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16 November 2009
| Taking Action on Homelessness
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will match Federal funding to enable $2.2 million to be immediately invested in short term accommodation for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will match Federal funding to enable $2.2 million to be immediately invested in short term accommodation for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
4 November 2009
| Bellamack Affordable Housing Lots Now On Sale
The first 12 affordable housing lots set aside by the Northern Territory Government at the Palmerston suburb of Bellamack are now available.
The first 12 affordable housing lots set aside by the Northern Territory Government at the Palmerston suburb of Bellamack are now available.
27 October 2009
| Funding Approved For Accommodation Providers
Five organisations will share $440 000 funding to provide improved accommodation services to people who are homeless or in crisis.
Five organisations will share $440 000 funding to provide improved accommodation services to people who are homeless or in crisis.
24 October 2009
| Wirrina redevelopment underway
The Expression of Interest Process today opened for the Wirrina Redevelopment as part of the Territory Government’s plan to redevelop public housing sites in Parap.
The Expression of Interest Process today opened for the Wirrina Redevelopment as part of the Territory Government’s plan to redevelop public housing sites in Parap.
21 October 2009
| Accommodation providers receive funding
More than $680 000 has been awarded to community housing groups in the Territory to provide improved accommodation and services for people with special needs and those in crisis.
More than $680 000 has been awarded to community housing groups in the Territory to provide improved accommodation and services for people with special needs and those in crisis.
11 October 2009
| Housing Upgrades Being Delivered
84 Territory families have already benefited from a significant drive to refurbish vacated public housing stock and another 84 will be moving into refurbished homes before Christmas.
84 Territory families have already benefited from a significant drive to refurbish vacated public housing stock and another 84 will be moving into refurbished homes before Christmas.
9 October 2009
| Local Government and Planning Ministers Meet In Darwin
The Northern Territory will host the Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council in Darwin today.
The Northern Territory will host the Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council in Darwin today.
5 October 2009
| Animal Welfare Act Review
A Discussion Paper is now available for comment into the review of the Animal Welfare Act.
A Discussion Paper is now available for comment into the review of the Animal Welfare Act.
5 October 2009
| Territory Housing Gardening Competition
The winners of the Territory Housing Gardening Competition in the Top End were this morning announced at the Jingili Water Gardens.
The winners of the Territory Housing Gardening Competition in the Top End were this morning announced at the Jingili Water Gardens.
30 September 3009
| Rents Will Not Rise For Pensioners in Territory Housing
Minister for Housing Rob Knight today ruled out any increase in Territory Housing pensioner rents as a result of the latest increases to the Federal pension.
Minister for Housing Rob Knight today ruled out any increase in Territory Housing pensioner rents as a result of the latest increases to the Federal pension.
29 September 2009
| Delivering More Housing Options
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced the first stage of the new Palmerston suburb of Johnston will be auctioned to pre-qualified residential developers on 30 October, making way for land to be purchased off the plan in November.
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced the first stage of the new Palmerston suburb of Johnston will be auctioned to pre-qualified residential developers on 30 October, making way for land to be purchased off the plan in November.
24 September 2009
| Minister Attends Housing Ministers Conference
Minister for Housing Rob Knight will today join his national counterparts at the Housing Minister’s Conference in Melbourne with Housing and Homelessness Reforms expected to be high on the agenda.
Minister for Housing Rob Knight will today join his national counterparts at the Housing Minister’s Conference in Melbourne with Housing and Homelessness Reforms expected to be high on the agenda.
22 September 2009
| Taking Action on Homelessness
The Northern Territory Government has announced further action to help those at risk of homelessness, following meetings today with the non-Government service providers.
The Northern Territory Government has announced further action to help those at risk of homelessness, following meetings today with the non-Government service providers.
21 September 2009
| Water Safety Week Begins
Water Safety Week was launched in the Territory today, with various events in an around the water planned to educate children about being water safety wise.
Water Safety Week was launched in the Territory today, with various events in an around the water planned to educate children about being water safety wise.
18 September 2009
| Territory Benefits from Stimulus Funding
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today announced $48 million in funding under Stage Two of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today announced $48 million in funding under Stage Two of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
16 September 2009
| Bagot Community Election Committment Underway
Work is underway on the first stage of a $4 million election commitment to upgrade the Bagot Community.
Work is underway on the first stage of a $4 million election commitment to upgrade the Bagot Community.
15 September 2009 | Parap Gateway Redevelopment Begins
The tender has been awarded for the demolition of the Wirrina Flats and Town Houses on Parap Road as part of the Territory Government’s five-year plan to redevelop public housing sites in Parap.
The tender has been awarded for the demolition of the Wirrina Flats and Town Houses on Parap Road as part of the Territory Government’s five-year plan to redevelop public housing sites in Parap.
10 September 2009 | Homelessness Funding Welcomed
The Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments will invest more than $54 million to tackle homelessness in the NT.
The Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments will invest more than $54 million to tackle homelessness in the NT.
10 September 2009 | Leases signed in Maningrida, Gunbalanya & Wadeye
The Northern Territory (NT) communities of Maningrida, Gunbalanya and Wadeye have signed 40-year leases which will allow housing work to begin across the three communities under the Australian and Northern Territory Governments' Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP).
The Northern Territory (NT) communities of Maningrida, Gunbalanya and Wadeye have signed 40-year leases which will allow housing work to begin across the three communities under the Australian and Northern Territory Governments' Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP).
31 August 2009 | Improving Indigenous housing in the NT
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today released the report of the review into improving the delivery of the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) in the Northern Territory (NT).
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today released the report of the review into improving the delivery of the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) in the Northern Territory (NT).
8 August 2009 | New SIHIP Homes Underway
Minister for Housing Rob Knight and Minister for Indigenous Policy Malarndirri McCarthy today inspected work underway on new homes at Groote Eylandt under the Australian and Northern Territory Government’s Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program.
Minister for Housing Rob Knight and Minister for Indigenous Policy Malarndirri McCarthy today inspected work underway on new homes at Groote Eylandt under the Australian and Northern Territory Government’s Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program.
5 August 2009 | Palumpa causeway to be upgraded
The Northern Territory Government will invest $500 000 to upgrade the Nganmarriyanga causeway.
The Northern Territory Government will invest $500 000 to upgrade the Nganmarriyanga causeway.
24 July 2009 | Driving Indigenous Housing in the NT
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are determined to achieve the ambitious targets they have set in housing reform to deliver long-overdue housing to Indigenous Australians in the NT.
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are determined to achieve the ambitious targets they have set in housing reform to deliver long-overdue housing to Indigenous Australians in the NT.
20 July 2009 | Housing Work Underway On Tiwi Islands
Minister for Housing Rob Knight today inspected upgrade work taking place on the Tiwi Islands as part of the $672 million Australian and Northern Territory Government Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP).
Minister for Housing Rob Knight today inspected upgrade work taking place on the Tiwi Islands as part of the $672 million Australian and Northern Territory Government Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP).
14 July 2009 | Affordable Housing Open for Inspection
Sixteen refurbished units on Emery Avenue in Palmerston are now complete and will open for inspection thanks to a Territory Government initiative.
Sixteen refurbished units on Emery Avenue in Palmerston are now complete and will open for inspection thanks to a Territory Government initiative.
8 July 2009 | Operation Stimulus Underway In Alice Springs
Minister for Housing Rob Knight today inspected renovation work underway in Alice Springs as part of the Rudd Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
Minister for Housing Rob Knight today inspected renovation work underway in Alice Springs as part of the Rudd Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
21 June 2009
| Animal Awareness Week
The Territory Government is supporting the NT’s first Animal Awareness Week - set to begin tomorrow.
The Territory Government is supporting the NT’s first Animal Awareness Week - set to begin tomorrow.
17 June 2009 | Affordable Innovative Housing for Palmerston
New homeowners will be able to build a small, affordable home with the option of adding extra bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom or verandah as they can afford it, under a new project launched by the Chief Minister Paul Henderson today.
New homeowners will be able to build a small, affordable home with the option of adding extra bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom or verandah as they can afford it, under a new project launched by the Chief Minister Paul Henderson today.
21 May 2009 | SIHIP Works Underway in NT
Refurbishments under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) have started on the Tiwi Islands, Groote Eylandt and in Tennant Creek, with construction of new houses expected to start in coming months.
Refurbishments under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) have started on the Tiwi Islands, Groote Eylandt and in Tennant Creek, with construction of new houses expected to start in coming months.
21 May 2009 | SIHIP works underway in NT
Refurbishments under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) have started on the Tiwi Islands, Groote Eylandt and in Tennant Creek, with construction of new houses expected to start in coming months.
Refurbishments under the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) have started on the Tiwi Islands, Groote Eylandt and in Tennant Creek, with construction of new houses expected to start in coming months.
18 May 2009 | Accommodation Boost For Alice Springs
Alice Springs will receive a boost in accommodation services with the Territory Government announcing that Anglicare will deliver supported accommodation services at a Government owned property.
Alice Springs will receive a boost in accommodation services with the Territory Government announcing that Anglicare will deliver supported accommodation services at a Government owned property.
5 May 2009 | $125 million Alice Springs Transformation Plan
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have written to Tangentyere Council with a significantly expanded offer of more than $125 million for housing, infrastructure and services for Alice Springs.
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have written to Tangentyere Council with a significantly expanded offer of more than $125 million for housing, infrastructure and services for Alice Springs.
29 April 2009 | Better Language Services For Territorians
The Northern Territory Government today released a new language Services Policy enabling better access to Government services for Territorians who speak languages other than English.
The Northern Territory Government today released a new language Services Policy enabling better access to Government services for Territorians who speak languages other than English.
23 February 2009 | Industry Forums To Begin In Central Australia
Central Australian business owners and operators will this week have the opportunity to hear about how they can benefit from a record housing and infrastructure program rolling out across the Territory.
Central Australian business owners and operators will this week have the opportunity to hear about how they can benefit from a record housing and infrastructure program rolling out across the Territory.
16 February 2009 | Opportunities for Business from Record Housing Program
Business owners and operators are being encouraged to attend free industry forums to hear how they could benefit from a record housing and infrastructure program being rolled out across the Territory.
Business owners and operators are being encouraged to attend free industry forums to hear how they could benefit from a record housing and infrastructure program being rolled out across the Territory.
11 February 2009 | NT lease agreement - a major step towards better Indigenous housing
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments welcome the Northern Land Council's decision to approve the granting of housing leases in the NT communities of Galiwin'ku, Gunbalanya, Maningrida and Wadeye.
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments welcome the Northern Land Council's decision to approve the granting of housing leases in the NT communities of Galiwin'ku, Gunbalanya, Maningrida and Wadeye.