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Parap Primary Schools are front line Eco Warriors!  As an Eco School, Parap Primary are taking steps to reduce waste in their community. One of the initiatives they have implemented is Boomerang Bags. See how they are taking on Boomerang Bags by watching this video:  

We are extremely proud to be working with Yangapi Productions to deliver a Yamba Litter Education performance to communities in MacDonnell Regional Council. The Roadshow kicks off 29th June and will be visiting throughout MadDonnell Regional Council to visit 13 communities.  The Roadshow will raise community awareness through key messaging related to litter management and linked to

Costa, the ABC Gardening Host, is encouraging all Seniors in the Top End to enter the inaugural Seniors’s Beautiful Gardens Competition 2017! Brought to you in conjunction with COTA NT and PROBUS, this garden competition is open to all Top End Seniors to enter. For more information or to enter your garden, please contact Heimo

A recent article from ABC Radio Darwin about the plastic bag ban stated: “Northern Territory environmental groups have claimed the Government’s legislation banning plastic bags has failed in its intent to reduce unwanted litter. Laws prohibiting single-use plastic bags less than 35 microns in thickness was introduced to the Territory in September 2011. But Heimo Schober,

The Team in Maningrida are doing an excellent job in tidying up their town.  Maningrida has historically had a very disappointingly low ‘litter rating index’ for years but we’re so relieved that a ‘Champion’ has stepped forward to guide Maningrida towards continuous improvement. We see WARC Council leading the way in partnership with CDP, Store staff,  school students

Territory Tidy Towns is a free annual award program that aims to encourage NT regional communities to undertake projects that make a positive contribution to the community. So if you are taking part, show your support! Download and print the notice and put it up on your noticeboard/ office to show you’re taking part in

Having been named the Territory Tidy Town, the people of Areyonga recently showcased their community to the national Tidy Town judge ahead of attending the national awards in Tasmania . The day culminated with a community barbeque on the basketball courts where the local ladies choir gave an impromptu performance for the visiting judge. See Areyonga

The Central Australian township of Areyonga (Utju) is in the running to take out a national award that will recognise the community’s efforts in sustainable practices, litter reduction and beautification. As the Territory’s 2016 Tidiest Town, Areyonga will represent the Northern Territory at the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Tidy Towns Awards in Tasmania. Keep Australia

Take a look at our video giving a brief overview of the Eco Schools program and how it can benefit your school.  

The National Judging of the Tidy Towns took place in March 2017. The judges travelled to Areyonga, the NT National winner, to view the town. Special mention to the Areyonga Community Champion (Strong Woman) Daphine Puntjina for her recognised efforts and commitment to the beautiful community and Northern Territory town of Areyonga. (See photo below,