News
70 years of Water Resources – looking back to the 1950s
To celebrate Water Resources Division 70-year anniversary we will look back and celebrate each decade starting in the 1950s.
Recognising excellence in high-risk waste management
The Environmental Regulation Division is continuing its targeted site inspections campaign to assess compliance among high-risk listed waste transporters.
NT EPA issues over $26,000 in fines for hydrocarbon spills
Pollution response officers recently received reports of two substantial hydrocarbon spills in Winnellie.
Officers inspect NT mine sites with waste discharge licences
In the Northern Territory (NT), mining companies are required to obtain a Waste Discharge Licence (WDL) to release mine-influenced wastewater into the environment outside of a mine lease.
Weed Management Branch’s Indigenous conservation partnership efforts go global
The Weed Management Branch (WMB) hosted an Indigenous Leaders’ Engagement activity with a Philippine delegation, fostering collaboration in biocontrol and conservation efforts with neighbouring countries on 5 December 2024.
Fourth meeting for the Adelaide River water advisory committee
On 11 and 12 March, the Adelaide River water advisory committee had their fourth meeting. The meeting focused on the science informing the development of the Adelaide River water allocation plan.
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.
Rocks rock! The Daly River water advisory committee talks science
The Daly River water advisory committee met for their second meeting in March 2025.
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.
Buffel grass management Have Your Say Now Open
Buffel grass was originally planted in Central Australia to combat dust and erosion and to provide drought-resistant fodder for beef production.However, it has since spread beyond where it was originally planted and is now a significant contributor to fire fuel loads, is impacting biodiversity, as well as cultural values and practices.