2025
Weeds of National Significance found thriving in suburban pond
On Friday 10 January 2025, the Weed Management Branch (WMB) was alerted by a member of the public that Cabomba caroliniana was being advertised for sale on Facebook marketplace by a private resident in Millner.
Into the weeds: Building Buffel management capacity
As many readers know, buffel grass has a storied and complicated history in the Northern Territory (NT), with first introductions traced back to the saddle bags of Afghan cameleers in the 1800s. It was subsequently introduced as a drought-resistant feed and for dust suppression throughout the later 20th century.
$34.3 million for better bores in 10 communities
In January 2025, the Northern Territory (NT) Government announced a new funding partnership with the Australian Government worth $34.3 million.
Water licensing in the Adelaide River catchment
The Darwin Rural Water Control District was extended in July 2024 to include the Adelaide River catchment.
New NT plant checklist published
The Northern Territory (NT) Herbarium has recently published an updated checklist of the vascular plants of the Northern Territory.
Waste Tyre Guidance: A guide for private landholders
The NT EPA has published a new guidance on waste tyres to help landholders understand the risks and responsibilities for storing waste tyres.