News Archive

 

Media Releases

 

Printer iconLarger text size iconSmaller text size icon

NewsRoom 2005

Please contact the Media Liaison Officer for further information about the Department of Plannin and Infrastructure news, media releases or other activities:

Media Liaison Officer - David Wright
Ph: (08) 8924 7004
Fax: (08) 8924 7044
Mobile: 0401 119 833
Email: David.Wright@nt.gov.au

 

Draft Tennant Creek Main Street Landscape Masterplan

12 December 2005

The official launch of the Draft Tennant Creek Main Street Landscape Masterplan was held last Wednesday, 7 December.  More information

Starlight Special - Free Buses for New Year's Eve

12 December 2005

Partygoers on New Year’s Eve are urged to take advantage of the free buses supplied by the Government for the Darwin and rural region. More information

Personalised Number Plate Public Tender

02 December 2005

On 24 November 2005, Motor Vehicle Registry went to a public tender to offer the Territory public the ‘right to display’ eight available car / truck type number plates. More information

back to top

 

Sober Bob is back for the festive season...

22 November 2005

Sober Bob, the Northern Territory’s designated sober driver campaign has been launched for Christmas and New Year 2005-06. More information

New Bus Services Palmerston & Rural

11 November 2005

A new bus route and additional services will be available to Palmerston, Virginia, Noonamah and Humpty Doo residents from Monday 14 November 2005. More information

Extension to Bus Service Route 72 Palmerston Via Bakewell, Rosebery and Gunn

24 October 2005

The Route 72 Bus Service from Palmerston via Bakewell and Rosebery will be extended to service the Gunn area of Palmerston. More information

Free Buses to Crusty Demons Freestyle Motocross Spectacular on Saturday 15 October 2005

29 September 2005

Free buses are being provided for the public to attend the Crusty Demons event at Marrara Sports Ground on Saturday 15 October 2005. More information

New School Bus Interchange at Humpty Doo

08 September 2005

In 2002 St Francis of Assisi Primary School generously offered their school grounds as an interchange area for the school buses. More information

back to top

 

NRETA Internet site

02 September 2005

The new interim NRETA Internet site is now live and can be found at www.nreta.nt.gov.au. The site is under development and will be enhanced over the next few months with further functionality and areas to be added to the site. The current site follows the previous sections of the old DPI and CDSCA sites with Arts and Museums, Office of Environmental Heritage, Conservation and Natural Resources and Parks and Wildlife being prevalent on our home page. This will be changing to have the following sections which are more services based. Those sections are:

  • Parks
  • Wildlife
  • Arts and Film
  • Museums and Galleries
  • Environmental Protection
  • Natural Resources
  • Heritage

East Arm boat ramp relocation

31 August 2005

Public comment is sought on the relocation of the East Arm boat ramp ...   More information

NT Marine Safety Boat, Motor and Leisure Show 2005

22 August 2005

The NT Marine Safety Boat, Motor and Leisure Show is on again this weekend, 27 and 28 August 2005, at Marrara Indoor Stadium and the adjacent lawns. More information

Additional bus services for Royal Darwin show

15 July 2005

The regular Darwinbus network route 8 between Darwin and Palmerston will pick up and drop off at the old weighbridge area outside the showgrounds. More information

back to top

 

Challenges for Remote Area Transport

13 July 2005

The Remote Areas Heavy Vehicle Transport Consultative Forum
A half day forum on freight transport in remote areas of Australia. More information

Cracker night at Casuarina Coastal Reserve

27 June 2005

Revellers planning to enjoy Territory Day at the Casuarina Coastal Reserve should be aware of some restrictions that exist ...  More information

Free Buses - V8 Supercar Championships at Hidden Valley 1 to 3 July 2005

24 June 2005

Catch a FREE bus to the V8 Supercar Championships at Hidden Valley. More information

Boat Maintenance and Safety Day Sunday 19 June 2005
Time: 9.00 am-1.00 pm

19 June 2005

The Boat Maintenance and Safety Day will be held at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club on Sunday 19 June 2005. More information

FREE Buses NT vs Samoa Rugby 17 June & AFL Game June 18

09 June 2005

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure will provide free buses for two major sporting events on the weekend of 17 -19 June. More information

back to top

 

Free Buses for BASSINTHEGRASS

31 May 2005

Free buses are being provided for the public to attend Bass In The Grass on Saturday 4 June 2005. More information

Kiana School - a Bike Safety Aware School

23 May 2005

Children at Kiana School are delighted with the nine new bike helmets awarded to them by Road Safety Branch. More information

Workzone Traffic Management Training

28 April 2005

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has revised the training requirements for work zone traffic management on Northern Territory Government roads. More information

Taxi Ballot set to ride again

11 April 2005

Commercial passenger vehicle operators in Darwin and Alice Springs have the opportunity to apply for further taxi licences. More information

Changes to traffic conditions in Katherine

21 March 2005

As of 4 April 2005, Katherine motorists will no longer be permitted to turn left on a red light at the Katherine Terrace/Giles Street intersection. More information

back to top

 

Drive to arrive this Easter

21 March 2005

The Territory’s peak road safety body has urged motorists to take particular care on rural roads over Easter. More information

Free Buses for Senior Citizens Easter luncheon

16 March 2005

The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure is providing free buses for Darwin’s senior citizens to attend the annual ‘Kalymnian Brotherhood Easter Lunch for Seniors’. More information

Free buses for the AFL Wizards Cup Game - 26 February

21 February 2005

The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure is providing FREE BUSES to the AFL Wizard Cup match. More information

Changes to some morning bus times

4 February 2005

People travelling on bus routes 4, 5 and 9 will have to make a slightly earlier start in the mornings from Monday 7 February. More information

Are you interested in cycling?

2 February 2005

The Department's cycling web page has been updated. More information

Wet season flooding in Katherine region

28 January 2005

Katherine staff have been keeping a close eye on rainfall and water levels in the region. More information

back to top