NT Property Council predicts Darwin CBD commercial vacancy rate will worsen in 2024

21 December 2023: The NT Property Council says Darwin CBD is already in an "unenviable position" with the nation's highest vacancy rate — but they expect figures to worsen in the new year. READ THE FULL STORY: NT Property Council predicts Darwin CBD commercial vacancy rate will worsen in 2024 - ABC News

Former Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes will speak at a mental health fundraiser

29 November 2023: Former Australian Test cricket Merv Hughes will be keynote speaker at Property Council NT’s Christmas Party at the Beachside Pavilion on December 15. Property Council Executive Director Ruth Palmer said the event would raise money for Mates in Construction, a men’s mental health charity. READ THE FULL STORY: Former Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes will speak at a mental health fundraiser | NT News

Property Council NT outlines priorities for Northern Territory

7 October 2023: A new checklist has delivered a clear statement of priorities for developers looking to invest in residential construction in the Territory. READ THE FULL STORY: Property Council NT outlines priorities for Northern Territory | Gold Coast Bulletin

NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles defends crime response after two alleged daylight rapes in one week

5 October 2023: Property Council Northern Territory executive director Ruth Palmer described the alleged attacks as "disturbing" and said the rates of crime in the city were driving businesses out of the NT. READ THE FULL STORY: NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles defends crime response after two alleged daylight rapes in one week - ABC News

Social and affordable housing targeted in policy reform not enough to fix NT housing crisis: industry

3 September 2023: Property Council NT Director Ruth Palmer called for government to form a housing alliance made up of various government department heads, private sector players, lobby groups and community housing providers. READ THE FULL STORY: Future of NT housing developments and policy | NT News

NT experts call for housing reform as National Cabinet meets

16 August 2023: Chief Minister Natasha Fyles is in Brisbane for Wednesday’s National Cabinet meeting, where housing and renting are the key agenda items. Read what our housing experts would do. READ THE FULL STORY: NT experts call for housing reform as National Cabinet meets | NT News

NT government urged to consider hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

20 July 2023: Ms Palmer said hosting the games would put the NT on the global map and “play a realistic role in driving the NT government’s $40bn by 2040 economy target”. READ THE FULL STORY: NT government urged to consider hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games | NT News

Historic military building takes out NT award

13 July 2023: Property Council Executive Director Ruth Palmer said the Banksian House renovation was a significant NT project. There are multiple heritage-listed RAAF buildings here in Darwin, seeing them bought back to life has ignited the importance of history and tropical architecture, READ THE FULL STORY: Historic military building takes out NT award | NT News

NT Property Council opposes plan to heritage list Darwin Esplanade

26 June 2023: Property Council Executive Director Ruth Palmer said while understanding the Esplanade’s unique features, the lack of a defined preservation strategy and use plan raised concerns about the “practical implications” of heritage status. READ THE FULL STORY: NT Property Council opposes plan to heritage list Darwin Esplanade | NT News

CDU international students reveal harrowing living conditions

20 June 2023: Property Council Executive Director Ruth Palmer said Uni Lodge was the only building of its kind in Darwin. Purpose-built student accommodation is a professionally managed, safe, regulated and 24/7 staffed option for students. READ THE FULL STORY:CDU international students reveal harrowing living conditions | NT News

Treasurers Jim Chalmers and Eva Lawler to face the griller at NT business breakfast

12 June 2023: NTPC executive director Ruth Palmer urged Territorians to take up the rare opportunity for direct engagement with two senior political figures with an important role in shaping the NT’s economic future. READ THE FULL STORY: Treasurer Jim Chalmers to join Eva Lawler at business breakfast | NT News

Calls for more conversions, planning reforms to solve NT student accommodation shortage

08 June 2023: Property Council NT chief executive Ruth Palmer said Darwin's student population was already struggling to find safe and comfortable accommodation. READ THE FULL STORY: Calls for more conversions, planning reforms to solve NT student accommodation shortage - ABC News

Building code restrictions making student accommodation shortfall worse: Property Council NT

08 June 2023: Property Council NT chief executive Ruth Palmer agreed with the CLP Oppositions calls for empty office spaces to be converted into ‘special purpose accommodation’ to help alleviate the student population’s dilemma of finding safe and affordable accommodation in Darwin. READ THE FULL STORY: Building code restrictions making student accommodation shortfall worse: Property Council NT | NT Independent

CLP plan to convert vacant office space to student housing

06 June 2023: Property Council chief executive Ruth Palmer said an accommodation crisis could be catastrophic for the international education sector. READ THE FULL STORY: CLP plan to convert vacant office space to student housing | NT News

Long-term NT businesswoman Darlene Chin plans to 'tough it out' after ram raid on her Darwin store

03 May 2023: Property Council NT executive officer Ruth Palmer said her organisation had conducted a survey of 462 businesses, the majority of which resided across Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine. READ THE FULL STORY: Long-term NT businesswoman Darlene Chin plans to 'tough it out' after ram raid on her Darwin store - ABC News

NT Property Council names its top picks for investors during credit squeeze

18 April 2023: Inflation and interest rates are squeezing the economy but NT Property Council said there is still plenty to invest in. Read the top picks here. READ THE FULL STORY: The NT Property Council has named its best investment options | Geelong Advertiser

Man, 25, charged after pulling knife on Darwin bar worker days after fatal bottle shop stabbing

23 March 2023: Over 70 per cent of people say they have been spat on.  Over 30 per cent of people say they had physical assaults on themselves.  Those physical assaults include threats with edged weapons, Property Council NT executive director Ruth Palmer told Sky News Australia. READ THE FULL STORY: Man, 25, charged after pulling knife on Darwin bar worker days after fatal bottle shop stabbing | Sky News Australia

Student housing an opportunity for future of NT economy that needs diversity

14 March 2023: The NT government has become too reliant on mining and resources and must consider the property industry as a growth opportunity for the future, writes Ruth Palmer. READ THE FULL STORY: Student housing an opportunity for future of diverse NT economy | Daily Telegraph

NT’s inspirational women and their legacy in the Territory

07 March 2023: Palmer is the executive director of the Property Council of Australia NT and represents the interest of members in the property sector, and has advocated against anti-social behaviour.  READ THE FULL STORY: NT’s inspirational women and their legacy in the Territory | The Cairns Post

Property Council survey finds most business owners would not recommend NT to friends or family

25 February 2023: NT Property Council executive director Ruth Palmer said the business survey results reflect the devastating consequences of crime across the NT. READ THE FULL STORY: NT Property Council crime survey finds most business owners don’t feel safe | NT News

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