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October

11 October 2008
Paul Henderson - Chief Minister Opens Masters Games
Chief Minister Paul Henderson will today open the 12th Masters Games in Alice Springs and wish the more than 4,000 competitors all the best for the week.

Alison Anderson - Junior Rangers Graduate
Parks and Wildlife Minister Alison Anderson today presented more than 60 Junior Rangers with their 2008 Graduation Certificates at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.

10 October 2008
Malarndirri McCarthy - Darwin Psychiatrist Tells China Mercy Dash Story Australian Medical Journal
A Darwin psychiatrist who flew to China to assist people in the wake of this year’s destructive earthquakes today presented the NT Government with his submission to the Australian Medical Journal on his experience overseas.

Karl Hampton - Deadly Territorians Dominate At Awards
Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton has congratulated the host of Territorians who took out top honours at last night’s Deadly Awards in Sydney.

Dr Chris Burns - Improving Health Services at Yirrkala
The Northern Territory Government is giving the Yirrkala Health Clinic a $800,000 upgrade to improve the delivery of primary health care.

9 October 2008
Dr Chris Burns - Lowest Unemployment Rate on Record
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released today show the Northern Territory has recorded its lowest unemployment rate.

Rob Knight - New Alliance Partners for NT Indigenous Housing
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today announced details of three building industry consortiums that will deliver the largest housing program ever undertaken in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.

Paul Henderson - Northern Territory Exporters Honoured
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today paid tribute to the Northern Territory’s top exporters, saying they played an important part in the NT’s strong economic performance.

Paul Henderson - Record Drug Seizures as More Police Graduate
Chief Minister and Police Minister Paul Henderson today congratulated the Territory’s newest police officers at their graduation ceremony at Marrara and released new drug seizure figures.

Kon Vatskalis - Record Exploration Expenditure
Mineral exploration expenditure in the Northern Territory reached record levels during 2007/08.

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8 October 2008
Karl Hampton - Carbine Club 2009 NTIS Scholarships Announced
Recipients of the 2009 Carbine Club NTIS Development Scholarships were announced in Darwin last night.

Marion Scrymgour - MEDIA ADVISORY
Early Childhood Education Announcement

Kon Vatskalis - Movie Magic Boosts Darwin
Darwin is set to become a star attraction with the release next month of the Hollywood blockbuster Australia.

Rob Knight - Review to Leave No Stone Unturned
Essential Services Minister Rob Knight has told the head of the independent inquiry into the cause of the northern suburbs’ power outages to leave no stone unturned in his investigations.

7 October 2008
Rob Knight - Full Interest Rate Cut to Flow to HomeNorth Customers
Housing Minister Rob Knight has announced the Government will immediately pass on, in full, today’s interest rate cut to HomeNorth Xtra customers.

6 October 2008
Paul Henderson - Calder State Funeral to be held Friday
Chief Minister Paul Henderson announced today that the State Funeral for Sam Calder would be held this Friday, 10th of October.

Paul Henderson - Media Advisory
Chief Minister Paul Henderson will present the NT Safer Communities Award.

Mental Health Week Launched in Darwin
Looking after the mental health of young Territorians is the focus of Mental Health Week activities this Year – launched today by Children and Families Minister Malarndirri McCarthy.

5 October 2008
Rob Knight - Power Outages - Progress Report
Essential Services Minister Rob Knight said the NT Government will do whatever it takes to prepare for the possibility of more extended power outages.

Dr Chris Burns - Reward an Outstanding Professional
Nominations for the third Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards are open.

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4 October 2008
Rob Knight - Power Outages – Progress Report
One of Australia’s leading industry experts on electricity distribution has been appointed as the head of the independent inquiry into the recent power outages in Darwin’s Northern suburbs.

3 October 2008
Malarndirri McCarthy - Minister Attends Women’s Ministerial Council
Minister for Women’s Policy Malarndirri McCarthy will today attend the Commonwealth, State and Territories Ministers’ Conference on the Status of Women in Brisbane.

Rob Knight - Minister Orders Independent Inquiry In to Power Outages
Minister for Essential Services Rob Knight has ordered an independent, external inquiry into recent power outages in Darwin’s northern suburbs.

Karl Hampton - Opportunities For NT Elite Athletes
Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton today called on aspiring NT elite athletes to apply for Northern Territory Institute of Sport scholarships.

Paul Henderson - State Funeral for Sam Calder
Chief Minister Paul Henderson announced today that the Northern Territory Government would hold a State Funeral to honour the life and contribution of Sam Calder.

Malarndirri McCarthy - Statehood Would Not See Funding Cut From Territory
Minister for Statehood Malarndirri McCarthy said comments on Territory Statehood by former Federal Treasurer and current parliamentary back-bencher Peter Costello show it’s time he got himself a real job.

Rob Knight - Terms of Reference Released for Power Outage Inquiry
The Terms of Reference have been released for the independent, external inquiry into recent power outages in Darwin’s Northern suburbs.

Delia Lawrie - The Northern Territory's Economy Continues To Strengthen
New international trade figures show the Northern Territory’s goods trade surplus almost doubled in the past year, Treasurer Delia Lawrie said today.

2 October 2008
Rob Knight - $126 M PROJECT POWERING THE FUTURE
Essential Services Minister Rob Knight said the new $126.6 million Weddell Power Station project will ensure the future electricity needs of Darwin and Palmerston can be met, particularly as the Inpex project develops.

Marion Scrymgour - Alice hosts Cultural Ministers Council
Northern Territory Arts Minister Marion Scrymgour today welcomed Arts and Cultural Minsters, including the Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett, to Alice Springs for the Cultural Ministers Council.

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Paul Henderson - Chief Minister Offers to Host Closing the Gap Meeting
Chief Minister Paul Henderson said today’s COAG meeting in Perth discussed the global financial crisis, climate change, infrastructure development, Indigenous early childhood development and reform of Aged, Mental Health & Disability services.

Dr Chris Burns - Palmerston Super Clinic Stage 1 goes out to Tender
The Northern Territory Government has called for tenders to operate the first stage of the 24-hour Super Clinic at Palmerston.

Paul Henderson - Parliamentary Tribute To Sam Calder
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today said the family of Sam Calder will be offered a reception in Parliament House to pay respects to this significant Territorian.

1 October 2008
Paul Henderson - Chief Minister Leaves for COAG
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today left Darwin for the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Perth.

Paul Henderson - Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Sam Calder
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has paid tribute to Sam Calder, who has passed away aged 92

Dr Chris Burns - Personal Crime Falls in Yearly Comparison
The latest crime statistics show a 13% drop in the number of offences against the person across the Northern Territory in the June quarter this year compared to the same quarter last year.