News
Reviewing alternative fuel and cargo capabilities in Maritime Environmental Emergencies
Four representatives from the Northern Territory attended an intense workshop from 20 to 22 May in Canberra, designed to start finding gaps in response capability for incidents involving novel fuels and cargo.
Looking forward, looking back: Water planning and the future of the Katherine region
The Daly River water committee (Committee) took advice from country music legend Slim Dusty, as the Committee is ‘looking forward’ to the next Katherine water plan, by ‘looking back’ and reviewing the existing Katherine water plan.
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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
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.