NewsRoom 2006
Please contact the Media Liaison Officer for further information about the NT Transport Group news, media releases or activities:
Media Liaison Officer - Martin Bennett
Ph: (08) 8924 7004
Fax: (08) 8924 7044
Mobile: 0401 119 833
Email: Martin.Bennett@nt.gov.au
Park and Ride - FREE Shuttle Bus to Stokes Hill Wharf
20 December 2006
A free shuttle bus service will begin tomorrow to transport locals and visitors from the city to Stokes Hill Wharf. The free shuttle bus will operate from 4.30pm to 10pm Thursday to Sunday.
The acting Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Chris Burns said the Territory Government will provide the shuttle bus service to improve access to the Wharf during peak times. View the free shuttle bus timetable (pdf 145kb). Visit the Darwin Waterfront website.
New hours of operation for Bus interchanges
06 November 2006
As of Monday 6 November 2006, new hours of operation for the bus interchanges at Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston will apply.
Cheaper bus fares for seniors, pensioners, children, and students
31 August 2006
View Media Release (pdf 78kb).
Free buses for NT AFL
09 August 2006
The Northern Territory Government, through its Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is again providing free buses to and from the AFLNT Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide match on Saturday 12th August 2006.
Free buses for the Darwin Cup
02 August 2006
The Northern Territory Government, through its Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is again providing free buses to and from the Darwin Cup on Monday 7 August 2006 .
In addition to the free buses, the normal route 4 service will operate from Darwin and Casuarina via Fannie Bay, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek with a deviation through Ross Smith Ave, Parap Road, Gregory Street between 8.20am and 7.10pm.
Free buses for the Royal Darwin Show
11 July 2006
The Northern Territory Government, through its Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing free buses to and from the Royal Darwin Show on Friday 28 July and Saturday 29 July 2006.
Stuart Highway and Tulagi Road intersection works completed
06 July 2006
View Media Release (pdf 114kb).
Public Environmental Report - Victoria Highway
16 June 2006
The Public Environmental Report for the upgrade of Victoria Highway at the Victoria River has now been issued for public comment. More information.
MVR Quickpay and single counter closure at Energy House
15 June 2006
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure advises that the Motor Vehicle Registry’s (MVR) single counter located on the ground floor of Energy House, Cavenagh Street will close as of COB Friday 23 June.
Basic registration and licence transactions (provided an eye test or vehicle inspection is not required) that were done at MVR Energy House can be done conveniently using MVR Quickpay.
Phone: 1300 654 628 - 24hrs/7days
Web: www.mvr.nt.gov.au
With Quickpay you will always be first in line!
Alternatively you can still come and see us at our other locations:
- Goyder Rd, Parap
- Ethos House, Trower Rd Casuarina
- Palm Plaza, University Ave Palmerston.
Free buses for the V8's
5 June 2006
The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure is again providing FREE buses to and from the V8 Supercars.
The annual event will take place from Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July 2006.
Timetables are as follows:
Friday 30 June (the decorated V8 Supercar bus)
A direct FREE service will run from Darwin Bus
Interchange to Hidden Valley every half hour from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The bus will return to Darwin on the half hour.
Saturday 1 July and Sunday 2 July
FREE buses will be leaving from Casuarina, Darwin, Nightcliff, Palmerston
and the rural area Interchanges. Return travel is as per the Saturday/Sunday
bus schedules. (Buses will pick up at all bus stops along each route).
Plan your day, avoid the traffic and catch a FREE bus.
Free Shuttle Buses for BASSINTHEGRASS
26 May 2006
Free Buses are being provided for the public to attend Bassinthegrass on Saturday 27 May 2006. View Media Release (pdf 77kb).
Free Buses for Freds Pass Show
10 May 2006
The Northern Territory Government, through its Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is again providing free buses to and from the Freds Pass Show. The annual event will take place on 20 and 21 May.
Public comment sought on Duke Street/Stuart Highway intersection at Stuart Park
05 May 2006
View Media Release (pdf 28kb).
$392,000 Facelift for Tennant Creek's Lake Mary Ann Dam Recreation Area
19 April 2006
View Media Release (pdf 85kb).
Given a reprieve...
11 April 2006
The Northern Territory Government and the Road Safety Council is committed to reducing trauma on our roads this Easter. Last year 55 people died on Territory Roads, more than half of them were not wearing seatbelts.
Last month, a 38 year old Territorian who was driving through Batchelor was lucky he did not become a 2006 statistic.
As he drove into Batchelor, he fell asleep. The sound of crushing gravel beneath his tyres woke him just seconds later. His car rolled four times and he vividly recalls his seatbelt holding him firmly in place.
He survived with just a cut to his head, and believes it was his seatbelt, not just luck, that saved his life. After the accident, he swayed between grief and euphoria:
“I was consumed with guilt; I realised I caused the accident, and that my death would have destroyed the people who love me. On the other hand, just breathing in and out is now a very rewarding experience.”
For further information on the Road Safety Seat Belts: Safe Simple Smart and the Coffee Brake campaign, please visit the Road Safety website.
Improvements to the Stuart Highway at Tulagi Road intersection
09 April 2006
View Media Release (pdf 28kb).
Katherine Floods and Road Conditions throughout the Territory
07 April 2006
Many areas throughout the Territory are currently facing flooding and road restrictions or closures due to heavy rain. Parts of Katherine have been flooded and some residents have been evacuated. For the latest information on the Katherine floods, visit www.nt.gov.au/pfes. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure manages the arterial road network and major highways throughout the Northern Territory. For the latest on road conditions, visit www.roadreport.nt.gov.au or phone FREECALL 1800 246 199.
Legislation amendments for Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry
14 March 2006
The Northern Territory Government has recently amended the Commercial Passenger (Road Transport) and the Motor Vehicles Acts in an effort to improve the safety of the public using all commercial passenger vehicles including buses, taxis, mini buses, private hire cars and tourist vehicles.
The amendments will require people to be excluded from the commercial passenger vehicle industry if they have been convicted of a prescribed disqualifying offence (some sexual and serious assault offences), regardless of when or where the offence occurred. For further details contact the Commercial Passenger Vehicle unit of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure on 8924 7501.
Government tightens licensing, accredication control in Commercial Passenger Vehicle industry
23 February 2006
View Media Release (pdf 77kb).
Government tightens control in Commercial Passenger Vehicle industry
10 February 2006
View Media Release (pdf 78kb).
Stuart Highway – Bootu Underpass Repair Works Road restrictions in place north of Tennant Creek
08 February 2006
View Media Release (pdf 28kb).
Tanami Road Closed from The Granites Mine to WA border
06 February 2006
View Media Release (pdf 28kb).
Alice Springs Road Works - Stott Terrace - Grevillea Street - Undoolya Road Roundabout
23 January 2006
View Media Release (pdf 28kb).
Starlight Special transports New Year revellers
5 January 2006
The Department's Starlight Special New Year's Eve bus service again proved popular, with around 3700 passengers choosing to use it to travel to and from their celebrations.
Services ran from 7.00pm through to 7.00am on New Year's Day. Patrons were well behaved with no assistance required from either Police or security guards to solve any problems on the buses.
The Starlight Special Bus Service runs on New Year's Eve each year and encourages people to leave their cars at home and use free bus travel to and from celebrations. It's part of a broader road safety campaign over the Christmas period which also includes licensed premises participating in the Sober Bob initiative.