Category: Community Alert
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ABC Radio – Bagot Shopping Center
Jess Ong It is 20 to 7 on ABC Darwin. My name’s Jess Ong. It is the day where you and I dig up some dirt, dig into the soil to find out what’s being developed where. You know, you see those pink signs everywhere, not to mention the big holes. So if you have…
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Nick Kirlew for Chan Ward
I am proud to announce that I am running as a candidate in the 2026 City of Darwin Chan Ward By-election. Darwin is a unique place, and I’m stepping up because I believe our local Council can—and should—do more to represent the people who live here. I’ve launched a website where I’ll be sharing updates…
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City of Darwin Lee Point Council Motion from Julie Fraser
Dear Friend, Here is the motion being presented by Julie Fraser at the Ordinary Council Meeting this Tuesday, 28 April. The motion calls on Council to write a letter to Federal Ministers and Members, requesting a Senate inquiry into the DHA development at Lee Point. And a copy sent to Luke Gosling, federal member for Solomon, Senator…
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URGENT: PLan Demands Reconvening of Ludmilla DCA Hearing Following Intimidation and Procedural Failures
DARWIN — Sunday, 8 March 2026 PLan: the Planning Action Network Inc. has formally requested that the Development Consent Authority (DCA) reconvene the hearing for PA2025/0441 (Ludmilla Bush Block), following a total collapse of procedural fairness at the public hearing held on Friday, 6 March. The hearing was prematurely terminated and the public gallery evicted,…
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PLan’s Meetings
PLan meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. 4:30pm at Justine Davies Community Office, Bagot Road Millner. Next Meeting is Thursday 5th March 2026. All welcome.
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Bullying Tactics and Decade-Old Data: A Night of Defiance at City of Darwin
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The battle for the future of Lee Point reached a fever pitch at the City of Darwin on Tuesday night, as community members were met with a combination of procedural “bullying” from the Chair and a stunningly outdated presentation from Defence Housing Australia (DHA). The “Classroom” Forum: A Breakdown in Democracy…
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4 Lindsay Street
COMMUNITY ALERT: 4 Lindsay Street – A Case of “Planning Retreat” by Stealth? Proposal: 75 Serviced Apartments in a 9-Storey Building Location: Lot 1462 (4) Lindsay Street, Town of Darwin PLan: the Planning Action Network Inc. has formally lodged a submission of objection against the proposed development at 4 Lindsay Street. While we welcome the…
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Darwin Surf Life Saving Club
SUBMISSIONPlanning Scheme Amendment PA2025/0395Proposed Rezoning of Lot 12719(A), Town of NightcliffDarwin Surf Life Saving Club Purpose of submission This submission objects to Planning Scheme Amendment PA2025/0395, which proposes to rezone Lot 12719(A), Town of Nightcliff from Conservation (CN) to Organised Recreation (OR). Loss of Conservation zoning The proposed rezoning represents a permanent reduction in statutory…
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Have your say on infill development in the Territory
Keep an eye on the numbers at this link: https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/infill-development-and-subdivision-across-the-territory?tool=survey_tool&tool_id=survey-your-views#tool_tab
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Heritage Listing of the Esplanade.
The Heritage Council has resolved to invite submissions on the heritage significance of The Esplanade and whether it should be permanently declared a Heritage Place. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 1 JANUARY 2026 – HAVE YOUR SAY!BackgroundThis is the second time the Heritage Council has sought public submissions on the heritage significance of The Esplanade. The first process…