2018 News Archive

Bushfires

There are a number of fires burning in the Top End.

31 July 2018

Road Opening Notice

Subdivision of Crown land, for a lease in excess of 12 years, for creation of a single 2 ha lot in the north west corner of Section 674, Hundred of Cavenagh, fronting Parkin Road was approved on 23 November 2017.

Road Opening Notice

A section of Freds Pass Road between Beaumont Road and Strangways Road has been identified as a blackspot due to a sharp bend in the road.

Media Release - Sealing a sweet deal could see mango industry grow

An investment of $20.1m to seal gravel roads is needed to boost the mango industry and improve productivity and the Territory’s horticultural competitiveness.

29 June 2018

Media Release - Community groups winning with trash

Last night 11 community organisations benefited up to $5000 each from the recycling efforts of Litchfield residents at the 2018 round of the Litchfield Council Annual Community Grants Awards Night.

Media Release - 2018/19 draft Municipal Plan and Budget Changes

Community input was the focus when Council recommended final changes to its Draft Municipal Plan 2018/19 and Budget at last night’s Council Meeting.

Howard Springs Waste Transfer Station Urgent Closure

The NT Fire Services has advised Council to close the Howard Springs Transfer Station immediately due to the threat of a large fire in the area.

Road Opening Notice

Council wishes to advise that a subdivision of Crown Land, for a lease in excess of 12 years, for creation of a single 2ha lot in the north west corner of Section 674, Hundred of Cavenagh, fronting Parkin Road was approved on 23 November 2017.

Road Closure

Council would like to advise school users and motorists of changed traffic conditions on Freds Pass Road adjacent to Humpty Doo Primary School.

Closing Date Extended

The closing date for the Annual Community Survey has been extended to Friday 29 June 2018 and we want to hear from you.

Palmerston Regional Hospital

The Palmerston Regional Hospital is expected to be open to patients in July 2018.

Litchfield Council Bendigo Bank 2018 Youth Forum

Council would like to thank the three schools; Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Sattler Christian College and Taminmin College for participating in the Litchfield Council Bendigo Bank 2018 Youth Forum as part of NT Youth Week in April 2018.

25 May 2018

Special Meeting of Council

Annual Community Survey

The Annual Community Survey is open and we want to hear from Litchfield residents on a range of topics.

2018 Community Grants

Council's Community Grants Scheme aims to support community projects and activities which address local needs, strengthen community relationships, build social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and enhance the well-being of Litchfield residents.

Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2018/2019

At Council's Meeting on 18 April 2018, the draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2018/2019 was endorsed for public consultation, with submissions closing 21 May 2018.

Media Release - ANZAC DAY

Commemorations will take place at the Humpty Doo Village Green for ANZAC Day on Wednesday 25 April 2018 from 9.00am.