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The Entomologist Behind the Mealybug Response
When the Papaya Mealybug first appeared in Fannie Bay in July of last year, it swiftly propagated throughout Darwin's suburbs, wreaking havoc on backyard trees.
Liquor Regulation Amendments to come into effect
The Northern Territory Government has strengthened its Liquor Regulation 2019 (the Regulation) to better address alcohol related harm being experienced in our community.
Over 115,000 Barra to be released in Top End
The team at Darwin Aquaculture Centre breed Barra fingerlings as part of the Territory Government’s $50 million RecFishing Futures Program to restock Rum Jungle Lake, Manton Dam and some of the lakes around Palmerston.
Funding available to support Aboriginal business development, growth and sustainability
The Aboriginal Business Development program has been refreshed and is now open to support the start-up and development of Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal businesses.
Rum Jungle Project team congratulates 7 Aboriginal Territorian graduates
Seven Aboriginal Territorians robed up to celebrate the completion of a Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation and one, received a Certificate III in Business Administration.
Have your say on new fishing jetty for East Point Reserve
The Territory Government has opened consultation on a new proposed fishing jetty at Dudley Point, located at the end of East Point, one of the Darwin’s largest reserves.
Through a joint trial between AgriFuture Australia and the Territory Government, over a million dollars is being invested to incentivise NT Farmers to grow commercially viable jackfruit and jackfruit products.
Department staff shine at NT women’s award
Congratulations to Dorothy Close, the departments’ own director Regional Geoscience, who won the Public Sector category of the NT News Woman of the Year Awards 2024.
2024 Export Award nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Chief Minister’s NT Export Awards, celebrating the Territory’s most innovative exporters and recognising their success on the international stage.
Strengthening the Northern Territory's capabilities to manage exotic diseases
The Northern Territory Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening the Territory's resources against exotic diseases with the implementation of several stronger legislative changes to the Livestock Act 2008 and Livestock Regulations 2009.