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DarwinLite wrap-up event Sunday 6 July 2008

The first DarwinLite MBF Healthy Lifestyle Challenge comes to a close at the end of this week. A closing celebrartion will be held this Sunday 6/7/08 for a for all participants, supporters and activity providers.

Date: Sunday, July 06 (end of Week Eight)
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: Anula Playground
Activities: Final weigh-in and measurements,
Awards Presentations, Mini Olympics, Australia Wu Tang, BodyFit NT, Fitness Unlimited, Darwin City Brass Band and Murphy and Friends Aussie/Irish Band

Thorak Regional Cemetery handover 1 July 2008

As of 1 July 2008, Thorak Regional Cemetery will be operated by Litchfield Council.

For more information please contact Litchfield Council on 8983 1912 or the cemetery on 8947 0903.

New Animal By-laws for Darwin take effect 1 July 2008

As of 1 July 2008, there are new By-laws for cat and dog owners in Darwin.

To find out more, pick up a brochure from Council or visit the new Animal Management site.

City of Darwin Annual Plan & Budget - available for comment

Darwin City Council has endorsed the Draft 2008/09 City of Darwin Annual Plan and Budget for the purpose of public exhibition.

Members of the public are invited to make written comment on the draft plan prior to adoption by Council in July 2008.

Comments must be lodged prior to 19 July 2008:
* by email to dcc@darwin.nt.gov.au

* by letter to the CEO, Darwin City Council, GPO Box 84, Darwin NT 0800

* by fax on 8930 0311

Copies of the plan are available on the Council’s website, public libraries or at the Civic Centre.

The Mall - Proposed signage upgrade

To improve the appearance and amenitity of The Mall, Council is proposing to undertake a signage upgrade.

Details of the proposed upgrade are available here, at the Darwin Civic Centre, Council Public Libraries or by phoning 89 300 300.

Comments on the proposal are invited and can be made to dcc@darwin.nt.gov.au or fax to 08 - 89 300 311.

Comments close Friday 18 July 2008.

Regional Management Plans are a requirement under the new Local Government Act 2008. For more information contact Dept. Local Government, Housing and Sport. 08 8999 8401

Council has yet to comment on the plan, the plan is still under consideration.

Download the Draft Plan

DARWINLite

The DarwinLite MBF Healthy Lifestyle Challenge is a fun and friendly community challenge aimed at helping the Darwin community to achieve a healthy lifestyle through increased physical activity, healthy eating, smoking cessation and the responsible consumption of alcohol. There will be a variety of activities that suit people of all levels of fitness and ability. DarwinLite is a great, fun way to meet new people, lose weight and get active at the same time.

Visit DarwinLite online for registration forms and a copy of the program - www.darwinlite.com

After Hours number change

Darwin City Council's emergency after hours number has changed.

As of 21 April 2008, the after hours number has changed from 0500 893 677 to 1800 099 557.

Draft Graffiti Management Plan

Council is working in partnership with the NT Police to address the rise of graffiti vandalism across the municipality.

As there are numerous ways to respond to graffiti, a draft management plan has been prepared and a process of community consultation has just been completed. For more information, please click below.

Save Water - Become a Sprinkler Spy !

Darwin City Council wants you to spy on our sprinkler system and tell us if they are broken or vandalised !

Found a broken sprinkler? Find out if it is one of Council's by checking out our maps of parks, reserves and roads and then calling the hotline.