Developing the North
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Darwin steps up in global gas market
14 November 2018
INPEX ships historic first LNG cargo
On 22 October 2018 the Northern Territory (NT) Government’s vision for the Territory to be a world-class gas production, manufacturing and services hub by 2030, moved a big step closer with the first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US$37 billion Ichthys LNG Plant in Darwin harbour.
The Territory’s space industry: where tradition meets innovation
13 November 2018
The Territory recently hosted Boeing, CSIRO, Nova Group, the Australian Space Agency, and Equatorial Launch Australia as part of twin space forums in Darwin and Nhulunbuy.
Business Briefing: Regional Conversation Series 2018
09 November 2018
The Department of Trade, Business and Innovation are delivering the Business Briefing: Regional Conversation Series in Darwin and major regional towns in November and December 2018.
OECD Mining Regions and Cities
17 October 2018
The second Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) meeting of Mining Regions and Cities will be hosted by Australia in the Northern Territory's capital of Darwin from 20 to 24 November 2018. A preliminary agenda for the event is now available.
Celebrating the NT defence industry
11 October 2018
The Northern Territory Defence Support Industry Awards recognise local businesses that work hard to support the Army, Navy, Air Force and Australian Boarder Force and contribute to the overall growth of the industry.
Expressions of interest - northern Australia aquaculture situational analysis
03 October 2018
We are seeking a suitably qualified organisation, individual or group of organisations to collaborate with the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) in the development of a northern Australian aquaculture industry situation analysis.
Upgrade on the way for NT's Barkly stock route
29 September 2018
The Northern Territory’s Barkly stock route is set to become more reliable for the cattle industry and pastoralists with the tender for construction recently released.
Applications open for $200 million regional funding round
27 September 2018
Communities across the Northern Territory are invited to apply for a share in $200 million under round 3 of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.
Space and the ‘northern economy’
27 June 2018
The Australian Government will establish the Australian Space Agency (ASA) on 1 July 2018. This is a significant and timely step for the Australian space sector and will bring a focus and coordination that will propel Australia’s involvement in space.
14 August 2017
The Australian Government’s 2015 Northern Australia White Paper committed $1.2 billion to a range of activities to support northern development.
Business and industry stakeholder updates
19 June 2017
The newly formed Department of Trade, Business and Innovation are delivering stakeholder updates across the Territory.
Life turns full circle for Laurie
02 May 2017
Defence has always played a major role in the life of Territorians.
Ask Laurie Fuchs.
20 April 2017
The Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) is hosting a workshop for businesses that are new to Defence. The workshop will provide you with information and one-on-one advice including working with Defence and possible business opportunities.
Applications open for the Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund
06 April 2017
Australia’s agricultural leaders will have the opportunity to submit their applications by Wednesday 17 May 2017 for the Australian Government’s $5 million Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund.
20 March 2017
The Northern Territory Government is hosting a Territory Economic Summit series to set the direction for and communicate the Territory Government’s economic development priorities.
Northern Australia CRC open for business
13 March 2017
The Australian Government has announced the establishment board of the $75 million Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Developing Northern Australia, which will get to work on attracting research projects that benefit the north.
Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting and Tourism Ministers Meeting
01 March 2017
Ministers and senior officials from across Australia gathered in Darwin last week for the Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting (TIMM) and the Tourism Ministers Meeting (TMM).
Feature presenters invited - Developing Northern Australia Conference
27 February 2017
Authors or organisations interested in submitting a presentation for the Developing Northern Australia Conference are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words outlining the aims, contents and conclusions of their paper or presentation.
09 September 2016
Northern Territory's Leading Oil, Gas & Petroleum Conference South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference (SEAAOC) is Northern Australia’s largest and longest established petroleum conference and brings together major players involved within Australasia’s oil, gas and petroleum industries.
05 August 2016
The Northern Territory Population Summit was delivered in response to public feedback the Northern Australia Development Office (NADO) received throughout earlier public engagement forums on population growth.
Renowned demographer Mark McCrindle to attend Population Series Summit
28 July 2016
A summit to conclude the Northern Territory Population Series will take place at Darwin Convention Centre on Tuesday 2 August 2016.
Women in Civil Luncheon Workshop
14 July 2016
Civil Contractors Federation Northern Territory (CCFNT) is holding its second luncheon workshop to hear from several women in positions related to the Civil Construction industry in the Northern Territory and hear their perspective of their particular aspect as related to the industry.
Defence Support Industry Awards
14 July 2016
The 2016 Defence Support Industry Awards were launched by the Minister for Defence Industries on 1 June 2016. The awards recognise local businesses that work hard to support the Army, Navy and Air Force in the Northern Territory.
Defence and Industry Study Course in the NT
14 July 2016
The Department of the Chief Minister and the Department of Defence are working together to bring a module of the 2016 Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC) to the Northern Territory.
MEDIA RELEASE: Northern Territory Population Series
30 June 2016
Boosting population growth is the key focus during a series of regional forums being hosted across the Northern Territory by the Northern Australia Development Office.
25 June 2016
Join the Northern Australia Development Office’s General Manager Luke Bowen and a community panel to discuss population in the Northern Territory:
Developing Northern Australia conference
25 June 2016
The Northern Australia Development Office (NADO) was a proud gold sponsor of the Developing Northern Australia (DNA) conference held in Darwin in June.