Councillor Lucy Morrison City of Palmerston

08/09/2026

Our pre cyclone clean up will be happening this month!
Details below 👇

Our annual Pre-Cyclone Clean-Up is back, with collections kicking off on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!

It’s time to have a look around your yard and plan your clear-out to help get your home ready for the wet season. 🌿

Collections will take place across 4 zones.

Check your collection date and make sure to mark the calendar so you don’t miss out.

📌 Please place items on your verge the weekend before your zone’s collection date, not earlier.

Need help placing items on the verge? Residents with mobility limitations can contact us to arrange assistance (at least one week’s notice is required).

Learn more about what we can and can’t collect, check the zone schedule or see what help is available at 🔗bit.ly/4gHoVGk

29/08/2026

🌟Community updates 🌟

👉Through the Community Funding Program, a wide range of community events or activities are supported through sponsorships and grant funding. In FY25/26, $17,205 was invested into the creative industries through the Community Funding Program to support events and activities include cultural celebrations, coding clubs, gaming and martial arts.
👉 Following the success of the inaugural Darwin International Film Festival in Palmerston, a further three-year agreement has been secured, ensuring the continued delivery of free film screenings for the Palmerston community.
👉 The partnership with Darwin Festival has been extended for a further three years, so Palmerston residents can continue to enjoy events from the Territory’s largest festival within their local community.
👉 Through ongoing collaboration with Tourism and Events Northern Territory, Palmerston will continue to host and support major events such as the Supercars, creating opportunities for residents and attracting visitors to the city.
👉 City of Palmerston has reviewed and consulted on the Disability and Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2028 to help ensure that all programs, services and events provide welcoming, accessible and inclusive environments for people of all
abilities.

28/08/2026

Did you know the Creative Industries Plan guides the growth of arts and cultural activities in Palmerston?
Council continues to strengthen Palmerston’s creative identity through public art, youth led design opportunities, cultural programming and employment pathways for local creative practitioners.
Key achievements over the last 12 months included a local Palmerston student’s artwork on the new Hobart Park amenities block, a youth-designed artwork for the Palmerston Youth Festival and a community inspired youth library mural.

Over the next year, the following activities are planned:

🖌 Explore a partnership with Music NT to develop two music industry development events in Palmerston.
🖌 Continue to provide creative skills building workshops
🖌 Develop placemaking projects that speak to the culture and creativity of our
Palmerston community and
🖌 Continue the Community Funding Program to ensure continuation of
community lead creative initiatives.

27/08/2026

This Sunday is the last Brekkie in the Park for 2026 by of Palmerston
Come join the team at Joan Fejo Park, Rosebery from 8-10am and enjoy a morning of a free brekkie and family friendly activities.
There will be $50 microchipping vouchers up for grabs on the day and you can also have a chat with our rangers.
Alongside the brekkie there will also be: Storytime, Tip Top Rad Reptiles, SoccaJoeys, Pilates and Qalmolmi Art.

Pets on a lead, scooters, skateboards and bikes are all welcome.

25/08/2026

🌟Community updates 🌟
➡The upgrade to Woodroffe Park is expected to be completed by October.
Work is underway to secure permits and approvals for construction work while the project awaits delivery of ordered materials including play equipment.
The project has a total budget of $600,000 and is 100% funded by the Northern Territory Government.
➡ The SWELL solar and battery project has been awarded to Eco Tech Electrical. Design work is underway and an application to connect the solar and battery
system to the grid has been submitted. Work is expected to be completed by December. The project is part funded by a grant from the Australian Government.

23/08/2026

Find your next easy meal with Pop-Up Dining right here in Palmerston.
The Pop-Up Dining schedule is now available, making it easier to find out where and when local food vendors will be trading across our parks and public spaces.
Whether you’re planning a quick meal or enjoying time outdoors, check the schedule to see which vendors are trading near you.
Vendor schedules are subject to change.
View the vendor schedule below palmerston.nt.gov.au/your-opportunities/pop-dining
City of Palmerston

22/08/2026

Have you had your say on the City of Palmerston's Disability Inclusion and Access Plan? There’s still time to help shape a more accessible and inclusive Palmerston.
We are currently developing the Disability Inclusion and Access Plan 2026-2028, which will help guide how we improve access and inclusion across our services, facilities, programs and events.
Consultation is open until 27 August, so have your say today
Find out more, complete the consultation or explore alternative ways to provide feedback

City of Palmerston is committed to creating a community where every individual has equal rights and opportunities to access our services, activities, and facilities.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

Don't forget that Reboot Your Loot is on tomorrow morning!
Head on down to Civic Plaza Car Park from 8am-11 and grab a bargain. Whether it be clothes, books, toys, plants, household items or something completely unexpected!
Free pet microchipping will also be available and the first 100 people to bring a reusable cup will receive a FREE barista-made coffee by Crybaby Coffee.

11/08/2026

Reboot Your Loot returns next weekend, 22 August.

City of Palmerston’s popular car boot sale is back, and stallholder registrations are open.

This is a great opportunity to give your pre-loved goods a new home.
It’s never too early for a spring clean to sort out your clothes, books, toys, plants and household items, and turn your unwanted treasures into extra cash.

📅 Saturday 22 August
⏰ 8am to 11am
📍 Civic Plaza Car Park

Registrations close Friday 14 August, unless all spaces are filled earlier.

To register or find out more, visit 🔗 https://bit.ly/4z36pPR