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
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
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
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
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
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







