Darwin Harbour is considered to be slightly to moderately disturbed and nitrogen-limited with the extensive area of fringing mangroves found to be the main primary producer. However, it is subject to increasing human pressure. It is macrotidal and pollutants assumed to disperse rapidly, but some areas are poorly flushed and pollutants can be trapped inshore for long periods. Monitoring nutrient and contaminant loads in the sediment over time and recognizing potential changes to geochemical processes are vital to guarantee the ongoing ecosystem health of the harbour.
Almost 330 students will graduate today at a Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduation ceremony at Sydney town hall.
This graduation ceremony marks the 10-year anniversary of CDU’s Sydney Campus; over the last ten years the centre has expanded its offerings and is now graduating students across a range of disciplines including nursing and midwifery, IT, education, law, exercise and sport science and accounting.
About 250 graduands are expected to attend the ceremony who are being recognised for completing a range of degrees within Vocational Education, Degree Education and PhDs. Almost half of the graduates are from NSW with all others from across all states and territories.
This policy provides the framework and rationale to plan for, respond to, and manage critical incidents and emergencies as they may occur at CDU. It is intended to ensure that critical incidents are managed effectively and compassionately and to enable a ~whole-of-University’ approach. This policy enables the University to have clear decision-making processes for managing and reporting on critical incidents to ensure that each case is managed effectively, consistently, and expeditiously. This policy also fulfils the specific responsibilities the University has to international students during a critical incident or emergency.
Charles Darwin University supports the NT Government’s efforts to review and implement opportunities for improvement in secondary education. This submission focuses on CDU’s expertise in the NT’s unique learning environment; CDU’s involvement in the secondary years through Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools; and as a critical enabler of school workforces, especially teachers. This submission responds to the NT Government’s Review of Secondary Education in the Northern Territory Discussion Paper (May 2023).
CDU’s Northern Institute and Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods have unparalleled experience and deep engagement across the NT. In line with the invitation to provide feedback on the Mineral Development Taskforce Final Report, this submission focuses on key recommendations where CDU looks forward to continuing to work with the NT Government and industry to deliver the training, education and research needed to underpin the NT’s future economy.
This research project is funded by the Northern Territory Government Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade through the Community Benefit Fund, which is an independent statutory body responsible for distributing government revenues associated with the collection of a 10% tax on pokies in pubs and casinos in the NT. This research is being conducted by Dr Kim M Caudwell and Dr Mal Flack, who are researchers from the Faculty of Health at Charles Darwin University (CDU), for the NT Government. CDU asked Roy Morgan Research to undertake telephone interviews for this project. Roy Morgan Research carried out the interviews for the 2015 and 2018 surveys and manage the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey and are very experienced in conducting interviews for these types of surveys.
The Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies (CART) at Charles Darwin University leads research to improve the reliability and sustainability of road infrastructure in the Northern Territory.
Established in 2025, CART builds on a pavement research program launched in 2024. The centre works with industry and government partners, including the Northern Territory Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, Tyre Stewardship Australia and the Additive Manufacturing CRC.
The project focuses on developing durable road materials, increasing the use of recycled resources, and improving maintenance approaches for remote and climate-exposed transport networks.
By combining research, industry collaboration and training, CART supports more resilient infrastructure, local capability development and sustainable economic growth in the Northern Territory.
Established in 2025, CART builds on a pavement research program launched in 2024. The centre works with industry and government partners, including the Northern Territory Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, Tyre Stewardship Australia and the Additive Manufacturing CRC.
The project focuses on developing durable road materials, increasing the use of recycled resources, and improving maintenance approaches for remote and climate-exposed transport networks.
By combining research, industry collaboration and training, CART supports more resilient infrastructure, local capability development and sustainable economic growth in the Northern Territory.