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NT councils demand federal funding match for flood recovery efforts
Local government leaders are calling on Canberra to match the NT Government's $100 million Flood Recovery Fund and invest more in infrastructure.
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Darwin's infrastructure pipeline: Ship lift, highway duplication and water storage projects move ahead
A $515 million ship lift, $200 million Stuart Highway upgrades and a new water storage project are among the major infrastructure works underway or in planning for the Darwin region.
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Darwin Services Face New Eligibility Rules Under NT Amendment Bill 2026
Darwin residents who use local housing support and family programs will face new eligibility checks and payment schedules once the legislation takes effect.
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Aged Care Funding Darwin: Senate Backs Algorithm Override
Senate legislation requiring human review of aged care funding decisions could give Darwin elderly residents and local providers more control over home support allocations.
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Darwin Council Shifts Grants to Youth and Seniors Services With Multi-Year Deals
A new consolidated funding program from the City of Darwin will shift non-profits towards multi-year agreements, aiming to provide more stability for essential social support across the city's suburbs.
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As NT Election Looms, Parties Pitch Dueling Cost-of-Living Plans for Darwin Households
From power bill relief to rental market reforms, Darwin voters are weighing promises aimed at easing persistent pressure on their household budgets.
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Darwin's Defence and Gas Sectors Transform Under National Energy Transition
As Canberra tightens climate commitments and invests in renewable energy, Darwin's economy faces a balancing act between its traditional gas export industry and emerging defence manufacturing opportunities.
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Darwin bus network review and Bus Safety Reform Strategy set interchange closure timeline from October 2025
Darwin and Palmerston residents will see changes to bus routes, wait times and interchange access starting with the Casuarina closure by October 2025, while free travel continues for three months beyond 1 July.
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NT Gas Bill Locks Darwin Energy Prices Below Perth and Brisbane Through 2028
The legislation sets royalty rates and reporting rules that the government says will stabilise Darwin gas supply contracts through to 2028 while matching the 12.5 per cent baseline used in Western Australia.
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New mental health facilities open as Darwin service capacity expands
The Darwin Head to Health centre at Casuarina is now operational, accompanied by a funding boost for headspace Darwin to support complex care needs.
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Northern Territory Government Adjusts Housing Support Schemes
New property price caps and expanded loan options aim to assist first homebuyers and families navigating the current Darwin rental market.
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Understanding the Northern Territory Planning Scheme 2020: A Guide for Darwin Residents
Navigating the rules behind local development applications and the processes that shape Darwin's built environment.
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Environment Protection Act 2019 shapes Darwin City Council waste services and airport infrastructure
Darwin residents experience updated waste collection rules and environmental approval processes for local infrastructure through City of Darwin enforcement of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Act 2019.
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Development Authority Approves Darwin's 21-Storey Civic Centre Project
The process determines approvals for projects including a planned 21-storey civic centre, shaping infrastructure that connects to local household costs for services and access.
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No NT Referendum on the Ballot, But Darwin Residents Are Already Weighing In on What Future Votes Should Decide
Community forums, legal experts and First Nations advocates are shaping the conversation about what direct democracy could mean for Territory residents, from land rights to local services.
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Darwin Small Business Tax Changes 2026: What You Must Know Now
Shifts in instant asset write-off thresholds and payroll tax arrangements are expected to reshape cashflow planning for Darwin's hospitality, retail and service sectors in the second half of 2026.