Latest News
2013
16 Jun 2013
The City of Palmerston will host a visit by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on Saturday 22 June 2013. Full story here
29 May 2013
eBooks and eAudiobooks are now available for your devices from City of Palmerston Library with BorrowBox. Full story here
15 May 2013
Joins us for a FREE Forum...Wednesday 24 July 5pm - 7pm Council Chambers Full story here
15 May 2013
Key Outtakes from Council Meeting Tuesday 4 June 2013
Full story here15 May 2013
The City of Palmerston CEO Ricki Bruhn has committed to sleeping rough Thursday 20 June Full story here
10 May 2013
On 30 July 2013, areas of Darwin will switch off their analog TV signals and switch to digital-only TV. Full story here
30 Apr 2013
Committed to providing the highest standards for our community the City of Palmerston has completed its second round of Customer Satisfaction Surveys with Roy Morgan Research. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
Plans for a Community Garden in the City of Palmerston are growing fast ... watch the video Full story here
22 Apr 2013
The City of Palmerston is consulting with the community about stage one of the Palmerston City Centre Master Plan. Full story here
26 Mar 2013
We have received advice today of an alleged crocodile sighting in Durack Lakes 26 March 2013 Full story here
22 Mar 2013
Please be reminded that your 4th Rates installment is due on the 28 March 2013. Full story here
20 Mar 2013
28 Feb 2013
A FREE Event: Colourfest Film Festival. Mulitcultural Film Festival Full story here
14 Feb 2013
Welcome to Palmerston Library's second eNewsletter. The City of Palmerston will soon follow with its own eNewsletter Full story here
01 Feb 2013
The City of Palmerston would like to congratulate our Australia Day Awards winners. Full story here
01 Feb 2013
The city's busy Technical Services Department filed the following statistical achievements as part of their quarterly report to Council.
Full story here11 Jan 2013
To ensure our constituents are better informed about the role and function of your local government we plan to bring to you, after each Council Meeting, important outtakes and decisions for your consideration. Full story here
2012
22 Apr 2013
The Palmerston Markets are currently underway every Friday from 5pm... Full story here
22 Apr 2013
Join us for a Safe Communities story time. Followed by the Kidsafe NT driveway safety interactive display. Enjoy activities with Safety House, Road Safety and Red Cross and COPAL Safety Walk. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
City of Palmerston was the successful recipient of a $10,000 grant via the KAB Beverage Container Recycling Community Grant. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
For more information view the media release from the organisers Full story here
22 Apr 2013
Council is seeking to the fill the position of the external independent chair to Council’s Internal
Audit Committee. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
The City of Palmerston will be celebrating Sustainability Week and World Environment Day by hosting a Sustainability & Healthy Communities Lunchtime Display. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
The City of Palmerston is currently planning to establish a Community Garden at the Salvation Army Hall in Woodroffe. Our programs Healthy Palmerston and COPAL support the community to make healthy lifestyle choices and have committed to investigating the establishment of community gardens in the Palmerston are. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
Being active everyday is important for everyone’s health and is essential for children. One way for kids to be active everyday is to ‘Think, feet, first’ and step cycle or scoot to school. Full story here
22 Apr 2013
This Territory Day, keep your furry friends safe with a few helpful tips from the City of Palmerston rangers. Also, what to do if your dog does run away.
Full story here
22 Apr 2013
NOW ON - Palmerston, A History in Pictures - Welcome to a photographic journey of the 30 Year Anniversary of Palmerston. Full story here
11 Jan 2013
The City of Palmerston is still realising the full repercussions from the announcement by Power and Water to increase their charges from January 2013 Full story here
11 Jan 2013
Thank you for joining us online. As your local Council we want to keep you, our community informed on activities, infrastructure and services offered by Council therefore we hope you find the information contained herein helpful and of value to your needs. Full story here
11 Jan 2013
City of Palmerston Mayor Ian Abbott today 6 December 2012, presented Moulden Park School with a $1000 cheque to fund Magic 123 Program Full story here
11 Jan 2013
Monday, November 12 @ 5.15pm. Chris Masters is Australia's best-known investigative reporter, and is the author of the bestselling Jonestown (2006). Full story here
11 Jan 2013
City of Palmerston Mayor Ian Abbott Launches the Somerville Community Services Target Christmas Tree Appeal at Palmerston Shopping Centre. Full story here
11 Jan 2013
The City of Palmerston Christmas Trading Hours and Council Meetings are as follows: Full story here
03 Dec 2012
The City of Palmerston was pleased to be recognised as an equal opportunity employer at the 2012 ALGWA National Conference recently. Full story here
18 Sep 2012
Last night, Mayor Abbott officiated over Palmerston's quarterly Citizenship Ceremony, welcoming 37 new citizens to our Australian family. Full story here
10 Sep 2012
The City of Palmerston is planning on getting down & dirty, with a community garden proposed for the Gray Community Hall…. And we want to know what you think! Full story here
10 Sep 2012
With the build up just around the corner, it's time for Cyclone Clean Up 2012. Council will be conducting a hard waste collection to assist residents from Monday 10th September. Full story here
05 Sep 2012
The City of Palmerston is giving you the chance to WIN $2,000 CASH, simply by paying your rates in full by 28 September 2012. Full story here
05 Sep 2012
Palmerston today has reclaimed their online identity, securing the ‘City of Palmerston’ Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest council news! Full story here
30 Aug 2012
Peppa Pig will be performing her Taking Turns show at Palmerston Water Park Saturday 1 September at 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30 - FREE entry, as part of Palmerston Festival 2012. Full story here
30 Aug 2012
Popular Australian duo, Busby Marou will headline this year's Palmerston Festival with a free concert on Saturday 1st September Full story here
30 Aug 2012
Palmerston is set to hit the big '30', and we'll be celebrating with a very special dinner under the stars at Marlow Lagoon on Saturday 8th September. Click here for information on how to purchase tickets. Full story here
22 Aug 2012
It's never to late to get into shape and learn the basics of eating right! Healthy Palmerston is a federal government funded program, designed to encourage Palmerston residents to choose a healthy lifestyle. Full story here
14 Aug 2012
After a period of maintenance, the Palmerston Aquatic Centre pool will reopen Wednesday 22nd August. Full story here
10 Jul 2012
The U19 CP Maddern Australasian Badminton Championships got off to a flying start on Sunday at the Palmerston Recreation Centre. Full story here
03 Jul 2012
We're getting ready to celebrate 30 years of Palmerston and want to hear YOUR stories about the city's early days. Full story here
02 Jul 2012
If your dog is missing, please call 08 8935 9977 during business hours, or click here to view dogs currently impounded Full story here
25 Jun 2012
Church groups, sporting associations and an environmental society are amongst a group of twelve community groups who will receive cash grants from the City of Palmerston.
Full story here20 Jun 2012
The City of Palmerston has set a clear plan for the future, with the release of the city's final Municipal Plan for 2012-2017. Full story here
04 Jun 2012
The City of Palmerston received the green thumbs up today from popular gardening presenter, Costa Georgiadis for its proposed new community garden scheme at Woodroofe. Full story here
01 Jun 2012
Palmerston Mayor, Ian Abbott today farewelled 4 ambitious cyclists as they take off on their journey around the country to raise awareness for climate change. Full story here
31 May 2012
Are you involved with a primary school, preschool or childcare centre in Palmerston? Copal has terrific grants available to support gardening projects and initiatives designed to encourage children to eat well and be active! Full story here
14 May 2012
Palmerston has long been identified as the 'growth' focal point of the Greater Darwin Region and in recognising the important role the city holds within the Northern Territory. Full story here