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Another ghost net removed from Garig Gunak Barlu National Park waters
NT Parks and Wildlife rangers remove another large ghost net from marine waters within Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula. These rogue floating nets are a major threat for the marine life that inhabit the protected waters that surround the peninsula.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteering at Watarrka National Park, the place to be!
Volunteering at Watarrka National Park gives you a special opportunity to see the park in a way that most visitors will never see, while also being a rewarding and worthwhile experience. Are you up for the adventure?
Six new water projects co-funded by National Water Grid Authority
On Thursday 14 March the National Water Grid Authority announced that it has co-funded 6 new projects in the Northern Territory worth over $58 million with the Northern Territory Government and partners.
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.