2025

Bushfires and Your Health short course - enrol now!

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Bushfires and Your Health short course - enrol now!

Dry season smoke is very common in the Top End and can be difficult to avoid.

Inspecting Hydrocarbon Facilities Across the Top End to Ensure Environmental Compliance

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Inspecting Hydrocarbon Facilities Across the Top End to Ensure Environmental Compliance

In the Northern Territory (NT), hydrocarbon processing and storage facilities operate under Environment Protection Licences (EPLs) issued under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 and Environmental Approvals (EAs) issued under the Environment Protection Act 2019.

Flora and Fauna Team Shares Scientific Knowledge with the Community

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Flora and Fauna Team Shares Scientific Knowledge with the Community

Staff from the Flora and Fauna Division, particularly from the NT Herbarium, have had a busy and rewarding few weeks, delivering a range of educational activities that help connect young people with science, nature, and the incredible biodiversity of the Northern Territory.

Bringing the Herbarium to life in a digital collection for the future

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Bringing the Herbarium to life in a digital collection for the future

A new camera is helping botanists bring plant specimens into the digital age, one photograph at a time.

Amendments to the NT Planning Scheme 2020

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Amendments to the NT Planning Scheme 2020

We're seeking your feedback on proposed changes to the NT Planning Scheme 2020.

Enhancing accountability – Auditing onshore petroleum environmental compliance

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Enhancing accountability – Auditing onshore petroleum environmental compliance

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE) is continuing its commitment to protecting the Territory’s environment by undertaking proactive audits of the onshore petroleum industry.

Operation: Don’t Be A Dumper enters its next phase: Crimson Camera

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Operation: Don’t Be A Dumper enters its next phase: Crimson Camera

The fight against illegal dumping in the Alice Springs is stepping up a gear. Operation: Don’t Be A Dumper (DBAD) is moving into its next phase, following the strategic direction set out in Output 5 (Prevention and Deterrence).

2025 Developing Northern Australia Conference

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2025 Developing Northern Australia Conference

Staff from the Office of Water Security recently attended the 11th Developing Northern Australia Conference, held over three days in Cairns. The event brought together leading voices from across industry, government and investors sectors, united under the theme 'Securing Australia’s Future by Driving Northern Development.'

Mapping Nature for a Sustainable Future: The Greater Weddell Biodiversity Assessment

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Mapping Nature for a Sustainable Future: The Greater Weddell Biodiversity Assessment

As population growth and urban development continue across the Northern Territory, ensuring that expansion occurs in a scientifically informed and ecologically responsible manner is essential.

70 years of Water Resources - 1990s

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70 years of Water Resources - 1990s

Water Resources Division – the 90s