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Getaway discovers the many delights of Darwin
Channel Nine’s travel and lifestyle show Getaway have spent the past week in Darwin filming travel stories to air in early 2020. During the Darwin shoot Getaway presenter Lauren Phillips came face to face with the world’s largest reptile, diving in the Crocosaurus Cove’s Cage of Death, with the segment also featuring Crocosaurus Cove’s Big Croc Feed show and Fishing for Crocs activities
Expression of Interest for Membership - Minister's Advisory Council - Senior Territorians
Expressions of interest are being sought from the seniors community for seven members to join the Minister’s Advisory Council for Senior Territorians (MACST).
There’s no place like home
Fascinating new research shows saltwater crocodiles that are captured and relocated can find their way home - with one swimming 900km in 6 months back to where it was originally caught! The only thing that stops them in their tracks? Cobourg Peninsula.The recently released research has found the Cobourg Peninsula strongly influences the movement and dispersal of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in the Top End.
Race that changed the world
The pilot and crew that successfully flew from London to Darwin to win the Great Air Race in 1919 now feature in a large-scale street art mural in the Territory’s capital, as part of a new program of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ‘race that changed the world’.
New app for easy reporting of anti-social behaviour
The Northern Territory Government and Larrakia Nation are trialling an app for reporting anti-social behaviour in Darwin and Palmerston. The trial will run for six weeks and the free app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
Have Your Say
Have Your Say is the Northern Territory Government online engagement platform. Part of a robust democracy is real public participation, and Have Your Say provides inclusive and transparent engagement while forging constructive relationships between government and the community.
Something for everyone in the Red Centre
Presented by Red Hot Arts Central Australia and proudly supported by the NT Government, the 2019 Desert Festival is a feast of theatre, music, arts and performance.
Territory artists on world stage
Maningrida visual artist Janet Marawarr and Paiwan dancer and choreographer Aulu Tjibulangan have been announced as the successful recipients of the 2019 Taiwan-Australia Indigenous Artist in Residence program.
Local Jobs Fund – Infrastructure Grants now open
Territory Businesses can now apply for Infrastructure Grants through the Local Jobs Fund.
Changes to 30 day payment policy
To help small business with cash flow, the Northern Territory Government is speeding up its payment terms from 30 to 20 calendar days.
Proposals sought for seniors’ accommodation in Darwin urban area
Senior Territorians will be encouraged to stay in the Territory and continue to contribute to our community with the development of more seniors’ accommodation.