Northern Territory Government Newsroom

November

9 November 2009
Gerry McCarthy - Schools Hip Hop With Artists
The Northern Territory Government is fostering the creative talent of young Territorians by investing $50 000 in the Artists in Schools program.

6 November 2009
Dr Chris Burns - $150 MILLION PORT EXPANSION WORKS BEGIN
The first works on the $150 million East Arm Port expansion are underway with the transport of rock and earth fill to ready the new hardstand area for development.

Dr Chris Burns - 2009 DEFENCE SUPPORT INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS
Territory businesses gathered at the Darwin Convention Centre last night for the 2009 Australian Industry and Defence Network NT Gala Dinner, featuring the inaugural Defence Support Industry Awards.

Paul Henderson - Expanding Education Links
The Northern Territory Chief Minister and Education Minister Paul Henderson visited a school in Tokyo today as part of efforts to encourage students to become digital pen-pals and foster closer educational ties with Japan.

Paul Henderson - Opportunities for Trade, Business and Investment
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson has highlighted the growing relationship between the Northern Territory and Japan in a meeting with the key Government agency responsible for energy security.

Gerry McCarthy - Protecting The Territory’s Heavy Vehicle Transport Industry
Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy will lobby on behalf off the Territory transport industry at a meeting of the Australian Transport Council being held in Sydney today.

5 November 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Biggest Ever October Business Month
The annual October Business Month (OBM) achieved record numbers this year with over 4800 people attending events.

Paul Henderson - Building Green Relationships
The Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson has taken the first step in establishing and building ties with the new Japanese Government of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

Kon Vatskalis - Historic Agreement For NT’s Trauma Response Centre and Princess Alexandra Hospital
The National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC) and Royal Darwin Hospital's ability to respond to disasters has been boosted with the signing of an agreement with Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

Karl Hampton - Minister Welcomes Support For New National Waste Policy
Environment Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed support for a new National Waste Policy by his State, Territory and Federal counterparts.

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Dr Chris Burns - Research and Innovation Grants Awarded
The Territory Government has awarded $300,000 in grants to promote further research and innovation work across the Northern Territory.

Dr Chris Burns - Research and Innovation Grants Awarded
The Territory Government has awarded $300,000 in grants to promote further research and innovation work across the Northern Territory.

4 November 2009
Rob Knight - Bellamack Affordable Housing Lots Now On Sale
The first 12 affordable housing lots set aside by the Northern Territory Government at the Palmerston suburb of Bellamack are now available.

Karl Hampton - CDL On National Agenda
Environment Minister Karl Hampton has arrived in Perth to attend three ministerial council meetings of State, Territory and Federal counterparts.

Paul Henderson - Investing in the Territory
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson has outlined the Northern Territory’s many business and trade investment opportunities to Japan’s most important resource body.

Paul Henderson - Larrakia to Benefit from INPEX Project
International oil and gas company INPEX has signed an historic agreement with the Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) over the Ichthys gas project

Malarndirri McCarthy - Minister Attending Ministerial Council Meeting Targeting Violence Against Women
Minister for Women’s Policy, Malarndirri McCarthy, will be attending the second Ministerial Council to Reduce Violence Against Women in Sydney tomorrow.

Delia Lawrie - Minister to attend key meetings
Acting Chief Minister and Attorney-General, Delia Lawrie, will attend key meetings in Adelaide and Sydney.

Delia Lawrie - Next steps for Johnston
The Territory Government will call on prequalified developers to submit offers for the first stage of the new suburb of Johnston at Palmerston East.

Delia Lawrie - Territory economy continues to outperform nation
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data out today highlights the Territory’s strong economy with the NT recording strong growth in residential building approvals and continuing to lead the nation on retail trade growth.

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Kon Vatskalis - Territory Industry Under the Spotlight
Minister for Resources Kon Vatskalis today addressed Northern Australia’s Regional Outlook Conference, where he reaffirmed the contribution that mining, primary industries and fisheries makes to the Territory economy.

3 November 2009
Karl Hampton - Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre Taking Shape
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Karl Hampton and Alice Springs Mayor, Damien Ryan, today inspected the progress of work to build a new multi-million dollar aquatic and leisure centre in Alice Springs.

Dr Chris Burns - Encouraging more Australians to make an InvestmeNT
A new $300,000 outdoor advertising campaign begins today in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane promoting holidays in the Northern Territory.

2 November 2009
Karl Hampton - Perth Lynx To Host Logan Thunder In Darwin
Top End basketball fans are in for a WNBL treat with Perth Lynx hosting Logan Thunder at Marrara on Saturday.