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Stay safe this Top End fire season

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Stay safe this Top End fire season

Rural landholders are being urged to have their properties and bushfire survival plans in place with the official declaration of the start of the Fire Danger Period for the Top End.

Siam weed can kill your cattle

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Siam weed can kill your cattle

One of the world’s most invasive weeds continues to make its way across the Top End and we need your help to manage infestations.

Wildlife poaching sentences welcomed

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Wildlife poaching sentences welcomed

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has welcomed today’s sentencing of two men charged with the import, possession, take and export of protected wildlife after they attempted to smuggle reptiles out of the Northern Territory to Queensland in July last year.

Wildlife poaching charges

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Wildlife poaching charges

Two men are set to appear in Darwin Local Court tomorrow on multiple charges for the alleged import, possession, take and export of protected wildlife after they attempted to smuggle reptiles out of the Northern Territory (NT) to Queensland in July last year.

Get ready for fire season

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Get ready for fire season

Don’t be a weak link in bushfire safety in your neighbourhood this year. Now is the time to ensure your firebreak is effective.

Prosecution proceedings commenced against NT mining company

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Prosecution proceedings commenced against NT mining company

Officers in the Environment division of the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security have completed investigations on behalf of the Controller of Water Resources into allegations that a mining company has breached the Water Act 1992 by failing to comply with its waste discharge licence.

New online booking and permit system now open

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New online booking and permit system now open

The new online booking system for camping and associated multi-day walking fees is now operational.

Local Businessman convicted of offences under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998

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Local Businessman convicted of offences under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998

The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) welcomes the decision by Darwin Local Court Judge Alan Woodcock to convict and fine a property developer for serious breaches of the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998.

Expression of interest for food and beverage service at Alice Springs Desert Park

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Expression of interest for food and beverage service at Alice Springs Desert Park

Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is seeking expressions of interest to operate the Coolamon CafĂ© and Madigan’s Function Room at Alice Springs Desert Park over a five year term.

Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan

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Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan

The Minister for Environment has declared the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2021-2022 to replace the 2018-2021 water allocation plan which expires today, 6 December 2021.