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Water metering in Marrakai

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Water metering in Marrakai

Water Resources recently collaborated with NT Farmers and HD Pumps for a water meter installation demonstration in Marrakai.

Help shape the Northern Territory’s future – Join the NT Planning Commission

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Help shape the Northern Territory’s future – Join the NT Planning Commission

The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as Chairperson or as a Member of the Northern Territory Planning Commission (NTPC).

Listening and learning about water science in Ti Tree

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Listening and learning about water science in Ti Tree

Water Resources manages water in the Territory, and as part of our commitment to continual improvement, we are working to actively involving Aboriginal Territorians in water management.

Water education for the next generation

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Water education for the next generation

As part of the 70 years anniversary of Water Resources, the Division sponsored the water module of the Landcare NT BioEd project.

70 years of Water Resources – 1970s

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70 years of Water Resources – 1970s

The 1970s were a big decade for the division with a fire destroying the microbiology laboratory at the Winnellie depot to huge wet seasons followed by cyclones.

Do you use bore water for business in the Darwin Rural area?

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Do you use bore water for business in the Darwin Rural area?

If you are using water from a bore in the Darwin Rural area for a business or commercial purpose, including farming, irrigation or industry uses, a water extraction licence is required.

Petroleum regulation publishes an investigation information release about their investigation into a reportable incident

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Petroleum regulation publishes an investigation information release about their investigation into a reportable incident

On 11 January 2025, Imperial Oil and Gas Pty Ltd (Imperial) notified the Department of a reportable incident at its Carpentaria 5 well pad.

More reasons to recycle with container deposit scheme expansion

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More reasons to recycle with container deposit scheme expansion

There was a flurry of activity at the Envirobank depot in Pinelands on Monday 23 June as a steady stream of vehicles driven by recycling-savvy Territorians dropped off bags of clean beverage containers and collected the 10 cent refund paid on each individual item delivered.

Blitzing through Casuarina Coastal Reserve: BioBlitz 2025

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Blitzing through Casuarina Coastal Reserve: BioBlitz 2025

Casuarina Coastal Reserve BioBlitz – a biodiversity bonanza bringing community and scientists together.

Rarely seen Bottlenose Wedgefish washes up on Casuarina Beach

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Rarely seen Bottlenose Wedgefish washes up on Casuarina Beach

Rarely seen sea creature washes ashore.