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New weed management plan Siam weed 2025 - 2035

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New weed management plan Siam weed 2025 - 2035

Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is known to be one of the most aggressive and damaging tropical weed species worldwide.

Rocks rock! The Daly River water advisory committee talks science

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Rocks rock! The Daly River water advisory committee talks science

The Daly River water advisory committee met for their second meeting in March 2025.

Fourth meeting for the Adelaide River water advisory committee

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Fourth meeting for the Adelaide River water advisory committee

On 11 and 12 March, the Adelaide River water advisory committee had their fourth meeting. The meeting focused on the science informing the development of the Adelaide River water allocation plan.

MacDonnell ranges priority place feral herbivore survey

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MacDonnell ranges priority place feral herbivore survey

The feral herbivore survey and culling supports a larger Commonwealth project ‘Threat Abatement in the MacDonnell Ranges for Threatened Fauna and Flora’ (Priority Places Project), focussed on improving landscape condition and the recovery of threatened species found within the MacDonnell Ranges bioregion.

Highlighting Water Resources staff

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Highlighting Water Resources staff

Water Resources Division is celebrating 70 years, from humble beginnings we have grown with the Territory, forming a understanding of our unique water resources, to balancing water use between different uses and perspectives.

70 years of Water Resources – looking back to the 1950s

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70 years of Water Resources – looking back to the 1950s

To celebrate Water Resources Division 70-year anniversary we will look back and celebrate each decade starting in the 1950s.

Recognising excellence in high-risk waste management

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Recognising excellence in high-risk waste management

The Environmental Regulation Division is continuing its targeted site inspections campaign to assess compliance among high-risk listed waste transporters.

NT EPA issues over $26,000 in fines for hydrocarbon spills

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NT EPA issues over $26,000 in fines for hydrocarbon spills

Pollution response officers recently received reports of two substantial hydrocarbon spills in Winnellie.

Officers inspect NT mine sites with waste discharge licences

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Officers inspect NT mine sites with waste discharge licences

In the Northern Territory (NT), mining companies are required to obtain a Waste Discharge Licence (WDL) to release mine-influenced wastewater into the environment outside of a mine lease.

Weed Management Branch’s Indigenous conservation partnership efforts go global

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Weed Management Branch’s Indigenous conservation partnership efforts go global

The Weed Management Branch (WMB) hosted an Indigenous Leaders’ Engagement activity with a Philippine delegation, fostering collaboration in biocontrol and conservation efforts with neighbouring countries on 5 December 2024.