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New exhibits at the Alice Springs Desert Park

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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.

Casuarina Beach named among the best in the country

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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

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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.

Community Benefit Fund round 2 now open

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Community Benefit Fund round 2 now open

Round 2 grants for the Community Benefit Fund are now open to support Territory not-for-profit organisations to deliver services, programs and events to Territorians.

New furry faces at the Desert Park

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New furry faces at the Desert Park

The Alice Springs Desert Park celebrated the arrival of some new residents this month. Six Brush-tailed Mulgara joeys (Dasycercus blythi) were delivered in a successful breeding program onsite.

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers undertake marine megafauna research

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Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers undertake marine megafauna research

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers recently worked with Charles Darwin University researchers to undertake boat-based surveys to satellite tag and collect DNA skin samples for sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and manta rays.

Farewell to a ranger and bushfires extraordinaire!

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Farewell to a ranger and bushfires extraordinaire!

A bittersweet moment was felt by many in the department last week, as we bid farewell to a cherished colleague who has been an integral part of the team for many years.

Sharona Bishop tells the Be Crocwise story through art

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Sharona Bishop tells the Be Crocwise story through art

The Parks and Wildlife Community Engagement team takes all important Be Crocwise messages to communities across the Top End, talking to everyone about how to stay safe while they are living in crocodlie country.

Marranbala – Together We Are Stronger

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Marranbala – Together We Are Stronger

The Northern Territory supports an extensive coastline and diverse marine environments, which are enormously important to all Territorians, particularly Traditional Owners.

Three wins at Interpretation Australia Awards

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Three wins at Interpretation Australia Awards

Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife staff recently attended the national Interpretation Australia conference in Sydney and took out three major awards at the annual gala dinner and awards night.