News
Territory mangoes hit US shelves
Mango madness is a thing – and now Los Angeles locals can see for themselves!
Turbocharging Tourism: more Nitmiluk turbo works on the way
A tender for the construction of upgrades to the Baruwei stairs and platform at Nitmiluk National Park has been released today, as part of the $5.5 million Turbocharging Tourism investment in the park by the Territory Labor Government to improve the visitor experience, boost tourism and create jobs.
The 2018-2019 Department of Primary Industry and Resources (DPIR) annual report is now available.
Attracting Visitation: Cruise Season Sets Sail with the arrival of the Explorer Dream
The arrival of the Explorer Dream in Darwin today signals the start of the Top End cruise season which is expected to bring over 64,000 visitors and inject millions into the Territory economy over the next 12 months.
The latest round of Animal Welfare Grants have been awarded by the Department of Primary Industry and Resources (DPIR).
Turbocharging Tourism: George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor and Event Centre opens
The new $9.9 million George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor and Event Centre is now complete.
Driving tourism and innovation: world’s biggest solar challenge
Dozens of solar cars will begin their 3,000km journey from Darwin to Adelaide as part of the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge on Sunday 13 October.
Detector dog in place to help protect Territory’s border
Detector dog ‘Suki’ has started work at the Darwin International Airport to help keep out African Swine Fever (ASF) and other biosecurity risks.
Extending beyond the dry times
The most recent department field day proved a success with 65 producers, researchers and industry stakeholders converging on the Old Man Plains (OMP) Research Station to learn more about building resilience through the dry times.
Turbocharging Tourism: $2.5 billion of Visitation into the Territory
The Northern Territory is reaping rewards from the Territory Labor Government’s Turbocharging Tourism investment with visitor numbers up by 11 per cent in the year ending June 2019.