NRETA News
Experience NRETA at the Freds Pass Rural Show - 15 May
Come and join the Department of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts (NRETA) at this years Freds Pass Rural Show, on Saturday the 17 May and Sunday the 18 May 2008. View media release
Government Continues to Fight for Inpex - 14 May
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has welcomed the CLP Opposition's reluctant support for the Inpex project. View media release
Territory Parks Alive in Top End and Katherine - 14 May
Locals and tourists are encouraged to visit and discover more about the Top End and Katherine regions as part of the annual Territory Parks Alive program that runs between May and October.
View media release
Territory Parks Alive in Central Australia - 14 May
Locals and tourists are encouraged to find out more about the unique nature of Central Australia as part of the annual Territory Parks Alive program that runs between May and October. View media release
Spotlight on Central Australian Wetlands - 13 May 
Participants from around the country have recently taken part in a two day workshop hosted by the Department of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts (NRETA) with assistance from the Australian Government to discuss the future of wetlands in the Alice Springs region. View media release
Territory Schools Tackling Burning Issues - 12 May
Natural Resources Minister Len Kiely today launched a new Burning Issues website about fire in northern Australia at Taminmin High School. View media release
Public Notice of Pastoral Land Clearing Application - 12 May
The Pastoral Land Board has received an application seeking approval to clear approximately 2380 hectares on East Mathison Station, Katherine Pastoral District. The application is available to view. Public submissions close 16 May 2008.
Important Heritage Repairs For Alice Springs Buildings - 9 May
Heritage Minister Len Kiely today said the Northern Territory Government continues to preserve heritage-listed buildings in central Australian with $247,000 to be spent on two key projects. View media release
Berry Springs Nature Park Re-opens for Swimming
-8 May
The Berry Springs Nature Park will re-open for swimming this Friday 8 May 2008 from 8am. View media release
Environment And Sustainable Development Committee Report - 8 May
Environment Minister Len Kiely has thanked the Sessional Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development for tabling its invasive species report in parliament today. View media release
Invasive Species Report Tabled In Parliament - 8 May
The Northern Territory’s Sessional Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development today tabled a report in Parliament addressing the issue of invasive species. View media release
Spoil Mum At The Territory Wildlife Park - 7 May
Parks and Wildlife Minister Len Kiely today said the Territory Wildlife Park would be a great place to spoil mum ahead of this year’s Mother’s Day. View media release
Final Report on West Mac Think Tank Available - 7 May
The final report from the tourism think tank session on the West MacDonnell National Park held in March 2008 is now 'available online'. View media release
NTFO Grant Support for Industry and Screen Culture Development - 7 May
New funding totalling $41,000 for industry development and screen culture initiatives across the Northern Territory has been announced under the Screen Grants Program. View media release
Territory Lifestyle a Winner in Budget 2008 - More for Sport, Recreation, Parks, Fishing and The Arts - 6 May
There is more for the Territory’s lifestyle in Budget 2008 with increased invested in sport,
recreation, parks, fishing and the arts. View media release
Investing in the Territory's Future with Record $870 Million Cash Infrastructure Budget - 6 May
A record infrastructure budget of $870 million will be delivered in Budget 2008, investing in the Territory’s future. View media release
Combatting Climate Change and Protecting the Territory's Environment - 6 May
In a Northern Territory first, dedicated funding will be allocated to combatting climate change as
part of Budget 2008. View media release
$7.5 Million Upgrade for Litchfield National Park - 4 May
Litchfield National Park will receive a $7.5 million upgrade in the upcoming Budget, delivering better facilities for Territory families. View media release
Mulga Walk Adds To Alice Springs Desert Park Visitor Experience - 2 May
Parks and Wildlife Minister Len Kiely today said a new $110,000 mulga walk area at the Alice Springs Desert Park would strongly boost the visitor experience at the popular attraction. View media release
Reminder that Ferrets are Prohibited in the Territory - 2 May
The recent confiscation of a ferret in Alice Springs has prompted the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service to remind Territorians they are prohibited from possessing these exotic mammals in the Northern Territory. View media release
Joint Management Plan For Rainbow Valley Tabled In Parliament - 1 May
Parks and Wildlife Minister Len Kiely has described today’s tabling in Parliament of the 'Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve Joint Management Plan' (pdf 7.2Mb) as a win for all Territorians. View media release
Schools Stream Ahead in Saving Water - 1 May
A number of Central Australian Schools have successfully applied for a grant through the Northern Territory Government Waterwise Schools program to save water at school. View media release (pdf 30Kb)
