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people enjoying brekkie in the park
21 Jun

Brekkie in the Park

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,Palmerston
Celebrating 10 years together!! This year, Brekkie in the Park is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, giving community members the opportunity
Sun Catchers
22 Jun

June/July School Holiday Program 2026

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,City of Palmerston Library
Looking for some free fun activities to do for the school holidays? We have you covered. We offer a range
City of Palmerston Library employees sitting at information hub stall
24 Feb

Information Hub at the Library

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,City of Palmerston Library
The Information Hub at the Library offers a space for not-for-profit organisations, government departments, and other community groups or clubs
Block Printing
24 Jun

The Craft Nest

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,City of Palmerston Library
Looking for a creative escape? Join The Craft Nest, our weekly adult craft group where creativity meets connection. Enjoy guided
Digital Literacy Classes
24 Jun

Tech Savvy: Digital Literacy

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,City of Palmerston Library
💻 Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00pm–2:00pm for our tech support sessions at the library. These sessions are designed to
Live at lunch
25 Jun

Live at Lunch - Goyder Square

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,Goyder Square, Palmerston CBD
Live at Lunch returns in 2026 as a free lunchtime music series in Goyder Square, running every Thursday across June
Art
28 Jun

Afternoon Art Adventures

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,City of Palmerston Library
🎨🖼️ Our Library art sessions were so popular that we are extending them into Sunday sessions for our local arts
Palmerston Young Writer's Competition
30 Jun

Writing Workshop

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,City of Palmerston Library, Community Room
Join acclaimed Territory author and playwright Sean Guy on a journey into the world of storytelling. As a recipient of
firework
1 Jul

Territory Day in Palmerston

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,Raiders Park, Rosebery
Celebrate Territory Day with us at Palmerston’s Raiders Park (corner of Owston Avenue and Forrest Parade), Rosebery on 1 July
Image: 3 youth dressed up in front of the Geekfest Top End photodrop
4 Jul

Day 1: GeekFest Top End

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,Goyder Square, Recreation Centre & City of Palmerston Library
Level up your school holidays as Geekfest Top End, returns bigger, bolder and geekier than ever as the epic opening
Image: group of girls at SWELL
5 Jul

Day 2: Inflate A’Maze

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,Cazaly's Arena,
Get ready to bounce, climb, crawl and race your way through the Northern Territory’s biggest inflatable obstacle course as brand-new
SHP for Youth
6 Jul

🎙️Recording Studio Experience🎙️

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,Gulwa Recording Studio, City of Palmerston Library
Join us in the library’s recording studio for an immersive experience with a professional music producer/audio engineer. These structured sessions
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6 Jul

Day 3: The Biggest Experiment

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,Palmerston Recreation Centre
Put your curiosity to the test at The Biggest Experiment, a massive day of hands-on science, technology, engineering and creativity
image: Youth painting mike at PYF
7 Jul

Day 4: Creative Collective

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,Palmerston Recreation Centre
Get creative at the returning event Creative Collective, a hands-on afternoon packed with art, music, movement and creativity. Whether you’re
Image: bus spray painted with be proud
8 Jul

Day 5: Deadly: NAIDOC Celebration

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,Goyder Square
Celebrate culture, community and the next generation of deadly talent with our NAIDOC Celebration. As part of this year’s NAIDOC
Image: 3 males smiling holding a basketball
9 Jul

Day 6: Palmerston Sports Carnival

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,Palmerston Recreation Centre
Palmerston Sports Carnival brings together classic sports carnival fun with a huge range of interactive sports, challenges and activities, designed

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Creative Industries Plan

Creative Industries Plan 2023-2027

The City of Palmerston Creative Industries Plan sets out Council’s commitment to building on foundational
strengths and growing sustainable creative industries in Palmerston. Palmerston has a strong and proud cultural and artistic identity with a number of tangible cultural assets. This Plan is anchored in an assets-based approach to developing the creative industries.
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Long term financial plan

Long Term Financial Plan

The Long-Term Financial Plan for City of Palmerston spans from 2024-25 to 2033-34, acknowledging both its present and prospective financial capabilities.
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Community Plan

Community Plan

The Plan recognises the importance of valuing and investing in the natural environment, balancing economic imperatives and focussing
on innovation to enable social transformation in our city.
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Municipal Plan

Municipal Plan 2023 - 24

The City of Palmerston Municipal Plan presents the services, programs, projects and initiatives we will deliver for the Palmerston community in 2023-24. It details the allocated budget to deliver the annual program, including Council rates, fees and charges.
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