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Oolloo Water Allocation Plan: midterm review complete!
The Oolloo Water Allocation Plan (the plan) midterm review has been completed! The review has confirmed that the plan is achieving its objectives and remains based on accurate and sound science and is appropriate to remain in force for the next 5 years. The review identified three priority actions to contribute to continual improvement and inform the development of the next plan.
Asbestos contamination at Litchfield waste transfer stations
Reactiveness turned into proactiveness. NT EPA takes a closer look at Waste Transfer station compliance.
Environment officers assess compliance at remote East Arnhem landfills and sewage facilities.
Petroleum regulators inspecting to ensure wet season preparedness
Environmental regulators are in the field ensuring that the onshore gas industry is ready for the upcoming wet season.
Crown Land Estate and Johnston Central – a new retail hub for Palmerston’s northern region!
The government’s Crown land release program has underpinned the recently completed construction of a shopping centre in Johnston.
A Weedy Christmas: Sustainability and Creativity Shine at the 2024 Darwin Christmas Pageant
The Weed Management Branch made a memorable debut at the 2024 Darwin Christmas Pageant, showcasing its Gamba Action Vehicle with a sustainably crafted Christmas tree designed from eco-friendly materials.
The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment has undertaken a Mapping and Classification of Aquatic Ecosystem project in the Adelaide River catchment, in partnership with Charles Darwin University.
Environmental Regulation team launches Compliance Plan and Report Card
The Territory’s environmental regulator is pleased to announce the publication of its Compliance Plan 2024-25 and Compliance Report Card 2023-24, marking a significant milestone in our regulatory maturity journey.
DLPE builds its regulatory expertise
Earlier this month, staff from the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment participated in a global summit to share learnings on implementing and enforcing environmental law.
Water and weeds feature at Territory Natural Resource Management Conference held in Darwin
Water security and weed teams from the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment attended the annual Territory Natural Resources Management (TNRM) conference on 19 to 21 November at the Darwin Convention Centre.