3D Pedestrian Crossing – The Art of Road Safety

Crossing the road will be safer and more fun with the installation of Palmerston’s first 3D pedestrian crossing.

Palmerston Tests the Waters with Pop-Up Dining

Pop-up dining to be trialed during the 2019 Dry Season at Sanctuary Lakes.

More Parking in Palmerston 

Council has opened an additional car parking bay between the Library and Quest.

Council welcomes Australian Government Funding for Smart Cities Initiatives

Funding secured to enhanced technology used to address crime and anti-social behaviour in Palmerston.

Palmerston ‘chops’ outdoor dining fees

Local businesses in Palmerston will now pay less to offer alfresco dining for patrons, following Council’s decision to slash outdoor dining fees at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday night.

Residents to help Shape the Future of Palmerston

City of Palmerston is encouraging the community to provide input on the Draft Community Plan that will guide and shape the future direction of Palmerston.

Edible Pocket Garden Now Sprouting in Palmerston

Soil was turned, and planting started, for the first Edible Pocket Garden in Strawbridge Park in Moulden today.

A Wall of Poppies to mark Centenary

To commemorate the Centenary, the City of Palmerston has placed a temporary ‘Memorial Poppy Wall’ in Memorial Park and invite the community to contribute to the display.

Council reminds residents to be prepared for the wet season

With the cyclone season officially here, City of Palmerston is reminding residents to begin their preparations.

Taking Council to the suburbs

Council Meetings are heading to the suburbs next month, with the next ordinary meeting on Tuesday 6 November 2018 to held in Gray.

Help recognise a local legend in Palmerston

City of Palmerston is calling for nominations for its 2019 Australia Day Awards to recognises residents for their outstanding contributions to the community.

New Contractor Appointed at Archer Waste Management Facility

The City of Palmerston has awarded the management contract of the Archer Waste Management Facility to the local arm of Veolia following a public tender process.

Council working to improve school safety

Palmerston school students and parents will soon have a safer trip to school, with the commencement of Electronic Speed Limit Signs (ESLS) at local schools.

2018 Early Bird Draw

Winners of the 2018 Early Bird Draw drawn on Tuesday 9th October were from the suburbs of BAKEWELL and YARRAWONGA. These residents have been contacted by mail.

New Deputy Mayor begins new role

Palmerston Alderman Mick Spick has commenced his new role as the City’s next Deputy Mayor following the conclusion of previous Deputy Mayor Damian Hale’s five-month tenure in the position.

Pop-Up Dining in Palmerston

City of Palmerston is seeking community feedback on the proposal for introducing pop-up dining into Palmerston’s public spaces.

Making the switch-smart LED lighting transforming Palmerston

Palmerston will gleam more sustainably when Council switches to energy-efficient LED lighting, as decided at tonight’s ordinary meeting.

Kerbside Waste Collection – Community Evaluation of Service Levels

Palmerston residents will have the opportunity to consider two options regarding service levels of kerbside waste collection and provide feedback to assist Council’s informed decision-making.

Community to help develop Rating Strategy

City of Palmerston is calling on community members to join a Community Reference Group to assist in the development of the City’s first Rating Strategy.

Residents to plant the way in Palmerston

Palmerston residents will soon be able to plant fruit and vegetables in sections of local parks and reserves, following the release of Council’s draft Edible Pocket Garden Policy for public comment.