2024

Rangelands and Bushfires NT engage at NT Cattlemen's Association Conference

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Rangelands and Bushfires NT engage at NT Cattlemen's Association Conference

Rangelands and Bushfires NT Divisions of the department recently participated in the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association 40th Annual General Conference.

Recovery of unused licensed water

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Recovery of unused licensed water

The recovery of unused water is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Territory’s water resources.

Approach to reforming water resource management laws

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Approach to reforming water resource management laws

The Northern Territory Government’s vision for contemporary legislation that supports sustainable water resource management and builds trust begins with the approach to reform.

Darwin Rural Groundwater Levels

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Darwin Rural Groundwater Levels

As we approach the dry season in the Top End, it is good to know that our groundwater levels have peaked.

A first for onshore petroleum inspectors, surveillance from the skies

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A first for onshore petroleum inspectors, surveillance from the skies

With recent rainfall causing access restrictions to remote onshore petroleum well sites, inspectors from Petroleum Operations and Weeds Management Branch of the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security took to the skies to conduct their first wet season surveillance exercise across the Beetaloo Sub-basin, via helicopter.

Gamba ID workshop

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Gamba ID workshop

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.

Understanding the Mataranka Water Allocation Plan

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Understanding the Mataranka Water Allocation Plan

The draft Mataranka water allocation plan has been released by the Minister for the Environment and Water Security, for the public to have their say on the proposed limits to the amount of water that can be taken, as well as the water management and trading rules that apply.

Move to Reuse: A step towards sustainability in the Northern Territory

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Move to Reuse: A step towards sustainability in the Northern Territory

Territorians can get ready to make the Move to Reuse and step towards a circular economy! The recent release of a public tender called for proposals to implement a self-sustaining reuse model aimed at increasing the reuse of food and beverage items across the Northern Territory.

Territory Water Plan nominated for the Australian Water Association’s Organisational Excellence Award

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Territory Water Plan nominated for the Australian Water Association’s Organisational Excellence Award

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.

Six new water projects co-funded by National Water Grid Authority

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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.