Media Releases

Public Consultation: Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2020-2029 

Council has released its draft Long Term Financial Plan 2020-2029 (LTFP) for public comment.

Pop-up Dining: Expressions of Interest

Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from parties wishing to operate mobile food vans during its 2019 Dry Season trial of Pop-up Dining in Palmerston.

Council begins trial treatments for Palmerston laneways

Council is trialling treatments in 11 laneways across three Palmerston suburbs to discourage anti-social behaviour.

Palmerston General Kerbside Waste Collection Service

Council is seeking community feedback on its future waste collection service.

Council welcomes further Government investment in Palmerston

City of Palmerston welcomes the Northern Territory Government’s $54 million investment in Palmerston.

Preventing Dog Attacks in Palmerston

Council is asking Palmerston dog owners to check their dogs are adequately secured to their properties following recent dog attacks.

New Deputy Mayor Appointed

Palmerston Alderman Sarah Henderson will become the City’s next Deputy Mayor for a five month period from 20 February 2019.

Council on track for School Road Safety Campaign

Council continues its roll-out-program of Electronic Speed Limit Signs (ESLS) at local schools to improve road safety.

Award winners announced

Congratulations the winners of the 2019 Palmerston Australia Day awards.

Splashing Out

Council welcomes the news today from the Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten of $5 Million towards the redevelopment of Palmerston Pool if the Opposition wins this year’s federal election.

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.

Enjoy this Christmas season in Palmerston

It’s that time of year again; decorations are going up; Palmerston’s Christmas Tree is lit, and the festivities have begun.

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.