News
Take notice! New water notice portal is live
Thanks to recent legislative changes which allow for water notices to be published online, the Water Resources Division launched the water notices portal.
Water Resources had a water planning focus in the 2010s
Five water allocation plans were declared in the decade: Western Davenport Water Control District Water Allocation Plan 2011–2021, Alice Springs Water Allocation Plan 2016–2026, Berry Springs Water Allocation Plan 2016–2026, Katherine Tindall Limestone Aquifer Water Allocation Plan 2019–2024, Oolloo Dolostone Aquifer Water Allocation Plan 2019–2020.
Priority prickle bush project launches with a BANG
The project targets prickly acacia and mesquite infestations across the NT, is funded through the Australian Government’s Supporting Communities Manage Pest Animals and Weeds Program and aims to accelerate the eradication of these high priorities weed species through coordinated efforts with landholders, ranger groups, and regional stakeholders.
Regional Weeds Working Groups meet in Tennant Creek and Alice Springs
On 1 and 3 October 2025, members of the Regional Weeds Working Groups (RWWG) for Alice Springs and Tennant Creek regions caught up for their annual meetings.
Recycling containers soon to become easier
Recycling beverage containers will soon become easier for Territorians, with the container deposit scheme set to expand next year to include any beverage container up to 3 litres, including wine and spirit bottles, and plain milk containers.
As part of the Gamba Litchfield Neighbours Project, the Weed Management Branch invites you to attend a morning field day that’s all about gamba grass!
National Science Week: WMB debuts at Jingili Primary School science expo
As part of the National Science Week initiative, the Weed Management Branch (WMB) joined the 13th Jingili Primary School Science Expo on 31 July, marking its first appearance at the school event.
NT Weed Management Branch combats rubber vine threat
The NT Weed Management Branch has pooled resources from across the regions to tackle the growing threat of rubber vine spreading into the Territory.
70 years of Water Resources – reflecting on the 2000s: an Interview with Mark Ballard
When it comes to drilling in the Territory, few names carry the weight of Mark Ballard. He first stepped onto a rig back in 1982, swag in hand, and more than 4 decades later he’s still out there, steering crews and shaping the industry.
Highlighting Water Resources staff
Water Resources Division is celebrating 70 years highlighting and acknowledging staff for their hard work and contribution to water management. The division has approx.