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The Territory’s water is at risk: Water Controller’s decision on Fortune Agribusiness’ groundwater extraction licence sets a troubling precedent
April 12, 2021
Environment Centre NT is disappointed by news today that the Water Controller has approved Fortune Agribusiness’ licence to extract 40 billion litres per annum of groundwater at Singleton Station, south of Tennant Creek.
Read More ShareEnvironmental, research and policy groups sound alarm on announcement about Santos’ Barossa gas field
March 30, 2021
The Jubilee Australia Research Centre, the Australia Institute, and the Environment Centre NT have sounded the alarm about Santos’ announcement that a final investment decision has been made on its high risk and dirty...
Read More ShareCotton concerns for Top End water prominent for NT residents
February 25, 2021
Recent polling has revealed that the threat posed by large-scale cotton operations remains a key concern for Northern Territory residents - particularly in relation to recreational fishing along iconic river systems.
Read More ShareThe shocking history of McArthur River Mine
February 17, 2021
To learn more about the devastating history of McArthur River Mine, and efforts over many decades by Traditional Owners to stop damage caused by it, read our timeline below.
Read More ShareDid you know the worst mine in Australia is here, in the Northern Territory? It’s time for you to take a stand!
February 17, 2021
Traditional Owners and the Northern Territory’s peak environment group are taking the NT Government to the Supreme Court over its decision to slash the environmental bond of Glencore’s controversial McArthur River Mine by almost...
Read More ShareNew species of stygofauna could sink fracking and cotton plans
February 16, 2021
Important research released out of Charles Darwin University and CSIRO today could significantly impact plans for both fracking and large-scale agriculture in the Northern Territory.
Read More ShareNT’s mine regulator lagging years behind on key environmental issues at McArthur River Mine
February 08, 2021
NT’s mine regulator lagging years behind on key environmental issues at McArthur River Mine – new report by UNSW Global Water Institute and ECNT shows the scale of regulatory failure at the remote NT...
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