New Deputy Mayor Appointed

Palmerston Alderman Lucy Morrison will become the City’s next Deputy Mayor, having been elected by her Council colleagues at Council’s ordinary meeting on 19 November 2019. Alderman Morrison will be...

Splash Out and Swim for Free in Palmerston these Holidays

AMENDED City of Palmerston are helping families and residents to stay cool this holiday season. Council will offer free entry fees into the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre during the...

Palmerston shines at NT Human Rights Awards

Palmerston last night won the 2019 Fitzgerald Diversity Award for an organisation at the NT Human Rights Awards. The Award recognises organisations whose activities focus on promoting, protecting and fulfilling...

Good Sport Rachel Takes Out Top Award

Today local Palmerston resident and volunteer Rachel Fosdick was awarded the 2019 Club Champion Award as part of the National Good Sports Awards held in Canberra. The awards recognise the...

New Trucks On The Road to Sustainability

Set to deliver significant benefits for the Palmerston community, along with eye-catching designs and educational messaging to help encourage recycling, City of Palmerston’s new fleet of residential waste collection trucks...

Consultation commences on next stage of Laneway Treatment Trial in Palmerston

Council is continuing its consultation commitment and encouraging feedback to guide decision-making on laneway treatments, including closures in Palmerston.

Community Satisfaction above average in Palmerston

The results from City of Palmerston’s 2019 Community Satisfaction Survey are in, with Council receiving their highest score since 2014.

Laneway Treatment Trials continue in Palmerston

Following last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, City of Palmerston will continue to trial laneway treatments based on recommendations from recent consultations, to discourage anti-social behaviour and improve community safety. In...

City of Palmerston Ratepayers to have a say with Rates Strategy Consultation

Today the City of Palmerston is launching a six-week rates strategy consultation to seek feedback from all Palmerston ratepayers on the most appropriate rating option for Palmerston from the 2020-2021...

Library Program has Tails Wagging

A new and unique program to the City of Palmerston Library has tails wagging and children reading. Tales to Tails is a confidence building program aimed at children aged 8-14...

Community Benefits from Council's Support

The City of Palmerston’s Community Benefit Scheme (CBS) 2018/2019, supported 26 community groups to deliver community initiatives, programs and events that benefitted the community. The Scheme also supported 37 Palmerston...

New Deputy Mayor Appointed

Palmerston Alderman Ben Giesecke will become the City’s next Deputy Mayor, having been elected by his Council colleagues at Council’s ordinary meeting on 4 June 2019. At its first ordinary...

Palmerston Youth Festival kicks off with Geekfest Top End

The first ever Palmerston Youth Festival starts this weekend and will run until 20 July. The popular Geekfest Top End will mark the official opening of the Festival on Saturday...

Adoption of Municipal Plan and Budget 2019/2020

On Tuesday 18 June, City of Palmerston adopted its Municipal Plan and Budget 2019/2020. The Municipal Plan is a key publication outlining Council’s commitment to providing quality services and infrastructure...

City of Palmerston Welcomes Drag Queen Storytime

The City of Palmerston Library, in conjunction with Drag Territory will be the first library in the Northern Territory to host Drag Queen Storytime. Drag Queen Storytimes are becoming increasingly...

Palmerston Youth Festival Announced with Baker Boy to Headline

The City of Palmerston, with the support of The Northern Territory Government are excited to host the first ever Palmerston Youth Festival, which will run 13 to 20 July to...

Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2019-2020

City of Palmerston has released its Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2019/2020 for community feedback.

New Contract Revolutionising Palmerston’s Waste Management

City of Palmerston’s new residential waste contract is expected to deliver significant benefits to the community.

Council provides more free parking in Palmerston City Centre

The Palmerston City Centre is set to get 365 free parking spaces, a boost to City Centre businesses and visitation.

Making the Switch – Smart LED Lighting Tenders Awarded

Council’s bright vision will soon light up Palmerston substantially, following a competitive tendering process to award its ‘Pr6jects: Making the Switch’ contracts.