Northern Territory Government Newsroom

January

9 January 2009
Malarndirri McCarthy - RSPCA Given A Funding Boost
The RSPCA Darwin is set to receive a $50 000 funding boost thanks to the Northern Territory Government.

8 January 2009
Paul Henderson - Chief Minister Pursuing Territory Trade and Investment Opportunities in Asia and the U.S
Chief Minister Paul Henderson will leave on a 10 day overseas trip from tomorrow, pursuing trade and investment opportunities in China, Japan and the United States.

Alison Anderson - Kimberley Neighbours Helping Control The Territory's Cane Toad Population
A Western Australian initiative to contain the Northern Territory’s cane toad population has eradicated more than 350,000 adult toads of the invasive species from the North Western region of the Territory.

Paul Henderson - Next Step Towards 2030 for the Territory
Chief Minister Paul Henderson is calling on Territorians to get involved in Territory 2030 and have a say in the Territory’s future.

7 January 2009
Kon Vatskalis - NT Retail Trade Figures Best in Australia
The Northern Territory economy is leading the nation – with the strongest retail trade figures in the country in the 12 months to November.

Dr Chris Burns - Oncology Unit Takes Shape
The Northern Territory and Australian governments have taken another major step towards delivering a radiation oncology unit for Territorians with the pouring of the floor slab today.

6 January 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Happier and Healthier Mothers and Babies
The Northern Territory Government is implementing a more integrated and cohesive postnatal model across the Territory.

Paul Henderson - More than 300 Extra Police in the Territory
Chief Minister and Police Minister Paul Henderson today announced that there were more than 300 extra members of the Northern Territory police force compared to 2003.

Paul Henderson - Togart People’s Choice Award
Chief Minister Paul Henderson, today announced Marina Murdilinga as the winner of the $5,000 Togart People’s Choice Award 2008.

5 January 2009
Dr Chris Burns / Paul Henderson - Ambulance Service for Palmerston
The Northern Territory Government has begun delivering on an election commitment to double the ambulance services for Palmerston and the rural area – six months early.

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Paul Henderson - Passing of Reverend Jim Downing
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today that he was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the Reverend Jim Downing.

2 January 2009
Dr Chris Burns - Anti-gambling Initiatives Receive Funding Boost
The Northern Territory Government has provided almost $700,000 to community groups to tackle gambling abuse.

1 January 2009
Dr Chris Burns - If You Drink and Drive in 2009 – You Will Be Caught - Fact Sheet attached
Territorians have been put on notice that if they drink and drive in 2009 – they will be caught.