City of Palmerston

Should recyclables be bagged? Can greasy pizza boxes go into the general waste bin? 🤔 Many Australians are still confused about the recycling process, especially knowing what can go into recycling. Last year we received 1,335,000kg of recycling in our Kerbside Collection Service. Of that, just 63.79% was recycled, with the rest going to landfill.😲♻️ Our new online learning module, launched in collaboration with Cleanaway, brings recycling learning to life through an engaging format and accessible format so we can: • Simplify the recycling process • Improve resource recovery • Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill Find out for yourself here🔗 bit.ly/3WVNkwv 📸Some of the recent contamination items in our recycling

Our new Animal Management By-Laws are in effect as of 1 July 2024, to ensure responsible animal ownership, public safety and well-being within our community. Check out the key changes in the video below, which include: - Compulsory registration for cats and dogs. - Compulsory microchipping for registered cats and dogs. - Maximum of two cats and two dogs per property without a licence. - Domestic livestock and poultry owners must apply for a Property Identification Code. For more information and key dates, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3RP0YRa

Collaborating with the next generation is something we’re absolutely passionate about! Our GM of Community dropped in at Woodroffe Park Primary School to chat with the year 3 & 4 class about a new project at a nearby park. 🛝 The kids were buzzing with excitement and have already started coming up with ideas for the space! 💡   Following the success of Tiverton Park, we know that working closely with local schools and community groups is key to creating spaces that truly reflect what we need. 🫱🏾🫲🏾 📸Konrad Seidl

WINNER WINNER! 🥳 SWELL Palmerston just received a national GOLD award at the SPASA (Swimming Pool & Spa Association) for the best Commercial Pool (Aquatics) over $1M for 2024. The state of the art Myrtha Technology is used throughout the facility, setting SWELL even further apart from any other aquatic facility in Australia. Hydrilla

We’re excited to help our Palmerston community embrace sustainability, one pre-loved item at a time. Join us for Reboot Your Loot, a free eco-friendly car boot sale this Saturday, 24 August from 8am to 11am in our Civic Plaza car park. It's a fantastic opportunity to score great deals on items like bikes, clothes, plants, household goods, and more. All while giving these items a second life.   For stallholders, it’s the chance to declutter, reduce waste, and connect with fellow community members. It’s not just any car boot sale, we’ll have live music, coffee and brekkie available for purchase on the day. We still have a few stall spots left! If you're interested, register today 🔗 bit.ly/4f2mPxK

Did you hear? Darwin Festival is heading to Palmerston THIS WEEKEND, 16 and 17 August 2024, and we are here for it 🎉. In an exciting new partnership with Darwin Festival, we have 2 nights of fabulous fun at Goyder Square, Palmerston CBD. Friday 16 August is ‘Family Fiesta’ - head down with the family to enjoy the Palmerston markets food stalls with added entertainment for the whole family! And it’s FREE! Saturday 17 August will bring you ‘Palmerston Laugh Out Loud’ with a side splitting line up of Merrick Watts, Jilruk Jayasinha, Nikki Britton and local talent Kelly Gulliver. Tickets are still available! 🔗Head to the Darwin Festival website. We absolutely love offering our Palmerston community the opportunity to bring these fabulous events to their backyard and look forward to many more! 📸City of Palmerston staff show off their new Darwin Festival in Palmerston shirts

Our community wouldn't be what it is today, without incredible volunteers and workers. 💜 Our Palmerston Australia Day Awards shine a light on the incredible work community members and groups do, recognising those who go above and beyond for Palmerston. 🙌 If you know an individual or a group who deserves to be acknowledged, nominate them in one of the three categories: 💡 ⭐️Citizen of the year ⭐️Young Citizen of the year ⭐️Community Event of the year   Nominate online at🔗bit.ly/3CPY5HQ 📸 Pictured are our 2024 winners

📢We have updated our Community Engagement Policy and we want you to join the conversation🗣️! Our focus is on having collaborative conversations with the community for a more genuine engagement approach. We know that the community have the understanding, skills and lived experience to help us get things right in Palmerston. So let us know what's important to you when it comes to community engagement.🤲🏽 🔗bit.ly/3LI044S   #communityengagement #jointheconversation 📹Becky Saywell, Marketing and Communications Manager, City of Palmerston.

We're pleased to support local businesses in the move to a more sustainable future, one cup at a time. Reusable items significantly reduce waste, making them the most sustainable choice when heading out for your morning coffee. With two participating cafes in Palmerston, Espresso at Goyder and Rainmaker Cafe, it's easy to join the join the #MovetoReuse movement. What a great initiative from Northern Territory Government and THE GOOD GOOD WAY™.

We joined in the celebrations of our First Nations People this morning with a NAIDOC Flame Tree Ceremony.❤️💛🖤 The morning was all about celebrating our First Nations culture, connection to country and rich tapestry of traditions as part of this year’s NAIDOC theme - ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’.🙌🏽 The event included a Welcome to Country, a Fire and Smoking Ceremony, Traditional Dancers and speeches, as well as Athina Pascoe-Bell and Eva Lawler planting a Flame Tree (Poinciana Tree) in Goyder Square, which was selected for its vibrant red bloom symbolising fire.🌴🔥 NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. On this note, we're embarking on our very first Reconciliation Action Plan. If you'd like to be part of this, find out more information at🔗bit.ly/3XZ0hI7 This fantastic event was put on in collaboration with Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Northern Territory Government.