2024

Weed surveys on Croker and Goulburn Islands

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Weed surveys on Croker and Goulburn Islands

In April 2024 Weed Officers Shelley Inglis and Russel O’Regan travelled to Croker and Goulburn Islands, northeast of Darwin in the Arafura Sea, to conduct weed surveys with the Northern Land Council (NLC) -funded Garngi and Mardbalk Ranger groups. Rangers were taught weed ID and shown various treatment options to deal with the species present on the island.

Traineeship kick starts career in fire management

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Traineeship kick starts career in fire management

A traineeship is a great way to start your career with the Northern Territory Government, as Brendan Flynn from Bushfires NT will attest to. Traineeships are offered to adults as well as school students.

Dr Julia Fortune Senior Scientist Aquatic Health

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Dr Julia Fortune Senior Scientist Aquatic Health

It’s a good thing Dr Julia Fortune works at Flora and Fauna’s Aquatic Group, because the health of Darwin Harbour is in good hands.

Wet season brings lush growth at the George Brown Botanic Gardens

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Wet season brings lush growth at the George Brown Botanic Gardens

There’s a flurry of activity at George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens after a lively wet season delivered a welcome splash of new growth and with it, a list of challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.

Approach to reforming water resource management laws

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Approach to reforming water resource management laws

The Northern Territory Government’s vision for contemporary legislation that supports sustainable water resource management and builds trust begins with the approach to reform.

Darwin Rural Groundwater Levels

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Darwin Rural Groundwater Levels

As we approach the dry season in the Top End, it is good to know that our groundwater levels have peaked.

Rangelands and Bushfires NT engage at NT Cattlemen's Association Conference

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Rangelands and Bushfires NT engage at NT Cattlemen's Association Conference

Rangelands and Bushfires NT Divisions of the department recently participated in the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association 40th Annual General Conference.

Recovery of unused licensed water

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Recovery of unused licensed water

The recovery of unused water is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Territory’s water resources.

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Grants Open for Applications

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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Grants Open for Applications

Applications are open for the next round of Northern Territory Government grants to support rescue, care and rehabilitation of native wildlife and release back to their environment.

A first for onshore petroleum inspectors, surveillance from the skies

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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.