Northern Territory Government Newsroom

July

19 July 2008
Paul Henderson - Another Step in Fight for Inpex
The Northern Territory Government has taken another step in its attempt to secure the Inpex LNG plant for Darwin in front of Western Australia.

Paul Henderson - Commemorating Darwin's Role in World War II
The East Point Military Museum will be the heart of Darwin’s World War II commemorative sites under a five-year, $11.5 million plan announced by Chief Minister Paul Henderson today.

Matthew Bonson - Sports Minister Push for Darwin Teams in Australian Basketball Association
Sports Minister Matthew Bonson said today that the Territory Government would provide $20,000 to support the Darwin Basketball Association’s (DBA) push for Darwin based teams in the men’s and women’s Australian Basketball Association (ABA) competitions.

18 July 2008
Kon Vatskalis - Business Survey a first for Katherine
The Territory Government is working to develop the first comprehensive profile of the Katherine economy with the launch of a new business survey.

Dr Chris Burns - Hospitality and Gaming Reforms for Better Future
Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing Dr Chris Burns has today announced a significant package of reforms to the Territory’s hospitality and gaming industries.

Kon Vatskalis - Katherine Public Housing Garden Competition
There are plenty of proud green thumbs in Katherine and judges faced some tough decisions in this year’s Public Housing Garden competition.

17 July 2008
Paul Henderson - Fight for $50 Billion Inpex Project
The Inpex gas plant would be worth $50 billion to the Territory economy according to one of Australia’s leading economic analysts, Chief Minister Paul Henderson announced today.

Delia Lawrie - New $30 Million Hotel For Palmerston
The Northern Territory Government will auction a site in the Palmerston Central Business District making way for the development of a new $30 million hotel in the fast growing city.

Kon Vatskalis - Northern Territory Government ensures future gas supplies are secure
Construction is expected to start on the Wickham Point Interconnect pipeline project early next month providing an emergency source of gas supply for the Northern Territory should it ever be needed.

Paul Henderson - Tackling Climate Change Together
Chief Minister Paul Henderson says the Northern Territory will continue to work with the Federal Government and industry to tackling climate change.

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16 July 2008
Marion Scrymgour - NT Government Funding for Independent Schools
Education Minister Marion Scrymgour today announced Northern Territory Government funding for four independent schools in the Palmerston region.

Paul Henderson - Redevelopment an Investment in the Future of Parap
A new seniors’ village and private homes will be built under a five-year plan to redevelop public housing sites in Parap.

Delia Lawrie - The Facts About Indigenous Expenditure
Treasurer Delia Lawrie said claims regarding the Territory’s expenditure in remote areas based on a Commonwealth report are not correct.

15 July 2008
Delia Lawrie - Bus Safety Boosted with Transit Security Officers on Duty
New Transit Security Officers with greater powers to tackle antisocial behaviour have started work on the Darwin and Palmerston bus network.

Paul Henderson - NT Government Secures NRL Match
The Northern Territory Government has secured a pre-season NRL match in Darwin between the Gold Coast Titans and Cronulla Sharks, Chief Minister Paul Henderson announced today.

Marion Scrymgour - NT Schools Win Trade Training Centres
Employment, Education and Training Minister Marion Scrymgour today welcomed new funding for three Territory schools under the Australian Government’s Trade Training Centres in Schools Program.

14 July 2008
Marion Scrymgour - Minister Congratulates History Grant Recipients
Arts Minister Marion Scrymgour today announced the recipients of $50,000 in Northern Territory Government funding for NT History Grants.

Paul Henderson - No Second Chance for Serious Violent Offenders
There will be no second chance for people who commit serious violent assaults under tough new laws announced by Chief Minister Paul Henderson.

Delia Lawrie - Police EBA Agreement Reached
Minister for Public Employment Delia Lawrie said she was pleased an agreement with the NT Police Association on pay and conditions for their members was reached today.

13 July 2008
Delia Lawrie - Alcohol Ignition Locks for Repeat Drink Drivers
Repeat drink drivers will soon have to install alcohol ignition locks in their cars if they want to get their licence back.

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11 July 2008
Ted Warren - $1.5 Million Tender For Fogg Dam
The Northern Territory Government is investing $1.5 million to upgrade the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve.

Paul Henderson - Investing in the Future for Tennant Creek Families
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced $650 000 in funding to upgrade community and sporting facilities in Tennant Creek.

Len Kiely - Waterfowl Hunting Season
The Territory waterfowl hunting season is set to begin on the 3rd of September and will continue until the 28th December.

Delia Lawrie - Waterfront Walkway Takes Big Step Forward
Smith Street will receive an upgrade between the Waterfront and the Mall under plans released by the Northern Territory Government today.

10 July 2008
Chris Natt - More Barramundi For Recreational Anglers
Recreational fishing in the Territory is set to get even better with the start of a buyback of commercial barramundi fishing licences, Fisheries Minister Chris Natt said today.

Paul Henderson - More Export Support for Territory Businesses
Territory businesses can now access more financial and practical support to export to overseas markets through the Government’s Trade Support Scheme.

Paul Henderson - Our Territorian Olympians
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today congratulated Territorian hockey player Des Abbott, who has been selected in the Australian team to go the Olympics and wheelchair basketballer Melanie Hall who will also be going to Beijing.

Kon Vatskalis - Territory Government welcomes town camps commitment by Australian Government
The Territory Government has welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian Government of an immediate $5.3 million funding boost to Tangentyere Council for urgent upgrades to housing in town camps in Alice Springs.

9 July 2008
Chris Natt - 36 Territory Properties Drought Declared For 2008
Ten Territory properties declared “in drought” can now apply for subsidies or loans from the Northern Territory Government, Primary Industry Minister Chris Natt said today.

Paul Henderson - Airline Confidence in NT
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has congratulated Airnorth on the expansion of its business with the acquisition of a new jet.

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Marion Scrymgour / Paul Henderson - Domestic Violence: Community Response for Community Problem
Chief Minister Paul Henderson and Deputy Chief Minister Marion Scrymgour have announced new mandatory reporting laws for domestic assaults.

Marion Scrymgour - Extra Teachers in Remote Communities
Education Minister Marion Scrymgour today announced the schools where the first 19 of an additional 200 Australian Government funded teachers would be teaching from the start of next semester.

Kon Vatskalis - NT Participates In National Tourism Conference
Northern Territory Tourism Minister, Kon Vatskalis, will be supporting moves to establish a National Tourism Accreditation Framework, which will ensure high industry standards and quality customer service throughout the industry.

8 July 2008
Chris Natt - China Strategy Generating Investment Opportunities
A Northern Territory Government initiative aimed at boosting investment in our resources industry continues to generate strong overseas interest, Mines Minister Chris Natt said today.

Paul Henderson - Work Starts on New Netball Complex
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said the start of work on Darwin’s new 10-court netball complex delivers on another Government election commitment.

7 July 2008
Delia Lawrie - Plans Unveiled For New Darwin Park
Infrastructure Minister Delia Lawrie has unveiled plans to create a new recreation and lifestyle destination for Territorians.

5 July 2008
Paul Henderson - Darwin's Soldiers Welcomed Home
Chief Minister Paul Henderson paid tribute to the thousands of Territory soldiers who have served in Iraq since 2003 as Darwin welcomed home about 400 soldiers from their tour of duty.

4 July 2008
Chris Natt - Spot The Risk To Protect Your Patch
Primary Industry Minister Chris Natt today urged visitors to the Alice Springs Show to be on the lookout for a green and purple cow.

3 July 2008
Paul Henderson - Chief Minister - Cracker Night Here To Stay
Chief Minister Paul Henderson will do whatever is needed to prevent Darwin City Council from banning firecrackers.

Kon Vatskalis - Indigenous housing top of the agenda at national Housing Ministers’ meeting
Northern Territory Minister for Housing, Kon Vatskalis, will fly to Sydney today to meet with his national counterparts at tomorrow’s Housing Ministers’ Conference.

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Paul Henderson - Partnership Delivering for Territory Economy
The strong partnership between the Territory and Federal Governments has delivered for the Territory economy at the Council of Australian Governments meeting in Sydney today, Chief Minister Paul Henderson said.

Chris Natt - Timor Sea Fishery Gets Green Tick Of Approval
Commercial fishing in the Timor Sea Fishery has been secured for another five years, Fisheries Minister Chris Natt said today.

Matthew Bonson - V8 Supercars Roar Back into Darwin
The Territory Sports Minister Matthew Bonson today welcomed a weekend of hot motor racing in Darwin with the arrival of cars for the V8 SKYCITY Triple Crown.

2 July 2008
Rob Knight - Alice Springs to Host Dawn Fraser Comeback!
Minister for Central Australia Rob Knight today welcomed the announcement by the Masters Games Committee that swimming legend Dawn Fraser will return to competitive swimming at the Masters Games this year.

Kon Vatskalis - Indigenous tour guide trainees now working for local company
The Lhere Artepe Tour Guide Training Program that commenced in Alice Springs earlier this year has proved to be a success with four graduates now employed in full time tourism roles.

Chris Natt - Wickets Dropped In As Countdown To Cricket Begins!
Two 30-tonne “drop-in” wickets were today lowered into place at Darwin’s TIO Stadium in preparation for the three-match one-day international cricket series between Australia and Bangladesh.

1 July 2008
Paul Henderson - Focus on Building the Territory's Workforce at COAG
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said reducing cross-border regulations for businesses and workers would be a positive step in building the Territory’s skilled workforce.

Rob Knight - Local Government Reform Moving Ahead
Local Government reform is one step closer with the new shires taking responsibility for service delivery in the bush from today.

Dr Chris Burns - National Recognition for Alcohol Permit System
A Territory initiative to curb alcohol abuse and misuse has won an award in the 2008 National Drug and Alcohol Awards.

Marion Scrymgour - NT’s First Minister for Children and Families
Today marks the start of a new era for family support in the Northern Territory.

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Delia Lawrie - Tax Cuts Kick In For Territory Businesses
Territory businesses will save more than $7 million as a result of tax cuts that come into effect today, Treasurer Delia Lawrie said.

Paul Henderson - Territory Day: Another Step on Path to Statehood
Territorians will have their say on the Northern Territory's path to Statehood at two peoples' conferences in Alice Springs and Darwin next year, Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today.