2007 Media Releases
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28 December 2007 | Water Safety Program to Continue
The Water Safety Awareness Program for Territory children aged six months to five years old will be continued after achieving outstanding results.
The Water Safety Awareness Program for Territory children aged six months to five years old will be continued after achieving outstanding results.
21 December 2007 | Local Government Draft Business Plans Released
The Government is continuing to consult with Territorians on local government reform after releasing the draft business plans for all nine shires today.
The Government is continuing to consult with Territorians on local government reform after releasing the draft business plans for all nine shires today.
16 December 2007 | NTG Secures Rugby 7s Over Next Three Years
The NT Government has helped secure the future of the highly popular Rugby 7s tournament through a $300 000 investment over the next three years to keep the matches in the Territory.
The NT Government has helped secure the future of the highly popular Rugby 7s tournament through a $300 000 investment over the next three years to keep the matches in the Territory.
15 December 2007 | AFLNT Given Boost for Interstate Games
Sports Minister Matthew Bonson has announced that the NT Government would back the AFLNT to compete in an interstate footy league from 2009.
Sports Minister Matthew Bonson has announced that the NT Government would back the AFLNT to compete in an interstate footy league from 2009.
14 December 2007 | Christmas Gift For Territory Home Owners
In the spirit of Christmas the Northern Territory Government is saving HomeNorth Xtra customers hundreds of dollars by postpoing interest rate increases.
In the spirit of Christmas the Northern Territory Government is saving HomeNorth Xtra customers hundreds of dollars by postpoing interest rate increases.
30 November 2007 | Merry Christmas to Territory Housing’s Aged Clients
Celebrating the festive season the Northern Territory Government will deliver Christmas cakes to more than 1400 aged clients at Territory Housing.
Celebrating the festive season the Northern Territory Government will deliver Christmas cakes to more than 1400 aged clients at Territory Housing.
28 November 2007 | Creating a culture of success
Former Australian Cricket Coach, John Buchanan will be in Darwin this week to pass on lessons learnt as coach of one of the world’s most successful elite sporting teams.
Former Australian Cricket Coach, John Buchanan will be in Darwin this week to pass on lessons learnt as coach of one of the world’s most successful elite sporting teams.
27 November 2007 | NBL returns to Darwin in 2008
The Territory’s adopted National Basketball team, the Perth Wildcats, return to Darwin early next year for their Round 21 clash against the West Sydney Razorbacks.
The Territory’s adopted National Basketball team, the Perth Wildcats, return to Darwin early next year for their Round 21 clash against the West Sydney Razorbacks.
15 November 2007 | Talking (and running, jumping, kicking and throwing) histories: telling yarns about Indigenous Sport
Indigenous talent is being sought to participate in a national project focussed on the history of Indigenous people involved in sport, Minister responsible for the Archives Marion Scrymgour announced today.
Indigenous talent is being sought to participate in a national project focussed on the history of Indigenous people involved in sport, Minister responsible for the Archives Marion Scrymgour announced today.
15 November 2007 | Preserving our visual history
Northern Territory Library secure grant to help preserve the Territory’s visual heritage.
Northern Territory Library secure grant to help preserve the Territory’s visual heritage.
13 November 2007 | The “Crusty Demons” are back…
The daredevil’s of motocross are returning to Darwin with the Crusty Demons bringing their thrilling show back to the Top End next year.
The daredevil’s of motocross are returning to Darwin with the Crusty Demons bringing their thrilling show back to the Top End next year.
13 November 2007 | Take care during stinger season
The Northern Territory Water Safety Advisory Council is calling on all Territorians to be water safety wise this stinger season.
The Northern Territory Water Safety Advisory Council is calling on all Territorians to be water safety wise this stinger season.
7 November 2007 | NTIS Athlete to compete in the Oceania Judo Union World Cup in Perth
Northern Territory Institute of Sport athlete Kelly Fong has left for Perth to compete in the ‘Oceania Judo Union (OJU) World Cup.’
Northern Territory Institute of Sport athlete Kelly Fong has left for Perth to compete in the ‘Oceania Judo Union (OJU) World Cup.’
2 November 2007 | Announcing the 2007 NTIS Award Winners
Some of the Territory’s top athletes have been recognised for their sporting achievements at the 2007 Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) Athlete Awards.
Some of the Territory’s top athletes have been recognised for their sporting achievements at the 2007 Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) Athlete Awards.
15 October 2007 | Make Sport Fun – ‘Play By The Rules’
A new national campaign encouraging fair play and appropriate behaviour from parents and spectators in sport was launched in Darwin today.
A new national campaign encouraging fair play and appropriate behaviour from parents and spectators in sport was launched in Darwin today.
7 October 2007 | Masters Football Carnival to Kick Off in Darwin
Darwin has been announced as the host city for the 2008 National Masters Australian Football Carnival.
Darwin has been announced as the host city for the 2008 National Masters Australian Football Carnival.
6 October 2007 | Animal Welfare Act Under Review
The Northern Territory Government is reviewing the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that it continues to effectively provide for the welfare of animals and prevention of cruelty.
The Northern Territory Government is reviewing the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that it continues to effectively provide for the welfare of animals and prevention of cruelty.
5 October 2007 | Japanese history wins Chief Ministers NT History Book Award
The winner of the 2007 Chief Minister's NT History Book Award, part of the NT Literary Awards, is Dr Pam Oliver for Empty North –The Japanese Presence and Australians Reactions 1860s to 1942.
The winner of the 2007 Chief Minister's NT History Book Award, part of the NT Literary Awards, is Dr Pam Oliver for Empty North –The Japanese Presence and Australians Reactions 1860s to 1942.
3 October 2007 | Consultation is key to new Act
The new Local Government Act will be introduced into Parliament in the November sittings to give people more time to consider the draft of the Bill.
The new Local Government Act will be introduced into Parliament in the November sittings to give people more time to consider the draft of the Bill.
28 September 2007 | Sport, Sport and More Sport on the Agenda
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis today left for Melbourne to attend a week of meetings with national sporting bodies and the annual Sport and Recreation Ministers Council.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis today left for Melbourne to attend a week of meetings with national sporting bodies and the annual Sport and Recreation Ministers Council.
28 September 2007 | Northern Territory your time starts now
Australia’s first ever national poetry slam is being held in Darwin on 11 October 2007.
Australia’s first ever national poetry slam is being held in Darwin on 11 October 2007.
27 September 2007 | Local Government Boundaries Confirmed
The Local Government boundaries for the nine new Shire Councils and four Municipal Councils have been announced and will come into effect on 1 July 2008.
The Local Government boundaries for the nine new Shire Councils and four Municipal Councils have been announced and will come into effect on 1 July 2008.
26 September 2007 | HomeNorth Home Owners Break 1000 Milestone
The Northern Territory Government’s HomeNorth scheme has assisted more than 1000 households into home ownership across the Territory.
The Northern Territory Government’s HomeNorth scheme has assisted more than 1000 households into home ownership across the Territory.
26 September 2007 | Gardening Competition Winners Show ‘Pride in their Place’
Minister for Housing, Elliot McAdam today congratulated the 2007 Public Housing Garden Competition Winners at a special awards ceremony in the George Brown Darwin Botanical Gardens.
Minister for Housing, Elliot McAdam today congratulated the 2007 Public Housing Garden Competition Winners at a special awards ceremony in the George Brown Darwin Botanical Gardens.
26 September 2007 | Live Clean Play Clean
The Northern Territory Institute of Sport, in association with the Australian Olympic Committee will tonight be hosting an education session on drugs in sport for NTIS athletes and their parents.
The Northern Territory Institute of Sport, in association with the Australian Olympic Committee will tonight be hosting an education session on drugs in sport for NTIS athletes and their parents.
22 September 2007 | Women’s National Basketball League Bounces into Darwin
Darwin will host its first Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) game between the Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire on Saturday 20 October 2007.
Darwin will host its first Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) game between the Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire on Saturday 20 October 2007.
12 September 2007 | Shire Rates Capped for Three Years
All households in the Top End Shire will have their rates capped to inflation for three years.
All households in the Top End Shire will have their rates capped to inflation for three years.
4 September 2007 | Celebrate Water Safety Month
A free water fun day will be held at the Alice Springs pool this Sunday to celebrate Water Safety Month.
A free water fun day will be held at the Alice Springs pool this Sunday to celebrate Water Safety Month.
4 September 2007 | Elite Territory Athletes Receive NTIS Scholarships
Thirty-seven athletes from 14 sports have been awarded with Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) individual athlete scholarships for 2007/08.
Thirty-seven athletes from 14 sports have been awarded with Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) individual athlete scholarships for 2007/08.
3 September 2007 | Traditional Owners And Territory Government Sign Historic Land Agreement: Native Title Recognised Over Tennant Creek
The Federal Court has handed down a historic determination in Tennant Creek today recognising Native Title over an Australian town for the first time.
The Federal Court has handed down a historic determination in Tennant Creek today recognising Native Title over an Australian town for the first time.
31 August 2007 | Territory Government Grant To Help Netball NT Break Into National League
The Australian Netball League could soon feature a team from the Northern Territory with the Martin Government handing Netball NT a $50,000 grant to strengthen their capacity to enter the League and bolster their bid.
The Australian Netball League could soon feature a team from the Northern Territory with the Martin Government handing Netball NT a $50,000 grant to strengthen their capacity to enter the League and bolster their bid.
30 August 2007 | Local Government Amendment Bill Passed
The Local Government Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament today.
The Local Government Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament today.
22 August 2007 | Local Government Changes Introduced
The Minister for Local Government Elliot McAdam will introduce a Local Government Amendment Bill into Parliament today.
The Minister for Local Government Elliot McAdam will introduce a Local Government Amendment Bill into Parliament today.
21 August 2007 | Northern Territory Library Success on Global Scale
The Northern Territory Library (NTL) is the proud recipient of the 2007 Annual Access and Learning Award of US $1 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative.
The Northern Territory Library (NTL) is the proud recipient of the 2007 Annual Access and Learning Award of US $1 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative.
15 August 2007 | Calling All Public Housing Green Thumbs
Territory Housing tenants are urged to join in and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 2007 Public Housing Garden Competition.
Territory Housing tenants are urged to join in and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 2007 Public Housing Garden Competition.
31 July 2007 | NT Cricket “Bowled Over” By New Money For Training Facility At Marrara
The Martin Government has handed NT Cricket a $30,000 grant to upgrade the turf net training facility at TIO Stadium.
The Martin Government has handed NT Cricket a $30,000 grant to upgrade the turf net training facility at TIO Stadium.
19 July 2007 | Public Meetings on New Local Government
Public consultation meetings taking place around the Territory on the new system of local government will give people an opportunity to get involved in the planning of the new Shire Councils.
Public consultation meetings taking place around the Territory on the new system of local government will give people an opportunity to get involved in the planning of the new Shire Councils.
29 June 2007 | Darwin Football Stadium in ‘A-League’ of its own
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, today announced ticket details for the first ever A-league game in the Northern Territory.
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, today announced ticket details for the first ever A-league game in the Northern Territory.
26 June 2007 | Territory Set As Training Ground for Beijing
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis today kick started plans to promote the Northern Territory as a training ground in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis today kick started plans to promote the Northern Territory as a training ground in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics.
18 June 2007 | Northern Territory Rugby Union Lights Up
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, today presented Northern Territory Rugby Union with $30,000 to upgrade the light boxes at Austar Park.
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, today presented Northern Territory Rugby Union with $30,000 to upgrade the light boxes at Austar Park.
15 June 2007 | Minister signs up to Doggies
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, today signed on to be a member of the Lease Plan Western Bulldogs Football Club at TIO Stadium.
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, today signed on to be a member of the Lease Plan Western Bulldogs Football Club at TIO Stadium.
15 June 2007 | Big names in media and entertainment coming to Darwin
The Northern Territory Library will be presenting Darwin residents with some big names in media and entertainment during the up coming weeks.
The Northern Territory Library will be presenting Darwin residents with some big names in media and entertainment during the up coming weeks.
6 June 2007 | Grass Roots Sporting Development a Winner
Today the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, announced the second round of recipients from around the Territory to receive Grass Roots Development Grants.
Today the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kon Vatskalis, announced the second round of recipients from around the Territory to receive Grass Roots Development Grants.
31 May 2007 | Stuart Lodge Opens
Housing Minister Elliot McAdam said the Stuart Lodge is now up and running and meeting accommodation needs in Alice Springs.
Housing Minister Elliot McAdam said the Stuart Lodge is now up and running and meeting accommodation needs in Alice Springs.
31 May 2007 | Stuart Lodge Opens
Housing Minister Elliot McAdam said the Stuart Lodge is now up and running and meeting accommodation needs in Alice Springs.
Housing Minister Elliot McAdam said the Stuart Lodge is now up and running and meeting accommodation needs in Alice Springs.
16 May 2007 | Presenting Margaret Dent
To coincide with Australian Library Week the Northern Territory Library presents Margaret Dent to deliver a free lunchtime talk about National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries.
To coincide with Australian Library Week the Northern Territory Library presents Margaret Dent to deliver a free lunchtime talk about National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries.
16 May 2007 | Dalgety Road Will Not Proceed
The Minister for Central Australia, Elliot McAdam, said the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) will not be issuing an Authority Certificate for the site at Dalgety Road where a short-term managed accommodation facility had been proposed.
The Minister for Central Australia, Elliot McAdam, said the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) will not be issuing an Authority Certificate for the site at Dalgety Road where a short-term managed accommodation facility had been proposed.
3 May 2007 | Tiwi Bombers to Play on Big Stage
The Territory Government today announced a $10,000 contribution to fly the Tiwi Island Bomber’s down to Melbourne to play the curtain raiser of Dreamtime at the G, an annual clash between Essendon and Richmond.
The Territory Government today announced a $10,000 contribution to fly the Tiwi Island Bomber’s down to Melbourne to play the curtain raiser of Dreamtime at the G, an annual clash between Essendon and Richmond.
1 May 2007 | The Northern Territory Government today announced the Budget 2007.
- Budget 2007 - Jobs. Growth. Lifestyle (pdf 139Kb)
- Home Buyers Big Winners in Budget 2007 (pdf 137Kb)
- Budget 2007 Secures the Territory's Lifestyle (pdf 93Kb)
- Budget 2007 - Building the Future of Sport and Recreation (pdf 112Kb)
- Budget 2007 - Securing the Territory Lifestyle by Backing Territory Culture (pdf 105Kb)
Regional - 1 May 2007
- Budget 2007 - East Arnhem. Jobs. Growth. Lifestyle
- Building the Future of the Katherine Region
- The Barkly a Winner in Budget 2007
- Home Buyers Big Winners in Budget 2007
27 April 2007 | Fantastic Prizes on Offer as Part of National Treasures (pdf 223Kb)
The Northern Territory Library is encouraging all Territorians to visit the National Treasures Australia’s Great Libraries Exhibition and be in the running for some fantastic prizes.
The Northern Territory Library is encouraging all Territorians to visit the National Treasures Australia’s Great Libraries Exhibition and be in the running for some fantastic prizes.
18 April 2007 | Moving Alice Ahead
Chief Minister Clare Martin today launched a major new project to guide the development of Alice Springs into the future.
Chief Minister Clare Martin today launched a major new project to guide the development of Alice Springs into the future.
17 April 2007 | $9.9M Injection for Local Government
Local Government Minister Elliot McAdam today announced that there will be an additional $9.9million in the Budget to help establish the new shires that are part of the local government reform.
Local Government Minister Elliot McAdam today announced that there will be an additional $9.9million in the Budget to help establish the new shires that are part of the local government reform.
13 April 2007 | National Treasures Open in Darwin
The National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries exhibition opens in Darwin tomorrow giving Territorians a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of Australia’s most iconic and historical items.
The National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries exhibition opens in Darwin tomorrow giving Territorians a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of Australia’s most iconic and historical items.
8 April 2007 | Territory Government Keeps on Truckin'
The Territory Government today announced a further $650,000 investment in motor racing infrastructure at Hidden Valley
The Territory Government today announced a further $650,000 investment in motor racing infrastructure at Hidden Valley
26 March 2007 | East Arnhem Housing Gets a Boost
Ramingining and Milyakburra will receive a $2.2 million boost to conduct major renovations to 13 houses in the communities.
Ramingining and Milyakburra will receive a $2.2 million boost to conduct major renovations to 13 houses in the communities.
14 March 2007 | Managed Accommodation Will Improve Quality of Life for Alice Springs
Minister Elliot McAdam said many anti-social issues in Alice Springs will be addressed by creating managed short term accommodation and fixing the problems in town camps.
Minister Elliot McAdam said many anti-social issues in Alice Springs will be addressed by creating managed short term accommodation and fixing the problems in town camps.
13 March 2007 | National Treasures Coming to the Territory
Local Government Minister Elliot McAdam announced that the Northern Territory Government will be bringing some of Australia's best known treasures to the NT.
Local Government Minister Elliot McAdam announced that the Northern Territory Government will be bringing some of Australia's best known treasures to the NT.
6 March 2007 | National Housing Issues on the Agenda
Housing Minister Elliot McAdam will be attending the National Housing Congress in Melbourne tomorrow.
Housing Minister Elliot McAdam will be attending the National Housing Congress in Melbourne tomorrow.
25 February 2007 | $2 Million For Innovative Housing Ideas
The Northern Territory Government’s latest $2 million housing project will deliver innovative lowcost houses for people in the bush.
The Northern Territory Government’s latest $2 million housing project will deliver innovative lowcost houses for people in the bush.
15 February 2007 | Martin Government Puts $42 Million Back Into Home Owners
Treasurer Syd Stirling today revealed that the Martin Government’s home owner concessions had put $42 million back into Territorians pockets since 2002.
Treasurer Syd Stirling today revealed that the Martin Government’s home owner concessions had put $42 million back into Territorians pockets since 2002.
15 February 2007 | Martin Government Puts $42 Million Back Into Home Owners
Treasurer Syd Stirling today revealed that the Martin Government’s home owner concessions had put $42 million back into Territorians pockets since 2002.
Treasurer Syd Stirling today revealed that the Martin Government’s home owner concessions had put $42 million back into Territorians pockets since 2002.
12 February 2007 | Latest Housing Research Helps Plan For The Future
A Northern Territory Government funded report that identifies levers to create affordable housing in the Northern Territory will be released by NT Shelter today.
A Northern Territory Government funded report that identifies levers to create affordable housing in the Northern Territory will be released by NT Shelter today.
8 February 2007 | Local Government Advisory Board Holds First Meeting
Local Government Minister Elliot McAdam said the first meeting of the Local Government Advisory Board today marks the next stage of the reform process.
Local Government Minister Elliot McAdam said the first meeting of the Local Government Advisory Board today marks the next stage of the reform process.
30 January 2007 | New Local Government Structure Announced
Minister for Local Government, Elliot McAdam has today announced Mr Pat Dodson as Chairperson of the Local Government Advisory Board.
Minister for Local Government, Elliot McAdam has today announced Mr Pat Dodson as Chairperson of the Local Government Advisory Board.