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Free swimming and water safety lessons are now permanently funded for all NT students in Years 1 to 6.

Families do not need to use their sports vouchers, saving more while students gain lifesaving skills and build water confidence that will stay with them for life.

For more information, go to the Department of Education and Training website.

Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious bacterial disease.

The vaccine is free for infants and adolescents from GPs, participating pharmacies, community care centres, remote health clinics and through the NT School Immunisation Program.

For more information, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

Children in urban areas can receive two $100 vouchers annually.

For more information, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

From 9 February 2026, light vehicles (up to and including 4.5 tonne GVM) will only need roadworthy inspections if 7 years and older and when:

• transferring ownership (can be completed by seller or buyer)
• re-establishing registration after a vehicle has not been registered in the NT for more than 12 months
• first registration in the Northern Territory (prior to compliance inspection for interstate transfers).

For more information, go to the Department of Logistics and infrastructure website.

The Container Deposit Scheme expanded in July 2026 to include any beverage container up to 3 litres in volume.

Containers such as wine, spirits and plain milk containers will now be regulated.

For more information, go to the NT EPA website.

The $200 Back to School payment scheme is giving Territory families more choice and flexibility from preschool to Year 12.

With the option to combine sibling vouchers and expanded eligibility including NT students at interstate boarding schools, families can spend the support where it matters most on approved education expenses.

For more information, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

Tickets are now on sale for the MXGP of Australia 2026, which returns to Darwin from 18 to 20 September and once again features the MA Motocross State Challenge following its hugely successful debut last year.

For more information, go to the MXGP of Australia website.

Get tickets.

Cricket fever is taking over the NT with Darwin set to host its first international Test series in 23 years when Australia takes on Bangladesh in August 2026. The Territory will also host two T20 internationals in 2027.

For more information, go to the Northern Territory website.

Get tickets.

The ASMG is Australia’s first and longest-running Masters Games and is open to anyone with a love of sports who meets the age criteria, which for most sports is generally 25 years and above.

For more information, go to the Alice Springs Masters Games website.

Register now.

Through the acquisition of Silkwood, a 30,000ha parcel of land next to Litchfield National Park, we’re increasing access to stunning natural attractions for all Territorians.

For more information, go to the Australia's Northern Territory website.

A number of coastal reef fish species in the greater Darwin region are at risk of overfishing. To protect our reef fish the government has introduced management strategies.

For more information, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

The development of the precinct will provide a versatile community facility, giving the school and local sporting codes enhanced playing and training grounds.

For more information, go to the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure website.