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Cutting edge technology used in the fight to protect native wildlife from feral cats

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Cutting edge technology used in the fight to protect native wildlife from feral cats

Scientists and technical staff from the Flora and Fauna Division have been busy deploying cutting edge feral cat control technology in Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park.

Parthenium weed detector dogs

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Parthenium weed detector dogs

Two specialist sniffer dogs flown in from NSW have confirmed the Weed Management Branch’s parthenium weed eradication program is working.

Highlighting Water Resources staff

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Highlighting Water Resources staff

Acknowledging the employees of Water Resources and highlighting the diversity of roles in the division.

Two-way Science: Jawoyn Rangers and Researchers Reveal Nature’s Secrets on Country

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Two-way Science: Jawoyn Rangers and Researchers Reveal Nature’s Secrets on Country

Staff and Research Associates from the Northern Territory Herbarium joined a team of Jawoyn Traditional Owners, Jawoyn and Warddeken Indigenous Rangers, Nitmiluk National Park staff, teachers and scientists from across Australia to undertake biological surveys across the vast Jawoyn lands of central and south-western Arnhemland.

Unpacking DLPE in the Big Rivers Region

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Unpacking DLPE in the Big Rivers Region

All DLPE staff in Katherine are now located in the Big Rivers Government Centre following the relocation of Water Resources and Weed Management staff from the Giles Street office.

Remote Be Crocwise chats

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Remote Be Crocwise chats

The Be Crocwise team delivers vital crocodile safety messages.

New management plan for siam weed

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New management plan for siam weed

Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is known to be one of the most aggressive and damaging tropical weed species worldwide.

Community unites for a cleaner Alice Springs

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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.

Rocks rock! The Daly River water advisory committee talks science

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Rocks rock! The Daly River water advisory committee talks science

The Daly River water advisory committee met for their second meeting in March 2025.

Northern Australia Food Futures conference 2025

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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.