Heritage

Members Sought for New Heritage Council - 5 December

Heritage Minister Karl Hampton today announced that nominations are being sought for members of the new Heritage Council.

Strengthening Territory Eco-Link - 6 October

The Territory Government’s Eco-Link took a major step forward today with the addition of Fish River Station along the Daly River to the National Reserve System. View media release

Darwin Students Look Through the Lens at SS Brisbane - 3 October

Darwin High School students stepped back in time today to journey on an expedition with Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) Heritage officers to visit the shipwreck of the SS Brisbane, located 40 kilometres from Darwin. View media release | Image 1 (1040kb) | Image 2 (1030kb)

Celebrating and Safeguarding Our Rich History - 10 August

Heritage Minister Karl Hampton will today introduce into Parliament a Bill to amend the Territory’s Heritage Conservation Act. View media release

Heritage Declaration For Two Iconic Territory Sites - 1 April 2011

Heritage Minister Karl Hampton has announced heritage declarations for two iconic Territory sites. View media release


The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport is responsible for managing the Territory’s unique cultural and natural heritage. Find out more about how the Department does this by going to Managing NT Heritage. A list of all declared heritage places can be found in the NT Heritage Register. There is also special information about Indigenous Heritage and Maritime Heritage.

The Department directly manages many heritage properties. Find out more by going to Visiting Heritage Properties.

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