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Territorians have had their say
Following a territory-wide journey to hear from our communities about their views on the proposed changes to the Local Government Act 2019 - Tranche 2, we are now focused on ensuring their voices help shape the reforms ahead.
Triple the action: Supporting tenants, building communities
Community Housing Provider Mission Australia (MAH) has been managing 251 social dwellings on behalf our department since April 2024 and recently delivered 3 fantastic events for tenants, offering them the chance to connect, share concerns early and build a sense of community.
Major homelands project gets green light
After years of planning, homelands across the Northern Territory are one step closer to seeing critical infrastructure improvements. With $120 million in new funding and all regional work plans approved, the Homelands Housing and Infrastructure Program (HHIP) is moving from planning to delivery.
A day in the life of an Aboriginal Interpreter
This is your chance to go behind-the-scenes and discover what it’s really like to be an Interpreter with the Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS).
Pmara Jutunta enters new memorandum of understanding
On 4 June, not-for-profit organisation Many Rivers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pmara Jutunta Aboriginal Corporation (PJAC), committing to support the Pmara Jutunta (Ti Tree 6-mile) community with governance, economic development, and capacity building, and provide administration assistance to the corporation, over the next 5 years.
Kathleen Dixon and Douglas Multa, two respected elders and leaders, are excited to return to their home community of Haasts Bluff, where they have been allocated a home from the NT social housing waitlist.
Remote homeland switches on to renewable energy
The Birany Birany homeland in the East Arnhem region, approximately 2 hours from Nhulunbuy, has welcomed a new solar Bushlight system which is delivering continuous, reliable power to 6 housing dwellings, replacing a diesel generator the community had previously relied on.
Aboriginal Interpreter Forum 2025
The Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) proudly held its first ever interpreter forum.
A new place to call home in Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek has welcomed 6 new units to the community, offering those on the Northern Territory’s social housing waitlist a place to call home.
Commencement of tranche 1 reforms to the Local Government Act
The first tranche of amendments to the Local Government Act 2019 (the Act) and the Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 were passed by the Northern Territory Parliament on 22 May 2025, received the administrator’s assent on 6 June 2025, and are expected to come into force shortly.