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Yirrkala tenants are rolling up their sleeves to take part in East Arnhem Real Estate’s (EARE) new Intensive Cleaning drive, which is offering local families the chance to work alongside their cleaning teams to freshen up their homes.
Public consultations begin on Local Government reforms
With the release of 3 discussion papers outlining proposed changes to the Local Government Act 2019, public consultations are now underway across the Territory, inviting communities to share their thoughts and provide feedback before the reforms are finalised.
AIS bridges language gaps in federal election
As voters across the Territory headed to the polls for this years’ federal election, language speakers were able to receive support from the Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS), who was onsite to provide translations, after the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) engaged the service to ensure access to important information.
Elliott resident Delaine Cutta is taking home a $200 gift card after being named the May winner of the Pride in Your Place Award - a monthly celebration of public housing tenants who keep their home and garden in top shape.
Tenants at 3 Mannion Street, Katherine, now have stronger connections to local services thanks to a community event hosted by our Big Rivers Urban Housing team.
One Year Anniversary: Territory’s first large-scale housing transfer
A year ago, 251 homes across Darwin’s northern suburbs were transferred to Mission Australia Housing NT (MAH-NT) for long term management. This was the Territory’s first large-scale community housing transfer – a milestone that reflected months of collaboration and a shared goal of delivering greater outcomes for tenants.
Aerial lifeline for North-East Arnhem
As heavy rainfall shuts down key roadways across the North-East Arnhem region, our teams are working together to deploy aerial deliveries of essential supplies to impacted homelands.
Have your say on local government reforms
Our department has been leading the way on proposed amendments to local government legislation to help councils practice good governance and engage in greater transparency and accountability. Now we’re seeking public feedback on these important changes.
Local Government training tour
Our Local Government team is touring a professional development training program for elected and local authority members, who are in positions of leadership in councils, to provide them with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate challenges and deliver on their responsibilities.
Maningrida New Builds: 85 Homes and Counting
The remote community of Maningrida is experiencing one of the largest community housing upgrades in recent years and the impact is already being felt by local families.