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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Local students have their say on Palmerston play spaces

Moulden Park Primary School students will soon see their playground designs come to life. In 2019, year three students presented to Council their vision and goals for their local playground...

Australia Day in Palmerston: A day to reflect, respect and celebrate.

On 26 January 2021, City of Palmerston will welcome the country’s newest residents with a special Citizenship Ceremony, an official Flag Raising Ceremony, and present the City’s Australia Day Award...

That’s a wrap! myPalmerston Round 3 is complete

The third and final round of the myPalmerston discount voucher scheme ended yesterday afternoon. Round 3 saw over 11,000 customers and more than 90 businesses participating in the scheme, injecting...

Palmerston’s Christmas Wonderland – The Goyder Square lights will brighten your night!

The time has come! The gates of Goyder Square will officially open today where inside you will discover a fun-filled, light-lavished Christmas Wonderland. Grab your family and friends and make...

Community Benefit Scheme Supports Local Sport

City of Palmerston is proud to sponsor local Palmerston sporting clubs, the Palmerston Netball Association (PNA) and the Palmerston Rovers Football Club. Council offers funding to eligible community groups and...

The future of book borrowing is here – introducing the Anytime Library

City of Palmerston has installed two state of the art library book vending machines, a first for the Territory. The ‘Anytime Library’ machines are conveniently located at the Palmerston Swimming...

Final Round of Vouchers on Offer in Time for Christmas

Round 2 of the myPalmerston discount voucher scheme is now complete with the scheme resulting in increased sales for Palmerston businesses and savings for customers. The $90,000 worth of discount...

Marlow Lagoon Dog Park Gets a round of Ap-paws

Palmerston pooches are set to receive some exciting improvements to the City of Palmerston’s much-loved Marlow Lagoon Dog Park. The new concept design was supported by 336 Palmerston’s dog owners...

Palmerston Laneway Treatments to Continue

Following community consultation, Council has approved the implementation of a new Laneway Management Policy as well as the continuation of the existing laneway treatments across Palmerston’s suburbs for an additional...

National Road Safety Week

The Palmerston water tower has been lit up in yellow lighting to raise awareness of National Road Safety Week. The week runs from 15 – 22 November each year to...