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Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

One of the most pristine and biologically important mangrove estuarine ecosystems should be protected from industrial development, a report has found.

AAP · Apr 16

Darwin residents are worried about toxic chemicals and gas leaks. We need laws to protect clean air

The federal government is considering enforcement action against oil and gas company Inpex after it admitted serious reporting errors that significantly underestimated hazardous emissions released from its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Darwin Harbour over many years.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

Northern Territory tourism indicators down despite high hopes for 2023

This was supposed to be the year tourism across the Northern Territory bounced back, but weeks into what should be the peak of the season, David Woodrow is cutting his Darwin Harbour sunset cruises.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

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Business case for Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct triggers climate concerns from critics

Documents obtained by the ABC show the original business case for a "sustainable" development precinct proposed for Darwin Harbour described it as a "new gas demand centre", prompting critics to question the environmental merits of a project that has received $1.5 billion in federal funding.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Darwin's $515 million ship lift project in question after contractor Clough falls into voluntary administration

The future of a half-a-billion-dollar ship lift project in Darwin Harbour — already battling delays and cost blowouts — is in doubt after the collapse of one of the major companies involved.

ABC News · Dec 7, 2022

NT government deletes references to 'petrochemicals' from Middle Arm website, rejects 'greenwashing' claims

The Northern Territory government is accused of "greenwashing" after removing the term "petrochemicals" from its official documents about a new industrial hub on Darwin Harbour.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Navy team detonates suspected World War II bomb discovered in Darwin Harbour

A team of navy divers detonated the suspected World War II mortar shell, after it was discovered during survey works last week.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

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Navy dive team suspends search for suspected WWII bomb in Darwin Harbour

Despite an "extensive search", the specialist team tasked with relocating and removing the possible weapon has been unable to find it.

ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

Darwin Harbour exclusion zone established after potential unexploded weapon from WWII discovered

The divers were searching for potential weapons and heritage items when they made the underwater discovery.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

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