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Remote rent

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Remote rent

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development is reviewing rent paid by remote housing tenants between February 2023 and February 2026 following the High Court decision.

Emergency rent relief for flood-affected public housing tenants

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Emergency rent relief for flood-affected public housing tenants

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development has applied an emergency rent relief under Regulation 5 of the Housing Regulations 1983 for eligible public housing tenants from flood-affected communities.

Have Your Say: NT Housing Strategy

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Have Your Say: NT Housing Strategy

The Northern Territory Government is developing a new Territory‑wide Housing Strategy. This strategy will guide how housing is planned and delivered across the NT.

Top End Housing at Belyuen Groove Festival

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Top End Housing at Belyuen Groove Festival

Top End Housing recently attended the Belyuen Groove Festival alongside our current repairs and maintenance and tenancy contractor, Yilli Housing.

Tenant accountability policy statement

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Tenant accountability policy statement

The policy statement sets out the government’s position on tenant accountability, to be implemented by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (DHLGCD).

Water management in Homelands training – register now

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Water management in Homelands training – register now

Register for the Northern Territory Government’s Water for Homelands training for technical and operational staff on best-practice water management and how to use the Bore Risk Assessment Tool.

A sweet Territory tradition: Christmas cakes for senior tenants

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A sweet Territory tradition: Christmas cakes for senior tenants

The festive season is here again, bringing warmth (and something sweet) to senior public housing tenants across the Northern Territory.

Flying repairs: rapid response in Kintore

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Flying repairs: rapid response in Kintore

When things go wrong in remote housing, quick action is important. A recent repair in Kintore shows how fast our contractors can respond and the importance of strong community relationships in making it happen.

New homes delivered in Maningrida

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New homes delivered in Maningrida

Tenants are beginning to move into 4 new public housing homes in Maningrida, following completion by GT Builders Pty Ltd of 2 4-bedroom and 2 5-bedroom houses.

Rapid response restores power in Pirlangimpi

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Rapid response restores power in Pirlangimpi

When a fire at the Pirlangimpi Power Station left the community without power, Power and Water crews restored supply within days, with generators keeping the clinic, store and water services running.