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Don’t miss out – last week to nominate for the 2019 Rural Women’s Award
Do you have an idea that could make a difference to rural and regional communities in the Northern Territory?
New citrus canker detection in Durack
As a result of continued efforts to trace plants infected with the citrus canker disease as well as assistance from the community, the Citrus Canker Emergency Response Team has successfully identified another plant infected with citrus canker. Located on a residential property in Durack, this is the 14th infected plant found in the Northern Territory since the first citrus canker detection in April 2018.
Turbocharging Tourism: War and Words – Australia’s Leading Military Authors in Darwin
The Northern Territory’s economy is set to receive a significant boost with the upcoming Territory Tribute International Military Writers’ Festival expected to attract large numbers of visitors to Darwin from 5-7 April 2019.
Turbocharging Tourism: Strong Numbers Support Stimulus Efforts
Tourism visitor statistics released by Tourism Research Australia (TRA)* show that domestic and international visitation to the NT has stabilised in the September quarter of 2018.
Turbocharging Tourism: NT Events Raise The Bar
The Territory Labor Government continues to stimulate the economy and boost the Territory’s tourism industry, with new data revealing great results from NT Major Events Company’s (NTMEC) key events in 2018.
Creating jobs and skilling the Territory’s workforce
The Northern Territory Government is investing $93 million in vocational education and training (VET) this financial year to skill the Northern Territory workforce and support the creation of long-term jobs for Territorians.
McArthur River Mine additional water release amendment
An amendment has been approved to McArthur River Mine’s (MRM) existing Mine Management Plan that will allow the operator to improve contaminated water management at the site.
Tourism Grants Turbocharging Visitor Experiences and Creating Jobs
Through the Territory Labor Government’s record $103 million Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package, Territory tourism operators have been provided $3 million in grants to improve tourism experiences for visitors and boost industry investment.
Donghai Airlines Service - Performance Insights
The Territory’s first-ever direct air service from China is starting to achieve results, bringing more Chinese visitors here and delivering significant flow-on benefits into the economy.
PAWS and think about responsible pet ownership
Territorians are reminded they are responsible for the safety and welfare of their pets and livestock over the Christmas and holiday period.