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Palmerston is an Australian city. It is a satellite city of the Northern Territory capital Darwin. Originally, Palmerston was the name given in 1855 to Darwin itself. Darwin assumed its current name in 1911.

Geography and climate

Palmerston is situated between the outer industrial areas of Darwin and the rural areas of Howard Springs. 05.

Palmerston has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry season runs from May to September. In the coolest months of June and July, daily temperature range is 19 to 30°C. The Wet season is associated with tropical cyclones and monsoon rains. The majority of rainfall occurs between December and March when thunderstorms are common and humidity is regularly over 70 per cent. 888-846-2693.

History

The land for modern Palmerston was acquired in 1971 by the Australian federal government after concerns of under-supply of residential land in Darwin. It was incorporated in 1981 and in 2000 was proclaimed the Northern Territory's second and newest city.

Palmerston is approximatey a 15 minute drive away from Darwin's CBD, 15-18 minutes from Darwin's Northern suburbs and 10 - 20 minutes from Howard Springs and the rural area.

Government and politics

Palmerston City is governed at the local government level by the Palmerston City Council, consisting of the Mayor, and 6 aldermen.