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🏗️ The new Civic Centre continues to take shape, with significant progress made on the building's structure in recent mo...
12/06/2026

🏗️ The new Civic Centre continues to take shape, with significant progress made on the building's structure in recent months.

Construction crews have continued building upwards, with work on the central core, walls, columns, floor slabs and scaffolding progressing across the site.

City of Darwin Elected Members recently visited the site to see firsthand how the project is coming to life. During the visit, they stood on Level 4 of the building and viewed the central lift core, which has now reached Level 8.

The project is supported by the innovative Lubeca Jumpform system – a specialised formwork system that moves up the building as it grows. By using this technology, local workers are gaining valuable experience with advanced construction methods used on major high-rise projects across Australia.

The new Civic Centre will replace the existing building, which has served the community for more than 50 years, creating a modern and sustainable hub for residents, visitors and Council services.

Once complete, the development will include a larger City Library, community and event spaces, additional parking, and a public plaza connecting Civic Park and Cavenagh Street.

Delivered by City of Darwin and constructed by DCOH, the project is expected to be completed in 2028.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconc...
11/06/2026

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

City of Darwin, partnering with xHalEvents, supported reconciliation through the delivery of four reconciliation themed events.

🎤 Voices for Reconciliation with Darwin Beach Choir – We had a blast singing this years song, Beds are Burning by Midnight Oil mashed up with John Farnham’s You’re the Voice.

🌳 Reconciliation Week Lunchtime at Raintree Park – We were welcomed by Larrakia Man James Parfitt and were then treated to by a performance from Melanie Mununggurr and her band and collaborators.

🍳 Reconciliation Breakfast BBQ – Our hard working operations team gathered for a breakfast BBQ and an address from guest speaker Timmy Duggan from Hoops for Health.

🦎Family Fun Day at Casuarina Library – This was a fantastic family day that included so many hands-on activities such as animal encounters, damper demonstration, singing, story time & Tiny Threads.

City of Darwin believe that everyone in the organisation is responsible for reconciliation, and only with shared responsibility can we achieve meaningful and lasting change.

A huge thanks to all the people who got involved and supported our commitment to be All In for reconciliation in 2026.

Images: Raintree park event – Photos by Up North Media

🛴 You might notice something new around Darwin City Centre: Beam has rolled out new parking decals to help riders spot t...
04/06/2026

🛴 You might notice something new around Darwin City Centre: Beam has rolled out new parking decals to help riders spot the best places to park their e-scooter or e-bike.

While riders can still park neatly close to their destination, these decals highlight preferred spots that help keep footpaths clear, improve accessibility, and make it easier for everyone to move around the city. 💛

✔️Next time you ride, keep an eye out and choose a decal when you can.

Ride smart. Park thoughtfully.

For more information on e-scooters and e-bikes in Darwin visit https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/community/about-darwin/getting-around/e-scooters-e-bikes

We're excited to announce the recipients of Round 1 of City of Darwin's Community Grants Program! 🎉These grants support ...
04/06/2026

We're excited to announce the recipients of Round 1 of City of Darwin's Community Grants Program! 🎉

These grants support local organisations to deliver projects, activities and events that strengthen community connection, inclusion and participation across Darwin.

Congratulations to this round's recipients:

✨ Darwin Community Arts – Gunamidirra, an immersive visual theatre experience inspired by Larrakia cultural knowledge
✨ Sahul & Sunda – accessible batik workshops led by Indonesian artists
✨ M3 Dance – NT Street Dance Festival showcasing local talent and street dance culture
✨ Dementia Alliance Darwin – Community Walk/Jog for Dementia Awareness
✨ Nigerian Association Northern Territory Australia – Cultural Identity Lab Youth Dialogue Series
✨ Netball NT – Community Netball Carnival featuring youth, all-abilities and walking netball activities

Together, these projects will create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, learn, participate and celebrate community.

City of Darwin invests $100,000 annually through the Community Grants Program, helping bring local ideas and initiatives to life.

We look forward to seeing these fantastic projects make a positive impact across our city.



Image Credits : Afro Dance Festival 2024, M3 Dance Association

🚲 Great news for Darwin cyclists: the Dragonfly Carpark Secure Bicycle Pods reopened on Monday 1 June!Located in the Dar...
03/06/2026

🚲 Great news for Darwin cyclists: the Dragonfly Carpark Secure Bicycle Pods reopened on Monday 1 June!

Located in the Darwin CBD, the facility provides secure 24/7 bicycle parking, showers and individual storage lockers to support active and sustainable transport. 🔒

After infrastructure maintenance, the upgraded facility is ready to welcome riders back and make commuting into the city easier and more convenient.

🌿 The Dragonfly Secure Bicycle Pods support City of Darwin’s commitment to creating a more connected, accessible and active city.

Monthly permits are now available online and include access to secure bike parking and locker facilities.

Visit https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/resident-services/parking/secure-bicycle-parking for more information

🎨 Darwin’s public art is now just a click away!City of Darwin has launched a new Public Art Story Map, bringing together...
03/06/2026

🎨 Darwin’s public art is now just a click away!

City of Darwin has launched a new Public Art Story Map, bringing together artworks, artists and stories from across the municipality into one interactive online experience. 🗺️✨

Explore creative trails through Chan, Lyons, Richardson and Waters wards, discover artworks in streets, parks and public spaces, and learn more about the artists and cultural stories behind each piece.

The platform celebrates Larrakia culture, supports local artists and helps showcase Darwin’s unique creative identity to residents and visitors alike.

📱 Accessible on phone, tablet or computer, the Public Art Story Map is a new way to experience Darwin through a creative lens.

Whether you’re planning a walk, looking for inspiration or simply curious about the stories behind local art, start exploring today!

Visit https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5b7c8e3554074c91ae0af93821f5ff53?play=true&speed=medium

📸Credits: Image colourful explosion (detail), Marita Albers , Nightcliff community centre in partnership with Darwin Street Art Festival 2025. Photographer: Charlie Bliss Creative

🎥 Video production by Going North.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Bat Night at East Point last week🦇We had a fantastic turnout, with attendees hearin...
03/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Bat Night at East Point last week🦇

We had a fantastic turnout, with attendees hearing from local experts about the fascinating lives of bats, the threats they face, and the important work of bat rescue, care and rehabilitation. Meeting the flying foxes and microbats was a highlight for all ages!

Key tips and takeaways:
• Support bats and other wildlife at home by providing a variety of native plant species that fruit and flower throughout the year
• Keep cats contained to protect wildlife
• Never touch bats - They can carry deadly lyssavirus, which can be transmitted through scratches and bites.
• If you come across sick, injured or orphaned wildlife, reach out to one of Darwin's licensed wildlife rescue groups below:
o Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary - 0473 992 581
o Wildcare Inc NT - 08 8988 6121 or 0408 885 341
o Woolybutt Wildlife Rescue - 0409 941 584

Join us to make a difference and celebrate World Environment Day!Ivy Gourd is a new w**d of concern that is smothering s...
29/05/2026

Join us to make a difference and celebrate World Environment Day!

Ivy Gourd is a new w**d of concern that is smothering suburban gardens and bushland across Darwin and beyond.

Be part of the solution and join us for a morning at the mouth of Gurambai (Rapid Creek) to learn about Ivy Gourd, its impacts on our biodiversity, and what you can do to help in your own backyard.

Date: Saturday 6 June 2026
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
Location: Picnic area, northern side of the yellow footbridge, Rapid Creek https://maps.app.goo.gl/ytsaCmgJbo2ZgirV8

What to expect:
• A short informative presentation from local Landcare volunteers and the City of Darwin
• Launch of Ivy Gourd mapping project for Casuarina Coastal Reserve
• Hands-on removal of Ivy Gourd from this treasured part of Rapid Creek
• Fun nature-based art activities for kids

Free barista coffee and freshly cooked bacon and egg sandwiches for all participants!!

What to bring:
• covered shoes
• Hat, and sunscreen
• Drinking water
• Gardening gloves (otherwise will also be provided)
• Insect repellent (recommended)

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