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An exceptional example of sustainability and community spirit is back on Darwin
City of Darwin’s multi-strategy approach to create a vibrant, creative
Paul Arnold has resigned as a City of Darwin Councillor after three years in the
On behalf of City of Darwin, Council and the Darwin community, I would like to
Coinciding with National Road Safety Week, City of Darwin is reminding all
Residents and visitors enjoying wonderful green spaces is something City of
City of Darwin has confirmed that the funding agreement with the NT Government
Darwin residents are invited to help create a greener city at a community
Bicentennial Park will soon be the location for City of Darwin’s newest major
Anula Primary School stands out as a shining example of a community working
What's better than reading a great book? Meeting the talented authors behind
The City of Darwin is pleased to announce the substantial completion of the
Creating a greener, safer and smarter city is the focus of City of Darwin’s
Do you need help with housing, legal advice and other support services? Come and
The Darwin community is invited to have their say on a proposed trial for a
Did you know that landfill gas from City of Darwin’s Shoal Bay Waste Management
City of Darwin is seeking expressions of interest from local artists or
City of Darwin is helping researchers, amateur scientists, businesses and
Northern Territory Youth Week 2023 is now underway, and City of Darwin is again
Join us for Live & Local 2023, streamed live by Sydney Writer's Festival and
City of Darwin is preparing to host a two-day international festival to
City of Darwin is asking the public for their thoughts on changes to CBD speed
On Thursday 16 March City of Darwin celebrated the launch of the newest Lightbox
City of Darwin Libraries and Fun in the Parks are offering a range of free
Darwin residents are invited to have their say on a new draft masterplan for the
This March, City of Darwin has been promoting Recycling Awareness Month; a
As part of global International Women’s Day celebrations, City of Darwin’s youth
City of Darwin’s popular native plant giveaway program is back for 2023, with
City of Darwin is inviting community groups from across the municipality to
Update on 03/03/2023: Effective immediately, Lake Alexander at East Point is now
City of Darwin is seeking the community’s input and ideas on our current arts
City of Darwin’s Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre (CAALC) project has now
We know recycling can be confusing, since the introduction of the yellow lidded
It’s time for aspiring young writers to start putting pen to paper for City of
Tree removal Smith Street Mall A Yellow Flame tree (Peltophoruim pterocarpum)
The Council congratulates Jemima Fernandes, a returning member, and Kaushal Shah
More than 3000 people converged on the Cenotaph today to commemorate the 81st
City of Darwin wants community feedback on its plan to standardise operating
81st Anniversary - On 19 February 2023 from 9.30am-11am, please join us to
Deputy Lord Mayor Vim Sharma welcomed 50 new citizens at today’s City of Darwin
A youth advocate, a coach of sportspeople with disability, and a cultural
We will have a therapy Dogs Quinton & Shelby, along with a human handler
From Monday 23 January 2023, City of Darwin will increase the gate fee for all
Some key events are: Once a Upon an Adventure is on at Karama Library. With the
Unfortunately, due to weather and safety considerations City of Darwin has
Christmas is a time for giving and it’s also a time for excess. Over the festive
Drumming workshops, circus skills training, Lego Club, a Geektacular and ice
Another six play-spaces will be upgraded next Dry Season as part of City of
Christmas is coming and that means City of Darwin offices will close from 5pm
Today’s 2022 Carnival of Fun saw two outstanding Darwin residents recognised for
City Residents will join forces to green a corner of the suburbs in a City of
A multiple births club, a women’s legal service and a Vietnamese organisation
NOTICE TO DIVEST PUBLIC WALKWAYS The City of Darwin is proposing to dispose of
City of Darwin is spreading the festive cheer across Darwin with the release of
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has urged people to consider nominating exceptional
The upside to Darwin’s current hot and humid weather is this is an ideal time to
Some bright home-grown literary talents have been recognised at City of Darwin’s
Time is running out for anyone wanting to provide a nomination for City of
With The first phase of work has started on City of Darwin’s $25 million
With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting the possibility of more cyclones this
Contractors are currently on-site making temporary repairs to allow the re
Using highly accurate sensors, the new weather station at Shoal Bay Waste
A cutting-edge treatment plant is now operational at City of Darwin’s Shoal Bay
City The next tranche of works under City of Darwin’s 10-Year Bagot Park Master
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has welcomed Councillor Kim Farrar to the City of
City of Darwin’s annual Pre-Cyclone Clean-Up shifts its focus to Zone 2 on
City of Darwin is moving from suburban parks to a beachside location 21
City of Darwin wishes to advise of the opening of a portion of Garramilla
Construction work is expected to begin later this year on City of Darwin’s new
City of Darwin is seeking community feedback on its draft Play Space Strategy
Following today’s declaration by the Northern Territory Electoral Commission
It is with great sadness that the City of Darwin acknowledges the passing of Her
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis travels to Dili today as part of a Northern Territory
Tomorrow City of Darwin will take the next of its native plant giveaways to
Crews will hit the streets Monday for day one of City of Darwin’s annual Pre
Groups and organisations with ideas to benefit our community, but who might need
City of Darwin is looking for members for its Sister City Advisory Committee
All Darwin dog and cat owners are encouraged to mark their calendars for 1
Do you need help with housing, legal advice and other support services? Come and
City of Darwin has changed plans for tomorrow’s native plant giveaway due to the
City Visitors and locals now have another way to help them get around Darwin
City Visitors and locals now have another way to help them get around Darwin
People across the globe can now to listen in to stories about creationism
City of Darwin's annual Pre Cyclone Clean Up is just around the corner. Lord
City of Darwin has awarded a contract to a local First Nations organisation to
City of Darwin has named its new Chief Executive Officer. Lord Mayor Kon
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has announced the resumption of City of Darwin’s highly
City of Darwin has partnered with Plastic Free NT to reduce unnecessary single
Two new representatives from the Darwin community have been appointed to the
This morning Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis and Councillor Peter Pangquee for Chan
Territory Day is here and we are excited to celebrate with a magical night of
Darwinites who are deaf or have hearing impairments now have improved access to
City of Darwin Libraries and Fun in the Parks have put together a range of
City of Darwin has today launched an initiative to attract national and
City of Darwin’s Lord Mayor led a delegation to Denpasar this week with key
Local Government Act 2019. Declaration of Rates and Charges 2022/2023
Nightcliff Library remains closed due to an inoperable fire alarm system. The
City of Darwin’s iconic rainbow crossing in the CBD is looking fresh and
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Works include the duplication of Lee Point Road from Asche Street to Daldawa
You can now digitise your precious memories at the Darwin City Library with the
City of Darwin’s first post pandemic budget is headlined by a $60.5 million
City of Darwin is removing two Mahogany trees located within the verge of
City of Darwin advises that asphalt resurfacing works will be taking place on
Justine Glover has resigned as a City of Darwin Councillor after almost eight
Some people have received friends request from the City of Darwin Facebook page
City of Darwin today opened applications for its 2022/23 sponsorship program
On the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin this Saturday, 19 February, the
This Saturday, a Day of National Observance, Australia can join via live-stream
80th Anniversary - On 19 February 2022 from 9.30am-11am, please join us to
The Libby app is now even better with one single login to access all your
Yesterday the Northern Territory Government and City of Darwin in partnership
Yesterday the 13 tonnes large mahogany tree stump was removed from Pavonia Place
City of Darwin has taken a major step toward enhanced transparency and
City of Darwin has just released its 2020-21 Annual Report.
Some City of Darwin activities have been affected by the current Greater Darwin
City of Darwin is delighted to be hosting an historical Exercise of Freedom of
The 23rd Council of City of Darwin was officially sworn in at a ceremony in the
City of Darwin has planted over 12,500 trees and plants over the past couple of
Sustainable and innovative research projects are needed from organisations to
Convoys of trucks have been moving through City of Darwin suburbs getting rid of
The much-anticipated return of Territory Day is here and happening on Sunday, 29
Great news! City of Darwin is relaunching its award-winning myDarwin initiative
It’s that time of year when you need to clear all that hard waste from around
Following the end of the 72-hour lockdown today, City of Darwin can confirm that
City of Darwin’s 2019/2020 Annual Report has received an eighth consecutive Gold
Works are commencing next week to replace the Jingili Water Gardens playground
City of Darwin has selected a concept design for the Bicentennial Park Public
A $13.2 million Leachate Treatment Plant at City of Darwin’s Shoal Bay Waste
City of Darwin wishes to advise that new road restrictions are being implemented
A total of $50,000 has been allocated to 11 deserving projects across the
City of Darwin has redesigned its website to make it easier to navigate and find
City of Darwin is continuing to provide essential Council services during this
An iconic remnant of the old Seabreeze Hotel at Nightcliff has been given a
City of Darwin has from 1pm today implemented the Northern Territory Government
City of Darwin is leading the local government sector in ensuring that working
Around 100 trees were planted along Lakeside Drive in Alawa this week, between
The City of Darwin Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility is now running on solar
Construction on a new landfill cell at the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility
Council will be conducting routine herbicide spraying onto the grass surface at
The temporary closure of Nuttall Place was approved by City of Darwin at the
Chinatown Car Park in Darwin’s City Centre is to be renamed into a dual name
A number of Saint Peters Western (Queensland) and South Australian Sports
City of Darwin has agreed to become a Sister City with our great neighbour
City of Darwin has committed $30 million towards the redevelopment of the Civic
Last year, City of Darwin announced a record breaking $77.77 million capital
The sporting clubs that utilise the Nightcliff Oval have received endorsement
Bats are incredible creatures and if you want to find out more about this
City of Darwin is hosting free family fun events in Darwin to celebrate National
The ‘myDarwin’ local support program initiated by City of Darwin last year, has
The City of Darwin Libraries annual Young Territory Author Awards (YTAA) are now
To help the people of Dili, Timor-Leste recover from the recent flood disaster
City of Darwin has given the go-ahead for final detailed design to progress the
City of Darwin is once again hosting the Band in the Park free music events for
City of Darwin has given the go-ahead for final detailed design to progress the
The Moil shopping area is getting a much-needed facelift by City of Darwin, with
Works to improve pedestrian connectivity in the vicinity of the intersection of
The exhibition, celebrating young Darwin artists, is centred around Youth Week
City of Darwin is looking to improve the way in which people move around our
The new Climate Change and Environment Research Grants provide funding between
The City of Darwin THRIVE Public Art Project for Bicentennial Park is getting
As part of Youth Week, City of Darwin has a number of fun events that young
Works to improve a number of accessible car parking spaces in Darwin’s city
City of Darwin is doing the most comprehensive review of its By-laws in 26 years
Following community feedback, the Bundilla Beach area (formerly Vesteys Reserve)
The creativity of young Darwin minds is being called upon to help develop the
New exercise stations, suburban shopping village beautification, lighting
Over 1000 participants will form a sea of purple and converge on the Darwin CBD
City of Darwin is inviting community and interest groups from across the
Get your hands on the newest collection at Casuarina Library. The Most Wanted
City of Darwin is showing the way to more cycle trips for locals and visitors
City of Darwin has completed its assessment into a large mahogany tree adjacent
City of Darwin Alderman Emma Young has tendered her resignation after more than
Darwin residents are being asked which of five potential locations would be best
Lake Alexander at East Point Reserve has been temporarily closed today after
Australia Day is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit
City of Darwin has today announced winners of their Citizen Awards. The Awards
City of Darwin and Northern Territory Government have joined forces to support
Darwin dogs and their owners have a new purpose-built community facility for
During the festive season City of Darwin will continue to support the community
One of Darwin’s premiere destinations for tourists and locals has been given an
Winners of the Lord Mayoral Awards, which celebrate people who advocate for the
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has described Climate Change as an economic issue and
City of Darwin’s ultra-successful myDarwin discount voucher program is being
City of Darwin's Parallel Hearts project, a Sister Cities audio collaboration
The Darwin Community will be the beneficiaries of a new public art project in
City of Darwin Council has unanimously endorsed the 2019/20 Annual Report, which
The Darwin Community will see an unusual ‘back to the future’ style vehicle on
The Young Territory Author Awards (YTAA) are now in their 30th year and Lord
The second and final stage of the Lakeside Drive Upgrade, from Stasinowsky
City of Darwin is inviting bird watchers of all ages to join a free East Point
Darwin’s flora emblem has been rediscovered after 54 years.
City of Darwin has joined the Heart Foundation to run a series of community dog
Council has endorsed $4.6M in funding for suburban beautification and
City of Darwin’s Draft Aquatic and Leisure Masterplan is now open for community
City of Darwin’s free annual hard rubbish clean-up starts in Zone 2 next week
City of Darwin has collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce and the Business
Recycled asphalt is set to be used in the Northern Territory for the first time
There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by your library
??? PAYSTAY UPDATE: 4:30pm Monday 24 August 2020 ??? Parking in Darwin CBD will
Commuters to Darwin City are advised that the Paystay app is currently
City of Darwin Council has adopted its first-ever Innovate Reconciliation Action
City of Darwin and the Northern Territory Government have today announced the
City of Darwin has today released an Expression of Interest (EOI) for office
Four new basketball facilities across the Darwin municipality will provide
City of Darwin is calling for local businesses in the hospitality, retail and
In 2020 City of Darwin Libraries is celebrating 30 years of presenting the
In 2020 City of Darwin Libraries is celebrating 30 years of presenting the
Due to the COVID-19 response City of Darwin’s enormously popular Healthy Darwin
City of Darwin advises that the next Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for
City of Darwin will implement new Australian Government Covid-19 guidelines
City of Darwin has made a number of operational changes in response to the Covid
Casuarina Library will be closed to the general public from close of business
Good news - the lake is open again for swimming and other recreational
City of Darwin has actioned a stimulus package to support Darwin businesses and
Lake Alexander at East Point Reserve has been temporarily closed today after
City of Darwin has commenced a $1.6M suburban streetscape beautification program
The community is being asked to have their say during a month-long consultation
The entire family will be entertained at a free micro-chipping event being
City of Darwin is inviting community and interest groups from across the
City of Darwin and the Northern Territory Government have today announced the
City of Darwin will hold a commemorative service at The Cenotaph on The
Nominations for a position on Darwin Council in the Ward of Lyons are open until
City of Darwin is calling for expressions of interest from community members to
City of Darwin’s Tree Re-establishment Advisory Committee (TRAC) has completed
City of Darwin staff and contractors continue to be busy completing
City of Darwin’s Tree Re-establishment Advisory Committee (TRAC) and Lord Mayor
City of Darwin will soon be commencing dust and soil management in areas of
It’s almost five months since Cyclone Marcus had a significant effect on Darwin
Council’s decision last night showed it is taking a thorough approach to
Designated areas of East Point Reserve are being opened this weekend but the
City of Darwin applauds the efforts of our community in coming together to help
Council is doing the final check of roads today. Main roads have been cleared
For the next two weeks dropping off green waste will be free for most commercial
Australian Defence Forces joined Council in the Cyclone Marcus clean up today
Council's Cyclone Marcus clean up continues to prioritise clearing roads across
Council's Cyclone Marcus clean up continues to prioritise clearing roads across