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Bringing a new era of opportunity for Territory tourism

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Bringing a new era of opportunity for Territory tourism

The Northern Territory’s economy has shifted significantly in recent years, and so has the tourism industry. An increasingly competitive landscape, new technologies and flow-on effects from other industries have all had an impact.

Applications now open for major grants from Community Benefit Fund

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Applications now open for major grants from Community Benefit Fund

The new year brings new opportunities for community groups across the Territory, with applications now open for the latest round of major grants from the Community Benefit Fund (CBF).

Parks Pass to be introduced April 2023

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Parks Pass to be introduced April 2023

From April 2023, a Parks Pass will be required for all interstate and international visitors to most Territory parks and reserves. Territorians are exempt from requiring a Parks Pass.

Regional representation sought for the Community Benefit Committee

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Regional representation sought for the Community Benefit Committee

Nominations are being sought for vacancies on the Community Benefit Committee to provide community representation for Katherine, Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy and remote areas of the Territory.

Short-stay Accommodation in Tennant Creek - Market Analysis Reports

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Short-stay Accommodation in Tennant Creek - Market Analysis Reports

Market analysis for potential short-stay accommodation development in Tennant Creek.

Waterfowl Hunting Season kicks off with a bang

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Waterfowl Hunting Season kicks off with a bang

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today opened Waterfowl Hunting Season on designated areas to permitted hunters.

NT Parks Pass to be introduced in 2023 for national and international visitors

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NT Parks Pass to be introduced in 2023 for national and international visitors

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has released the structure of fees for the Parks Pass, which will be introduced in 2023.

Responsible Service of Gambling online course launched

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Responsible Service of Gambling online course launched

Staff at venues where gambling services are available now have to complete a Responsible Service of Gambling course every three years.

Investing in the Territory Screen Industry

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Investing in the Territory Screen Industry

The Territory Screen Industry is delivering huge returns for the Territory economy and this week sees more investment into the booming industry, creating more jobs for Territorians. The Territory Government has provided $110,000 towards The First Inventors which is expected to deliver close to $500,000 in direct production spend back into the Territory economy.

Wildlife poaching sentences welcomed

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Wildlife poaching sentences welcomed

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has welcomed today’s sentencing of two men charged with the import, possession, take and export of protected wildlife after they attempted to smuggle reptiles out of the Northern Territory to Queensland in July last year.