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Students explore careers through new Mining Cadets Program
In Term 3 Week 2 2026, Year 10 and 11 students from across Darwin took their first step towards exciting careers in the Northern Territory's mining industry through the new Mining Cadets Program.
NT Training Awards – gala dinner tickets now on sale
The Northern Territory Training Awards (NTTA) are the Department of Education and Training's annual premier event recognising training excellence and achievements by NT businesses, training organisations, apprentices, trainees, trainers and students.
Wednesday 29 July 2026 marked a significant milestone for the recently established Darwin High School (Years 7 to 12), with the unveiling of its new school logo, the first change to the school's visual identity in more than 60 years.
Welcoming new staff to the Department of Education and Training family
More than 150 employees attended the Department of Education and Training's mid-year orientation on 7 to 8 July, providing an important opportunity for them to connect, learn and prepare for their roles across the Territory.
Register today and unlock your cyber skills
PECAN+ CTF is the in-person capture the flag cyber security competition returning to the NT in 2026. If you’re in years 9 to 12 and interested in cyber security, this event is for you.
Alice Springs School of the Air celebrates 75 years of outback education
The Alice Springs School of the Air (ASSOA) celebrated its extraordinary 75th anniversary milestone in Term 2 2026, marking more than 7 decades of learning.
From whip cracking champion to Katherine High School police officer
Before building connections with students as Katherine High School’s School-based Police Officer, Senior Constable Tanith Blair was mastering whip cracking and winning national titles! A skill she learnt growing up on a 2,000-acre Angus cattle farm in Whorouly, northeast Victoria.
Nominations open for 2026 NT Education and Care Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Northern Territory (NT) Education and Care Awards, recognising outstanding educators, services and programs across the NT.
World Teachers’ Day – NT Excellence Awards 2026
Nominations now open for the World Teachers’ Day – NT Excellence Awards 2026.
Get your nominations in for the 2026 NT Training Awards
Nominations extended till Thursday 21 May 2026.Nominate nowThese annual awards are designed to celebrate the Northern Territory’s (NT) best in Vocational Education and Training (VET).