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Dump knowledge, not pets! Turtles found in Tjoritja/ West MacDonnell National Park

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Dump knowledge, not pets! Turtles found in Tjoritja/ West MacDonnell National Park

As people leave Alice Springs for the Summer, the number of pets dumped in our National Parks increase.

Save the date - Jatbula Trail 2026!

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Save the date - Jatbula Trail 2026!

The trail is a 62 km one way trek beginning at Nitmiluk George and finishing at Leliyn (Edith Falls). Along the way, walkers experience an unforgettable journey though spectacular landscapes, including sandstone plateau, woodlands, open forest, monsoon forest and river landscapes.

Little Red Flying Foxes and the Australian bat lyssavirus

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Little Red Flying Foxes and the Australian bat lyssavirus

Little Red Flying Foxes are forest gardeners, spreading pollen and seeds in their search for food. They are also carriers of the Australian bat lyssavirus, a rabies-like virus that is invariably fatal if passed from animal to human.

Olive hymenachne control at Manton Dam

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Olive hymenachne control at Manton Dam

Located approximately 66 km south-east of Darwin, Manton Dam is a well-known and popular destination for jet-skiing, water-skiing, wakeboarding and fishing. Manton Dam can also offer much more than these activities, where visitors can experience and appreciate its natural values and biodiversity.

New targets set for Northern Territory visitor economy

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New targets set for Northern Territory visitor economy

The Northern Territory Government, through its newly formed powerhouse entity Tourism and Events Northern Territory (NT) has set the direction for the NT visitor economy out to 2032.

Joint aerial shooting training takes off!

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Joint aerial shooting training takes off!

NT Parks and Wildlife Commission has recently completed a joint training course on aerial platform shooting.

Getting off the beaten tracks of Litchfield National Park to complete ICS plots across park

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Getting off the beaten tracks of Litchfield National Park to complete ICS plots across park

Rangers in Litchfield National Park have been getting out to the more remote parts of the park over the last 4 weeks to complete important work on detecting and monitoring change in ecosystems over time. The program is underpinned by the integrated conservation strategy (ICS) for Litchfield National Park.

 Kakadu Coast and Cobourg Marine Park survey

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Kakadu Coast and Cobourg Marine Park survey

NT Parks and Wildlife and Australian Marine Parks partner with James Cook and Charles Darwin University to complete the first-ever detailed mapping of coastal habitats around Kakadu and the southern Cobourg Peninsula.

NT screen industry on show

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NT screen industry on show

Screen Territory is taking the beauty of the Northern Territory (NT) to the world, and locals get a first look.

Tourism NT launches new low season campaign, ‘Best Kept Season’

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Tourism NT launches new low season campaign, ‘Best Kept Season’

Territory visitors are being encouraged to experience the Northern Territory during the ‘Best Kept Season’ with less crowds, flowing waterfalls and a chance to immerse in a more authentic Territory.