The department plays a vital role in the economic, social and environmental development of the Northern Territory to deliver outcomes for all Territorians.
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What we are doing
Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) grants now open
Applications are now open for the Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) Grant program.
NASA comes to the Territory
An international contingent from NASA is in Nhulunbuy for 40 days of work with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) at the Arnhem Space Centre.
Roadhouse to Recovery Projects Ready to Go
Nine projects are now complete as part of the highly-popular $4 million Roadhouse to Recovery Grant initiative.
Heritage protection for fascinating piece of NT history
A 1960s satellite-tracking antenna in Gove that played an important part in Australia’s early space research and development has been officially listed as a heritage object.
Ban on Subsea Mining in the Territory
Subsea mining is now banned in the Northern Territory with a Declaration of Prohibited Action gazetted.
Charging up the Territory
To continue to drive investment and achieve a $40 billion economy by 2030, the Territory Government has announced a new partnership to accelerate the Territory’s battery materials and manufacturing industry.
Inaugural Ride for a Cause a huge success
A group of enthusiastic young people from Palmerston and the Northern Suburbs joined Yarraman Territory in an action packed horse ride.
A Million reasons to visit the Territory
Million Dollar Fish has delivered exceptional results for the Northern Territory.
Making Katherine Hot Springs more accessible
The iconic Katherine Hot Springs precinct is now more accessible with recent upgrades to the carpark including three designated disabled parking spaces and two emergency vehicle spaces.
Training the Territory
More Territorians are choosing to upskill through traineeships and apprenticeships, with enrolments the highest they’ve been in the Territory in five years.
Sky high for the Dry
Visitors and locals can now get a different perspective on Darwin with Wheel on the Wharf – WOW!