Friends of Lee Point
Archive 2022-12
http://saveleepoint.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-21-Tree-Hollows-update.kmz The destruction of Lee Point Corridor by government is not OK. Darwin needs sustainable development not an urban sprawl. One stage (out of 8) has already been destroyed. Please write a letter to your Elected Representatives and media. Why the Lee Point housing development is controversial… Read more Government is subsidising an urban sprawl …
Lee Point – a special part of Darwin, NT
(Updated Dec 2025) The following sections explain why Lee Point (Binybara) is a special part of Darwin. 1.0 Introduction Darwin’s environment and an indigenous culture creates a capital city like nowhere else and a place where people can connect with nature. Darwin could be called the “City of Birds” because of special places like Lee …
Newsletter – October 2022
Greetings Friends, This month includes; Welcome Back Shorebird event, DHA erecting fences and no trespassing signs, rally at Parliament House, Darwin tree hollows and Lee Point Corridor. 1. Migratory shorebirds and Gouldian Finches Welcome Back Shorebirds event – It was a fun afternoon viewing and painting shorebirds and Gouldians on 8 Oct. Birdlife TopEnd …
Newsletter – Sept 2022
2. Save Lee Point campaign – stubbie holders Looking for an early Xmas present? FLP are now selling Stubbie Holders – images from paintings by local artist David Percival. They are available ($10 each) from Nightcliff Markets most Sunday mornings. 3. Protecting Lee Point’s biodiversity Habitat clearing is a key driver to loss of …
Rally at Parliament House
ALL WELCOME 1200-1300 Thursday 13 October Steps of Parliament House Bring a placard if you can Organised by Friends of Lee Point, PLan & ECNT Email: friendsofleepoint@gmail.com Updates on: Friends of Lee Point Facebook
Gouldian Walk and Art 3
Saturday 1st Oct from 7am Greetings Friends, Come and join us at the meeting place (see below) to look for the iconic Gouldian Finch, Black-breasted Buzzard (and many other birds) plus create some activist art for Lee Point. Gouldian Walk 7 (this is our 7th walk) – 7am to 8.30am Viewing sites to be advised …
Save Lee Point Rally
Think globally act locally at Raintree Park – Smith St Mall 1200-1300 Thursday 15 September 2022 All Welcome Bring a sign if you can Supported by Planning Action Network, Environment Centre NT and Friends of Lee Point
Newsletter – August 2022
Greetings Friends, This month: a Bulldozer arrived, Gouldian Finches kept visitors entertained and migratory shorebirds returned to Lee Point. Save Lee Point Rally is at 1200 Thurs, 15 Sept Raintree Park – updates on FLP Facebook. 1. Bulldozers are here! Rally – Saturday morning 3rd Sept 2. Last Chance Tourism Event – Saturday morning …
What to do next?
Sign the petition calling on the (two) shareholder ministers of DHA intervene and stop the defence housing project at Lee Point and relocate it to a more suitable area. and Request Hon Tanya Plibersek MP (federal minister for environment and water) stop this unnecessary Lee Point housing development to avoid loss of biodiversity and encourage Gouldian …