2013
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Building More Homes for Territory Workers
Minister for Housing, Peter Chandler, said projects to build up to 800 new homes across the Territory are close to being approved under the Territory Government’s Real Housing for Growth initiative. Media Release
Dynamic Approach to Deliver Affordable Homes
A dynamic approach is being taken by the Territory Government to give workers and their families more choice on the rental market and in buying a home. Media Release
Working to Make Land Ready for Industry
Budget 2013 highlights the Territory Government’s drive to grow the economy with investment in the roll-out of land for industry. Media Release
Investing in Palmerston for the Future
The Country Liberals Government is investing in Palmerston as it grows and provides an appealing lifestyle to many Territory families. Media Release
Home Building in Remote Communities Sets Fast Pace
Budget 2013 continues the huge Territory and Commonwealth investment to make significant improvements to housing in remote communities. Media Release
Making Land Available to Drive Housing Growth for Territorians
The Territory Government is determined to provide affordable housing for Territorians and has already found thousands of hectares of land that can be developed for housing. Media Release
Building for Housing Escalates as Confidence Grows
Government action to slash red tape and speed up development application processes is reflected in a record number of residential building approvals, Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said today. Media Release
Precinct Demonstrates Value of Preserving Territory Heritage
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, officially opened Heritage Week 2013 in Darwin tonight at the Myilly Point Heritage Precinct. Media Release
Sites Identified in Katherine for Over 400 Homes
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said today a 52 hectare site of Government land in Katherine has been identified to be released for future residential and some commercial development. Media Release
Expert Team Drives Housing Roll Out
Chief Minister Adam Giles said today a team of project management experts is being appointed to drive the roll-out of land and homes for Territorians. Media Release
Grants Available for Heritage Projects
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment Peter Chandler today launched the 2013-2014 Heritage Grants program at the historic Myilly Point Precinct, while inspecting the new National Trust Office at Audit House. Media Release
Advocate for Better Cities Named as NT Government Architect
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, today announced the appointment of Professor Lawrence Nield as Northern Territory Government Architect. Media Release
Waterfront Uni Expected To Attract Asian Students
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said today he is looking forward to seeing hundreds of international and domestic students attending the Charles Darwin University Business School at Darwin Waterfront. Media Release
Kilgariff concept plan released
The Northern Territory Government is fast tracking the release of 100 lots in Alice Springs newest suburb, Kilgariff.
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Fire Destroys Namatjira Ghost Gums
The destruction of two iconic Ghost Gums painted by Albert Namatjira has saddened many Territorians, Minister for Indigenous Advancement, Alison Anderson, said today. Media Release
NT EPA commences operations
The new Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) was officially established as an independent regulatory authority following the commencement of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority Act 2012 on 1 January 2013. Media Release