The NO FRONT FENCE Army - Will you join?

Farrar hardly has a fence out front of people's property. Woodroffe has fences blocking everyone from the front door of their houses. I drive around Farrar and feel like the community is accepting, warm and friendly. I drive around Woodroffe and feel like people are disconnected, distant and unfriendly. It's amazing how feelings change just by where the fence is positioned on our properties!
Maybe I should start a 'NO FRONT FENCE' Army, and ask people to join. Many like their big dogs, and their privacy. Sure. Just move your fence back, and you can still have your dog, and your privacy, yet the perception of your property will be different. Feel free to comment below.
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Friday night. 10:30pm. Darwin. Mitchell Street. Drunks. Swearing. Not even Midnight yet.
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I heard that the flashing, electronic 40 Km an hour Road Sign near Driver Primary School is working effectively. People are slowing down. Maybe this could be rolled out to other local Palmerston primary schools?
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Paul Henderson and his Flashy Marketing

NT Opposition leader Terry Mills was speaking publicly today about the cost that Chief Minister Paul Henderson has been spending recently on glossy fliers promoting the Government's work. There's really a fine line between providing the people of Darwin, Palmerston, etc, updates on the work of the Government, but then is it simply wasting money attempting to improve the image of the Chief Minister?
The last couple of fliers have been about the new city Weddell, and about the WaterPark in Leanyer, which is informative. The latest flier is an absolute waste of money, with pictures splatted on it of Paul Henderson. It seems more like a marketing ploy than an important piece of communication for the public.
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Palmerston is set to benefit from some public housing in the future, within the Palmerston East area. 15% of the land released will be dedicated to public and affordable housing. Sounds great, but surely will not even put a dent into the increasing need of affordable housing in Palmerston and the top end. Though, it's a move in the right direction. The Government will commit to spending $10 million in Palmerston East on the Bellamack Senior's Village.
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Waterpark in Palmerston by 2012

So it looks like Palmerston will have a Waterpark by the 2012 election. The only trouble is finding the right land! The $5 Million election promise is set to most likely be built in Driver next to the existing swimming pool. Will this have a positive or negative effect on the Driver swimming pool. Hopefully a positive one. I know that a Waterpark in Palmerston, especially one like Darwin's Leanyer Waterpark, will attract tourists, and also provide some fun activities for young people.
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I have family visiting from Melbourne, and staying with us in Palmerston. Where do I take them to see the sights? I was thinking Litchfield National Park, or down the Wharf for some Fish n' Chips. Maybe Eastpoint? Casaurina for some shopping? What about in Palmerston? Palmerston needs more infrastructure that provides entertainment and interest for tourists; this would no doubt boost the Palmerston's local economy. The Waterpark mentioned would help create that tourist buzz. Maybe we could do up the water tower? Make it an artistic feature. Now, there's an idea for all the artists out there.