2024
In February 2024 the Northern Territory Weed Management Branch hosted a Gamba ID Workshop as a part of the ICIN 2024 North Australian Savanna Fire Forum.
In 2023, the Office of Water Security finalised the Territory Water Plan. In recognition of their hard work, and together with other government agencies and the Power and Water Corporation, they won the Organisational Excellence Award at the NT Water Awards. The Territory Water Plan is now nominated for this category at the national Australian Water Awards.
Move to Reuse: A step towards sustainability in the Northern Territory
Territorians can get ready to make the Move to Reuse and step towards a circular economy! The recent release of a public tender called for proposals to implement a self-sustaining reuse model aimed at increasing the reuse of food and beverage items across the Northern Territory.
Understanding the Mataranka Water Allocation Plan
The draft Mataranka water allocation plan has been released by the Minister for the Environment and Water Security, for the public to have their say on the proposed limits to the amount of water that can be taken, as well as the water management and trading rules that apply.
Protecting quandongs and grass trees at Watarrka National Park
The department’s Special Pest Management Projects scheme gives endangered flora some breathing room at Watarrka National Park.
A first for onshore petroleum inspectors, surveillance from the skies
With recent rainfall causing access restrictions to remote onshore petroleum well sites, inspectors from Petroleum Operations and Weeds Management Branch of the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security took to the skies to conduct their first wet season surveillance exercise across the Beetaloo Sub-basin, via helicopter.
Boosting NT Parks visitor and experience opportunities
Parks have released the Parks Development and Framework Toolkit to help developers realise nature and cultural based opportunities on parks and reserves.
BirdLife Top End host 'Farewell Shorebirds' event at Lee Point within Casuarina Coastal Reserve
BirdLife Top End event attendees recently celebrated the migratory shorebirds as they prepare to leave the Northern Territory’s coastline after the wet season, and head back into the northern hemisphere. Park rangers assisted by conducting compliance patrols in the area to make sure dog owners in the area were obeying the park rules and not disturbing the birds.
Be Crocwise with the Australian Border Force
Community Engagement Ranger Natasha Hoffmann delivered several Be Crocwise presentations to crews of the Australian Border Force (ABF) visiting Darwin, over the last few months.
Working together for generations to come: two draft joint management plans out for public comment
Two Joint Management Plans for Central Australia are now out for public comment. This is an opportunity for the community to have their say on the future management of these Reserves.