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
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!
Aboriginal Health Workers Awards now open
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Practitioner Excellence Awards.
MaveriX is on track
MaveriX is the largest Territorian screen production to ever be produced in the Territory - it is a 10 part TV series which follows six junior motocross riders selected for the first intake of the MaveriX academy in Alice Springs.