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Successful Applicants for Community Grants 2025–26 Round 1
Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Community Grants Program 2025–2026 Round 1, with a total of $42,000 awarded across the region.
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Councillor Declared Elected for Yugul Mangi Ward
Roper Gulf Regional Council has welcomed Michelle Farrell as the new Councillor for the Yugul Mangi Ward, following the 2025 Local Government Supplementary Election.
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Community Grants Program – Applications Extended
Community groups, individuals and organisations in the Roper Gulf region are invited to apply for funding through Council’s 2025/2026 Community Grants Program, with applications now extended.
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New Mataranka Aged Care Facility to Strengthen Community Care for Elders
Roper Gulf Regional Council is proud to announce the official opening of the new Mataranka Aged Care
Facility, a purpose-built space designed to provide culturally appropriate, safe, and supportive services
for senior residents across Mataranka, Mulggan and Jilkminggan.
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
Roper Gulf Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards - an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals and groups who make a real difference across our region.
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Roper Gulf Welcomes New Australian Citizens in Mataranka
Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship
Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Community Grants 2025-26 Round One is Now Open
Grant applications for round one of the 2025/2026 Community Grants Program open Monday 10 November 2025, with applications accepted until Friday 28 November 2025.
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Roper Gulf Regional Council’s clarifies its position regarding the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES)
Roper Gulf Regional Council (Council) wishes to clarify recent media reporting regarding the rollout of the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) program.
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Three Regional Councils join forces calling for urgent review of their Aboriginality status
Roper Gulf, East Arnhem and Victoria Daly Regional Councils have called for an urgent review of Councils’ ineligibility to implement the Federal Government’s new Remote Australian Employment Service program.
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Roper Gulf Regional Council commences fifth term with re-elected leadership
Roper Gulf Regional Council held its official swearing-in ceremony on Thursday 25 September 2025, at its inaugural Ordinary Meeting, marking the beginning of the fifth term of Council.
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Become a Local Authority Member
The following positions are open:
Barunga - 1 position
Jilkminggan - 1 position
Numbulwar - 1 position
Borroloola - 1 position
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