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  • Palmerston Youth Festival to forge ahead

    Palmerston Youth Festival to forge ahead The City of Palmerston is pleased to announce that the Palmerston Youth Festival is still going ahead! An extensive effort has been put into...
    Thursday, 8 July 2021 Read more
  • Palmerston comes together in Territory first lock down

    27 June 2021 Following advice from the Northern Territory Government, Palmerston is in a 48-hour lock down which commenced 1pm, 27 June 2021. The City of Palmerston wishes to advise...
    Sunday, 27 June 2021 Read more
  • Adoption of Municipal Plan and Budget 2021/2022

    City of Palmerston has adopted its Municipal Plan and Budget for 2021/2022 after it was confirmed at last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting. The Draft Plan and Budget were released to...
    Wednesday, 16 June 2021 Read more
  • Youth Festival to electrify Palmerston

    The City of Palmerston, with the support of the Northern Territory Government are thrilled to announce the return of Palmerston Youth Festival this July. The festival will host seven jam...
    Wednesday, 9 June 2021 Read more
  • New Operator to cause a splash at Palmerston’s SWELL

    The City of Palmerston have awarded the management and operations contract for the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre to Belgravia Pty Ltd. The five-year contract was awarded at a total...
    Tuesday, 8 June 2021 Read more
  • Gray Community Hall demolition

    McMahon Services has officially put hammer to brick at Gray Community Hall today to pave the way for construction of the new facility. Demolition of the much loved, yet aged...
    Wednesday, 2 June 2021 Read more
  • Free Community Venue Hire Continues in Palmerston!

    The City of Palmerston has extended the current free Community Venue Hire initiative until the end of 2021. Due to expire on 30 June 2021, Council has committed to continuing...
    Wednesday, 2 June 2021 Read more
  • Palmerston takes out 2021 National Planning Award

    City of Palmerston are proud to be the winner of the Planning Institute Australia President’s Award for the development of its Community Plan. In partnership with DemocracyCo, Council stepped outside...
    Tuesday, 25 May 2021 Read more
  • Palmerston pooches going mutts over Bakewell Dog Park

    Join us this weekend as we officially open Palmerston’s newest dog park. Located on Maurice Terrace, Bakewell, the permanent, off-leash dog park is proving to be very popular amongst Palmerston...
    Friday, 14 May 2021 Read more
  • City of Palmerston supports municipal boundary review

    City of Palmerston is working hard to achieve its vision to make Palmerston A Place for People and is proud to be the family city of the Northern Territory. The...
    Tuesday, 11 May 2021 Read more
  • Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2021-2022

    6 May 2021 Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2021-2022 City of Palmerston has released its Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2021-2022 for community feedback. The Municipal Plan is a key...
    Thursday, 6 May 2021 Read more
  • Indigenous owned company awarded construction of new contemporary multi-use community facility

    Indigenous owned company M+J Builders will construct the new multi-purpose Gray Community Hall with demolition scheduled to start later this month. The $1.83 million project will redevelop the aging facility...
    Wednesday, 5 May 2021 Read more
  • New Deputy Mayor Appointed

    Palmerston Alderman, Amber Garden is preparing to take on her new role as the City’s Deputy Mayor, having been elected by her Council colleagues at the March second ordinary meeting...
    Wednesday, 17 March 2021 Read more
  • Community Benefit Scheme to Assist Local Disability Programs

    City of Palmerston has awarded Riding for the Disabled in the Top End Inc a grant of $7,600 to improve their Marlow Lagoon facility. Council’s Community Benefit Scheme will allow...
    Wednesday, 17 March 2021 Read more
  • Have Your Say on Palmerston’s Animal Management By-Laws

    City of Palmerston has released an Animal Management By-Laws Review Discussion Paper, open for community feedback. Council is undertaking a review of the Animal Management By-laws to better cater to...
    Tuesday, 9 March 2021 Read more
  • Women leading the way for change – Free International Women’s Day Events in Palmerston

    City of Palmerston, along with partners, will mark International Women’s Day (IWD) with a week-long program of free events to empower, inspire and recognise women. International Women’s Day is held...
    Thursday, 4 March 2021 Read more
  • Salvinia Weevils make their way to Durack Lakes

    City of Palmerston has released 4000 salvinia weevils into Durack lakes system, to assist in the management of salvinia weed. Council has been working closely with the Djurrubu Rangers and...
    Thursday, 4 March 2021 Read more
  • Free parking in Palmerston City is here to stay!

    The City of Palmerston has reconfirmed its commitment to supporting the local economy and will be continuing free parking across the Palmerston City Centre. The City of Palmerston’s City Centre...
    Wednesday, 3 March 2021 Read more
  • Have Your Say on the Draft Inclusive, Diverse and Accessible Framework

    City of Palmerston has released a draft Inclusive, Diverse and Accessible (IDA) Policy Framework to guide future practises for increased community inclusion and representation across all facets of Council. The...
    Wednesday, 17 February 2021 Read more
  • Lake Management Plan to improve Palmerston’s lake network

    City of Palmerston has finalised its Lakes Management Plan to provide a coordinated and sustainable approach to the management of the thirteen lakes throughout Palmerston. The lakes in Palmerston are...
    Wednesday, 17 February 2021 Read more

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