NewsRoom 2009
Please contact the Media Manager for further information about the NT Transport Group news, media releases or activities:
Media Manager - Bruce Cutler
Ph: (08) 8924 7004
Fax: (08) 8924 7099
Mobile: 0401 119 833
Email: Martin.Bennett@nt.gov.au
Key Highway Link between NT and WA Upraded
16 December 2009
The Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon and the Member for Stuart, Karl Hampton, officially opened a major upgrade of the Victoria Highway today that will help prevent the national road link being closed during wet season flooding. Read Media Release
All Aboard the Christmas Express
11 December 2009
The Northern Territory Government together with TIO will begin operating the Christmas Express Bus from late tonight. Read Media Release
A Zero Road Toll this Christmas
4 December 2009
The Northern Territory Government is aiming for a zero road toll across the Territory this holiday season. Read Media Release
Making Our Roads Safer Over Christmas
24 November 2009
The Northern Territory Government is working closely with Territory police and TIO to make our roads safer for all Territorians this Christmas. Read Media Release
Muttacar Success Continues
11 November 2009
A Territory play commissioned to raise awareness of road safety in Indigenous communities has been short listed for a national award. Read Media Release
Heavy Vehicle Industry Meets in Alice Springs
10 November 2009
Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy today welcomed the National Remote Areas Consultative Group (RACG) to Alice Springs. Read Media Release
Territory Growth Brings Change to Number Plates
23 October 2009
The Northern Territory Government will soon make changes to registration plates across the Territory to accommodate the substantial population growth expected over the next ten years. Read Media Release
Stop, Slow Down, Avoid a Fine and Save Territory Lives
22 October 2009
The Northern Territory Government is working to make Territory roads safer with four new red light and speed cameras to be activated tomorrow. Read Media Release
Smoother Ride for MVR Patrons
04 September 2009
A new system to make visiting some Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) offices more streamlined and comfortable has been introduced by the Henderson Government to deliver efficiencies in vehicle registration and licensing. Read Media Release
Red Light Speed Cameras switched on for Trial
03 September 2009
The Henderson Government’s crackdown on dangerous motorists who speed through red light intersections steps up another notch today, with the start of the testing period for the first four of eight new safety cameras for the Darwin region. Read Media Release
McMinn Street Works to Begin this Week
25 August 2009
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, today announced that work on the third stage on the McMinn Street upgrade will begin this week. Read Media Release
Red Light Speedsters Put on Notice
20 August 2009
The Henderson Government is introducing new measures to save the lives of Territorians and make our roads safer. Read Media Release
Better Cycle Paths to Improve Bike Safety
23 June 2009
Darwin and Palmerston residents will benefit from $1.5 million worth of new cycle paths to be built this Dry Season, Infrastructure Minister Delia Lawrie announced today Read Media Release
Full Steam Ahead for Multimillion Dollar Road Upgrades
22 June 2009
Darwin and Palmerston residents will be benefiting from $17 million worth of road upgrades underway this dry season. Read Media Release
Transit Security Officers Reduce Incidents
19 June 2009
Following Estimates Committee Hearings today Minister for Transport Gerry McCarthy said there has been a decrease in the number of serious incidents reported on public transport. Read Media Release
Free Bus Travel for Students in the Territory
19 January 2009
View Media Release Further information on bus travel, including timetables and route maps.