News
New Appointments to Support Recreational Fishing
There are two new voices for recreational fishing in the Territory as Greg Ireland and Samantha Wigg join the NT Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee, along with the re-appointment of three existing committee members.
Parrtjima Generates Millions for Territory Economy
This year’s Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted more visitors to the Alice Springs event than ever before and generated almost $10 million dollars in economic revenue.
Education Engagement Strategy now open for discussion
The Territory Government is seeking public input into an innovative strategy that will set a new course for student engagement and improved educational outcomes.
Event liquor licence applications move to digital
The Territory Government is supporting our events industry to rebound stronger from COVID-19 by streamlining and simplifying the process to apply for special and major event liquor licences.
Work Stay Play Incentive now available
Local hospitality and tourism businesses can now take advantage of the Work Stay Play worker attraction incentive, with the Territory Jobs Board now live.
Budget 2021: Leading the Comeback
The Territory Government has delivered the 2021 Budget. The Budget focuses on leading the economic comeback – by capitalising on the Territory’s reputation through the COVID-19 pandemic, building on the gains we’ve made, and grabbing the opportunities of the future.
Nominations for Racing Commission membership
Nominations are being sought from Territorians to join the Racing Commission.
Important JobTrainer update
More Territorians can now access free or low cost training courses with new changes to the JobTrainer program coming into effect this week.
Anzac Day 2021
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).
New Leanyer waterslides making a splash
The much-loved Leanyer Recreation Park has received a facelift with new waterslides now officially open.
Territory harvest jobs available now – immediate start!
Our Northern Territory farmers need 200 workers immediately to get ripe melons off to the market quickly.
Funding boost for NT Government schools
The final School Resourcing Model Funding for the year is now being rolled out to schools across the Territory.
Nominate now for the NT Training Awards
Nominations for the 2021 Northern Territory Training Awards (NTTA) are now open.
Ginger trial is good news for Territory producers
A greenhouse ginger trial is delivering promising results as part of a collaboration with the Territory Government and a commercial nursery in Darwin.
Early Bird Registration closing soon
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2021 NT Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum.
EDL to deliver sustainable energy for Jabiru
Leading global energy producer EDL will build, own and operate the Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project to supply power to the remote, off-grid Northern Territory town of Jabiru.
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.