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Declaration of a fire danger area and fire danger period

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Declaration of a fire danger area and fire danger period

Bushfires NT and the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) have extended the declaration of a fire danger area to include the southern portion of the Northern Territory.

Extension of Fire Danger Area Declaration to include parts of Central Australia

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Extension of Fire Danger Area Declaration to include parts of Central Australia

Bushfires NT and the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) have extended the declaration of a fire danger area from the existing declaration in the Top End to the 21st parallel, located approximately 150 kilometres south of Tennant Creek. This declaration will remain in effect for a fire danger period from 25 August 2023 to 29 February 2024.

2023 waterfowl hunting season bag limits

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2023 waterfowl hunting season bag limits

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today announced permitted recreational waterfowl hunting on hunting reserves will commence on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 and end on Monday, 8 January 2024.

Your property is your responsibility

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Your property is your responsibility

Rural landholders are being reminded it is their responsibility to have their properties ready and bushfire survival plans in place this fire season following the destruction of a structure near Adelaide River.

Parks pass required from today

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Parks pass required from today

From today, all interstate and international visitors will need to purchase a parks pass to visit most Territory parks and reserves. Territorians are exempt from requiring a parks pass.

Have Your Say on the new draft Ten-Year Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan

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Have Your Say on the new draft Ten-Year Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is commencing public consultation on a suite of documents that complement the draft Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2023-2033.

New water videos launched on World Water Day

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New water videos launched on World Water Day

Animated videos combining the Aboriginal story of water with how water is managed by the Northern Territory Government were launched in Katherine today.

Prosecution proceedings commenced over illegal fire in national park

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Prosecution proceedings commenced over illegal fire in national park

Bushfires NT and Northern Territory Police have concluded an investigation into an illegal wildfire that occurred in Djukbinj National Park in August 2022.

Parks Pass to be introduced April 2023

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Parks Pass to be introduced April 2023

From April 2023, a Parks Pass will be required for all interstate and international visitors to most Territory parks and reserves. Territorians are exempt from requiring a Parks Pass.

Gamba Action Program opening Friday

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Gamba Action Program opening Friday

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security continues to provide rural landholders with support in the fight against gamba grass, with the Gamba Action Program 2022-2023 opening on Friday, 2 December 2022.