all places to collect customer and visitor details, no matter how long they are there for.
Darwin region future water supply - have your say
To increase water security for all Territorians and as part of the development of a strategic water plan, the Territory Government is considering infrastructure solutions for the Darwin region.