24 Jul 2020
NT propels into space
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are teaming up to expand the Top End’s space sector, with a new agreement to maximise the Territory’s natural advantages to create jobs and grow the economy.
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23 Jul 2020
Major Territory mining project secures tenure with mineral leases
The Northern Territory Government has today offered the grant of mineral leases to Australian company Arafura Rare Earths Pty Ltd, paving the way for its proposed Nolans rare earths mine and processing plant in Central Australia.
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17 Jul 2020
NAIF loan to Charles Darwin University expansion receives full approval
Charles Darwin University’s expansion plans have moved forward, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility fully approving a loan up to $151.5 million to support the university’s growth.
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17 Jul 2020
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is extended by a further five years
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility will make further significant investment into the north after being granted a five year extension by the Australian Government.
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15 Jul 2020
Driving investment in the Territory’s resources - Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations grants announced
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to drive economic development through the latest round of Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations grants.
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13 Jul 2020
Turbocharging tourism: Nitmiluk mountain bike trails open for riders
Nitmiluk National Park is set to become the Top End’s mountain bike mecca, thanks to the completion of stage one of a bike trail network designed to capture the growing adventure tourism market.
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10 Jul 2020
Ride the Red Centre: upgraded mountain bike trails open in Alice Springs
Alice Springs is solidifying its reputation as a mecca for mountain bike tourism and outdoor recreation with the opening of nearly 100km of upgraded mountain bike and shared-use trails last weekend.
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10 Jul 2020
The Territory’s first ever renewable hydrogen strategy to deliver local jobs
The Territory Government has released the Northern Territory’s first ever renewable hydrogen strategy to turn our natural competitive advantages into clean, permanent local jobs.
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10 Jul 2020
NT EPA recommends approval of the Union Reefs North Underground Mine
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) has completed the environmental impact assessment of Northern Territory Mining Operations’ Union Reefs North Underground Mine.
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04 Jul 2020
Major project status awarded to job-creating Alice Springs mine
In another sign of private investor confidence in the Northern Territory’s economic recovery, global mining company Thor Mining will establish an open pit mine near Alice Springs.
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03 Jul 2020
SPARK film initiative to create new opportunities for local filmmakers and musicians
Emerging Northern Territory (NT) filmmakers will now have stronger career pathways and an opportunity to collaborate with local musicians and composers as part of a new partnership between the the NT Government and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to reimagine and improve the SPARK film initiative this year.
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02 Jul 2020
2020 to 2021 program year update
The Australian Government has not yet allocated nomination quotas to the states and territories for the 2020 to 2021 program year.
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30 Jun 2020
MaveriX: the largest local production ever to be filmed in Red Centre
A new adrenaline-fuelled TV series set against the spectacular backdrop of Central Australia and showcasing iconic landmarks around Alice Springs will inject $5 million into the Territory economy and employ nearly 400 people when filming begins next year.
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22 Jun 2020
$53 million to unlock infrastructure jobs in the NT
The Australian and Northern Territory governments will support infrastructure construction jobs across the Northern Territory by jointly investing an additional $53 million to deliver shovel-ready infrastructure projects and urgent road safety upgrades.
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12 Jun 2020
Delivering cheap and clean power through more renewables
In another significant step towards 50% renewables by 2030, the Northern Territory Government has announced priority electricity market reforms to address system security a
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10 Jun 2020
Stage one of Kittyhawk Estate to commence construction
The Land Development Corporation has announced BMD Urban Pty Ltd as the successful tenderer to complete construction works for stage one of Kittyhawk Estate.
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10 Jun 2020
Territory’s first-ever creative industries strategy forges pathway to jobs and growth
The Northern Territory (NT) Government will work with the creative sector to establish an industry representative body, a key recommendation from the NT’s first-ever creative industries strategy released today, which aims to grow the sector, broaden its economic base and create jobs.
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05 Jun 2020
Upcoming changes to Northern Territory nomination
Changes to eligibility criteria for Northern Territory nomination under General Skilled Migration Program will take effect from 1 July 2020.
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06 May 2020
IoT Data Centres invests $120 million in new NT facility
Specialist data centre project developer IoT Data Centres (IoTDC) will commence building a $120 million data centre project in the Northern Territory.
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06 May 2020
Hemp industry provides new opportunity for Territory agriculture
Territory agriculture has an exciting new opportunity with the commencement of the Hemp Industry Act and regulations today.
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03 May 2020
Resources recovery: Nathan River Resources gets green light for next stage
In a boost to the Territory economy and jobs, Nathan River Resources has been granted further approval to develop the next stage of its Nathan River Project in the Roper Gulf region.
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21 Apr 2020
Creating jobs and supporting senior Territorians: Alice Springs seniors’ lifestyle accommodation
An expressions of interest seeking a private proponent to develop and operate a senior’s lifestyle accommodation village in Alice Springs will open this week.
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03 Apr 2020
Major milestone for NT’s first lithium mine
In a significant boost for the Northern Territory (NT) economy and prospects for local jobs, the Territory Government has granted final approval to Core Lithium Ltd to commence development of its new lithium mine in the Top End.
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01 Apr 2020
Funding boost to support Australian exporters and tourism businesses
The Australian Government will inject an extra $49.8 million into the Export Market Development Grants program in the 2019-20 financial year, allowing exporters and tourism businesses to get additional reimbursements for costs incurred in marketing their products and services around the world.
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