Here are are the recent posts.
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2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage Value
Read more: 2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage ValueIf you are concerned about the Heritage Listing of the Esplanade, sign the open letter here: Open letter to City of Darwin Download and print out the flyer with the open letter QR code here: 2024_05_The_Esplanade_is_most_important_QR.pdf STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE The Esplanade is a large area of public open space bordering the Darwin Central Business District and…
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2024 07 Strategic Directions Planning Policy
Read more: 2024 07 Strategic Directions Planning PolicyThis submission closes 31 July 2024. https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/strategic-directions-planning-policy At this stage we have yet to engage with this process, please return to this web site in the future. StrategicDirections download the pdf.
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Richardson Park Redevelopment Proposal Now Abandoned!
Read more: Richardson Park Redevelopment Proposal Now Abandoned!The recent proposal, aggressively promoted by Planning Minister David Tollner, and Sports Minister Gary Higgins, to redevelop the derelict Harvey Norman Rugby League Stadium at Richardson park, Ludmilla was a real surprise to the Darwin Community. Lack or any prior consultation was a major issue, as Minister Tollner acted as if the decision had been…
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Living with Migratory Shorebirds at Lee Point – Part 5 Today
Read more: Living with Migratory Shorebirds at Lee Point – Part 5 TodayREVIEW Today Darwin is blessed with a rich biodiversity. Lee Point holds the most visited reserve in the NT, Casuarina Coastal Reserve, which receives over 1M visits a year. Further there are magnificent beaches which host Migratory Shorebirds. Community awareness is key to keeping Migratory Shorebirds safe. These stunning statues and signs were designed by Larrakeyah artists. The…
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Territory Labor listens to Bayview Community
Read more: Territory Labor listens to Bayview CommunityPlan welcomes this statement by Territory Labor, and will continue to work in alliance with ECNT, Marine Conservation Society and residents of Bayview to protect the mangroves of Darwin Harbour.
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Special Use Zones undermining our Planning Scheme
Read more: Special Use Zones undermining our Planning SchemeThe government too readily believes developers’ claims their development will be affordable & sustainable only on the basis they can have their own private set of rules for their development & can ignore the Planning Scheme. This is planning by the developers. They contradict the NT Planning Scheme and ignore community aspirations.
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Waterfront – What a front!
Read more: Waterfront – What a front!WATERFRONT ‘WHAT A FRONT’? 2020 Plan Pathway to a better Darwin CAMPAIGN: Waterfront Foreshore & Jervois Park Public Access DAY/DATE: Saturday 1st August 2020 TIME: 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Goyder Park, Kitchener Drive, Darwin Do Darwin citizens and tourists have a right to access crown land including the Waterfront (Wharf 2) foreshore and…
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Tropical Garden Spectacular 2013
Read more: Tropical Garden Spectacular 2013Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of June, 2013. Held in the George Brown Botanic Gardens each year following on the long tradition of the annual Garden Show. Now promoting tropical living with an emphasis on all aspects of sustainability. Masses of stalls, under trees and open air pavilions, featuring a unique range of government, …
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Flagstaff Park History
Read more: Flagstaff Park HistoryWith the assistance our our excellent state library here is some of the history of Flagstaff Park: Here is the part where our government promises open space for all territorians: Chief Minister Clare Martin and Lands and Planning Minister Kon Vatskalis today announced Lot 5180 will not be developed. Instead, it will be handed back…
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Flagstaff Park – is it a restaurant or not?
Read more: Flagstaff Park – is it a restaurant or not?Flagstaff Park On the drawings for Flagstaff Park consultation near item 14 there is a large shape almost as big as one of the Paspaley house blocks, what is this? PLan urge you make comment on the proposal which is being road showed at the moment. In the spots for any comments please consider “No Restaurants…
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Housing on the RAAF Base is being wasted
Read more: Housing on the RAAF Base is being wastedThere is a severe shortage of reasonably priced residential accommodation in Darwin, both for purchase and rental. This means young adults are delaying leaving home, unless their parents can help fund them, and some new arrivals may not be able to afford settling here. Parts of Darwin, and Greater Darwin are being subjected to a…