2025
WMB attendance at gamba grass management workshop
The Weed Management Branch (WMB) attended a Gamba Grass Management Workshop organised and facilitated by Territory Natural Resource Management – Land for Wildlife; and Landcare NT – Gamba Grass Roots.
Northern Australia Food Futures conference 2025
The 6th Northern Australia Food Futures conference was held across two days in Darwin on 8 – 9 April 2025 hosted by the NT Farmers Association.
Community unites for a cleaner Alice Springs
In conjunction with Clean Up Australia Day - Alice Springs residents came together on Sunday, 2 March, for a successful community clean-up day as part of operation: Don't be a dumper - an ongoing initiative to tackle illegal dumping in the region.
Buffel grass management Have Your Say Now Open
Buffel grass was originally planted in Central Australia to combat dust and erosion and to provide drought-resistant fodder for beef production.However, it has since spread beyond where it was originally planted and is now a significant contributor to fire fuel loads, is impacting biodiversity, as well as cultural values and practices.
Ti Tree Water Plan: Midterm review complete
This month, the midterm review for the Ti Tree water allocation plan was completed!
Tyre management at Northern Territory Landfills in regulators sights
In accordance with the Environmental Regulation Division’s 2024-25 Compliance Plan, the division is targeting landfill tyre management to assess compliance across the industry and improve environmental outcomes.
Listed waste transporters key focus for environmental regulator
The Environmental Regulation Division has launched a targeted campaign to assess compliance among high risk listed waste transporters.
Eucalypts are an iconic part of the Australian landscape, from the instantly recognisable Ghost Gums of Central Australia to the ubiquitous Stringybarks and orange-flowered Woolybutts of the Top End. There are currently over 800 recognised species of eucalypt in Australia – give or take about 50!
Flaxleaf Fanpetals discovered in Darwin
Staff from the Northern Territory (NT) Herbarium were recently involved in a collaboration to document the occurrence of an apparent new species of introduced plant in the Darwin region.
On 5 December 2024, the Kenbi Land Claim was finalised. The last of the land parcels on the Cox Peninsula were granted to the Larrakia Development Corporation and Kenbi Land Trust.