2 May 2012
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Indigenous languages a clear focus of the Government
Indigenous Development Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy has appeared before the Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (SCATSIA) Inquiry into language learning in Indigenous communities in Darwin today.
20 April 2012
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Budget 2012 delivers 140 affordable homes for Territorians
Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, said the 140 National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) dwellings have an estimated value of $50 million and will be transferred to the Territory’s new affordable housing rental company, Venture Housing.
16 April 2012
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$28 million in housing for Territory families
The Territory Government is helping families get ahead with a $28 million investment across affordable and social urban housing and land release projects as part of the upcoming 2012 Budget, Treasurer Delia Lawrie said.
31 March 2012
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Yirrkala's Future Forum and East Journey debut album launched
There was plenty of action on Yirrkala’s Community Oval yesterday, with a Futures Forum and the album launch of community band, East Journey.
22 March 2012
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More affordable housing opportunites on offer
The Territory Government is encouraging industry representatives to learn more about the opportunities available through the National Affordability Rental Scheme (NRAS).
15 March 2012
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Kilgariff area plan unveiled
An area plan of Alice Springs’ newest suburb, Kilagriff, was today released as construction of the eagerly awaited development continues to go full steam ahead.
01 March 2012
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Fast broadband speeds into Lajamanu
Karl Hampton, local member for Stuart and Minster for Information Telecommunication and Technology Policy, today welcomed Telstra's ADSL2+ investment in a key territory Growth Town.
24 February 2012
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A stronger working future for Indigenous Territorians
Chief Minister, Paul Henderson and the Minister for Indigenous Development, Malarndirri McCarthy today gave evidence to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s public hearings in Darwin for their Inquiry into the Australian Government’s Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bills.
13 February 2012
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New Chair Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council appointed
Minister for Indigenous Development, Malarndirri McCarthy, today announced Mrs Pat Brahim as the new Chair of the Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council (IAAC).
18 January 2012
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More affordable housing options for Territorians
The Territory Government has finalised the establishment of a new affordable housing rental company –
Venture Housing Company – to provide affordable housing options for Territorians.
17 January 2012
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Indigenous Economic Development Forum winner
Today, local member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker presented Indigenous Business owner Helen
Martin from Banubanu Wilderness Retreat with an Ipad 2.
16 January 2012
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Short term workers villages to provide more housing options
The Territory Government is calling for proposals to develop a workers village to provide more housing options for Territorians and workers in key service areas.
29 December 2011
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Buildbonus scheme extended
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced the Territory Government’s Buildbonus grant scheme will be extended for a further six months to 30 June next year.
29 December 2011
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Developers offered land for Retirement Village
Land in Alice Springs is available for developers interested in building a seniors village, Acting Minister for Senior Territorians Chris Burns announced today.
14 December 2011
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Moratorium lifted on Public Housing sales
The moratorium on the sale of public housing in the Territory has been lifted following significant work undertaken to build more dwellings and the development of an Asset Management Strategy for the next ten years.
13 December 2011
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Let there be cake for Senior Territory Housing tenants
Minister for Central Australia Karl Hampton today brought some early Christmas cheer to senior Territory Housing tenants at Flynn Drive Seniors Complex in Alice Springs.
6 December 2011
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Youth Business Awards winners
Students from Numbulwar School have won the Operate a small business in a growth town or remote school category of this year’s Youth Business Awards.
02 December 2011
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Territory Housing is now recruiting Public Housing Safety Officers
The introduction of Public Housing Safety Officers (PHSOs) will help increase safety in and around public housing. There are 15 positions available in the Darwin region and 5 in Alice Springs. To find out more about PHSOs and how you can apply go to
www.housing.nt.gov.au/public_housing/safety_strategy
20 October 2011
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New NT Coordinator-General Remote Services appointed
Indigenous Development Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy today announced the appointment of Ms Olga Havnen as the new
Northern Territory Coordinator-General for Remote Service Delivery.
5 September 2011
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More Housing options for at-risk Territorians
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today officially opened the new Ted Collins Social Housing Village at Coconut Grove.
01 September 2011
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More accommodation for visiting patients to Alice Springs
More people from remote Indigenous communities will have somewhere safe to stay when they visit Alice Springs for medical treatment, after the official opening of the Alyerre Hostel today.
20 July 2011
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More public and social housing for Territorians
The Territory Government is continuing to deliver more housing for families in need through its construction program.
14 July 2011
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New Darwin suburb underway
Minister for Public and Affordable Housing Dr Chris Burns said the new development is part of the Australian and Territory Government’s work to release more land to meet Darwin’s housing needs.
13 July 2011
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Making it easier for families to own their own home
Construction Minister, Gerry McCarthy, is encouraging Territorians to take advantage of the Territory Government’s home ownership initiatives to capture dry season construction opportunities.
30 June 2011
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Leases signed for Hermannsburg and Lajamanu
The Northern Territory communities of Hermannsburg and Lajamanu have signed 40 year leases which will allow work to begin on building new houses. Under the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing between the Australian and Northern Territory Government, 26 new houses will be built in Hermannsburg and 17 in Lajamanu.
22 June 2011
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Major Milestone Reached in New Land Release
Construction of the new suburbof Johnson Stage 2 is set to begin by the end of the year with the Territory Government today announcing Urbex Pty Ltd has been selected as the preferred developer to build the new suburb.
21 June 2011
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More Affordable Land Opportunities in Johnston
The Territory Government is delivering more opportunities for Territorians to build their own home with affordable land at Johnston available for $140 000.
16 June 2011
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Talented operator mixing it with the best
Talented operator mixing it up with the best Roy Ruwarringa, 45 is one of those extremely talented people who watches how it’s done, then knows how to do it.
16 June 2011
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Full steam ahead on Groote Eylandt
People are moving into new houses and there are lots of jobs on offer at Groote Eylandt as the housing project gears up.
3 June 2011
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NT Coordinator General, Remote Services retires
Indigenous Development Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy thanked outgoing
Northern Territory Coordinator General for Remote Services, Mr Bob Beadman for his contribution on the Government’s
Working Future policy.
3 June 2011
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Building employment and training opportunities in Ngukurr
Eighteen Indigenous trainees have been awarded their Certificate II in Construction at Ngukurr.
30 May 2011
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East Arnhem Economic Profile Unveiled
The
East Arnhem Economic Profile was unveiled to East Arnhem’s business community today revealing increased confidence and a positive outlook for growth in the region.
26 May 2011
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Exploring the Future of Ntaria
Local Government Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy today attended the Ntaria Futures Forum, 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
5 May 2011
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Public Housing Safety Strategy
The Northern Territory Government has released
proposed changes to the Housing Act aiming to improve public housing safety.
3 May 2011
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Building a Working Future for Indigenous Territorians
Indigenous Territorians will benefit from a $633m infrastructure spend in Budget 2011 to build new and upgrade remote infrastructure across the Territory.
3 May 2011
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Making the Territory affordable for families
Budget 2011 is helping Territory families get ahead with the most generous subsidies and concessions in the country.
27 April 2011
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$30 million to build Indigenous workforce in our Shires
The Northern Territory and Australian Governments today announced a $30 million jobs package that will provide sustained employment for upto 530 Indigenous people over the next three years.
18 April 2011
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Supporting Territory home buyers
The Northern Territory Government is helping more Territory home buyers in Budget 2011 by increasing the purchase price caps and income limits for HOMESTART NT.
13 April 2011
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Breaking the cycle of Homelessness in Alice Springs
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have delivered a $7.4 million dollar facility to help address homelessness in Alice Springs.
31 March 2011
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Local company awarded tender to deliver affordable house and land packages
Six house and land packages for first home buyers in Alice Springs will soon be available after a local company was awarded the contract to develop the land at Ridges Estate.
17 March 2011
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Working Together for Better Futures in Lajamanu
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments, the Central Desert Shire and the local Reference Group of Lajamanu, today signed a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) which sets out priority actions in the areas of early childhood education, schooling, housing, community safety and governance.
15 March 2011
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Working Together for Better Futures in Gapuwiyak
The north east Arnhem Land community of Gapuwiyak today outlined education and the establishment of a School Attendance Work Group as a priority in its Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
11 March 2011
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Working Together for Better Futures in Milingimbi
The north east Arnhem Land community of Milingimbi today signed a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) with a strong focus on school attendance through ‘no service for children at the shop during school time’.
3 March 2011
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Working Together for Better Futures in Numbulwar
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments, the Roper Gulf Shire Council and the local Reference Group of Numbulwar, today signed a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) outlining the future development of Numbulwar.
2 March 2011
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Working Together for Better Futures in Ntaria
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments, the Macdonnell Shire Council and the local Reference Group of Ntaria, today signed a Local Implementation Plan which sets out priority actions in the areas of early childhood education, schooling, housing, community safety and governance.
15 February 2011
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Securing the future for Gove
The Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, announced today the Northern Territory Government had renewed leases held by Rio Tinto Alcan on the Gove Peninsula, securing the future and supporting the economy for the Gove community.
15 February 2011
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Construction starts on new Larapinta Seniors Village
The Territory Government has started work on the construction of the 18 unit Larapinta Seniors Village.
11 February 2011
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More Accommodation for Homeless Men Opens in Alice Springs
More accommodation to help men facing homelessness was officially opened today in Alice Springs.
10 February 2011
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Working Together for Better Futures in Yuendumu
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments, the Central Desert Shire Council and the local Reference Group of Yuendumu, today signed a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) to drive future development in Yuendumu.
2 February 2011
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More accommodation for Aboriginal visitors to Alice Springs
The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson and the NT Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, today opened an $11 million visitor park providing Aboriginal visitors to Alice Springs with a safe place to stay.
1 February 2011
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Tenders called to deliver new affordable house and land packages
First home buyers on low to middle incomes in Alice Springs will have the opportunity to purchase affordable house and land packages at Ridges Estate.
4 January 2011
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Northern Territory remote Indigenous housing targets exceeded
Almost 1200 Indigenous families in remote communities in the Northern Territory have improved housing after the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) exceeded its 2010 targets.
15 December 2010
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Housing Ministerial Conferences
Housing Ministers will meet in Melbourne over the next two days to work on a range of national programs.
1 December 2010
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Aboriginal Protection Authority Opens New Office in Darwin
Four prominent Aboriginal custodians have been honoured in the new Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority office by having rooms named after them.
29 November 2010
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More accommodation for women in need
The $1.6 million new Catherine Booth House was opened in Darwin today, delivering 12 rooms for emergency accommodation for women in need.
24 November 2010
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New Affordable Housing Rental Company for the NT
The Territory Government today announced that Housing Choices Australia and Unity Housing Company will establish an Affordable Housing Rental Company (AHRC).
16 November 2010
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Working to deliver more housing for the Territory
Minister for Public and Affordable Housing Chris Burns is going to Adelaide and Melbourne to look at affordable housing projects that could benefit Territorians.
15 November 2010
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Regional Development is the Focus of Canberra Talks
Regional Development Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy is in Canberra today to ensure that Territorians do not miss out on a $10 billion regional Australia election commitment by the Federal Government.
10 November 2010
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Remote Indigenous housing in Northern Territory fast tracked
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments will fast track the Northern Territory National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing to help tackle poor living conditions in Indigenous communities.
25 October 2010
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta traditional owners celebrate 25th anniversary
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta Regional Development Minister Malarndirri McCarthy congratulated the Anangu traditional owners on managing the National Park as a premier international tourist destination.
06 October 2010
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Transforming the Alice Springs Town Camps
Minister for Central Australia Karl Hampton, Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin and Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon today announced the details of the final package of housing and refurbishment works for the Alice Springs town camps.
16 September 2010
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Ballots Open for Bellamack and Johnston Affordable Housing
Territorians can now apply to purchase affordable housing lots and new home packages in the new Palmerston suburbs of Johnston and Bellamack.
2 September 2010
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Animal welfare funds for remote areas
Five not-for-profit animal welfare organisations across the Territory will share in $200,000 funding through Animal Welfare Fund Grants announced today.
2 September 2010
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Calling green thumbs
The Public Housing garden competition is now open. The garden competition has been an annual event in the Territory since 1997 and is open to public housing tenants across the Territory.
20 August 2010
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Ngukurr to host first Future Forum
The Territory Growth Town of Ngukurr, 330 kilometres south of Katherine on the banks of the Roper River, will today host the first Future Forum focussing on employment and economic development opportunities for the region.
21 July 2010
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MacDonnell Shire Council agrees to extend services to Mutitjulu
Local Government Minister Malarndirri McCarthy has welcomed the decision by the MacDonnell Shire Council to extend its services to the Mutitjulu community a further month, until the end of August 2010.
16 July 2010
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Remote Indigenous housing progress
Following the Australian Government’s reforms to remote Indigenous housing, the states and the Northern Territory (NT) have delivered 316 new houses and 828 refurbishments in remote Indigenous communities across Australia in 2009-10.
15 July 2010
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NTG brokers new $24.2 million CDEP deal
Local Government Minister, Malarndirri McCarthy has successfully negotiated a new deal which will see the funding from CDEP to real jobs program increase to $24.2 million extending the program until 30 June 2011.
13 July 2010
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Animal Hero Award Winner Announced
Naomi Oliver, creator of the website Top End Lost and Found (TELAF) has today been announced the inaugural winner of the Animal Hero Award for her contribution to improving the lives of animals in the Territory.
9 July 2010
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More Beds to Tackle Homelessness
Work is underway to upgrade the YMCA in Darwin to secure more beds for people at risk of homelessness.
30 June 2010
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New Bellamack Seniors Village to start construction
Construction will begin on 40 new public housing units as part of the new Bellamack Seniors Village next month.
28 June 2010
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$1.2 million granted to municipal and shire councils
Local government councils across the Northern Territory will share in more than $1.2 million of funding to assist in delivering services, building infrastructure and capacity to benefit their communities.
21 June 2010
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Animal Awareness Week
Animal Awareness Week focuses on the protection and care of all animals across the Territory.
15 June 2010
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New Transitional Accommodation Underway
Construction of 18 new dwellings for transitional accommodation is underway in Crerar Rd
in Berrimah.
10 June 2010
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Aboriginal Interpreter Service turns 10-years old
The Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) has celebrated 10 years of service, helping Indigenous Territorians communicate in their first language.
8 June 2010
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Auditor-General’s report highlights SIHIP is on track
A report released by the Northern Territory Auditor-General shows the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) is on track to deliver its targets. Read the
Auditor-General's report.
3 June 2010
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New Rental System to Improve Remote Housing
The Territory Government today announced changes to the way people pay rent in remote communities as part of reforms to deliver better housing.
17 May 2010
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Find out more about HOMESTART NT
Free information sessions are taking place across the Territory to help more people buy their own home through HOMESTART NT.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Families in Darwin’s Northern Suburbs
The Henderson Government continues to invest in Darwin’s Northern suburbs with more than $750 million to improve schools, hospitals, housing and infrastructure.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Palmerston and Litchfield Families
The Henderson Government continues to invest in Palmerston and Litchfield with more than $300 million to improve schools, hospitals, housing and infrastructure.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering More Housing Options Now For Territory Families
Cuts to stamp duty, a new concession to help senior Territorians own their own home, fast-tracking more residential land and a major boost to public housing are part of the Henderson Government’s Budget 2010 record investment in housing.
4 May 2010
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Budget 2010 Delivering Now for Indigenous Territorians
The Territory Government is delivering a record $980 million investment to increase services for Indigenous Territorians.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Central Australian Families
The Henderson Government continues to invest in Central Australia with more than $560 million to improve schools, hospitals, housing and infrastructure.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Barkly Families
The Henderson Government continues to invest in the Barkly region with more than $78 million to improve schools, hospitals, roads and infrastructure.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Arafura Families
Budget 2010 will see the Henderson Government continue to invest in Arafura with boosted schools, housing, roads and community infrastructure.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for East Arnhem Families
The Henderson Government continues to invest in the East Arnhem region with more than $339.1 million to improve schools, hospitals, housing, roads and infrastructure.
4 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Indigenous Territorians
The Henderson Government is delivering a record $980 million investment to increase services for Indigenous Territorians.
04 May 2010
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Budget 2010: Delivering Now for Katherine Families
The Henderson Government continues to invest in the Katherine region with more than $253.3 million to improve schools, hospitals, housing and infrastructure.
27 April 2010
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Housing the Territory: Record $695M for More Housing
The Territory Government will continue delivering for Territorians with a record $695 million in Budget 2010 for more housing and accommodation across the Territory.
20 April 2010
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How's Business? East Arnhem Business Survey
East Arnhem businesses are encouraged to get involved in an important business survey for their region closing at the end of this week.
19 April 2010
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A Smart Territory: $2M for Homeland Learning Centres
Students from seven Homeland Learning Centres will benefit from $2 million in school upgrades that will be included in the Budget 2010.
8 April 2010
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Darwin’s Newest Suburb Taking Shape
Minister for Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy has welcomed the release of the layout of the new Darwin suburb of Muirhead and plans for stage one of the developments proposed by Defence Housing Australia (DHA).
14 April 2010
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Housing The Territory: Fast Tracking Land Release
The Northern Territory Government will fast track more land release to deliver around 550 new homes in the first stage of the new Palmerston East suburb, Zuccoli.
8 April 2010
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Tenders Called for More Supported Accommodation
Tenders were called today to build 18 two, three and four bedroom units to provide supported transitional accommodation in Darwin.
8 April 2010
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Tender opens to improve visitor accommodation
Alice Springs will soon have more short-term accommodation options to address overcrowding in town camps.
25 March 2010
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More Residential Development For Territorians
Lands and Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy today said the next step towards developing the new city of Weddell south of Palmerston would be taken with a gap analysis study now underway.
22 March 2010
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New Houses at Nguiu completed under SIHIP
The first three houses have been completed at Nguiu under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP).
19 March 2010
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More Residential Development For Palmerston
The Development Consent Authority has approved the development of 446 residential lots in the new Palmerston suburb of Bellamack.
18 March 2010
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New SIHIP arrangements on Groote Eylandt
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today announced new arrangements under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) on Groote Eylandt, Gunbalanya, Belyuen and Acacia Larrakia in the Northern Territory (NT).
17 March 2010
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Further improvements to NT Indigenous housing program
A new independent, expert quality assurance team will be established to inspect and assess new houses and refurbishments delivered under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) in the Northern Territory (NT).
05 March 2010
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20 New Units to help Tackle Homelessness
Construction began on 20 new two bedroom dwellings in Coconut Grove today as part of a project to help provide accommodation to people facing housing stress.
25 February 2010
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Calls to Manage the New Affordable Housing Rental Company
The Territory Government is setting up an Affordable Housing Rental Company (AHRC) to help low to middle income earners struggling to pay market rent.
25 February 2010
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SIHIP Delivering Jobs and Training for Indigenous Territorians
The Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) is delivering real training and employment opportunities for more than 100 Indigenous Territorians.
22 February 2010
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$2.7million granted to Municipal and Shire Councils
Local government councils across the Northern Territory will share in $2.7million in funding to assist in delivering services and providing innovative projects that benefit their communities.
23 February 2010
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More Accommodation, More Homes, More Jobs
The Northern Territory Government is working with a local developer and The Salvation Army to provide more short-term accommodation as well as develop the equivalent of half a suburb in Darwin.
23 February 2010
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Calls to Manage the New Affordable Housing Rental Company
The Territory Government is setting up an Affordable Housing Rental Company (AHRC) to help low to middle income earners struggling to pay market rent.
22 February 2010
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Housing construction begins in Alice Springs town camps
Construction is underway on the first of 85 houses to be built in the Alice Springs town camps under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program.
17 February 2010
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More Land for More Homes
The Territory Government today continued its plans to house 15,000 people in Palmerston over the next five years.
11 February 2010
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National Housing Issues on Ministerial Council Meeting Agenda
Housing Ministers will meet in Canberra tomorrow at a Ministerial Conference looking at a range of issues on meeting increase demands on housing and accommodation across the nation.
29 January 2010
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New Housing Options In Ilpeye Ilpeye
The chance to own their own home is a step closer for Alice Springs traditional owners living at Ilpeye Ilpeye, a town camp located on the eastern boundary of Alice Springs.
28 January 2010
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Johnston Land for Sale from Saturday
Territorians will have the opportunity to buy land in the new Palmerston suburb of Johnston from Saturday.
22 January 2010
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Bellamack Gardens Construction To Begin
Construction of Bellamack Gardens will begin in the coming weeks with local company Norbuilt winning the tender to build the 28 townhouses and units in the precinct.
13 January 2010
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Seniors not to be forced out of Territory Housing
The Territory government has a strong policy of allowing senior Territorians to remain in their public housing even though other members of their home may have moved out or passed away.
7 January 2010
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$18M for More Remote Teacher Housing
The Northern Territory and Commonwealth Government have awarded the tenders to deliver an $18.2 million remote teacher housing project across nine remote communities.