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Field sampling sets the foundation for Gulkula Mine rehabilitation

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Field sampling sets the foundation for Gulkula Mine rehabilitation

In April 2026, project partners gathered at the Gulkula Mine in East Arnhem Land for a preliminary site evaluation supporting the AFWI-funded ‘Darwin Stringybark Plantation Forestry on Bauxite Mine Rehabilitation in Northern Australia’ project.

Update on barramundi fishery reform

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Update on barramundi fishery reform

The NT Government has committed to removing commercial gillnets from the barramundi fishery and introducing new management arrangements.

Showcasing oysters at the Tiwi Cultural Festival

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Showcasing oysters at the Tiwi Cultural Festival

A simple request from community - to grow local oysters in Northern Territory waters - is moving closer to commercial reality after more than a decade of research, innovation and collaboration.

Kidman Springs Field Day

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Kidman Springs Field Day

Planning is well underway for the 2026 Kidman Springs Field Day, to be held on the 19 and 20 August 2026 at Victoria River Research Station.

Find and claim your seized fishing items

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Find and claim your seized fishing items

Find out more about how to claim fishing items if they have been seized by the Fisheries Compliance Unit.

International Year of the Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026

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International Year of the Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026

Celebrating Australia's outback, landscapes and people.

Golden Snapper Recovery Have Your Say: what we heard and what happens next

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Golden Snapper Recovery Have Your Say: what we heard and what happens next

From 27 March to 26 April, Territorians shared their views through a “Have Your Say” survey, supported by widespread information campaigns across the Territory.

Northern Territory prepares following H5 bird flu detection

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Northern Territory prepares following H5 bird flu detection

The Northern Territory is making preparations following the confirmation of H5 bird flu in Western Australia and South Australia.

A big step forward for Browsing Ant eradication surveillance

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A big step forward for Browsing Ant eradication surveillance

The National Browsing Ant Eradication Program NT has reached a big milestone. The team has completed 12-month post-treatment surveillance at a remote mine site, using trained odour detection dogs in some tough country.

Investigating unusual bat sickness and mortality in the Northern Territory

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Investigating unusual bat sickness and mortality in the Northern Territory

A key function of the Livestock Biosecurity Branch is the investigation of unusual disease and mortality events that may signal emerging animal health or biosecurity issues.