News
Recycling containers is about to become even easier
The expanded and simplified scheme applies a 10-cent refund to all beverage containers of 3-litres or less – including wine and spirit and plain milk containers, removing complicity for consumers and businesses.
Stopping rubber vine at the border - First aerial survey since 2009
A major aerial survey along the Northern Territory–Queensland border and remote gulf coastline has detected several new rubber vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora) infestations, including a new infestation within the Northern Territory.
New soil coring rig strengthens land assessment capability
After nearly 12 months of careful planning, procurement and delivery coordination, the Land Assessment Branch has successfully added a new Eziprobe Centurion soil coring rig to its capability, marking a significant increase in the department’s capacity to deliver high quality soil information.
Advancing Salvinia biocontrol in the Northern Territory
A rare interstate collaboration saw Northern Territory weed managers and Aboriginal Rangers travel to New South Wales to strengthen biological control of salvinia (Salvinia molesta) using the salvinia weevil (Cyrtobagous salviniae).
Planning Commission Strategic Plan 2026-2028
The following article has been authored by Mark Coffey PSM, Chairperson NT Planning Commission. Where Territorians choose to live, how our towns grow, where businesses invest – planning shapes it all. The NT Planning Commission’s new Strategic Plan 2026–2028 sets out how we’ll make that system work better for everyone.
Do you use bore water in your business?
If you rely on bore water to operate your business, whether it’s for farming, cultural activities, or to support other commercial uses such as tourism operations, nurseries, cafes, pubs, and other businesses that use water for daily operations and amenities – you may need a water extraction licence.
The Central Australian Ultimate Irrigation User Guide is now live
Territorians know how precious water is, particularly in Central Australia where evaporation far exceeds rainfall.
Water Resources Division connects with future professionals at CDU Careers Fair
The 2026 CDU Engineering & Environment Careers Fair saw an impressive turnout.
Big wet, different rivers – what to expect this dry season
The 2025–26 wet season has been exceptionally wet across much of the NT. As we move into the dry season, it’s normal to see different rivers respond in different ways.
Developing new regional weeds strategies
The Weed Management Branch is working with the community to review regional weeds strategies.