News
Prepare. Act. Survive.
Residents in Darwin’s rural area are invited to attend this year’s inaugural Fire Ready Week, to be held at the Bushfires NT headquarters on the corner of Townend Rd and the Stuart Hwy in Acacia Hills from 1-7 March.
This is a can-do Territory!
The new Can-do Territory online portal has just been launched to ensure we are one step closer to making the Territory one of the easiest places to do business.
Here comes the sun
The NT Government and Sun Cable have signed a milestone agreement to advance development of the $22 billion Australia-ASEAN Power Link.
Outstanding Achievement
Congratulations to NT Chief Health Officer Dr Hugh Heggie for being awarded the Public Service Medal in Australia Day Honours.
Report a road fault or hazard
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) maintains all NT Government-owned roads.DIPL is responsible for ensuring these roads are safe and free of faults.You can help keep Territory roads safe by letting us know when they need fixing.
NT Bus Tracker app has been updated
The NT Bus Tracker app provides real-time information about Darwin and Alice Springs buses.
Keep on Keeping on
The $58 million Keep River Road project is now complete and officially open. The works include 30.7 kilometres of upgraded sealed road from the NT/WA border through to Legune Station, including two bridges over the Keep River and Sandy Creek.
Tourism Vouchers are back
The Never Have I Ever Territory Tourism Voucher round 2 registrations open on Monday November 2. There’s never been a better time for Territorians to get out there, explore their own backyard, and support local business.
Changes to NT driver licences and photo ID cards
From November 2020, the Northern Territory (NT) driver licence, evidence of age card and all other occupational authority ID cards issued by the Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) will change.All new and replacement cards will have a refreshed design and added security features.
The Territory is the Answer
Aussies who tune in to Channel 10’s Studio 10 this week will discover the Territory is the answer if they’re looking to escape on a holiday, explore spectacular landscapes and experience Aboriginal culture.
Suspect seeds set for analysis and destruction in the Territory
The Northern Territory Government is urging Territorians to be biosecurity aware after local horticulturists received unsolicited seed packets through the mail in September.
Helping Territory tradies stay healthy
August is Tradies National Health Month and NT Health is encouraging Territory tradies to look after their health. Tradies National Health Month raises awareness of the health and injury risks - among tradies, their families, employers and the wider community.
Story of Our Children and Young People
The Story of Our Children and Young People, a new resource which provides a comprehensive overview of the wellbeing of our children and young people, was released in late 2019.
Calling volunteer trappers in Darwin and Palmerston
DPIRD WA is leading a nation-wide project to improve early detection and reporting of TPP across Australia. Volunteer your garden to support insect research and receive a free tomato plant.
Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020
Women who help and serve the Northern Territory community have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020: ordinary Territorians celebrated for their outstanding service and contribution.
Home is where the Arts is
Six Northern Territory artists, arts workers and arts organisations are sharing in $200,000 of Strategic Projects and Arts Industry Development grants under the Arts NT Creative Industries Program.
Channel NT Virtual Territory Producer Appointed
Local creative Rick Knight has been appointed Producer of Channel NT Virtual Territory, which will showcase and support NT artists as part of the Territory Government’s $2 million Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program.
Hemp – versatile, sustainable and profitable
Territory agriculture now has an exciting new opportunity thanks to the Hemp Industry Act. The Territory’s farm sector can now grow this innovative new crop which produces a versatile, environmentally sustainable and profitable product.
Business assistance available
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is impacting businesses globally in many ways including reduced trade, temporary business closures, staffing issues, and supply chain interruptions. Many Territorians are doing it tough but help is available.
Cyber Awareness
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the pandemic to circulate Covid-19 related online scams and phishing attacks to target businesses and people working from home.