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NRETA Media Releases - 2006

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December

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 December	Crocodile Management Team Has a Busy 2006	38Kb
28 December	Howard Springs Nature Park Draft Plan of Management	78Kb
22 December	Waterfowl Hunters Urged to Behave	55Kb
21 December	NT Pitches in to Fight Victorian Fires	57Kb
21 December	School Holiday Fun at the Territory Wildlife Park	43Kb
19 December	Plan Your Attack this Wet Season	50Kb
19 December	Bushfire Expert Highlights NT Fire Research in Portugal	46Kb
18 December	New Water Gauging Stations Image (jpg 116Kb)	40Kb
15 December	Crocodile Search Set to Begin in Katherine	37Kb
15 December	Arts Projects Given $220,000 Boost Image (jpg 92Kb)	272Kb
15 December	NT's Richest Art Fellowship on Offer	91Kb
13 December	Seven Foot Snake Found in Toilet Bowl Image (jpg 80Kb)	46Kb
13 December	New NT Arts Grants Board Nominations for 2007	90Kb
11 December	Invasive Gecko Species Found in Darwin Suburb Image (jpg 69Kb)	55Kb
6 December	Wildcare Inc Alice Springs Celebrates 10 Years of Service	39Kb
6 December	Crocodile Removed from Katherine River	37Kb
5 December	Inquiry into Australia’s Indigenous visual arts and crafts sector	128Kb
4 December	Alice Springs Desert Park Wins Brolgas	55Kb
1 December	Water Summit opened in the Top End	55Kb
1 December	Desert Park Awarded First Central Australian NGIA Accreditation Image (jpg 76Kb)	45Kb
1 December	Students Rescued at Earth Quest	48Kb

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November

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
30 November	Alice Springs Desert Park launches new daily schedule	55Kb
28 November	Alice Springs Wildcare Gets Fishy Image (pdf 106Kb)	43Kb
24 November	Nitmiluk National Park Restrictions for Wet Season	47Kb
23 November	MAGNT Expert Helps to Identify South Pacific Fish Species Image (pdf 48Kb)	45Kb
19 November	Cane Toad Trap Rebates Near 500	89Kb
17 November	TWP Billabong to be Cleaned out by Reality Show Contestants	45Kb
15 November	New Flood Forecasting System for Alice Springs	55Kb
15 November	Desert Park Reptiles Star in upcoming BBC Production	43Kb
14 November	Infringements Issued for Breaches of Bushfires Act	41Kb
14 November	Track Closure at Litchfield National Park	47Kb
13 November	West MacDonnell National Park Wins WWF Award	56Kb
13 November	Beach Fires Off Limits at Casuarina Coastal Reserve Image (pdf 53Kb)	52Kb
10 November	National Emissions Trading Taskforce Public Forum	24Kb
10 November	Territory Artists Striving for Colour	200Kb
9 November	Free Entry to Desert Park for Big November Night	42Kb
9 November	Come Twine With Us	90Kb
8 November	Bores Replaced on Bathurst Island	91Kb
8 November	Seagrass Monitoring Begins at Casuarina Coastal Reserve	51Kb
8 November	World Experts Meet to Discuss Valuable Natural Resources	48Kb
8 November	Quarantine Order for Cabomba is Extended	48Kb
7 November	Saltwater Crocodile Caught at Howard River	48Kb
6 November	Groundwater Expert Returns from IAH Congress	48Kb
6 November	World’s First Captive Kept Beach Curlew Chicks Image (jpg 52Kb)	44Kb
6 November	4WD Track Closure – Gregory National Park	47Kb
6 November	Oenpelli Python Set to Benefit form MOU Image (jpg 206Kb)	55Kb
6 November	4WD Track Closure – Mary River National Park (proposed)	46Kb
6 November	Operation SOS: Save Our Suburbs Image (jpg 71Kb)	99Kb
3 November	East Timor Science Trips Planned to Continue	50Kb
2 November	Digital Seminars to Close Skills Gap in the Territory	35Kb

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October

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 October	Abundant Flatback Turtles at Casuarina Coastal Reserve Image (jpg 29Kb)	48Kb
31 October	Flora River Nature Park Joint Management	51Kb
31 October	Baby Quolls at the Territory Wildlife Park Image (jpg 89Kb)	92Kb
30 October	Desert Fire Symposium	48Kb
30 October	Rangers Clamp down on Dogs at Telegraph Station	51Kb
30 October	Tree to be Removed from George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens	51Kb
25 October	New Funding for Screen Projects Announced	47Kb
25 October	Saltie Caught in Goldfish Pond Image (jpg 77Kb)	52Kb
24 October	Snakes On The Move As Temperatures Increase	48Kb
23 October	Darwin's Oldest Milkwood Tree Heritage Listed	55Kb
23 October	Bushfires NT Scientist to Attend International Fire Congress	51Kb
20 October	Butterflyfish Help Monitor Coral Reef Health Image (jpg 42Kb)	55Kb
20 October	Water Efficient Native Gardens	47Kb
19 October	Conserve Our Water for Future Generations	98Kb
18 October	Environment Election Commitments Delivered	62Kb
16 October	Prickly Acacia Found In The Top End Image (jpg 71Kb)	52Kb
14 October	Junior Rangers "Graduate"	55Kb
13 October	MRM Approval Good for Territory	60Kb
13 October	McArthur River Mine	77Kb
13 October	Compilation CD Given Away at Conference	52Kb
12 October	Commonsense Could Have Saved Millions Lost	98Kb
12 October	A strategic approach to Weed Risk Management in the Northern Territory	51Kb
11 October	Fire Weather the Worst in Recent Memory	48Kb
9 October	Baby Ghost Bats on Display at TWP Nocturnal House Image (jpg 76Kb)	47Kb
6 October	Communities to Combat Weeds during Weedbuster Week 2006	59Kb
6 October	Alice Springs Desert Park Visitor Survey	58Kb
5 October	Manton Dam Recreation Area Re-opened Image (jpg 79Kb)	48Kb
5 October	EnvironmeNT Grants: Territorians are the winners!	106Kb
4 October	Saltwater Crocodile Sighted at Manton Dam	46Kb
3 October	Feral Pig Control at West MacDonnell National Park	36Kb
2 October	DesArt at the Desert Park	58Kb

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September

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
29 September	DRMAC Information Session in Darwin	73Kb
29 September	Scientists Set to Assist East Timor’s Seas	51Kb
29 September	Island Haven for Last of Territory Golden Bandicoots Image (jpg 92Kb)	50Kb
29 September	Stolen Property Impedes Katherine Crocodile Management	48Kb
28 September	Wildlife Films help Endangered Quolls Image (jpg 39Kb)	52Kb
28 September	Window on the Wetlands Smoking Ceremony	48Kb
27 September	Mouse Spiders Image (jpg 68Kb)	49Kb
26 September	The Territory’s oldest arts organisation to get a new lease of life (and temporary studios to boot!)	63Kb
25 September	Female Saltwater Crocodile Removed from Howard River Image (jpg 101Kb)	48Kb
25 September	Pedal Between the Parks	48Kb
22 September	Woody the Weed Urges Territorians to Combat Weeds During Weedbuster Week Image (jpg 68Kb)	52Kb
20 September	Worms Dance at New Moon Image (jpg 31Kb)	54Kb
20 September	Churchill Fellowship Recipient Set For Overseas Journey	53Kb
20 September	Flatback Turtle Release at Casuarina Coastal Reserve Image (jpg 50Kb)	48Kb
16 September	NT Government Supports Recovery Festival	97Kb
14 September	Last Chance for Response to Territory Screen Futures	52Kb
14 September	Pacific Edge Travel Assistance	51Kb
13 September	Minister Thanks Bushfire Volunteers	89Kb
13 September	New Awards Recognise Excellence in NT Public Sector	76Kb
12 September	Partial Closure at Elsey National Park	47Kb
11 September	Arts Minister Draws Line in the Sand on Indigenous Art Carpetbaggers	55Kb
11 September	Parks and Wildlife Service Help Save Wallaby	48Kb
9 September	MAGNT 25TH Aniversary	52Kb
7 September	Winners of the NT Threatened Species Art Competition	59Kb
7 September	Correctional Services Help FrogWatch Get Ready For the Wet Season	72Kb
7 September	Heritage News
6 September	Ghan Trip For Writers	55Kb
5 September	McArthur River Mine	70Kb
5 September	Popular Walking Track Closed	47Kb
4 September	Bushfires NT Conduct Final Block Inspections	49Kb
3 September	Making the Most of Nitmiluk's Natural Wonders	60Kb

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August

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 August	New Threatened Species List Revealed For NT	90Kb
31 August	People's Choice Another Telstra Award Highlight	56Kb
30 August	New Bill Aims to Develop New Industry	76Kb
28 August	Stringent Conditions for Mine Expansion	102Kb
28 August	McArthur River Mine Open Cut Project	76Kb
28 August	Australasian Hydrographic Conference Held in Darwin	48Kb
25 August	Longtimers Share Stories Near Wesleyan Church	47Kb
24 August	Multi-Million Dollar Arnhem Land Greenhouse Gas Fire Sale	55Kb
23 August	Last Days to Enter NT Threatened Species Art Competition	51Kb
23 August	Thirsty Tree Monitor Caught in Coke Can Image (pdf 77Kb)	47Kb
22 August	Bushfires NT Battle to Contain Wildfires	49Kb
20 August	Northern Territory Heroes Reunite for A Wartime Journey	51Kb
18 August	Heritage Recognition on 40th Anniversary	62Kb
18 August	Bushfires NT Enforcement Officers Inspect Record Number of Land Tenures	35Kb
17 August	Solar Panels Stolen From Trephina Gorge Nature Park	47Kb
17 August	Researchers to Travel to the Groote Archipelago	36Kb
15 August	NT Film Office backs Territory Kids' TV Series	56Kb
15 August	Dead things, taxidermy and taxonomy	366Kb
14 August	Free Science Week Film Festival on at MAGNT	510Kb
12 August	Winners of Australia's Premier Indigenous Art Award announced in Darwin	35Kb
12 August	Yarralin Airshow Takes Off at Full Throttle	58Kb
11 August	Rabbit Owners Urged to Immunise Rabbits Against RCD	50Kb
11 August	Darwin Harbour Fish and Crabs Given All Clear	90Kb
11 August	Illegal Wildfires Keep Bushfires NT Busy	50Kb
10 August	New Generation of Botanical Art	55Kb
10 August	Prestigious Art Award to Open in Darwin	56Kb
7 August	Waterfowl Hunting Season Begins Next Month	91Kb
7 August	Regional Arts Australia Summit	34Kb
2 August	Saltwater Crocodile Capture Successful	51Kb
1 August	Government will not tolerate harm to wildlife	172Kb
1 August	Ethnobiologist Searching for Rare Mangrove	54Kb

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July

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 July	Public Urged to Contact Parks and Wildlife Service	51Kb
27 July	Reynolds River 4WD Track Re-opened	48Kb
24 July	DSO to Perform at TWP	53Kb
20 July	Central Australia's First Resident Entomologist	50Kb
20 July	Internationally Renowned Artists Pre-selected for NATSIAAs	53Kb
19 July	Daly River Management Advisory Committee Announced	283Kb
19 July	Franchesca Cubillo Awarded a Churchill Fellowship	56Kb
17 July	Solid start to Top End fire season	49Kb
14 July	Wangi Falls Opens For Swimming	34Kb
14 July	Pastoral Land Clearing Notices
13 July	Zoo Keeper Awarded Prestigious Fellowship	48Kb
13 July	Lost Butterfly Population Re-located	55Kb
13 July	One last chance to see the Sound of the Sky Exhibition	269Kb
11 July	Festival of Darwin Kicks Off in the Dry	72Kb
10 July	Aerial Survey Aids Preliminary Research into Cyclone Impact on Environment	51Kb
5 July	Screen and Music Grants in Abundance!	97Kb
3 July	Memorandum of Understanding to be Signed in Baltimore	55Kb
3 July	Innovative Software Set to Enhance Farming Techniques	48Kb
2 July	New Mangrove Plant Identikit for Territory	90Kb
2 July	Nuclear Waste Storage and Investment for Overseas Trip	55Kb

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June

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
30 June	Arts Organisations Receive Funding	55Kb
29 June	$15 000 funding for icon beanie	55Kb
28 June	Parks Staff Congratulated for efforts in rescue	55Kb
28 June	Celebrate Territory Day with the Sound of the Sky Exhibition	99Kb
27 June	Draft Australian Pest Animal Strategy released for Public Comment	49Kb
27 June	Lasers, fireworks (… and photosynthesis?) – science spectacular with CSIRO these school holidays	49Kb
26 June	New Film Set to Begin Filming at Kakadu National Park	34Kb
26 June	Be prepared and take care on Cracker Night	91Kb
22 June	Howard Springs Nature Park Public Meeting	33Kb
22 June	Bushfires NT Save Tourist Resort from Potential Disaster	33Kb
20 June	Crocodile Removed From Katherine River	47Kb
19 June	German leaves World Cup behind to work in Australia	51Kb
18 June	Land holders Urged to Clean Up Their Properties	55Kb
16 June	Berry Springs Reopens for Swimming	48Kb
16 June	Territorians to take part in living history	53Kb
15 June	Labels to reduce water consumption	55Kb
15 June	Restriction Placed on Wallaby Gap Access Road	47Kb
14 June	The Waterhole Springs to Life at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT	87Kb
10 June	Schools Benefit from Environment Grants	54Kb
10 June	International Seed Collector Arrives in Alice	48Kb
9 June	Parks and Wildlife Service Gear Up for Tourist Season	52Kb
7 June	Hermes snaps up our crocodile skins	54Kb
6 June	Prominent Art Curator Heads to Washington DC	57Kb
5 June	Desert Honeymoon exihibited at Strehlow Research Centre	50Kb
4 June	Community Cabinet in Timber Creek and Yarralin	59Kb
2 June	Crocodile Butchered At Mickett Creek	35Kb
2 June	World Environment Day	54Kb
2 June	Leading Scientist to Conduct Research in central Australia	35Kb
2 June	Handy Tips for Finke Desert Race spectators	35Kb
2 June	Nitmiluk National Park Reopens to Swimming and Canoeing	35Kb
1 June	Golden Bandicoots assessed on remote Territory island	34Kb

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May

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 May	Top End Students Star in New Photo Show	100Kb
30 May	Territory Wildlife Park Plays Host to Evacuees	48Kb
30 May	Rare Lizard Found on Reserve	54Kb
29 May	Rare Plant Threatened by Cyclone Monica	105Kb
29 May	Free Buses for Seniors at Ballet	56Kb
28 May	New Indigenous Curator for Major Art Award	91Kb
28 May	Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers Heading Overseas	37Kb
26 May	100 Crocodiles Removed From Darwin Harbour This Year	34Kb
26 May	Indigenous Screen Industry Workshop	52Kb
26 May	Tenders Called to Begin Work at Channel Point	47Kb
23 May	Crocodile Removed from Flora River	48Kb
22 May	Lord of the Weeds	49Kb
21 May	Cabomba Eradication Recommences	22Kb
19 May	Public Urged to Obtain Carer's Permit	36Kb
19 May	Bushfires NT Urges Territorians to Take Action	35Kb
18 May	Almost 100 Crocodiles Removed From Darwin Harbour This Year	34Kb
17 May	Devil's Claw Festival a Gripping Success	35Kb
16 May	If Rats Could Talk	33Kb
16 May	Indigenous Screen Industry Workshop	21Kb
16 May	Historical Artefacts Salvaged at Waterfront	75Kb
15 May	Rangers Interpret Parks for Students	35Kb
14 May	Two Crocodiles Removed From Katherine River	34Kb
14 May	Millennium Seed Bank 12 Month Collection Target Reached	35Kb
13 May	Part of a Unique Memorial Stolen from Strauss Airstrip	35Kb
11 May	Pioneer Women Receive Keys and Lease to New Home	54Kb
11 May	Crocodile Removed From Ballongilly Farm	34Kb
11 May	Heritage plan makes visitors stay longer and spend more	34Kb
9 May	Crocodile Removed From Donkey Camp	34Kb
9 May	Public Art Grants	34Kb
8 May	Pas De Deux for Darwin: Australian Ballet and Darwin Symphony Orshestra in free performance of Giselle	56Kb
7 May	$580,000 to Fight Against Aquatic Weed	97Kb
5 May	Crocodile Removed From Katherine River	34Kb
4 May	Saltwater Crocodile Removed From Nitmiluk National Park	34Kb
2 May	Preserving Our Environment and Heritage for Future Generations	99Kb
2 May	NT Budget 2006
1 May	Environment Election Commitments Delivered in Budget 06	34Kb

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April

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
28 April	Howard Springs Nature Park Open This Long Weekend	33Kb
28 April	Rain Unlikely To Put A Clamp On Devil’s Claw Festival	34Kb
28 April	Opportunity to Share Knowledge, Skills and Passion for Local Reserves	54Kb
27 April	More Popular Attractions Reopen	34Kb
26 April	Popular Attractions Reopen	33Kb
26 April	Watarrka National Park Fire Management Training Workshop Image 1 (jpg 94Kb), Image 2 (jpg 83Kb), Image 3 (jpg 97Kb)	34Kb
24 April	Cyclone Monica Prompts the Closure of Popular Attractions	33Kb
24 April	Central Australian Camping Season Gears Up	34Kb
24 April	A Bright Future for Indigenous Park Rangers	54Kb
24 April	Raptor Keepers Train Army Cavalry to Handle Birds Of Prey	35Kb
21 April	World Record Holders Arrive in Alice	90Kb
21 April	New Book Tells of Indigenous Knowledge Image (jpg 63Kb)	90Kb
20 April	New Territory Passes for Desert Park	90Kb
20 April	New Territory Passes for Wildlife Park	93Kb
19 April	Water – Our Precious Resource: Scrymgour Tells Conference	89Kb
18 April	Saltwater Crocodile Removed from Wangi Falls	34Kb
18 April	Queensland Weed Expert Visits Top End	37Kb
18 April	Action Plan to Protect Endangered Butterfly Image (jpg 60Kb)	40Kb
13 April	Top Enders urged to take care this Easter as crocs out and about	54Kb
13 April	Rainbow Valley Draft Joint Management Plan	90Kb
13 April	Gamba Management Guide released today	56Kb
10 April	Sound Of The Sky Opening Successful	98Kb
10 April	Water Lecture at Charles Darwin University	33Kb
10 April	Costumes the fashion at Heritage Week	35Kb
6 April	New Water Projects For Territory	55Kb
5 April	Public to comment on Draft Stormwater Strategy	97Kb
4 April	Larapinta Trail Fuel Stoves Only Policy	35Kb
3 April	Athel Pine	33Kb
2 April	Great Territorian to be honoured at Museum	75Kb
2 April	Aspiring Artists Receive Scholarships	54Kb
2 April	Steady Flow of Flood Advices	34Kb
2 April	Camp Calytrix	33Kb
1 April	Investigations Into The Illegal Reptile Trade Continues	33Kb

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March

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 March	From the Edge to the Heart Special Initiative Grant	33Kb
28 March	Indigenous Performing Arts Touring Grants	33Kb
27 March	Funding Support An Essential Ingredient For The Walkabout Chef	36Kb
22 March	Option to Amend Mine Proposal	54Kb
21 March	Replant Combines Science and Art	53Kb
20 March	First Pic: Crocodile flight to Darwin	53Kb
20 March	Territorians Winners With EnvironmeNT Grants	54Kb
20 March	Xstrata asked to address environmental issues	79Kb
20 March	National Athel Pine Management Committee Meeting	34Kb
14 March	Public Thanked For Reporting Dolphin Deaths	33Kb
10 March	Frogs Alive	42Kb
5 March	Clean Up Australia Day	62Kb
5 March	Seminar Series Success	62Kb
3 March	Old Timers Gear Up For Heritage Week	36Kb
3 March	Seminar Series - A Fish Eye’s View of Darwin Harbour	33Kb

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February

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
28 February	DHAC Cultural Survey Reports Available
28 February	Seminar Series - From Corals to Mudflats	34Kb
27 February	Volunteer Firefighter Awarded the Australian National Medal	60Kb
26 February	NT Government Unveils Greenhouse Strategy	55Kb
26 February	Visitors On Receiving End	34Kb
23 February	Howard Springs Nature Park Public Meeting	35Kb
23 February	McArthur River Mine Expansion fails science test	55Kb
23 February	Public Art: an ancient Territory tradition	102Kb
22 February	Seminar Series Gathers Momentum	34Kb
22 February	Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee releases first status report	34Kb
22 February	Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee Seminar Series	54Kb
21 February	Unexpected Visitor Ruffles Feathers	34Kb
20 February	Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee Seminar Series	55Kb
19 February	Final round of consultations for McArthur River	56Kb
16 February	Tropical Climate Kiosk Opens at Museum and Art Gallery of the NT	44Kb
15 February	Cane Toad motion: all hands on deck Scrymgour tells Parliament
15 February	New Telstra Award Announced	34Kb
14 February	Howard Springs Nature Park	37Kb
9 February	Student Art Exhibition opens	73Kb
9 February	Junior Rangers Sought Across the NT	34Kb
9 February	Australian International Documentary Conference	37Kb
6 February	Man Interviewed About His Dead Reptiles	33Kb
6 February	Climate Experts Visit Territory Schools	34Kb
5 February	Arts Projects Given a $170,000 Boost	98Kb
3 February	Snakes Found In Suburban Unit	33Kb
1 February	World Wetlands Day Celebrations Image (jpg 35Kb)	36Kb
1 February	Not in my backyard: Scrymgour tells toads	55Kb

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January

Date	Media Release	Size (pdf)
31 January	Territory Band Featured in SBS Documentary	35Kb
29 January	Territorians Urged To Be On The Lookout For Quolls	34Kb
25 January	Territory Scientists Contributed To 2006 ABS Yearbook	34Kb
24 January	Closure of Douglas Hot Springs	32Kb
24 January	New Tour Operator Permits System for Territory Parks	56Kb
24 January	Get Your Trap - Save $30	55Kb
23 January	Eight Screen Projects Receive Support	51Kb
22 January	Bullet Trains Debut at Park	56Kb
20 January	The Policeman's Eye: the photography of Paul Foelsche 1870s - 1890s	57Kb
19 January	Alice Springs Desert Parks Enjoys IPAM Success	39Kb
18 January	Commemorative birth certificates	75Kb
14 January	Arts Scholarships Available To Young Territorians	64Kb
14 January	Barra Jumping For Joy At Feeding Frenzy	30Kb
13 January	15 Years, 15 Centres	61Kb
6 January	Flood warning equipment damaged in Alice Springs Image (jpg 67Kb)	60Kb
5 January	Berry Springs Nature Park’s Swimming Area Closed Due To Rain	34Kb

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