NRETAS News
Public Urged Not to Interfere with Crocodile Traps - 8 February
The Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service are urging members of the public to BE CROCWISE and steer clear of crocodile traps set up across the Top End. View media release (pdf 30Kb)
Public Comment Sought On New Heritage Legislation - 5 February
Heritage Minister Karl Hampton today invited Territorians to comment on the Territory
Government’s proposed new heritage legislation. View media release
Solar Air-conditioning Plans on Display - 5 February
The local community and visitors can view detailed plans for the new multi-million dollar Araluen Arts Centre Solar Air-conditioning Project on display in the Araluen Arts Centre Foyer. View media release (pdf 34Kb)
Monkey Sighted in Northern Suburbs - 5 February
The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) advise there has been reported sightings of a monkey in the northern suburbs of Darwin. View media release (pdf 27Kb)
Minister Welcomes EPA Recommendations - 4 February
Environment Minister Karl Hampton today welcomed the independent Environment Protection
Authority’s recommendations for the ecologically sustainable development of the Territory. View media release
Oscar Nomination For Territory Film Maker - 3 February
Arts Minister Gerry McCarthy has congratulated Territorian Luke Doolan on his nomination for
an Oscar award. View media release
Botanic Gardens Rainforest Walk Re-Opens - 3 February
The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) advises that the Rainforest Walk at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is now open to visitors. View media release (pdf 27Kb)
Territory Strike Praised For Historic Win - 2 February
Sports Minister Karl Hampton tonight described the Territory men’s Strike cricket team’s win at
the Australian Country Cricket Championships as one of the Territory’s great sporting
achievements. View media release
Important New Research into Enigmatic Outback Icon - 1 February
Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) biodiversity scientist Peter Dostine has completed a three year PhD project on the ecology of the iconic Flock Bronzewing Pigeon. View media release (pdf 72Kb)
Australian Screen Industry Greening Up Its Act - 28 January
The Australian state and federal government screen agencies have announced a united environmental coalition for the national screen industry, with a genuine commitment to achieving more environmentally sustainable business practices in the industry from 2010. View media release (pdf 92Kb)
Combating Climate Change At The Araluen Art Centre - 28 January
The Territory and Federal Governments are taking another step forward to combat climate
change with tenders called today for delivery of the Araluen Art Centre Solar Air-conditioning
project. View media release
$30,000 Boost To Next Month’s Imparja Cup - 27 January
Sports Minister Karl Hampton today announced Territory Government funding of $30,000 to
support next month’s Imparja Cup cricket tournament in Alice Springs. View media release
Recent Rains Bring Desert Park to Life - 27 January
Recent heavy rains across Central Australia have resulted in an explosion of life at the Alice Springs Desert Park (ASDP) so now is a great time to observe the native wildlife of the area, especially some creatures not commonly associated with the desert habitat. View media release (pdf 33Kb)
