News
New Detailed Land Use Maps to Benefit Territorians
A new mapping project will detail how land is being used in the Northern Territory.
Orders to control gamba first step towards rural area infringements
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Weed Management Branch has started a rigorous process of inspecting properties identified as having high risk gamba grass infestations.
Cabomba Bund Wall Deconstruction Underway
The bund wall constructed on the Darwin River, downstream of the bridge on Cox Peninsula Road, is being removed following the first application of herbicide on the invasive aquatic weed cabomba (Cabomba caroliniana).
The Northern Territory Government has today announced Dr Paul Vogel as the new NT EPA Chairperson.
Emergency Response to Combat Sagittaria
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is surveying Darwin’s rural area for the invasive weed Sagittaria (Sagittaria platyphylla) as part of an emergency response following its recent discovery at a Howard Springs property.
Shark Attack on Cabomba Infestation
The first intensified application of the herbicide Shark on the aggressive and invasive aquatic weed, cabomba (Cabomba caroliniana), has been completed with promising results.
New Era in Bushfires Management
New bushfire legislation providing greater protection and recognition of volunteer fire fighters commences tomorrow.
More time for new water licencing arrangements in Darwin rural area
The Northern Territory Government has announced a six month extension to water licence applications in the rural area for domestic residents who irrigate a garden area bigger than half a hectare (5000sqm).
New WAC for the Tindall Limestone Aquifer
Nominations are now open for members tojoin the Tindal Mataranka – Daly Waters Water Advisory Committee.
Minister for Environment Lauren Moss has today welcomed the Federal Court decision to set aside the approval of the Port Melville marine supply base.