NRETA News
Childhood Memories Continue to Inspire Artist - 7 August
Acclaimed Yolgnu artist Gulumbu Yunupingu’s entry in this year’s 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, Garak the Universe, continues on with her universal theme, which is inspired by childhood memories of her father’s night time stories at the family camp of the seven sisters and other ancient mythologies. View media release (pdf 55Kb)
Ocean to Outback Exhibition at Araluen - 1 August
A travelling exhibition from the National Gallery of Australia featuring some of Australia’s most iconic artists can be seen at the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs from Saturday 9 August until Sunday 19 October 2008. View media release (pdf 39Kb)
Secrets Lives of Darwin Harbour Dolphins - 28 July
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts (NRETA) Biodiversity Conservation Scientist Carol Palmer has been hard at work uncovering the secret lives of Darwin Harbour’s dolphins. View media release (pdf 33Kb).
Territory Parks Alive in Owen Springs - 28 July
Locals and tourists are encouraged to participate in a free ranger-guided walk at the Owen Springs Reserve at 1pm on Sunday 3 August 2008. View media release (pdf 30Kb).
Update on Crocodile Sighting at Tjuwaliyn Hot Springs - 24 July
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service and the Crocodile Management Team have identified the photograph taken by a tourist at the Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs as a freshwater crocodile.
View media release (pdf 31Kb).
Crocodile Sighting at Tjuwaliyn Hot Springs - 23 July
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service advise that the Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs facility, including camping areas have been closed to all visitors.
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Artist in Residence Program Begins at Araluen - 21 July
A new ‘Artists in Residence’ portal is now operating at the Northern Territory Government’s Araluen Arts Centre. Director of the Alice Springs Cultural Precinct, Tim Rollason, said the first artist in residence is local artist Dayananda, who specialises in jewellery made from crystals and has established the Maid in Earth Studio, in the Araluen Arts Centre foyer. View media release (pdf 25Kb).
Precious Timor-Leste Artefacts Arrive in Darwin - 16 July
His Honour Mr Tom Pauling AO QC, Administrator of the Northern Territory joined Mr Diamantino (Dino) Ribeiro, President of Darwin’s Portuguese and Timorese Social Club to inspect a shipment of precious Timor-Leste artefacts being unpacked by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). View media release (pdf 32Kb).
World’s First Curlew Egg at Territory Wildlife Park - 15 July
The first-ever Beach-stone Curlew (Esacus neglectus) egg to be laid in captivity was recently discovered at the Territory Wildlife Park (TWP) to the delight of staff. View media release (pdf 30Kb).
Territory Artist Pays Homage to her Love of Weaving - 15 July
Territory artist Karen J Mills entry in this year’s 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award was influenced by Indigenous weaving, memories of hand-knitted woollen garments and Western abstract art. View media release (pdf 53Kb).
First Twilight Tour at the Territory Wildlife Park - 14 July
The Territory Wildlife Park is set to open their gates for a wild and adventurous night under the stars from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 16 July 2008. View media release (pdf 29Kb).
Minister Congratulates History Grant Recipients - 14 July
Arts Minister Marion Scrymgour today announced the recipients of $50,000 in Northern Territory Government funding for NT History Grants.
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New Guideline
s for Keeping Venomous Snakes - 14 July
Tree snakes, Whip snakes, and the deadly Taipan are just three of the 23 venomous snake species permitted to be kept as pets under the new Parks and Wildlife Service guidelines for keeping venomous snakes. View media release (pdf 32Kb).
