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24.01.2022 Be prepared this cyclone season Do you have a cyclone emergency plan and an emergency kit? Find out how to stay safe: https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/cyclones

24.01.2022 EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY PUBLIC FORUM!! The Department of Education is seeking community views, recommendations and ideas to inform an Education Engagement... Strategy that will improve the engagement and learning for all children and students. Come along to this Public Forum for the Katherine community to help shape the Education Engagement Strategy. If you cannot attend, but you would still like us to hear your voice, please visit www.haveyoursay.nt.gov.au. Date: Monday 7 June, 2021 - Time: 6.00pm 7.30pm Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Cultural Centre For more information, email: [email protected]

23.01.2022 Receiver of Territory Monies new office The Receiver of Territory Monies (RTM) in the Charles Darwin Centre, Darwin will be closed from 3pm today while the office moves to the Ground Floor of Manunda Place on the corner of Knuckey and Cavenagh Streets Darwin. The Casuarina RTM will remain open at this time and the new Darwin office will be open from 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September.

22.01.2022 Today we are honouring Sallay Mahomet’s birthday! Born in on this day in 1911, Sallay was a renowned Afghan cameleer of the Territory. He helped the author Rob...yn Davidson to prepare her journey with camels documented in her famous novel, ‘Tracks’ (1977). He achieved further fame when the Whitlam government sent Sallay to Saudi Arabia to deliver the gift of Australian camels to the king in 1975. Sallay later said that this moment .[w}as one of the greatest points in my life, as far as I was concerned really, the trip, a hundred percent. Great honour, great honour that time. Sallay Mahomet’s oral history is available through the Library & Archives NT oral history collection and can be searched through: http://search.nt.gov.au/Coveo/Hubs.aspx #LibraryArchivesNT

21.01.2022 Is a pet on your Christmas shopping list? Check it twice. Pet ownership is a big responsibility. You must look after them for their whole life. This means providing: adequate food and water regular exercise... training shelter protection from harm vet care. Are you ready for the commitment? Visit http://bit.ly/3oyNZ4o See more

21.01.2022 See what's on in the NT for National Safe Work Month. Subject matter experts are presenting on a range of topics that you can access for free. Find out more at https://bit.ly/36hfut9

21.01.2022 INSTALL THE IMPROVED NT BUS TRACKER APP Track real-time arrival of buses at your stop Find nearby bus stops See bus routes and bus stops on a map Save your favourite stops... Get it on Google Play or download on the App Store

20.01.2022 If you are in the Darwin area and wondering why it's a bit hazy...

20.01.2022 Annual Darwin Harbour Clean-Up another successful day On Monday Fisheries staff assisted in the Eleventh Darwin Harbour Clean-Up organised by the Larrakia Ran...gers. This year’s Clean-Up saw nearly 200 volunteers from 27+ groups and 183+ bags of rubbish collected totalling approximately 2.099 tonnes of rubbish collected. The most common items collected were plastic bottles, broken glass/ceramics, foam, packaging and fishing line. Our Fisheries staff were operating in the Hudson Creek - Elizabeth River area and removed a boat load of old rope and abandoned crab traps. Well done to the Larrakia Rangers for organising another successful day.

19.01.2022 Receiver of Territory Monies office open at Manunda Place The Receiver of Territory Monies (RTM) at Manunda Place, on the corner of Knuckey and Cavenagh Streets Darwin is now open. The RTM in Casuarina will be closed from 3pm today.

19.01.2022 The NT Rural Review is a quarterly newsletter featuring up-to-date horticulture, livestock and biosecurity information. Read the latest edition today https://bit.ly/3icWqhZ

19.01.2022 Our home grown sporting stars will be recognised at the upcoming #NTSportsAwards2020 on Saturday 5 December The ceremony will celebrate the Territory’s athletes, coaches, administrators, supporters and volunteers. Previous Awards winners include World Championship, Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games participants. Sports fans have two weeks to buy their tickets here: https://bit.ly/2K1hvRl ... Good luck to all nominees! #SupportingSport NT Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities

18.01.2022 This Sunday. Laksa.

18.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY NT CYCLE PATHS The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is undertaking an important, periodic review of the existing cyc...le and shared path network within Northern Territory regions. The project will involve a strategic review that delivers recommendations for improvements, enhanced connectivity and network extension. Cycle Path networks in the following locations will be reviewed: Greater Darwin Katherine Tennant Creek Alice Springs Whether you use the cycle and shared path network to commute to work or school, or for recreational purposes, or other purposes we want to hear from you. Your input will help us build an understanding of what is needed to improve the cycle and shared path network. Consultation will be open from Wednesday 25 November 2020 until Friday 18 December 2020. For more information and to have your say go to: www.haveyoursay.nt.gov.au

17.01.2022 Visits to the Tiwi Islands, Humpty Doo Barramundi, and breakfast with industry leaders were part of a packed itinerary this week for the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission. Co chairs global business leader Andrew Liveris and former NT Chief Minister Paul Henderson were joined in Darwin by Commissioners Infrastructure Australia CEO Romilly Madew, Australia’s former top public servant Dr Martin Parkinson, NT Treaty Commissioner and advocate Prof Mick Dodson and former... opposition leader Gary Higgins. Their fellow commissioners in former Westpac and St George Bank CEO Gail Kelly and climate change advocate and entrepreneur Eytan Lenko joined key engagements remotely. The Commission will hand its Final Report to the Chief Minister on priority actions and strategies to accelerate the Territory’s post-COVID 19 economic growth late this month.

17.01.2022 1. Register 2. Fish 3. Profit

17.01.2022 Good news for Territorians - the BuildBonus Grant has been extended. BuildBonus will now continue until 31 March 2021. Under the current BuildBonus scheme, Territorians can access a grant of $20,000 until 31 December 2020. ... From 1 January 2021, Territorians can access a grant of $12,000 to put towards building a home. More information: https://newsroom.nt.gov.au/mediaRelease/34025

17.01.2022 A century of service.

17.01.2022 Acting Chief Minister Nicole Manison and Chief Health Officer Hugh Heggie will provide a COVID update

16.01.2022 Check out the amazing work from The Essington School Inspired to create the video and promote #ShePlaysNT with their own message, these students have done such an amazing job. Give them a thumbs up for their creativity and bravery. The #ShePlaysNT tag belongs to all Territory women and girls. It aims to promote women and girls in sport and active recreation so get sharing.

16.01.2022 Many of you couldn’t make it this year. So we’ve brought Parrtjima to you with a virtual tour. Connect with Parrtjima - and let your spirits lift through light..., sound, art, culture, sounds and the stars. View the virtual tour here: https://bit.ly/2OYBrU3 #parrtjima Northern Territory Australia

16.01.2022 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. Independent Research commissioned by the NT Major Events Company confirmed the 2021 Festival in Light helped boost visitation, jobs and economic flow-on benefits. It shows:... There were more than 23,200 attendances across the 10 nights Of those, more than 15,300 were unique visitors 5,200 attendees said the festival was their key motivation for visiting the Territory This event was estimated to directly support more than 13,300 days of employment and 60 full time equivalent jobs. For the 2021 event, visitation driven specifically by the event was up 113.8 per cent when compared to last year. It was also up significantly on the 2019 event. The research also shows big increases in other benefits of holding the event including a Total Expenditure Stimulus of more than $11.5 million, of which almost $10 million was new money to the region and is a direct result of Parrtjima taking place. This is more than double the Total Economic Impact from 2020 which was just over $4 million. The 10-night Parrtjima 2022 festival will take place from 8-17 April next year. https://www.parrtjimaaustralia.com.au/

16.01.2022 WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASON OPEN The season opens today and closes on Monday 4 January 2021. Current shooting hours are from 6am to 7pm. Make sure you have your pe...rmits and know your limits. Magpie Geese seven (7) birds per person per day. Other listed waterfowl a total of ten (10) birds per person per day. These limits have been established using the sustainable harvest model in the Wildlife Management Program for the Magpie Goose in the Northern Territory 2020 2030. Remember only hunt what you need, dispose of carcasses correctly, obey your permit and ensure your dogs are well trained. More info at >>> http://bit.ly/WaterfowlNT NT Hunting Mate app >>> http://bit.ly/NTHuntingMate

16.01.2022 The Territory Check In App is available to download NOW! It is a secure and contactless way for people to sign in to participating businesses and venues. Y...ou can even sign in for your family and friends. Information collected using The Territory Check In app goes directly to NT Health and is safely and securely stored for 28 days to assist with contact tracing if required. Download The Territory Check In App today Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details Apple App store: https://apps.apple.com//the-territory-check-in/id1540705653

16.01.2022 "In December 1942, the 18-year-old defied orders to abandon the rapidly-sinking HMAS Armidale off the coast of East Timor, which was under heavy attack by Japanese aircraft, and instead strapped himself to the ship's anti-aircraft gun and shot at enemy planes until he disappeared beneath the waves."

14.01.2022 Could you care for kids in your community? Luke Tipaumantumirri became a carer when local kids needed a safe place to stay. Becoming a carer in your community means kids can be looked after by their own people and stay in their hometown surrounded by family, friends, community and culture. Luke says simply providing a safe home and everyday life has made a huge difference to the kids, who are now happy, smiling and always making him laugh. ... For more information on how carers are supported with training, a tax-free allowance and other supports visit nt.gov.au/becomeacarer, call 1800 FOSTER, email [email protected] or speak to your local Aboriginal organisation to express your interest.

14.01.2022 We’re so excited to be celebrating Darwin’s 35th Pride Festival! In 1985, a group of passionate Darwinites got together to create the very first Darwin Pride Festival and we’re continuing what these brave individuals began over the next three days (18-20 September). Everyone is welcome, there’s a full schedule of events and the majority are free! ... Get involved here: https://darwinpride.com.au/ NT Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities

14.01.2022 Remote Aboriginal Governance and Capacity Building Grant Program Are you an Aboriginal community-led organisation or corporation that provides services to remote Aboriginal communities or are looking to in the future? Apply for a grant with the Office of Aboriginal Affairs to help remote communities to reach their community aspirations.... Train community members in leadership and governance and support local people to drive local decisions. Grant applications are now open. Learn more: https://dcm.nt.gov.au//remote-aboriginal-governance-and-ca

13.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the NT's Safe Work Month events. Check out the free program of events and get involved at https://bit.ly/36hfut9

13.01.2022 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.... We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

13.01.2022 A message from the 2020 NT Youth Ambassador - Eytahnyia Scott

12.01.2022 If you have an idea for an activity or event that supports the wellbeing of the over 4300 international students studying in the Territory, then we would love to hear from you. Funding of up to $10,000 in grants is available to local businesses, associations, student and community groups to enrich a student’s life outside the classroom. Applications close 2 November 2020. For more information on the program’s objective and to apply visit GrantsNT. https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au/.../2020-21-international-student- Or register for one of our information sessions on Tuesday 6 October, online or at the Darwin Student Space in the Smith Street Mall. online: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-student-wellb DSS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-student-wellb

12.01.2022 Our new app is live! We're just waiting for Google to publish the Android app (this should happen shortly - we'll keep you updated) but Apple users, you can now... download the app Please note, if you have the old app installed, you will need to download the new app. The app has new features including a functional map, compass and brand new augmented reality. If you've got any questions about the app, send us a message

11.01.2022 Make Mandorah Great Again! Breakwall Yes you can fish off it New ramp... New jetty Floating pontoon New ferry terminal Heaps of parking For more info: https://newsroom.nt.gov.au/mediaRelease/33988

11.01.2022 Pro tip - just because the Laksa Festival is over for 2020 doesn't mean you have to stop eating laksas

11.01.2022 Health Minister Natasha Fyles will give an update about the movements of a Qantas crew member, who tested positive for COVID-19, in Darwin before going to Sydney.

09.01.2022 NSW COVID-19 Testing & Quarantine Directions The Chief Health Officer has declared quarantine and testing directions for people who have been to a COVID-...19 case location in New South Wales, effective immediately. New South Wales health authorities have advised that a confirmed case of COVID-19 from Melbourne was in Jervis Bay, Goulburn, Hyams Beach and Vincentia while potentially infectious on 23 and 24 May 2021. The CHO is directing any person who has arrived in the Northern Territory since 23 May 2021, or who will arrive in the Northern Territory and has been to a NSW COVID-19 case location at the dates and times specified to: Any person defined as a ‘close contact’ by NSW health authorities must immediately get tested and undertake 14 days of quarantine in their home or at a suitable place. They must remain in quarantine (unless to get tested) until noon of the 14th day after they were in a NSW COVID-19 case location, regardless of whether they return a negative COVID-19 test. Any person identified as a ‘casual contact’ by NSW health authorities must isolate, get a COVID-19 test and remain in self-quarantine until a negative is returned. Any person who has arrived, or who will arrive in the Northern Territory and has been in New South Wales since 23 May 2021 must check the NSW Health COVID-19 case locations website at least once per day and comply with these directions if a place they have been to becomes a COVID-19 case location. New South Wales COVID-19 case locations can be found at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//case-locations-and-alerts.a To arrange a test, please book online at https://covid19appointment.nt.gov.au/test or contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484 The Chief Health Officer will continue to review and assess the COVID-19 situation across Australia, and will take into account COVID-19 monitoring and data collection, the extent of community transmission and risks to the NT community.

09.01.2022 New avo varieties = new opportunities for Territory growers

08.01.2022 Million Dollar Fish Season 6 is underway and will run until March 31, 2021 Over 130 prize tagged barra are out there in our Top End waterways with seven carrying the million dollar red tag! More than 10,000 fisho's have already registered, ready to get out on the water to try and snag the big one!... To register or for more details: www.milliondollarfish.com.au David Gregory - Barradiction

08.01.2022 The Territory is shooting for the stars as the NT Government and the Darwin Innovation Hub sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cap Vista Pte Ltd, the strategic investment arm of the Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency, and Singapore Space & Technology Ltd (SSTL). The MoU will enable the NT Government to be a strategic overseas partner to Project Cyclotron, a space technology focused venture building program.

07.01.2022 FLOODS The Northern Territory has some of the most extreme weather in the world. Flooding is common during the Wet Season.... If you live in a flood-prone area of the NT you need to know how to prepare and act in a flood. Find out more: https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/flooding

06.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY The draft Northern Territory Seniors Policy 2021-2025 has been compiled and your views are important to us. We are interested in hearing your feedback on the proposed plans and invite you to take a short survey to help us shape the Policy here https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/nt-seniors-policy-2021-2025... Survey closes Friday 18 December, 2020.

06.01.2022 This year’s NT Youth Week theme ‘Empower 2020’ aims to inspire a stronger future for young people in the NT, with Ambassadors Sean and Eytahnyia leading the way. The annual initiative provides young Australians aged 12-25 years with opportunities to express their ideas, raise concerns and act on issues. Join us in encouraging young people’s vision for the NT through an exciting calendar of events and activities running from 26 September 11 October 2020.... To find out more, visit https://youth.nt.gov.au/

06.01.2022 Applications are now OPEN for the Small Business Pivot Grant. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for eligible Northern Territory businesses, with a matched 5...0:50 co-contribution requirement. Funding can be used to make improvements to your business premises, undertake future skilling or purchase new technology and equipment to assist with accessing new markets. For more information, and to apply go to: www.businessrecovery.nt.gov.au

05.01.2022 BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE **UPDATE ON SCHOOL BUSES IN THE AREA** LOCATION: Monck Road and Jarvis, ACACIA HILLS ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes. FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 10/09/2020 15:02 hours ... STATUS: GOING - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside, Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside, The risk of loss of life or threat to properties is almost certain or has occurred. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Buslink has advised children travelling on Bus 215 outbound to Acacia Hill will stop at the corner of Monck and Townend Road. Children will be available to be collected at this location during this time. IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 10/09/2020 18:00 hours INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources. See more

04.01.2022 Today we remember those who have lost their lives in all past and present armed conflicts . In Darwin, the Cenotaph is an important place of commemoration. The... Cenotaph was originally erected outside Government House on 24 April 1921, making it the first official war memorial in the Territory. More information about the Cenotaph is available through Explore NT History - https://ntl.nt.gov.au/story/cenotaph #LibraryArchivesNT

04.01.2022 The Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission yielded a strong response to its call for submissions on igniting the Territory’s post-COVID-19 economic comeback, with 170 submissions received containing more than 800 recommendations. The Commission is on track to deliver its Final Report to the Chief Minister in November. Learn more https://ntrebound.nt.gov.au//commission-on-track-for-final

04.01.2022 Do you have a love of the Territory’s Heritage? Applications are invited from Northern Territory residents who wish to be considered for appointment to the Northern Territory Heritage Council. The Heritage Council is required to meet at least four times per year, with appointment for a period of up to three years. The appointment of members is on the basis of expertise or experience relevant to the administration of the Heritage Act 2011. ... Applicants of Aboriginal descent are encouraged to apply. Applications close on Monday 5 October 2020. For more information contact Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities Director Heritage Michael Wells on 8999 5036 or [email protected]

04.01.2022 HOTSPOT CHANGES The NT Chief Health Officer has revoked the following NSW Local Government Areas as COVID-19 Hotspots from 3pm Wednesday 23 December 2020:... Illawarra: Municipality of Kiama City of Shellharbour City of Shoalhaven Wingecarribee Shire City of Wollongong For a full list of current hotspots

04.01.2022 Wet season rainfall and localised flooding means big guys like this might be in your favourite waterway. He was trapped and removed from the Flora River, outside of Katherine in August this year and at 4.4m long he weighed in at approximately 350kg. Crocs can kill, don’t risk your life; and if you are around any waterway in the Top End always remember to #BeCrocwise.... https://becrocwise.nt.gov.au/

04.01.2022 Fire danger ratings (FDR) show the risk of bushfires in your area. It is important to know what they mean. For more information, go to https://securent.nt.gov.a...u/prepare-fo//fire-danger-ratings. Prepare. Act. Survive. SecureNT

02.01.2022 Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) Grant Program Would you like to hold an event, activity or project to celebrate Aboriginal Culture for Australia Day in 2021? Apply for a grant with the Office of Aboriginal Affairs to help recognise and commemorate Aboriginal culture, language, history and achievements past, present and future, our way this Australia Day.... Grant applications are now open. Learn more: https://dcm.nt.gov.au//celebrating-aboriginal-culture-aust

02.01.2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOTSPOTS INFORMATION The Northern Territory Chief Health Officer has announced his intention to revoke the current greater Adelaide hotsp...ots effective from 9am on Saturday November 21. Unless the situation changes, from 9am on Saturday there will be no remaining South Australian hotspots. This means that people from South Australian hotspots currently in quarantine will be able to leave after being tested and returning a negative test. People arriving from South Australia will no longer be required to quarantine. Stay up to date with the latest information: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/

01.01.2022 A number of Northern Territory Government offices will close on Friday 25 December 2020 and reopen on Monday 4 January 2021 with the exception of those listed below: https://nt.gov.au/homepage/ntg-christmas-closures