News archive

Freds Pass Recreation Reserve Administration Position Vacant

Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve are looking for a casual  Administration Officer.

Christmas Joy sang out at Bees Creek

Litchfield Mayor Allan McKay opened the 31st Community Rural Carols at Bees Creek Primary School on Saturday.

Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve Administration Vacant Position

Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve are looking for a casual  Administration Officer.

Council Work in Partnership with NT Government for Hydrology Study at Wadhams Lagoon

A joint tender between Department of Lands, Planning and Environment and Litchfield Council has been sourced to carry out a hydrology study at Wadhams Lagoon, Howard Springs.

December Land Auction a success

Litchfield Council held its 8th Land Auction on Wednesday 4th December, the land auctions are held to recoup unpaid rates and charges on vacant plots of land.

Health Regulations Open for Consultation

New draft Public and Environmental Health Regulations to modernise the laws that protect public health and safety in the Territory are being presented for public and industry consultation.

Permits to Burn

Permits to Burn are required by the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service year round in the rural area.

2 December 2013

Litchfield Council Welcome the News of Two Special Purpose Grants

The Northern Territory Government's announcement of the successful special purpose grants comes as great news for Litchfield Council and its residents.

Top End Reserves Draft Management Plan Open for Public Comment

The public have an opportunity to have their say about the future of the Adelaide River Conservation Resevre, which include Fogg Dam, Harrison Dam, Black Jungle, Lambell's Lagoon Conservation Reserves and Melacca Swamp Conservation Area.

Road Limits

A 10 tonne maximum load limit has been placed on all gravel roads within the Municipality, which applies from 28th November 2013 until further notice.

Annual Report 2012-2013

Litchfield Council Annual Report 2012–2013 presents the achievements of Council against delivery of the 2012-2013 Municipal Plan and Budget.

Banana Freckle Monitoring Continues

The Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (DPIF) thank all residents and property owners who've cooperated with them in the program to eradicate the banana freckle pest.

Banana Freckle discovered in Humpty Doo and Acacia Hills

The Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (DPIF) have confirmed that the banana freckle pest has been discovered on one property in Humpty Doo and one property in Acacia Hills—the first such infections in either area.

Permanent Road Weight Limits

Litchfield Council regulates weight limits to roads to restrict undue wear to the Municipality infrastructure.

Land Auction

LJ Hooker on behalf of Litchfield Council will be auctioning 11 parcels of land (subject to change) within the Municipality at Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin waterfront precinct.

Planning and Development Guidelines open for Public Comment

Litchfield Council Planning and Development Guidelines 2013 are open for public comment.

10 October 2013

18 September 2013

28 August 2013