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The Northern Territory Electoral Commission today officially announced the eight Elected Members who will form the 9th City of Palmerston Council.

Following Council’s decision to collect green waste as a result of Tropical Cyclone Marcus, Official Manager Mark Blackburn publicly recognised the assistance provided by personnel from the Australian Defence Force and US Marines.

The Palmerston Harmony Day Family Festival planned for this Saturday 24 March has been cancelled due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Marcus.

The City of Palmerston Election scheduled for Saturday 17 March, has been deferred due to the current weather warnings.

The latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is that the Cyclone Watch declared for the Darwin region, has now been upgraded to a Cyclone WARNING.

Palmerston ratepayers will soon be able to access their rate notices electronically, following Council’s decision at last night’s meeting, to introduce Ezybill.

As part of the City of Palmerston’s sustainability measures, Council endorsed the installation of solar panels on the City of Palmerston Library at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday night.

Disability permit holders will now be able to park for free in timed or metered parking bays in the Palmerston city centre.

In response to public concern about the welfare of ducks in local lakes, City of Palmerston has been working collaboratively with Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory, with expert veterinary advice provided by Dr Stephen Cutter of The Ark Animal Hospital.