News
Start the school holidays with a splash
Rangers from across the Territory are working hard to ensure as many of our Parks and Reserves as possible are open for you to enjoy.
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) will be closing access to Alhekulyele (Mt Gillen) from 1 March 2021 at the request of Traditional Custodians and concerns for public safety on the unmaintained trail.
A breath of fresh air at our Parks and Reserves
Visitors to popular Top End Parks and Reserves can breathe easy, with the roll out of more smoke-free zones from 1 January 2021.
Bushfire Season moves to Central Australia
Bushfires NT (BFNT) has today joined the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) at their Alice Springs headquarters to announce the commencement of the 2020-21 Central Australian Fire Danger Period.
A pitch-forking weed that can make cattle and country sick is the focus of a new awareness campaign.
Give the Top End a spray this long weekend
A backyard blitz is a great opportunity for rural landholders to keep fit and healthy while working up a hard earned thirst this long weekend.
Easter long weekend is a great time to prepare your property
As firebreaks must be installed by May 4th the Easter long weekend is a great time to prepare your property.
The Water Resources Division within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to undertake groundwater sampling in Marlow Lagoon and Bellamack.
Central Australian fire season commencement
Bushfires NT today joined the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service at their Alice Springs headquarters to announce the commencement of the 2019 Central Australian Fire Danger Period, marking the official start of the fire season.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources offices will be closed from Wednesday 25 December and reopen on Thursday 2 January 2020.