Media Releases

NRETA Media Releases - 2008

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July

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
3 July	Territory Talent Shines at Gala Opening of Message Sticks Festival Image (12Kb)	39Kb
2 July	Installation of Arafura Craft Exchange Exhibition at MAGNT Image (20Kb)	30Kb
2 July	Popular Visitor Attraction at Butterfly Gorge Re-opens	29Kb
1 July	Ingkerreke Trainee Rangers Undertake Conservation Projects Image (43Kb)	39Kb

June

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 June	Balibo Filming Commences in Darwin	31Kb
30 June	Cracker Night at Casuarina Coastal Reserve	29Kb
30 June	Territory Wildlife Park Welcomes Newborn Northern Quolls Image (23Kb)	32Kb
30 June	NIDA on Tour in the Northern Territory Image (21Kb)	22Kb
29 June	Historic WWII Propeller Image (25Kb)	31Kb
27 June	Draft Water Allocation Plan Release for Public Comment	34Kb
27 June	Kings Creek Walk Under Repairs	29Kb
26 June	Draft Water Allocation Plan for the Tindall Limestone Aquifer
26 June	Parks Joint Management Takes a Big Step Forward, With Thanks to Senator Scullion
26 June	Identifying Marine Ecotourism Opportunities in Timor-Leste Image (26Kb)	28Kb
25 June	Protecting the Environment As Development Moves Ahead
25 June	Alice Springs Desert Park Creates Bush Tucker and Medicine Garden Image (48Kb)	32Kb
25 June	Art at the Heart Full of Highlights
25 June	Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri Mural Restored
25 June	Popular Camping Site Re-opens at Litchfield National Park	30Kb
23 June	Aquatic Weed Discovered in Durack Lake Image (82Kb)	32Kb
22 June	Designs Finalised for New Waterslides
19 June	Estimates To Find Commitment To Protecting The Environment
19 June	Joint Management Plan at Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve Image (27Kb)	31Kb
18 June	Monkey Mornings at the Territory Wildlife Park	30Kb
18 June	Flamenco Fire at Araluen Arts Centre	22Kb
18 June	Learn Traditional Painting with an Indigenous Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger	31Kb
16 June	Waterfront Public Art Unveiled
16 June	Trees Branch into Heritage and Significant Registers	30Kb
15 June	Rainbow Valley Begins Operation Under Joint Management
10 June	Welcome to Vertebrate Pest Committee
10 June	Environmental, Lifestyle and Community Value of NT Parks	31Kb
5 June	Tackling Climate Change Together
5 June	Opportunity for Territorians to Hone Screenwriting Skills	32Kb
5 June	Temporary Closure at Leanyer Recreation Park	28Kb
4 June	Finke Desert Race Spectators Urged to Minimise Environmental Impacts Image (42Kb)	37Kb
4 June	No Mine at Koongarra
4 June	Exciting Opportunity for Emerging Territory Filmmakers to work on Balibo Feature	34Kb
3 June	Consultant to Review Territory Theatre and Performance Sector	30Kb
2 June	Top End Seeds Preserved in Global Plant Conservation Programme	31Kb
2 June	Closure of Thermal Pool at Elsey National Park	29Kb
1 June	Kick The Carbon Habit

May

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 May	Last Catalina Found
29 May	Leprosarium Memorial Opens at East Arm
28 May	Recycled Water Now Flowing from Alice Springs Water Reclamation Plant
28 May	Over 100 Artworks Selected in the 25th Telstra Art Awards	52Kb
27 May	Territorians Releae Flatback Turtles Image (23Kb)
27 May	Northern Territory Attracts Ausfilm	30Kb
26 May	Fire Damage at Nganalam Art Site - Keep River National Park	29Kb
26 May	Darwin Festival Economic Impact Moves Territory Arts Ahead	263Kb
20 May	Gadgets Image (27Kb)	21 Kb
19 May	Territory Taxonomic Specialists Return From Lizard Island Expedition Image (20Kb)	35 Kb
19 May	Signs Stolen from Territory Parks Image (40Kb)	29Kb
18 May	Saving the Sandfly
16 May	Reynolds 4WD Track Re-Open	29Kb
16 May	Alice Springs Junior Rangers Help Our Bat Caves Image (24Kb)	29Kb
15 May	Experience NRETA at the Freds Pass Rural Show Image (51Kb)	38Kb
14 May	Territory Parks Alive in Top End and Katherine	30Kb
14 May	Territory Parks Alive in Central Australia	30Kb
13 May	Spotlight on Central Australian Wetlands Image (37Kb)	29Kb
12 May	Territory Schools Tackling Burning Issues
9 May	Important Heritage Repairs for Alice Springs Buildings
8 May	Berry Springs Nature Park Re-opens for Swimming	30Kb
8 May	Environment And Sustainable Development Committee Report
8 May	Invasive Species Report Tabled in Parliament
7 May	Spoil Mum At The Territory Wildlife Park
7 May	Final Report on West Mac Think Tank Available	45Kb
7 May	NTFO Grant Support for Industry and Screen Culture Development	34Kb
6 May	Territory Lifestyle a Winner in Budget 2008 - More for Sport, Recreation, Parks, Fishing and the Arts
6 May	Investing in the Territory's Future with Record $870 Million Cash Iinfrastructure Budget
6 May	Combatting Climate Change and Protecting the Territory's Environment
4 May	$7.5 Million Upgrade for Litchfield National Park
2 May	Mulga Walk Adds To Alice Springs Desert Park Visitor Experience
2 May	Reminder that Ferrets are Prohibited in the Territory Image (37Kb)	31Kb
1 May	Joint Management Plan For Rainbow Valley Tabled In Parliament
1 May	Schools Stream Ahead in Saving Water Image (30Kb)	30Kb

April

Date	Media Release	File Size -pdf
30 April	$10,000 Reward Offered to Find Tree Posioner
30 April	Bushfires NT Bambi Bucket Stolen Image (28Kb)	29Kb
29 April	Baby Death Adders Born at Territory Wildlife Park Image (31Kb)	29Kb
29 April	Wildlife Deaths Prompt Warning	30Kb
28 April	Australian Feature Film has Darwin in its Sights	31Kb
28 April	Territorians Urged to Sign Up For Devil's Claw Festival
27 April	$2 Million Boost for Bushfires NT
24 April	Yarning Up Filming Moves on to Tiwi Islands Image (17Kb)	35Kb
24 April	Shorter+Sweeter at Araluen Arts Centre Image (33Kb)	31Kb
24 April	Australian Film and Television Incentives	41Kb
24 April	Indonesian Ceramic Pieces arrive at MAGNT Image ( 17Kb)	31Kb
23 April	Sky's the Limit for Apprentice Scheme Image (22Kb)	30Kb
22 April	Minister Encourages History Grant Applications
21 April	Museum Conservation Workshop for Tropical Climates Image (22Kb)	35Kb
21 April	Exit Art People's Choice Award Winner Image (26Kb)	30Kb
18 April	Building Our Museums Sector
18 April	Volunteers Being Called to the Wild	119Kb
17 April	National Container Deposit Legislation One Step Closer
17 April	Yarning Up Filming Commences in Remote Communities Image (39Kb)	142Kb
17 April	Transporting Alice Back to the Future	159Kb
17 April	Ellery Creek Safety Concerns Image (41kb)	110Kb
16 April	Natural Resources and Environment Ministerial Council in Melbourne
16 April	Florence Falls 4WD Campground Re-open	29Kb
15 April	Leanyer Water Playground Closing for Maintenance	108Kb
14 April	Cold Blooded but Warm Hearted... Image (31Kb)	112Kb
10 April	Paradise City Spectacular Coming to Alice Springs Image (27Kb)	60Kb
10 April	Travel Assistance to Alice for Art at the Heart
10 April	Forging Relationships at Finke Gorge	108Kb
9 April	Funding for Northern Territory Arts Organisations
8 April	Born and Bred Territory Ranger Returns to the Top End Image (25Kb)
8 April	Opportunity for Darwin Filmmaker	141Kb
7 April	Environment the Winner for this Young Achiever	122Kb
4 April	Hamilton Downs Hosts Successful Joint Management Forum Image (49Kb)
3 April	First Reported Croc Attack in Litchfield National Park Litchfield National Park Factsheet Image - (53Kb)	29Kb 415Kb
2 April	Statement from MAGNT Director Anna Malgorzewicz	104Kb
2 April	Tackling Climate Change and Creating Jobs
1 April	Stolen Indigenous Artworks Recovered Image1 (31Kb) -Image2 (54Kb) -Image3 (46Kb) -Image4(70Kb) - Image5 (86Kb)	78Kb

March

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
30 March	$200,000 in Heritage Grants Up For Grabs
28 March	Leading the Way on Climate Change
28 March	Territorians Urged to Support Earth Hour Image (43Kb)
28 March	Regional Museums Grants Support Program	112Kb
27 March	$215,000 Boat Ramp to be Built at Channel Point
24 March	Northern Quolls Living in Paradise Image (17Kb)
20 March	Eggs Abound at Territory Wildlife Park	108Kb
20 March	$60,000 Medium Attack Fire Trucks Donated to Volunteer Bushfire Brigades Image (40Kb)
20 March	Millennium Seed Bankers Visit UK Image (46 Kb)	115Kb
20 March	West Macs Tourism 'Think Tank' Great Success	113Kb
18 March	Firearm Warning in National Parks Image (39Kb)	121Kb
17 March	Artists Urged to Enter 25th Telstra Art Award as Closing Date Looms Image (28Kb)	196Kb
14 March	Territorians Urged to Support Earth Hour
14 March	Water Quality in Darwin Harbour	35Kb
13 March	'Creatures of the Night' Holiday Feature	174Kb
13 March	Easter-Features Galore at Owen Springs Image (45Kb)	123Kb
13 March	DesArt in the Park Image (42 Kb)	111Kb
13 March	Apprentices Making a Positive Contribution to the Territory
12 March	Our Heritage Continues to be Preserved for Future Enjoyment
10 March	West Macs 'Think Tank'	29Kb
10 March	Half Lizard, Half Fish, Predator of the Sea Image (18Kb)	30Kb
9 March	$560,000 in EnvironmeNT Grants Up For Grabs Image (39Kb)
6 March	$50,000 Research Study Into Coastal Dolphins Image (14Kb)
6 March	Wildlife Permits Caution Image (51Kb)	123Kb
5 March	Local to Chair Independent Environment Protection Authority
5 March	Donation Given to Bushfires Volunteer Association	107Kb
5 March	George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Boardwalk
4 March	2008 Araluen Arts Centre Visual & Performing Arts Program Launch Image (21Kb)	24Kb
3 March	Local Landscape Reflected in New Exhibition Image (29Kb)	128Kb

February

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
29 February	Alice Springs Joint Management Indigenous Ranger Programs Image (34Kb)	113Kb
29 February	Volunteers Needed for Historic Evening Image (36Kb)	109Kb
26 February	New Viewing Platform for Kathleen Springs Image (56Kb)
26 February	Katherine River Home to New Species of Fish Image ( 15Kb)	132Kb
25 February	Investing in Alice Parks Image (41Kb)
25 February	Invasive Ants Army on the Move Image ( 25Kb)	113Kb
25 February	WWII Sites Recommended for Heritage Listing	97Kb
22 February	Working in Partnership Image (24Kb)
21 February	Government to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
21 February	Watercolour Exhibition at Albert Namatjira Gallery Image (43KB)	108Kb
21 February	Waterslides to be Built at Leanyer Rec Park
20 February	Cooee: Darwin Junior Rangers Image (26Kb)	111Kb
19 February	National Youth Week at ASDP	31Kb
18 February	Saving a Species	79Kb
15 February	"Floater" Returning to the Open Sea Image (30Kb)	119Kb
15 February	New Arts Internship Coincides with Telstra Awards
15 February	25th Telstra Art Award Open	196Kb
12 February	Swimming Restrictions at Litchfield National Park Image (41Kb)	104Kb
11 February	Baby Boom hits Territory Wildlife Park Image (34Kb)	69Kb
8 February	Landscaping Design Meeting at GBDBG	156Kb
8 February	Bush Painting, Bush Medicine and Bushfires... Image ( 60Kb)	109Kb
6 February	Lost in the Desert for 135 Years but Found Alive	123Kb
4 February	New CEO for Housing, Local Government and Sport
1 February	New Croc Boat for Darwin Harbour

January

Date	Media Release	File Size (pdf)
29 January	New Species of Skinks Discovered Image (79Kb)	128Kb
29 January	Holiday's over for Feral Turtle Doves	109Kb
21 January	Australia Day at Territory Wildlife Park	124Kb
17 January	237 Crocs Removed from Darwin Harbour
17 January	H2O Science Show Booking Out Fast	30Kb
14 January	Alice Springs WWII Sites Heritage Lists
11 January	Sir Edmund Hillary - Statement from Parks Forum, Australia New Zealand	32Kb
8 January	Territory Wildlife Park Reopens	28Kb
5 January	Top End Parks Affected by Tropical Cyclone Helen	29Kb
4 January	Temporary Closure for Window on the Wetlands	28Kb
4 January	Temporary Closure for Territory Wildlife Park	26Kb
4 January	George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Closed	28Kb

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