NewsRoom 2007
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
20 New School Bus Routes and Maps
31 December 2007
From term 1, 2008, there will be 20 New School Bus Routes and Maps in the Darwin Region. These will commence operation from Wednesday 30 January 2008.
For More information visit the School Bus timetables page at http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/public/schools/darwin/index.shtml
Christmas and News Years Bus Services
29 December 2007
View Christmas and New Years Bus Services (pdf 146kb).
Starlight Special Free Bus Service for New Years Party-goers.
27 December 2007
For more information in regards to the free services go to www.nt.gov.au/freebuses
Interruption of Public Bus Services - Friday 21 December
19 December 2007
View Media Release (pdf 44kb).
Interruption of Public Bus Services - Friday 14 December
12 December 2007
View Media Release (pdf 53kb).
Regional Investment Strategy - Call for Applications for Funding
17 August 2007
The Natural Resource Management Board (NT) Inc. is calling for applications for funding for the first year (2007-08) of its Regional Investment Strategy (2007-10).
Information sessions are being held across the Territory to explain the requirements of the Regional Investment Strategy and assist stakeholders with the funding application process.
Application guidelines, closing dates and further information are available at www.nrmbnt.org.au.
July
Major road works - Gilruth Avenue and Goyder Road, Darwin
17 July 2007
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure will commence a $4.3M roads project on Gilruth Avenue and Goyder Road on Monday 23 July. As part of the NT Government's Middle Years program, major road works will be undertaken to accommodate the traffic flow through the area. The work will include enhanced pedestrian/cyclist safety, a signalised intersection at the intersection of Gilruth Avenue and Goyder Road, dual lane road from Gilruth Avenue to Atkins Drive and improvements to street lighting, landscaping, pedestrian pathways and local signage. Changed traffic conditions will be in place for the duration of the work. Where possible, motorists may want to use alternative routes of travel. Please exercise caution during the construction period and obey all signage and traffic signals. Further information is available on telephone 8999 4699.
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View Media Release (pdf 35kb).
Free buses Royal Darwin Show
12 July 2007
The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to the Royal Darwin Show. Buses will pick up at bus stops along the route and depart from the Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston Interchanges. The timetable and route maps can be downloaded from www.nt.gov.au/freebuses
Marine Safety relocation
12 July 2007
Marine Safety Branch will be relocating to the 2nd Floor, Energy House next week.The office will be closed from the afternoon of Wednesday 18th and will reopen Friday 20th July.
June
Free buses AFLNT Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
13 June 2007
The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to the AFLNT Western Bulldogs v Fremantle Game at TIO Stadium Marrara. Buses will depart from Casuarina, Darwin and Palmerston Interchanges at half hourly intervals from 5:00pm till 7:00pm. Pick up at bus stops along the route. Returning after the match from 9:30 at regular intervals. For more information please visit www.nt.gov.au/freebuses
May
Travel Choices and Climate Change
03 May 2007
To wrap up the current NT TravelSmart project, a forum will be held in Darwin on Thursday 24 May. The forum will focus on using travel demand management as a transport planning tool and the economic and social impact of that for government, the community and private sector. Private vehicle travel is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and TravelSmart is an example of a tool that can be used to reduce our dependence on cars. From individual choices to institutional change, there is a role for everyone in bringing about travel behaviour change.
Speakers include David Meiklejohn from Melbourne, a highly experienced consultant in travel demand management strategies and transport planning for the Victorian government. Other speakers will outline the NT Greenhouse Gas strategy and the NT's recently released physical activity strategy.
The forum is open to anyone in Territory or local government, the private sector and the wider community with an interest in travel behaviour, transport planning issues and climate change. For more information about these issues go to www.travelsmart.nt.gov.au
Date: Thursday 24 May 2007
Venue: The Gallery at the Darwin Entertainment Centre.
Costs: The forum is free of charge and lunch will be provided.
Starts: The forum starts at 9 am , finishing up at 2.30pm.
To register for the forum, email travelsmart@nt.gov.au.
April
March
February
New $300,000 school bus interchange open for business
26 February 2007
View Media Release (pdf 68kb).
Free Buses for Geelong v Port Adelaide AFL Game
26 February 2007
The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to the AFL NAB Cup Geelong v Port Adelaide Game at TIO Stadium Marrara. Buses will depart from Casuarina, Darwin and Palmerston Interchanges at half hourly intervals from 5:00pm till 7:00pm. Pick up at bus stops along the route. Returning after the match from 9:30 at regular intervals.
Free Buses for Penrith vs Knights NRL Game
26 February 2007
The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to Saturday's Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights NRL Game. Buses will pick up at half hour intervals from 4.00pm, with return trips from 9.15pm. View Media Release (pdf 97kb).