News
Draft Grader Grass Weed Management Plan
A draft Weed Management Plan for grader grass has been developed and is now available for the public to provide comment by COB 18 September 2026.
NT EPA and DLPE strengthening air quality management through LNG licence reform
The NT EPA has endorsed 23 recommendations to improve LNG facility operating licences, supporting stronger environmental protections and improved community confidence in air quality management.
New water allocation plan for Alice Springs
Water management in Alice Springs has been guided by water allocation plans since 2007. The Alice Springs water allocation plan 2016-2026 expired in February 2026.
Katherine water allocation plan 2026-2036 declared
A new 10- year water allocation plan has been declared to secure, manage and support sustainable use of the Katherine region’s water resources.
The annual Darwin Show was certainly a busy and jam-packed few days for the department.
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The Circular Economy team promoted the container deposit scheme at the Top End Native Eco Fair in the Jingili Water Gardens.
Berry Springs Water Allocation Plan
The Berry Springs Water Allocation Plan 2016-2026 will expire on 1 August 2026. Following expiry, the Berry Springs water resources will continue to be managed sustainably under the NT water allocation framework.
During NAIDOC Week, Weed Management Branch staff joined Djurrubu Rangers on Country in Kakadu to assess salvinia biocontrol outcomes, share knowledge and plan future weed management priorities. Supported through the Future Drought Fund, the partnership continues to bring together science and local knowledge to support resilient landscapes and healthy waterways.
DLPE’s first Vegetation Compliance Plan released
DLPE has released its first Vegetation Compliance Plan, setting out its priorities in regulating the clearing of native vegetation on unzoned land.