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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.
Inaugural rainforest plant identification course delivered at NT Herbarium
The NT Herbarium was pleased to support James Cook University’s Australian Tropical Herbarium (ATH) in delivering the inaugural Rainforest Plant Identification course in the Northern Territory. This milestone was the result of a number of years of planning and collaboration, and it was exciting to see the course finally come to fruition.
World water monitoring day 2025
Water monitoring has been occurring across the Territory since the 1950s. The Water Monitoring Branch is responsible for managing and maintaining the groundwater and river monitoring network as well as the analysis, synthesis and translation of current water levels to inform water resource management.
Simplifying low-risk rezoning proposals
On 27 August 2025, the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment declared 6 new classes of planning scheme amendments that do not require public exhibition under the Planning Act 1999.
New chairperson appointed for the Northern Territory Planning Commission
A new chairperson has been appointed for the Northern Territory Planning Commission.
Bushfires and Your Health short course - enrol now!
Dry season smoke is very common in the Top End and can be difficult to avoid.
Inspecting Hydrocarbon Facilities Across the Top End to Ensure Environmental Compliance
In the Northern Territory (NT), hydrocarbon processing and storage facilities operate under Environment Protection Licences (EPLs) issued under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 and Environmental Approvals (EAs) issued under the Environment Protection Act 2019.
Flora and Fauna Team Shares Scientific Knowledge with the Community
Staff from the Flora and Fauna Division, particularly from the NT Herbarium, have had a busy and rewarding few weeks, delivering a range of educational activities that help connect young people with science, nature, and the incredible biodiversity of the Northern Territory.
Bringing the Herbarium to life in a digital collection for the future
A new camera is helping botanists bring plant specimens into the digital age, one photograph at a time.