News
Water trading expanded across the Territory
Recent changes to the Water Act 1992 allow for water trading anywhere in the Northern Territory, creating new avenues for investment and development.
Threatened land snail survey in the centre
The Flora and Fauna division and Australian Museum recently completed a joint field survey targeting threatened land snails at Watarrka National Park and Finke Gorge National Park.
REALM framework and level 1 mapping released: a major milestone for understanding NT landscapes
The Northern Territory Government has reached an exciting milestone in its new Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping (REALM) program, with the release of the conceptual mapping framework and the first completed mapping product: level 1 REALM regions.
Adelaide River water advisory committee meeting 6
The Adelaide River water advisory committee met for its 6th meeting to inform the Adelaide River water allocation plan.
70 years of water resources recognised
For 70 years, the Northern Territory has been studying, managing and protecting its water resources.
The importance of reporting water use
In 2024-25, water licence holders submitted a total of 8,079 water meter readings to the department!
The fight against gamba grass continues to go from strength to strength, with this year’s Gamba Action Program (GAP) opening today.
16th Annual Harbour Clean-Up Day
On Wednesday 17 September 2025, the Larrakia Nation Land and Sea Rangers held the 16th Annual Harbour Clean-Up Day at various locations around Darwin’s coastline including the Hornibrook’s Wharf, which is part of the Frances Bay Marine Facility managed by Crown Land Estate.
At the fifth Adelaide River Water Advisory Committee (committee) meeting in May, members requested ‘deep dives’ into much of the science presented across the five meetings. Here’s a reminder of the outcomes of the fifth meeting - https://environment.nt.gov.au/news/2025/adelaide-river-water-advisory-committee-meeting-5.
Mimosa pigra on the Phelp River
Team members from the Weed Management Branch (WMB), George, Bethany and Sara, recently travelled to assist the Yugul Mangi Rangers with survey and control of Mimosa pigra along the Phelp River in southeast Arnhem Land. The WMB has been working with the Yugul Mangi and Numbulwar Numburindi rangers since 2010, with the long-term aim of eradicating Mimosa pigra from the area.