2004 Media Releases Archive
31 December 2004
Amateur Fishing Licences? Not In Our Backyard!
30 December 2004
Ride Free on New Year's Eve Buses
Waterfront Building Heights Set
29 December 2004
Government Support For Tsunami Recovery For Our Neighbours
27 December 2004
Asian Tsunami Tragedy
24 December 2004
Top End Festive Fishng Feast
23 December 2004
Spending on Hidden Valley Remediation Works Revs Up To $1.5 Million
Link Nurse Joins Alice Springs Hospital
Permits to Access Quarantine Area Issued to Landholders at Darwin River
Territory Community Welcomes Squad 79
Government Announces Second Arts Grant Board
22 December 2004
Baby Friendly hospital Accreditation for Gove District Hospital
Government Releases Results of Myilly Consultation; Headland to be Rezoned as Parkland
21 December 2004
Driving Growth Through Indigenous Tourism Plan
 Motor Vehicle Sales Keep Moving Ahead
Celebrating Our Sporting Lifestyle: 2005 NT Sports Awards Nominations Open
20 December 2004
Crossing the Todd a Walk In The Park
Northern Territory Shark Fishery Given Green Ecological Green Light
19 December 2004
Tourism Investment Attraction Continues
17 December 2004
Anti-Drug Labs Arrive in Town
$16 Million Recreation Centre/Library Keeps the Territory Moving Ahead
Commonwealth Slashes Homeless Funding
Establishment of Multicultural Hub at Malak
16 December 2004
220+ Territorians to Celebrate Christmas With Home North
 Outstanding Performance From Central Australian Students
 Dwelling Commencements Up
 Record Number of Indigenous Students Finish Year 12
 Future Looks Bright for 851 Young Territorians
Barra, Pearls and Prawns - The Future of Top End Aquaculture
15 December 2004
Recruits "Making the Change" - and Moving The Territory Foward
Remote Territory Communities to be Short Changed Over Telstra Sale
Jobs Focus as Alcan Opens Recruiting Office
Domestic Violence Won't Fall on Deaf Ears
Alice Springs Appoints First Director ICU
Facts About Crime Stats
13 December 2004
Property Crime and Assaults Drop
Property Offences and Offences Against the Person Down in Darwin
Hundreds Less Property Offences in Palmerston
Crime Continues to Fall in Alice Springs
Assaults and Property Crime Drops in Katherine
Propery Crime Figures Drop in Nhulunbuy
Working Hard to Reduce Crime in Tennant Creek
Sandfly Returns to Where It All Began
Consultation Process for Draft Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan
New Gatehouse for Port of Darwin
12 December 2004
NTPS Reaches Indigenous Employment Milestone
Thanking Alice Springs Foster Carers: Making Christmas Special for Territory Children
Round Two Grass Roots Grants Open
Palmerston Justice Service Centre
11 December 2004
Great Territory Lifestyle Boost: Wildcats Tickets go on Sale
10 December 2004
Commemoration for Historic Flight
Chief Minister's Call to Revitalise Mall
Online Payment Option for Territory Motorists
9 December 2004
Government launches Cane Toad Trap Competition
Local Business Big Winners From 'Tiger' Facilities
"Environment Grants": Overwhelming Responce by Terrirorians
Jobs Figures Remain Flawed
Ethnic Affairs Goes Multicultural
8 December 2004
$5 Million Sport and Recreation Grants Open
$9.6M Boost for Alice Springs Electricty Supply
Attracting Investment in Territory Tourism
Trainees and Apprentices Recognised at Christmas Function
Housing Finance figures Continue to Grow
Population Growth Strengthening
7 December 2004
New Tiwi Island Clinic Opens Doors Today
NT Renewable Energy Projects Awarded Almost $0.5 Million Funding
6 December 2004
Yearly Job Ad Figures Remain Strong
5 December 2004
Removal of CBD Tank Farm Continues to Progress
Flood Studies For Victoria Highway
Community Groups Benefit From Grants
4 December 2004
Professional Indemnity Legislation Passed
3 December 2004
Indigenous Housing: Some Progress But We Still Need a Commitment to Incresed Resources
Minister Attends Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council Meeting in Melbourne
Territory's Landmark Legislation Taken to Federal Level
International Day of People With a Disability
Making it Easier to do Business With Government
2 December 2004
Government Slams CLP Opposition Push to Scrap $1 Billion Waterfront
Fannie Bay Seniors Opening: A Credit to Darwin Industry and Workers
Government Introduces Planning Amendment Bill
New Law to Fight Against Petrol Sniffing
Anglers "Hooked" on New Secure Facility at Buffalo Creek
From Conception to Birth - Building Healthier Communities 9 Months On
1 December 2004
Police Search Powers Strengthened
Darwin City Waterfront - A Great lifestyle and Business Project
Campaign Urges Territorians to Think About Asbestos
On Track for Balanced Budget
State Final Demand Growth
30 November 2004
New Housing Security Service Starts in Alice Springs Tonight
Sensis Reports NT Businesses Most Profitable in Country
Push For New Trade Links Will Continue
Major Boost For Railway and Port With Bootu Creek to Export 600,000 Tonnes a Year
V8 Supercars Secured Until 2012
Building Approvals, Retail Sales Continue Strong Growth
Building Confidence in Construction
29 November 2004
$700,00 Upgrade to Roper Highway
Government Awards Contract For Design of West MacDonnell Ranges Tourist Loop Section
Youth Grants Announced by NT Government
Tax Appeals Body to be Established
Victims of Crime Get New Home
Australian Crime & Violence Prevention Awards
28 November 2004
Full Agenda as Parliament Resumes
Building The Trade Route - The First Direct Service From Shanghai Arrives
Strong Growth in Public Sector Jobs
Pay Rise for School Administrative Officers
More Funds For Schools, Teacher Furniture
26 November 2004
Historic Step Cements Territory's Role in Asia
No Voice For Katherine in Territory Parliament
Launch of the Tribute to Territory Women Website
Barra Bonanza Revealed in Fishery Status Reports 2003
25 November 2004
Opportunities for Territory Business in Indonesia
Minister to Chair Community and Disability Services Conference
Territory Homes Remain most Affordable
Nightcliff High Scoops Youth Business Awards
Alice no Longer Land Locked
Timor Leste Delegates "Lured" to Darwin to Learn More About Our Fisheries
24 November 2004
Territory Joins Forces With Kew Gardens to Protect native Plant Species
NT Doctors Recruitment Boost
 School Dental Upgrade
Preventing Violent Crime
23 November 2004
Protecting the Territory's Native Vegetation
22 November 2004
Katherine Aeromedical Upgrade
21 November 2004
Minister Heads to Talks With Asian Trade Leaders
Minister Vists Daly River Schools
Consumption, Investments Sees Strong Economic Growth
Small Grants for Schools Program to get Underway
19 November 2004
Minister Opposes Speedometer Limits
Establishment of Government Information Centres
Motor Vehicle Sales grow Steadily
Non-Cash Benefits to Remain Part of Workers Compensation
Minister Presents Jabiru Tropical Orchards With Telstra Award
Secure Future for Community Justice Centre
Helping the Non-Profit Organisations to Help Themseleves
18 November 2004
Duke of Edinburgh Awards Breaking New Ground
Minister Heads to Transport Council Meeting
Minister Visits Old pine Creek Chinatown
Age of Entry Trial to Continue in 2005
Taking Action, Gaining Trust
New Era For maternity Services
Nominations Open For 2005 Sports Award
17 November 2004
Public Housing in the Alice: "We Are Listening, We Are Acting"
National Offender Registaer Could be Ready by Mid-2005
New Look Women's Crisis Centre
Revamped Community Patrol Launch in Katherine
100th Apprentice Incentive Taken up Under Jobs Plan
Nurses Graduation
16 November 2004
Police Ministers Meet in Hobart
Chief Minister Holds Japanese Tourism Talks
Health Forces Electoral Commissioner's Resignation
Government Boost for Territory Fishing Tour Operators
7th Regional Crime Prevention Council Established (Palmerston)
15 November 2004
Tourism push in Singapore and Malaysia
Chief Minister Meets Key Japanese Companies
Fall in Demand leaves Centre-Run Unsustainable
14 November 2004
Minister to open Police Association Conference
13 November 2004
Government to push its Gas Plan in Japan
Scholarships, Bursaries Now Available
12 November 2004
Most wanted identified in crackdown on car thieves
11 November 2004
Keep Cane Toads off our Islands
ABS jobs data still flawed
Remote renal program improving lives
10 November 2004
Government push to attract more Japanese tourists
Another weapon in the fight against sniffing
The real story on Alice Springs Hospital Nurses
Important appointment
$100,000 for no-interest loan scheme
Housing finance remains strong
Local firm wins $4.6m Carpentaria Highway Contract
Mangoes shipped to the UK for Christmas
9 November 2004
Government asbestos response plan
ICU upgrade at Alice Springs Hospital
8 November 2004
$150,000 for Junior Soccer at Freds Pass
Job Ad Numbers Grow
Reducing the Risk of Bushfires
7 November 2004
Nguiu Lights Up!
Arrival of NT Express Marks 1st Anniversary of "Australasia Trade Route"
Funding for Cane Toad Projects
6 November 2004
Airport Figures Continue to Bounce Back
5 November 2004
Sportsbiz - Meeting the Needs of Territory Sport
Extension to Myilly Point Consultation Process
Gas Sales Agreement Major Milestone Toward Jobs Growth
Congratulations to Territory Business Leader
Push Skilled Labour From South Australia
Chief Minister Congratulates Territory Public Relations Winners
No Heritage Listing for Reiff Building
Funding to Support Northern Territory Agriculture
Katherine Farmer Awarded National Scholarship
Top NT Athletes Announced
4 November 2004
Shanghai to Darwin Shipping Route
Asbestos Registers to be Reviewed
"If I were a Farmer..." Minister to Address NT Agricultural Association AGM Dinner
3 November 2004
Masterplan for Development of George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
New Kids Newsletter for Health and Wellbeing
Economic Data Shows Continuing Strong Growth
Brendan Nelson's University Plans Spell Disaster for the NT
Indigenous Territorians Urged to Consider Career With Treasury
Countdown to Arafura Games 2005
2 November 2004
Mangoes Fly Inot Asia as Trail Trade Link Kicks Off
New Government Car to Aid Rehabilitation Services
1 November 2004
Grass Roots sports Grants a Winner in the Regions
Portrait of a Senior Territorian Winner Announced
New Era For Don Dale
31 October 2004
Record Numbers Attend Business Month
29 October 2004
Land Clearing for $1 Billion Darwin City Waterfront Development
Call to Stop Violence Against Women: Reclaim the Night
Happy Birthday to 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Business Confidence Remains Strong, But Work Continues
Inaugural Telstra Home Based Business Expo
Teacher Recuitment Campaign Unveiled
World Teachers' Day a Chance to Recognise the Importance of the Teaching Profession
28 October 2004
New Club a Tribute to Local Community
Alice Springs Sobering-Up Shelter Extensions Opened
10th Business Round Table to Meet in Darwin
27 October 2004
Extra Care at Home for Territorians
25 October 2004
First Power Poles to Dundee
Construction Underway on New Rural Cop Shop
NT Government Announces Litter Grants
Making People Responsible For Their Actions
24 October 2004
$4.8M Stuart Highway Duplication on Track
23 October 2004
Henderson Leads China Delegation
22 October 2004
Community Cabinet Hits Litchfield
Talking to Territory Women
One-Stop shop for Trade in Darwin
$2.7m Boost for NT VET Facilities
21 October 2004
Darwin Hosts First Australian Meeting of East Asian Trading Bloc
Firies Answer the Call
Inaugural Chief Minister's History Book Award
Motor Vehicle Sales Continue to Grow
Tertiary Studies Earth Sciences Cadetship Launched
20 October 2004
Ballot for Taxi Licences in Darwin, Alice Springs
Tropical Summer Darwin Campaign
Minister Backs Try A Trade
19 October 2004
Cane Toad Taskforce Heads to Darwin
First Shipment of Territory Produce Bound for Dubai
18 October 2004
$10 Million Masters Games Points to Value of Sports Tourism
Community Cabinet in the Suburbs
Tourism Boost for 2005 as the Ghan Doubles Up
17 October 2004
NT Showcased to International Media
16 October 2004
New Mango Variety Launched in Darwin
15 October 2004
New Asian Trade Link Trial for Territory Producers
Darwin City Waterfront Office Ready to Open
Animated Indigenous Character Launched at Indigenous Mental Health Seminar
14 October 2004
Construction Industry reforms to Protect Consumers, Sub-Contractors, Workers
Chlorination of Tennant Creek Water Supply
Water is Safe. Parks are Safe.
Croc Catchers in Training
Territory Finances in Line with Budget Estimates
Further Reform of Work Health Legislation
Work Starts on Hospice
13 October 2004
Annual Results Highlight Safer Communities
Reform to MLA Super Scheme
More Support for Bush Teachers
 Building Safer Communities - A Five year Framework
12 October 2004
Promoting Positive Mental Health in Young Territorians
Upgrade of Port Washdown Facilities
Territory Thanks Brave Territorians and Remembers Their Efforts on October 12, 2002
Report into DEET Central Australia Office Tabled
Government Delivers on Nurse Numbers
11 October 2004
Parliament Resumes for Second Week
Successful Developer Announced
Territorians Continue With Strong Housing Investments
8 October 2004
Solictor General's Legal Advice on Opposition Amendment to Nuclear Waste Bill
Boom for NT Horticulture Industry
7 October 2004
DNA Legislation Strengthened and Modernised
Businesses to Registar for Pipeline Work
ABS Acknowledges Flaw in Jobs Figures
Homenorth Heads to the Double Ton in Double Time
Carney plays Politics Over Bill to Protect Children
6 October 2004
NT High Court Decision
A Fair Deal for Territory Roads
Law Passed to Protect Children from Paedophiles
"Environment Grants" : Official territory Launch
5 October 2004
Minerals Council Wrong
Community Consultation on Future of Milly Point
Remote Area Local Government Funding to be Maintained
Territory Better Off Under Latham
CLP Throws its Support Behind Cotton
Establishment of Multicultural Hub at Malak
4 October 2004
Territory Job Ads Highest in Four Years
Territory Building Approvals Outstrip Australian Figures
Child Protection Package to be Debated in Parliament
Tough New Child Porngraphy Laws
3 October 2004
New Bill Will Protect Good Samaritans
Second Round Employer Incentives Announced
Removal of CBD Tank Farm is One Step Closer
2 October 2004
Security Boost for Buffalo Creek Boat Ramp
Territory Businesses Need the Detail of Federal Defence Backflip
1 October 2004
NT Government Commits $10 Million to Ban Petrol Sniffing
Neighbourhood Watch - Building Safer Communities
Festival of Events for Business in October
30 September 2004
October Business Month kicks Off in Alice Springs
Growth Continues in Retail Spending
29 September 2004
Northern Territory Lends Support to National Police Memorial
Tide Has Turned on Territory Economy, Says Access Economics
28 September 2004
Northern Territory Shows off Defence Capabilities
Supporting our Police Force
Barra Video to Lure Visitors
Grape Road to be Sealed
27 September 2004
Business People Get Online for October Business Month
Roof Raised on LNG Tank
Youth Beat Bus to Help Young People
Territory Schools Will Lose Out Under Howard's Education Plan
Are Darwin and Palmerston Clear of Grapevine Leaf Rust?
NT Government Rejects Call for Highway Speed Limits
26 September 2004
2004 Portrait of a Senior Territorian - First Prize Raised to $5,000
25 September 2004
Nominations to Arts Grants Board Open
24 September 2004
New Fire Truck Heads to Central Australia
Developer for Larapinta
Airport Figures Continue to Bounce Back
Just When You Thought The Footy Was Over: "Blues to Tackle Dogs in Darwin in 2005"
NT Companies Secure 95% of Government Contracts
Northern Territory Sighns DNA Agreement With A.C.T.
23 September 2004
NT Government Prepared to Back Potential James Hardie Product Ban
Defibrillator Roll-Out for Remote Areas
Let's Put Our Money Where our Hearts Are
Revamped Boat Ramp Open to Anglers
22 September 2004
First Conference Confirmed for Darwin Convention Centre
Katherine Region's Aged and Disability Service Better Than Ever
Review of Northern Territory Ambulance Services
21 September 2004
Motor Vehicle Sales Show Yearly Growth
Minister to Visit Schools Along Roper Road
20 September 2004
NT Minister Chairs World Fight Against Child Abuse
Rural Women Acknowledged for Excellence
Central Australia Multicultural Group Stays Put
Royal Darwin Hospital
19 September 2004
Gambling Reference Group to Advise Government
18 September 2004
New Junior Soccer Facilities Kick Off
17 September 2004
Preferred developer for $1 Billion Waterfront Project announced
Rapid Creek Business Village Renewal
Darwin Harbour Sunken Treasure Review
Potential in Philippine Live Cattle Market
Three New Quenn's Council for NT
16 September 2004
Alice Springs in Hot Water
Territory Population Continues to Rise
Government to Consider Community Views on Secondary Education Report
15 September 2004
Tender awarded for Darwin Hospice
Renal Unit for Palmerston
Manunda Terrace School takes out Territory Recycling Award
Family Parks of Australia Give Thanks to Royal Darwin Hospital
14 September 2004
5000 Less Property Offences in NT
Break-ins, Property Damage Down in Darwin
Downward Trend in Palmerston Break-ins
Property Offences Drop in Katherine
Sexual Assaults, House Break-ins Down in Tennant
Chipping Away at Crime in Alice
Nhulunbuy Records Less Property Offences
Message to Report Child Abuse Getting Through
White Gums Proposal Rejected
Extraordinary Story of Development Holds Lessons for Darwin
Dwelling Commencements Positive
Richard Lim Should Go Back to School
Howard Government Plans to Rip Off NT Money for Southern Water Policy
Vatskalis Extends Sports Invitation to Philippines
13 September 2004
Success stories for Territory businesses in Sabah
Government will not merge Secondary Education at Centralian College
Athens Gold Medalist to Attend Masters Games
12 September 2004
Investors turn out to hear of Territory Opportunities
Never before seen photographs reveal a changing Darwin
Territory's best in Vocational Training recognised
11 September 2004
Cross Country Agreement to aid knowledge
Clash of minds at student tournament
10 September 2004
$2 Billion Investment in the Territory's future
Darwin's Position as Asian Gateway Strengthened
Tollner Wrong Again
Alice Springs HIV/AIDS Service
Renal Patients Able to Return Home
Top Territory Trainees and Employers to be Recognised at Awards Ceremony
9 September 2004
Panels Paint a Healthy Life
Northern Territory Open for Business with Sabah
Time for BASSINTHEDUST 2004
Government to Focus on Key Trade Group
8 September 2004
Burns Fires up for Volunteer Brigades
Territory Continues to Lead Australia in Housing Finance
International Recogination for NT Businesses an Australian First
Building the Territory's Live Cattle Trade in Asia
Darwin City Council Making a Petty Power Play With Peoples' Jobs!
7 September 2004
Regional Indigenous Housing Crisis Looms
Retail Turnover Continues Upward Trend
300 Kilogram of Barra for Brunei Royal Wedding
6 September 2004
United Push for a Strong Mango Industry
Territory Job Ads Strong
Waterfront EIS Approved
Northern Territory Highlighted at World Energy Conference
Hands-on Help for Health
5 September 2004
New Intensive Support Service Announced for Child Protection Week
3 September 2004
Street parade kicks off Festival fun
New police plan takes off for safer communities
Mounted police on patrol in Alice Springs
Government announces funds for major Gaming Research Program
Promoting the Territory to Malaysia
2 September 2004
Government housing incentives strengthen residential building approvals
Terry Mills plays on to wicket for a duck
Young Achievers launched in Darwin
1 September 2004
Strong Consumption and investment boosts Territory growth
Call to Coonan: Explain funding cut to Territory ICT companies
Changes needed to cut high prescription rate
Massive boost for remote health
31 August 2004
Barkly Regional Development Board moves to Regional Development Plan
Federal ERA Report to be closely analysed
Territory business sales and profits nation's highest
Strong future for the Territory's show circuit
30 August 2004
Battery Hill Icon gains new funding grants
Aboriginal Art Exhibit helps attract business tourism to the NT
NT Government contributes to Warrego Horse Program
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