Explore our tips and advice

The Great NT Water Story Water is an essential ingredient to our lifestyle here in the Territory. Water has shaped our culture and landscape for thousands of years and continues to be critical today [...]

Living Water Smart is a Power and Water initiative that was first established in 2014 to help the Darwin region save money, deliberately delay costly infrastructure spend and, of course, understand [...]

Irrigation systems can leak for a number of reasons, resulting in unnecessary water losses. Drippers can block up or blow off, joints can leak and pipes can split.

Small leaks can add up fast. Make leak checks part of your regular maintenance regime and save yourself a bucket (literally).

All of us want to save money on our water bills. Making some small adjustments can make a big difference.

Reducing water use is good for the environment, our economy and our way of life.

That’s My Water! turns classroom lessons into real-world action as Territory students think about where water comes from, why it matters, and how we can use it wisely.

Many people think that we have an endless supply of water, but this is a myth. We are currently using more water than can be captured and supplied in the long term.

A great outdoor lifestyle is one of the key attractions for many residents to live and work in Territory! Whether you are heading to a footy game, relaxing at a picnic in the park, or enjoying [...]

Advice for gardeners and caretakers Leaks in schools can be extremely wasteful and costly, so it’s important that those responsible for maintenance know what to look out for, and how to fix or report [...]

An attractive, well maintained garden or communal space can be a real point of difference to prospective tenants. Keeping on top of garden maintenance doesn’t have to be a major headache, but what it [...]

Get the most out of your garden without wasting water.