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What we are doing
New burial and cremation laws commence
New burial and cremation legislation commenced in the Northern Territory on 28 November 2022.
Addressing Key Worker Accommodation in Alice Springs and Katherine
The Northern Territory is addressing key worker and private sector housing shortages in Alice Springs and Katherine.
Expressions of Interest opens for the new Darwin Convention Centre Hotel
The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Darwin Convention Centre Hotel is now open with six international hotel operators already interested in the project.
Christmas Pageant kicks off the Christmas Countdown
The countdown to Christmas is officially on with Darwin’s Christmas Pageant taking place last night.
Territory Japan delegation for the 59th annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference (AJJBC)
The 59th annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference (AJJBC) saw over 400 representatives from the most senior levels of government and business, including ministers, ambassadors and the leaders of major corporations come together during October.
Territory tough: Darwin business first to manufacture cyclone certified roof panels
In a first for the Territory, an East Arm business will design, manufacture and commercialise insulated, cyclone-certified roof panels for Northern Australia, creating dozens of local jobs.
Darwin Convention Centre Hotel starts Waterfront transformation
A new hotel, which will be integrated within the Darwin Convention Centre, will be built at the Darwin Waterfront.
Four years sees 750th cargo depart from Darwin’s INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG
October saw the 750th cargo produced by INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG depart Darwin on the Pacific Breeze, the same vessel which carried the first LNG cargo, nearly four years ago.
Major milestone for Territory’s first lithium exports
Core Lithium has achieved a key milestone with the opening of the Finniss Lithium mine, right here in the Northern Territory.
Securing position in global electric vehicle battery sector
The Northern Territory Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwanese company, Aleees and Perth-based Avenira Ltd, to develop and operate the Territory’s first battery cathode manufacturing plant in Darwin.
Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor consultation
Investigations advance into the potential Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor to support continued development of our regions in ways which maximise efficiency and minimise impost.
Creating further economic growth in the Top End region
The Northern Territory Government and the Top End Regional Economic Growth Committee have released a long term plan to grow the economy, increase job opportunities and improve liveability in the Daly, West Arnhem, Top End Rural and Unincorporated area, and Tiwi Islands.
Top End Regional Growth Plan Released
The Territory Government and the Top End Regional Economic Growth Committee have released a long term plan to grow the economy, increase job opportunities and improve liveability in the Daly, West Arnhem, Top End Rural and Unincorporated area, and Tiwi Islands.
Territory industry leading decarbonisation pathways
August saw significant advances in the Territory’s transition towards net zero with both INPEX and Santos realising substantial milestones in advancing decarbonisation technologies.
Work is powering ahead on the Territory's largest fuel storage project
Construction on all 11 tanks has commenced at the Crowley Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, with the final ringbeam being poured last month.