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Save Darwin Harbour Flyer

Down load from here: harbourflyer.pdf (1mb)

You’re invited to attend a public meeting on Industrial development in Darwin Harbour

Wednesday 28th May 5:15pm
Museum and Art Gallery Theatre

The NT Government has broken a promise to protect Darwin Harbourand is supporting another gas processing plant

If you consider Family, Social, Cultural, Environmental, Tourism, Safety and Health perspectives as being worthy of consideration then you must attend this meeting

For more information: 8981 1984 or 0424 028 741 www.SaveDarwinHarbour.org

LARRAKIA NATION ABORIGINAL CORPORATION MEDIA RELEASE 9th MAY 2008
The Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) is wholly owned, via a sole share, by the Northern Land Council, and does not represent the interests of the Larrakia People. Aside from some small scholarships and business loans for individuals ...

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Results of PLan’s Community Survey on Planning Issues - 2007PLan2007CommunitySurveyResults.pdf

Down disconsolate streets - Our northern capital survived being bombed and blown away only to have its heart torn out by rapacious development. By Nicholas Rothwell

The afternoon of the NEO Concert 2006.

Here is a copy of the Resolutions from our public meeting on the Proposed New Northern Territory Planning Scheme held 17 June, 2006

PLan responds to the MINISTERIAL REPORT Minister for Planning and Lands Stage 7.6 The Chase - Delfin Lend Lease

MINISTERIAL REPORT Minister for Planning and Lands Stage 7.6 The Chase - Delfin Lend Lease

Public Meeting on the Proposed New NT Planning Scheme.

DCC Northern Suburbs Depot Leanyer - PLan comments

DCC Northern Suburbs Depot Leanyer - Strong Disagreement for two story residential R3 and R5 type developments

2006_05_24_02.pdf

Your article 'Golf resort plan tees off' (NT News 18May, p.5) shocks and surprises us. Why would Darwin City Council think ratepayers and residents want the Darwin Golf Course land privatised, and 100 resort style buildings constructed there.

CBD Business Marketing

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Lot 6848 Darwin, 22 Harry Chan Avenue

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Lot 4640, Palmerston (Gunn) Subdivision Application on Stage 7.6, previously refused by the DCA

Letter to Dave Tollner - Hall of Heroism

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Greater Darwin Arterial Roads Landscape Masterplan

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Proposed new NT Planning Scheme - Comments Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment 06/0001

DCC Northern Suburbs Depot Leanyer

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Hello Folks,
Here is some information from Plan, obviously the McArthur River Mine decision is a big step for our government, we need to nurture and support this decision.

Nick Kirlew,
Convener
PLan

Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006

FOR MEDIA RELEASE

4.3.2006

1. PLan: the Planning Action Network congratulates Minister Scrymgour on her decision to recommend against the extensive diversion of the McArthur River for the purposes of open cut mining by Xstrata.

2. There is no doubt that the approval of a McArthur River Mine Open Cut Project would have had a huge and lasting adverse detrimental effect on the physical, cultural and social environment of the area. The mine would not have met foursquare requirements for sustainability of the area into the future.

3. We recommend that the NT Government follow up the proposal by the Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association to create a Marine Protected Area, and consult seriously with it, and the local community, on long term fishing and tourism prospects for land and sea in the area.

4. A spokesman for Plan said, 'New development proposals for the Territory should undergo detailed research and examination by the Government for their long term sustainability. Reassurances from big companies are not enough. Communities must be listened to, and their rights protected.'

Nick Kirlew
Convener PLan

4.3.2006
The Hon Kon Vatskalis,
Minister for Mines and Energy,
Parliament House,
Darwin, NT 0801

Dear Minister,

There is widespread admiration for the recent decision by Marion Scrymgour, as Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage not to recommend the McArthur River Mine Open Cut Project proposal. Whatever the reassurances, it is clear that the proposal would have had a huge detrimental effect on the natural environment in the area.

Tropical river catchments are very important. We have seen the havoc that has been caused in New Guinea by the impact of mining on tropical rivers, and communities.

As always, the needs and wishes of the local community must remain paramount, with genuine consultation taking place by government. We need foursquare sustainability, not just short term gain by huge corporations.

We support the decision that the proposal for the open cut mine not go ahead. It would be a disaster to reverse it now that the scientific experts have systematically assessed its environmental impact.

We would like to see the Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association proposal for a Marine Protected area at the mouth of the river examined, and discussed with the local community. It would provide new employment for the area, whilst preserving the natural and living environment.

Yours sincerely,

Nick Kirlew,
Convener
PLan

The House of Representatives Environment and Heritage Committee is to conduct an inquiry into the potential development of a national Sustainability Charter for Australia.

I noticed this in the Weekend Australian, 4/5 March 2006,

A glimmer of light for those who have worked long and hard on the issue of Container Deposits in the Northern Territory?

We at PLan certainly endorse Container recycling.
Nick

Really an issue of inappropriate use of Commonwealth land, Lyons should never have gone onto the land adjoining the hospital altering the wetlands dynamics.

Maybe we need some seminars on Lloyds shipping register, how to date ships, living with petro chemical industries, disaster emergency procedures for residents, the industrialisation of East Arm, the industrialisation of Middle Arm, how the new Planning act and scheme (fails to) protect the rights of citizens and finally integrating Darwin Town Plan and the harbour.

After eight years of piling mulch on the garden beds at home all I seem to have achieved is bring the weeds closer to the sun. But unlike Woods and Carey streets it won't take that long to return the family surrounds to some semblance of green and easy.

Perhaps there is a justification for a moratorium on clearing at Darwin Airport until adequate oversight has been put in place?

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport - response on Darwin Waterfront and Convention center

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9 February 2006 - A $A450 million condensate processing plant will be built near Darwin to producehigh quality transport fuels, it was announced today.

2006_02_09_01.pdf

Senator the Hon Ian Campbell - Minister for the Environment and Heritage - concerning native vegetation at Darwin International Airport

Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage - vegetation at Darwin Airport

We were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with Darwin International Airports staff on 31 October, 2005. We are surprised that our organisation had previously dropped off the list of stakeholders and organisations to be consulted with in planning the development of the airport.

The future of Australian cities and regional centres lies in concerted national action. That is the message from the report Sustainable Cities released today by the House of Representatives Environment Committee.

PLan Membership form, download, print and post.membership.pdf

24.10.2005 Developments on Darwin airport land

The Forrests wrote (NTNews 23rd Aug) 'Show off our historic assets'.

You may possibly be interested in a report done by Wendy bell on Crime Prevention in Palmerston and Litchfield, 2004. This is a 70ppv+ report, and should be available from Palmerston Council.

Wendy_s_report.pdf

Plan's submission to the Productivity Commission on the Conservation of Australia's Historic Heritage Places

Friends of the NAR, Attached is the latest newsletter from the Never Never line.

Charles Darwin Symposium Series 2005

PLan gratefully acknowledge the generous allocation of funds from the Community Benefit Fund for the purchase of a photocopier.

Recognise this item of Territory heritage?

It was under consideration for heritage listing.

Bulldozed late on weekend night, PLan rang Mr Burns, Ms Scrymgour, Mr Burke and the opposition shadow on Heritage warning that a midnight demolition was about to happen.

Environmental Defender's Office (NT) Inc
Environmental Law Reform

This two hour forum will provide a free and valuable insight by the EDO, and specialist speakers, on many important issues relating to defending the sustainability of the environment in the Northern Territory. All welcome.

Friday 2nd September from 5pm.pdf flyer (small).

MEDIA RELEASE: Rapid Creek conservation corridor takes shape.

Want to find out how to build a Sydney Williams Hut ?

Darwin City Council Draft Landscape manual for the CBD

Dave Perry, Manager of Parks and Reserves has sent us a copy of the above for public comment to close 25 June, 2005. it usefully identifies different precincts within the city. The draft identifies proposed new plantings. of trees. The draft is prepared by consultants- Cloustons Landscape architects of Briggs Street Darwin.

The document is too big to go on the website. Interested? Refer Margaret Clinch 8927 1999 or to Dave Perry on 8930 0531 to access another copy.

What is going on in planning? Perhaps ministers are being left out of the loop. Or is there a Ghost Minister for Planning?

This Planning Act legislation is an absolute disgrace, and the media release a total misrepresentation.

Planning Amendment Bill, 2004 The Hon Dr Chris Burns, These comments are on the Planning Amendment Act introduced to the Northern Territory Parliament at the end of 2004

04. Government Architects can make a difference

We write in support of the Heritage Advisory Committee recommendation to the Minister that the Milkwood Tree at the corner of Foelsche and Woods Street be heritage listed.

The following is a copy of Plan's submission supporting the HAC in the heritage listing of Goyders Camp and Hughes Avenue.

The three Lyons Ward aldermen, Rodger Dee, Helen Galton and Heather Sjoberg are holding a stall at the Parap markets each month, usually on the first Saturday. They look forward to talking to residents about matters relating to the Darwin City Council and hope that you will take this opportunity to raise issues of concern - or even to let them know when Council does something that they approve of.

Media Release, Date: 20.2.2005, Last week government planning processes failed completely.

We have drawn to our attention the advertisement concerning Lot 6824, Darwin at the corner of Foelsche and Woods Street, Darwin, in the NT News. This advertisement informs us that the Heritage Advisory Council (HAC) has assessed the P-flats on the site as meeting the criteria for heritage conservation, and is recommending heritage listing our Heritage Minister Scrymgour. Comments are invited by the public on the proposed listing, by 21 February, 2005.

The NT Government will introduce an Environment Protection Agency (EPA) into the NT, bringing the Territory into line with the rest of Australia.

Today I introduced into Parliament the Planning Amendment Bill 2004

The Height of Absurdity.The NT News would be surprised how many people do not like tall buildings, seeing them as inconsistent with tropical living.

Consultation on draft Leading Practice Model for Development Assessment.

Darwin City Council Draft Central Darwin Streetscape strategy 2004, if you send them a comment please copy to Plan.StreetscapeSummary.pdf (1mb)andStreetscapeReference.pdf (2.5mb)

Wrapup on the Annual PLan Forum

Sale of Walkways by Darwin City Council Press Release 6th June 2004

Who are you going to call?

Tall story, The Straw Poll is closed

Darwin Hall of Heroism Press Release 28th April 2004

PLan sees Minister Burns' announcement on R3/R1 Blocks and Ostermann Street as a welcome approach to problem solving, and a signal that the NT Government is at last beginning to listen to the community.