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Smith Street Mall
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Darwin Floral Emblem
A Global City
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Bird Flu
Cane Toads in Darwin
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Nightcliff Foreshore Exercise Stations
Parks and Playgrounds
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Community Service Directory
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Cyclone Fina (2025)
Cyclone Marcus (2018)
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Laneway and Small Street Activation Guide
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Submit an event
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Booking Display Banner Sites Guidelines
Equipment for hire
Event Equipment Application Form
Fun and Games Hire
Promotional Banners
Application to display banners
Smoothie Bike Bookings
Sound Equipment for Events
FAQ Events
Comprehensive Events Application form
Programs
Access and Inclusion
Accessibility Map
Sport4All
MLAK Master Locksmith Key
Accessibility Facilities
Disability Parking
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Diversability Collective
The Lord Mayoral Awards
Forms
Accessibility Resources
Arts and Cultural Development
Art Projects
Amenities
Around Town
Coastal Nature
Damibila, Dangalaba, Gakinga and Mudla
Dancing
Guidance of Ones’ Past
Gunamidirra
Gurambai Magical Mangroves
Gurambai Magical Mangroves 2.0
Happy Place
Heart of Nightcliff
In the Moment
Mangrove Tapestry
Maningrida Community
Rarrkbun
Saltwater
Tidal Reflections
Water Walkers
Buildings
Three Green Sea Turtles (Doedleera)
Three Green Sea Turtles
Commissions
Foundation Stone
Hermit Hustle
Humidity Rising
Mirragma gunugurr-wa
Rest. Stop
Lightbox Exhibitions
Territory Music: A Visual History
Country to Couture - A Fashion Legacy
Telstra NATSIAA Top End Artists
Iconic Territory
Beyond Biodiversity
Gestures: Celebrating 10 years of the Free Space Studio
Bird Story
Born to be Wild
Looking Forward
Night and Day
Home Turf: Adventures in Art
Climate Change 2020
Murals
Colourful Explosion - Nightcliff Community Centre
Flora of Nightcliff Streets
Intergalactic Guide to Casuarina - Casuarina Library
Match Point
Monster Mania! Casuarina Library
Nice Boi - Alawa Oval
Stop Motion Serve and Victory
Vehicles
Crab and Mudla
Gurambai Magical Mangroves
Mix Dreamings of Larrakia & Tiwi Connections
For Children
Childcare
Children's Week
Fun Bus Mobile Playgroup
Fun in the Parks
School Civic Visits
For Seniors
For Young People
DARWWYN
LAUNCH
Youth Advisory Committee
Resources for Young People
Sister Cities
Grants & Sponsorship
Reconciliation Week + NAIDOC Week Funding
Sponsorship Program
Community Grants
Environment and Climate Change Grants
In-kind Support
Healthy Darwin
Run a Healthy Darwin Activity
Darwin Safer City
Assertive Outreach
Construction commences on Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Supply Reduction
Things to Do
What's on
Parklets
Council Owned Parklet Expression of Interest (EOI)
Street Food
Applying for a Permit
Street food application form
Community Celebrations
ANZAC Day
Christmas in Darwin 2026
DARWIN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Cyclone Tracy 50th Anniversary
Australia Day
Citizen of the Year Award
Bombing of Darwin
Citizenship Ceremonies
Harmony Day
International Women's Day
Territory Day Celebrations
Interactive Science Trail
Transforming Darwin
Projects
Completed projects
Darwin City Deal
Climate Change
Coastal Erosion
Climate Emergency
Council Actions
Reducing Impact
Single use Plastic
Recommended shade trees for Darwin
Infrastructure
Driveways
Parks
Playgrounds, Sports and Recreation
Roads & Pathways
Pathways
Roads
Local Area Traffic Management and Pedestrian Facility Guidelines
Stormwater
Asset Condition Surveys
Street & Public Lights
Verges
Street Tree Pruning Program
Customer Request For Street Tree Form
Innovation
#SmartDarwin
#SmartDarwin Strategy
Strategic Pillars
Environmental Sensor Network
Data Insights Platform
Solar Movement Solutions
Place & Liveability
Switching on Darwin
myDarwin
Business
Commercial Waste
Commercial Disposal at Shoal Bay
Disposing Asbestos & Special Waste
Sort & Save
Discover Darwin
Doing Business in Darwin
Invest in Darwin
Find a Business in Darwin
Business Grants
Planning & Development
Developer Contribution Plans
Fencing
Guidelines for Planning
Permits
Advertising Sign Permits
Election signs
Conditions of Approval for Works Permits
Property Permits
Works Permits
Shared Path & Bicycle Technical Notes
Subdivisions
Procurement
Current opportunities
Reporting
Unsolicited Proposals
Property Services
Current Opportunities
Existing Tenants
Policies and Guidelines
Council
Agendas and Minutes
About Council
Lord Mayor & Councillors
The Lord Mayor
Chan Ward
Councillor Clarence McCarthy-Grogan
Councillor Julie Fraser
Councillor Peter Pangquee
Lyons Ward
Councillor Mick Palmer
Councillor Nicole Brown
Councillor Sam Weston
Richardson Ward
Councillor Edwin Joseph
Councillor Jimmy Bouhoris
Councillor Shani Carson
Waters Ward
Councillor Patrik Ralph
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Councillor Kim Farrar
Contact Council
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Camping in Public Places
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Pay Infringement Online
View infringement details
Smoke Free Zones
Traffic and Parking Regulations
Untidy Allotments
Vehicles for Sale
Publications and Forms
Annual Reports
Privacy Statement
Committees
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Administrative Review Committee
Chief Executive Officer Performance Appraisal Committee
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Steering Committee
Reconciliation Advisory Committee
Risk Management & Audit Committee
Sister City Advisory Committee
Youth Advisory Committee
Previous Committees
Tree Re-establishment Advisory Committee
Cyclone Tracy Commemoration Advisory Committee
Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee
Darwin Military and Civilian History Advisory Committee
East Point Reserve Advisory Committee
International Relations Advisory Committee
Tree Advisory Committee
Governance & Strategy
Governance
Organisation Structure
Our Approach to Privacy
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
Strategic and Municipal Planning
A cool, clean and green city strategies
Movement Strategy
Journey Planner
Ride2Work Day
Municipal Plan
2026/27 Municipal Plan
2025/26 Municipal Plan
2024/25 Municipal Plan
2023/24 Municipal Plan
2022/23 Municipal Plan
2021/22 Municipal Plan
2020/21 Municipal Plan
Strategic Plan
Customer First Strategy
Economic Development Framework
Long Term Financial Plan 2023 - 33
Reconciliation Action Plan
Strategic Projects Prospectus
Registers
Decisions Released from Confidential Sessions
Elected Members Information Register
Register of annual returns of interests (council members)
Register of Committees and Membership
Register of Declared Conflicts
Register of declared gifts and benefits
