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  • City of Palmerston’s Next Deputy Mayor Announced

    City of Palmerston Councillor, Benjamin Giesecke, has been elected by Council to take on the role of the City’s Deputy Mayor. Councillor Giesecke will perform this role commencing 2 January...
    Thursday, 14 December 2023 Read more
  • SWELL Palmerston Aquatic Adventure Play – Safety First

    SWELL, Palmerston's Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle precinct, is set to be the coolest spot with Australia's first-of-its-kind Adventure Play. This two-storey aquatic course promises a fun experience, where...
    Monday, 11 December 2023 Read more
  • City of Palmerston continuing to promote and support responsible pet ownership

    City of Palmerston’s discounted desexing and microchipping program has returned to support responsible pet ownership whilst actively reducing the population of unwanted, stray and abandoned animals in the community. Palmerston...
    Tuesday, 5 December 2023 Read more
  • Embracing Diversity – Palmerston’s upcoming inclusive community events

    City of Palmerston is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and accessible community, and a significant step in this involves hosting events that celebrate diversity. This December, Council is hosting...
    Tuesday, 28 November 2023 Read more
  • Discover the magic of Christmas in Palmerston with the return of Christmas Wonderland

    Palmerston’s CBD is getting ready to unwrap the magic of Christmas with the return of Christmas Wonderland. Christmas Wonderland 2023 includes exciting new additions that promise to captivate the entire...
    Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Read more
  • City of Palmerston confirms ongoing commitment to Work Health and Safety

    Following NT Worksafe’s Media Release today about City of Palmerston accepting an enforceable undertaking in relation to a 2020 incident involving the capsize of an amphibious weed harvester, City of...
    Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Read more
  • Be the first to ‘dive into SWELL’ with Palmerston’s First Splash competition

    City of Palmerston is offering one (1) lucky Palmerston resident and 10 of their family and friends the opportunity to experience exclusive access to Palmerston's Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure, and...
    Tuesday, 31 October 2023 Read more
  • School holidays are looking SWELL for Palmerston

    City of Palmerston’s new state-of-the-art Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle (SWELL) precinct is set to officially open on the first weekend of the school holidays Sunday, 17 December 2023...
    Thursday, 19 October 2023 Read more
  • Palmerston’s vibrant community: Celebrating positive survey results together!

    The results from City of Palmerston’s 2023 Community Satisfaction Survey are in and show that we are on the right track in terms of community satisfaction. This year's survey saw...
    Tuesday, 3 October 2023 Read more
  • Nominations open for the prestigious 2024 Palmerston Australia Day Awards

    City of Palmerston is once again gearing up to celebrate and honour the outstanding individuals and community events that make a positive impact to our community. Each year Australia Day...
    Friday, 22 September 2023 Read more
  • Palmerston's Pre-Cyclone Clean up begins!

    The pre-cyclone clean-up has officially begun in Palmerston, kicking off in Marlow Lagoon, Driver and Moulden. City of Palmerston is committed to the safety and preparedness of the community by...
    Monday, 4 September 2023 Read more
  • De-Clutter Your Yard with Palmerston's Pre-Cyclone Clean-Up for 2023

    City of Palmerston’s annual Pre-Cyclone Clean-Up is a great way to de-clutter your yard and keep it safe for the cyclone and storm season. To make it easy, Council’s Pre-Cyclone...
    Wednesday, 16 August 2023 Read more
  • Put your ninja skills to the test – Hobart Park Ninja Obstacle Course is open!

    City of Palmerston is excited to announce Hobart Park’s Ninja Obstacle Course is officially open. This innovative project made possible through a funding partnership with the Northern Territory Government, aims...
    Tuesday, 4 July 2023 Read more
  • Palmerston Youth Festival 2023: 7 Days of free events not to be missed!

    The highly anticipated Palmerston Youth Festival is back for another exciting year, set to take place from 8th to 14th July 2023. Packed with loads of activities and competitions, this...
    Thursday, 22 June 2023 Read more
  • Snag a winner in round 3 of Hooked on Palmerston

    City of Palmerston’s recreational catch and release barramundi competition returns for a third season, embracing the Top End’s fishing lifestyle right here in our local lakes. Hooked on Palmerston is...
    Friday, 9 June 2023 Read more
  • State-of-the-art aquatic precinct SWELL coming to life

    Palmerston’s largest infrastructure project to date, SWELL (Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle), is transforming the Palmerston Swimming Pool into a wellness hub built for fun, fitness and relaxation. This...
    Thursday, 1 June 2023 Read more
  • Fostering Family Bonds: Palmerston Celebrates National Families Week with Informative Sessions and Family Fun!

    City of Palmerston invites the community to join in celebrating National Families Week by participating in free activities that strengthen the bonds of families. Council is thrilled to host parent/caregiver...
    Thursday, 11 May 2023 Read more
  • City of Palmerston launches draft Municipal Plan 2023-24 

    City of Palmerston has released its draft Municipal Plan 2023-24, a road map for the year ahead, which reflects the Council’s commitment to building and supporting a thriving community. The...
    Thursday, 4 May 2023 Read more
  • Shoal Bay fee increases to adversely impact Palmerston residents and businesses

    Shoal Bay fee increases to adversely impact Palmerston residents and businesses. City of Darwin’s proposed increase to the general commercial waste charge at Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility (SBWMF) by...
    Friday, 28 April 2023 Read more
  • Palmerston Multicultural Festival is back!

    City of Palmerston is proud to announce the return of the Multicultural Festival, set to take place at Goyder Square, Palmerston CBD, 4:30pm to 8:00pm on Saturday 29 April. Palmerston...
    Friday, 28 April 2023 Read more

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