Heritage
Proposed Heritage Declaration
The Heritage Advisory Council invites public comment on the proposal to the Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage to include the following places in the Northern Territory Heritage Register pursuant to Section 26 of the Heritage Conservation Act:
- Manna Paroo Rockholes, located in the Carpentaria Gulf region
- Yarar Rockshelter, located near Wadeye in the Daly River region
Click on the above sites to view the proposed recommendations.
Please send written comments to the address to:
The Chairman
Heritage Advisory Council
PO Box 4198
DARWIN NT 0801
Comments received will be forwarded to the Minister with Council’s recommendations.
Comments close Monday, 14 May 2012.
2012 Heritage Festival
Come and travel back in time as Parks and Wildlife Rangers present a range of events to showcase the historical value of our Territory Parks.
A series of Parks Community Events will support the National Trust’s 2012 Heritage Festival.
For more information about Parks Community Events, visit the 2012 Heritage Week Events page, contact Parks Community Education on (08) 8951 8247 or email jacelyn.anderson@nt.gov.au.
For other Heritage Festival events, pick up a program from Hartley Street School or the Visitor Information Centre.
View 2012 Heritage Festival Events
NT Heritage Grants - 30 March 2012
The Territory Government is offering NT Heritage Grants to individuals and organisations working on projects relating to a significant heritage site in the Territory. Click here for more information.
Proposed Heritage Declaration - 23 March 2012
The Heritage Advisory Council invites public comment on the proposal to the Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage to include the following three sites in the Northern Territory Heritage Register pursuant to Section 24 of the Heritage Conservation Act:
- WWII Zuccoli defence position
- WWII Bomb Crater, McMinn Street, Darwin
- WWII Degaussing Range, Darwin Harbour
Click on the above sites to view the proposed recommendations.
Please send written comments to the address to:
The Chairman
Heritage Advisory Council
PO Box 4198
DARWIN NT 0801
Comments received will be forwarded to the Minister with the Council’s recommendations.
Comments close Monday, 23 April 2012.
Members Sought for New Heritage Council - 5 December 2011
Heritage Minister Karl Hampton today announced that nominations are being sought for members of the new Heritage Council.
Strengthening Territory Eco-Link - 6 October 2011
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 2011
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 2011
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.