Territory Day is Overrated

I believe it is ludicrous that we can have the freedom to be able to buy fireworks and set them off on Territory Day. Check out this from the www.NTNews.com.au

"A TODDLER suffered serious burns after being hit with a firecracker during Territory Day celebrations last night.
St John Ambulance northern operations manager Michael McKay said the 15-month-old boy was strapped into a stroller when the firework hit him, causing serious burns to his arms, legs and back.
The incident happened in Katherine about 7.30pm.
The child was taken to Katherine Hospital where he remains in a stable condition this morning.
Northern Territory police responded to more than 100 fireworks-related calls last night.
Firefighters were also called out to 90 grass fires."

Stupid. Ridiculous that the NT Government allow it. Too many injures, and too many fires. We should have controlled FireWork displays on Territory Day at specific locations, and no fireworks should be sold to the public.

To all the Territorians who don't care for the safety of others, its time to stop thinking about your own joys and excitements in life and think about the welfare of others. Surely explosions aren't the only way you can enjoy life!

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Building Community in Palmerston

Palmerston is really like no other community in the fact that what is needed within it, is a strong, united community. Palmerston on the otherhand is unique in the fact that we have a particular demographic, we have many young families, we have Army personnel, the weather is different to any other part of Australia.

I like to consider how we can build stable, safe and effective community in Palmerston. We won't always agree on everything, and we won't always have the same outlook on life, but there is something special about living in a community that respects each other, that looks out for each other, and is a fun and safe place to live.

Community programs that help strengthen people's lives; helps.
Palmerston City Council that makes good, ethical decisions; helps.
Shopping Centres that foster community spirit; helps.
Churches that are inviting and inclusie; helps.
Schools that are safe, welcoming and teachable; helps.
Support for the broken and marginalised of our city; helps.
Financially investing in local commercial businesses; helps.
Good safety programs and strategies; helps.

Palmerston: The place to live? Lets build strong and effective community.