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Landbridge Hotel Subdivision 2017
Read more: Landbridge Hotel Subdivision 2017A representation of the Landbridge Darwin Luxury Hotel on a brochure given to us at an ELTON consultation. It was clearly stated that it was early days, with a long way to go before finalisation. It was actually said that the hotel may not even look like this. Note the proposed use of the public…
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URGENT- DUAL OCCUPANCY-THE SCOURGE OF GOOD PLANNING’, ‘SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 17 MAY, 2017
Read more: URGENT- DUAL OCCUPANCY-THE SCOURGE OF GOOD PLANNING’, ‘SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 17 MAY, 2017Our Facebook page cover photo is of the colour-keyed zoning map for Darwin. Zoning is the very basis of professional planning. It is how our various land uses are arranged to work together in a compatible way. Each zone has its own NT Planning Scheme rules, and appropriate infrastructure. This includes, the several types of…
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‘The State of the nation starts with you’, by Hugh Mackay.
Read more: ‘The State of the nation starts with you’, by Hugh Mackay.Published in The Conversation. Author: Hugh Mackay, Honorary Professor of Social Science, University of Wollongong; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Arts, Charles Sturt University Disclosure statement: Hugh Mackay does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations…
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Planning Act Amendment put up by Planning Minister Tollner on the last day of the Giles Parliament
Read more: Planning Act Amendment put up by Planning Minister Tollner on the last day of the Giles ParliamentAttachment below is a copy of a Letter to the Leader of the Opposition. This amendment gives the NT Planning Commission power over the NT Planning Scheme, and reduces the public and local government’s right to comment on proposed changes. Planning Act Amendment 2016 Below is Plan’s media release after the bill was passed. This…
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Flagstaff Park Development Proposal
Read more: Flagstaff Park Development ProposalFlagstaff Park (Lot 5180, Town of Darwin) is the public park (zoned PS- Public Open Space) on the top of the end of Myilly Point. It has l panoramic views of the Darwin Harbour, and is of history and heritage significance. The old ‘gardens’ are a remnant of Flagstaff House, which was a Vice Regal…
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Home
Read more: HomeWelcome to PLan PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the Northern Territory. PLan collaborates with resident and community groups on matters including the built environment, heritage, cultural and environmental values of concern in the Northern Territory and Australia.PLan’s aim is to…
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Media Links
Read more: Media LinksClick on a title below to visit website. 104.1 Territory FM Website: www.territoryfm.com ABC RADIO Ph: 1300 057 222 ABC RADIO ‘105.7 Darwin (105.7) Direct email contact on website. www.abc.net.au/darwin/contact TALKBACK: 1300 057 222 08 8943222 Alice Now newspaper Website: http://alicenow.com.au/about/contact-us Alice Springs News Online http://www.alicespringsnews.com.au A comprehensive journalistic coverage of serious Alice events, searchable…
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Useful Links
Read more: Useful LinksClick on a title below to visit website Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority Ph: 08 8999 5511Fax: 08 8999 4334 enquiries.aapa@nt.gov.au AHURI Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Produces useful and readable current reports. Visit Website Australian Heritage Council Asbestos 1800 019 115 ntworksafe@nt.gov.au Better Planning Network Better Planning…
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Politicians
Read more: PoliticiansClick on a title below: NT Parliament: https://parliament.nt.gov.au/members Darwin City Council: https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/council/about-council/lord-mayor-aldermen/overview Australian Labor Party – NT Branch Email: territory.labor@nt.alp.org.au Phone: 08 8981 3801 Fax: 08 8981 3303 Country Liberals Email: info@countryliberals.org.au NT Greens Visit Website Ministry by Name
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Support the Heritage Listing of the Kulaluk Lease, and Save the BUSH BLOCK
Read more: Support the Heritage Listing of the Kulaluk Lease, and Save the BUSH BLOCKThe land behind McDonalds and fronting Dick Ward Drive (off Fitzer Drive) is in imminent danger and could be lost forever, we urgently need your support.