06 Feb 2020
Exciting exploration opportunities as AGES program is released
The Territory’s exploration sector is experiencing strong growth in exploration activity for commodities such as gold, zinc, copper and lithium.
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News
24 Jan 2020
Jobs-generating Territory film to premiere at Berlin International Film Festival
The Top End will be on display to global audiences at next month’s prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, with local production High Ground selected to host its world premiere at a red carpet gala screening.
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22 Jan 2020
Pond to plate: Jobs boost for Territory as Project Sea Dragon takes another positive step
Seafarms’ Project Sea Dragon development has taken another positive step with signing an offtake agreement with major European seafood distributor Primstar B.V.
Invest
18 Jan 2020
New office to support emerging critical minerals industry
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Facilitation Office is open for business and ready to support the development and growth of our critical minerals sector.
Invest
15 Jan 2020
Boosting our population by attracting international students
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is accelerating efforts to attract international students as a key part of diversifying the Territory economy and creating local permanent jobs.
Study
13 Jan 2020
Boosting our population: DAMA II marks successful first year
Northern Territory (NT) businesses sought to fill 520 positions with skilled migrants in 2019 - a 263% year-on-year increase - following a major change to the NT’s Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).
Migrate
13 Jan 2020
Project Sea Dragon creating ongoing local Territory jobs
Seafarms’ Project Sea Dragon has commenced construction at the Bynoe Harbour Core Breeding Centre with earthworks and bitumen being laid for access roads, along with outlet ponds and fencing.
Invest
10 Jan 2020
Australia, Japan agreement an exciting step towards hydrogen future
Using hydrogen as a clean, affordable and sustainable source of energy is another step closer after the Australian Government's Minister for Resources and Northern Australia signed a joint statement of cooperation with Japan today.
Invest
05 Jan 2020
Boosting our population: DAMA II marks successful first year
Northern Territory (NT) businesses sought to fill 520 positions with skilled migrants in 2019 - a 263% year-on-year increase - following a major change to the NT’s Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).
Migrate
01 Jan 2020
More tariff cuts under Australia's free trade deals
Australian farmers and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of our free trade agreements with new tariff cuts kicking-off today in our major export markets.
Invest
18 Dec 2019
Australia ratifies trade deals with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru
Australia has today ratified its free trade agreements with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru, a move that will give our farmers access to more markets, greater opportunities for our businesses, create more jobs and increased investment.
Invest
13 Dec 2019
First Territory NAIF project complete
The Territory’s first North Australia Infrastructure Fund project is now complete, with Humpty Doo Barramundi’s new salt water Barramundi grow out ponds now operational.
Invest
11 Dec 2019
Creating jobs and revitalising our CBD: Bringing students into Darwin City
Darwin CBD revitalisation is one step closer with the Chief Minister today welcoming the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility’s conditional loan of $150 million to Charles Darwin University.
Invest
10 Dec 2019
Ship lift a win for the Territory, a win for the nation
The Northern Territory Government will build the largest ship lift in northern Australia.
Invest
30 Nov 2019
Darwin bags record mango haul
Darwin is on track to produce the largest haul of mangoes ever recorded; harvesting over three million trays this season.
Invest
27 Nov 2019
Boosting exports for Australia's service sector
The Australian Government will continue to focus on boosting Australia’s services exports, releasing its initial response to the first industry-led Services Exports Action Plan.
Invest
23 Nov 2019
Australia to be a world leader in hydrogen
Australia will become a world leader in hydrogen production and exports thanks to a new fund set up by the Australian Government.
Invest
22 Nov 2019
COAG Energy Council meeting and establishment of Office of Sustainable Energy
The Minister for Renewables, Energy and Essential Services will represent the Territory today at the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council meeting in Perth.
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20 Nov 2019
US-Australia partnership on critical minerals strengthened through new talks
The Australian Government Minister for Resources and Northern Australia today held talks with US Commerce Secretary and other officials in Washington DC to strengthen US-Australia ties on critical minerals and rare earths.
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19 Nov 2019
Australia, US partnership on critical minerals formalised
Australia and the United States have formalised their partnership on developing both nations’ critical mineral assets, with a project agreement signed today by Geoscience Australia and the United States Geological Survey.
Invest
15 Nov 2019
Changes to Northern Territory Government visa nominations
From 16 November 2019, the subclass 489 visa is being replaced with a new Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491.
Migrate
14 Nov 2019
New financing measures to help build critical minerals sector
Australia has world-leading deposits of rare earth and critical minerals representing a substantial commercial opportunity. The Australian Government will secure the future of rare earth and critical mineral projects, including those strategically important to defence end-use, with new financial options and a dedicated project facilitation office within the Department of Industry.
Invest
13 Nov 2019
Jobs and Territory investment: Kirkland Lake Gold reopen Union Reefs mill
Kirkland Lake Gold have given the nod of confidence to the Territory economy with the reopening of their Union Reefs mill operations near Pine Creek.
Invest
06 Nov 2019
Project to grow north's Tropical Rock Oyster industry
A new project looking to grow northern Australia’s Tropical Rock Oyster industry has been unveiled at the Darwin Aquaculture Centre today.
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