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Water levels up across the Douglas Daly

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Water levels up across the Douglas Daly

Water levels are higher than the same time last year across a range of monitoring bores in the Douglas/Daly as part of the biannual water allocation plan monitoring run.

Report pollution to contribute to the solution

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Report pollution to contribute to the solution

Oil spills, fish kills and rubbish hills – What should you do if you witness an environmental incident?

Operation: Don’t be a Dumper - Tackling waste crime in the Alice Springs region

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Operation: Don’t be a Dumper - Tackling waste crime in the Alice Springs region

Operation: Don’t Be A Dumper (DBAD) has officially been launched, representing a collaborative initiative involving multiple government departments, the local council and community organisations working together to address illegal dumping in Alice Springs.

Oolloo Water Allocation Plan: midterm review complete!

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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

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Asbestos contamination at Litchfield waste transfer stations

Reactiveness turned into proactiveness. NT EPA takes a closer look at Waste Transfer station compliance.

Environmental officers take regulation to the regions: inspecting remote landfills and sewage facilities in East Arnhem

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Environmental officers take regulation to the regions: inspecting remote landfills and sewage facilities in East Arnhem

Environment officers assess compliance at remote East Arnhem landfills and sewage facilities.

A Weedy Christmas: Sustainability and Creativity Shine at the 2024 Darwin Christmas Pageant

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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.

Crown Land Estate and Johnston Central – a new retail hub for Palmerston’s northern region!

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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.

Baseline information to support the development of a water allocation plan for the Adelaide River: mapping and classification of aquatic ecosystems

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Baseline information to support the development of a water allocation plan for the Adelaide River: mapping and classification of aquatic ecosystems

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

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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.