News
Water Resources Division respond to Victoria River flood
On 14 January, a tropical low pressure system designated as 03U by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) crossed the north western coast near Wadeye.
100th meeting of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority Board
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) is an independent authority established in 2012, under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority Act 2012.
Wastewater regulation during the wet season
The Petroleum Operations unit is committed to providing clear information on how the onshore petroleum industry in the Northern Territory is regulated during the wet season.
Honouring our heroes: unveiling the Bushfires NT memorial
Last year, while attending the St Florian (Patron Saint of Firefighters) service on the Esplanade in Darwin, representing Bushfires NT at the Cenotaph, Bushfires NT staff realised the absence of recognition for Bushfires NT and our dedicated volunteer network at Bushfires NT Headquarters (HQ).
Casuarina Beach named among the best in the country
Casuarina Beach was recently named as one of the top 10 best beaches in the country for 2024.
Botanical workshop held at the Herbarium
On Monday 2 October 2023 the Office of the Supervising Scientist (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) held a botanical workshop with its colleagues from Environmental Resources Australia and Kakadu Native Plants, made possible by the Northern Territory Herbarium (DEPWS), Palmerston.
Environmental regulation of mining
The department is planning and implementing activities for the commencement of the new environmental (mining) licensing framework established under the Environment Protection Legislation Amendment Act 2023.
New exhibits at the Alice Springs Desert Park
The Alice Springs Desert Park team is excited to share three new exhibits in the Nocturnal House. The Brush-tailed Mulgara, Inland Desert Scorpion and Barking Spider each are fascinating and a little intimidating if you were to find them in the wild.
Building capability in marine emergencies
The two year maritime emergency program is one of the Northern Territory (NT)’s national and international obligations for marine environmental protection and has a heavy focus on marine oil spill management.
The Water Resources appointment system is live!
On 22 November 2023, the Territory Appointment System for Water Resources went live!