Friends of Lee Point

Gouldian Finch Irruption at Lee Point

Gouldian Finches are arguably one of the most beautiful finches in the world. They are native to northern Australia but were seldom seen in the Darwin area. That is until 2022. Thousands of people (about half are interstate visitors) have now seen wild (endangered) Gouldian Finches. Several Australian newspapers published articles on these unexpected sightings, …

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NT Senate Candidate Survey on Lee Point development

Where the NT Senate candidates stand: If elected: “will you support a moratorium on the current DHA housing development at Lee Point until the Public Works Committee has completed a comprehensive report on its public benefit.” Candidates Party Yes / No / Undecided Comments (50 words or less) Jacinta PRICE Kris CITIARESE Country Liberal Specific …

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Solomon Candidate Survey on Lee Point development

Where the Solomon candidates stand: If elected: “will you support a moratorium on the current DHA housing development at Lee Point until the Public Works Committee has completed a comprehensive report on its public benefit.” Candidates Yes / No / Undecided Comments (50 words or less) Kylie BONANNI Liberal Democrats Party   NO RESPONSE   …

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Newsletter – April 2022

Greetings Friends, Lee Point Art Competition  “What you like about Lee Point” FLP had a wonderful response from primary and middle school students with 172 artworks submitted, details at: https://saveleepoint.org.au/lee-point-art-competition/ Winners to be announced at the exhibition opening: 11am Saturday 7 May, Casuarina Library. The closing date for the People’s Choice Award category has been …

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Australian Government housing development on the Lee Point peninsula

The community is losing Lee Point (a treasured Darwin asset) due to a lack of democratic process and transparency. The public benefit of housing thousands of people at Lee Point needs to be investigated by the (independent) Public Works Committee before further taxpayer funds are invested.   Background The Australian Government has planned to house …

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