Roper Gulf
Regional Council

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Official Opening of the Borroloola Sports and Cyclone Shelter

The official opening of the Borroloola Sports and Cyclone Shelter will take place on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 10:00 am.

The facility is a major infrastructure investment for the Borroloola region, providing both a critical emergency shelter and a multi-purpose space for community use.

Council Continues to Empower Job Seekers Through Back on Track Driver Education Program

Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) continues to empower job seekers and address employment barriers across the region, with 12 participants successfully completing the Back on Track Drink and Drug Driver Education Course in Mataranka this week.

Completion of Mataranka’s Waste Management Upgrade – Stage 2

Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the official completion of Stage 2 of the Mataranka Waste Management System upgrade.

Successful Applicants for Community Grants 2024–25 Round 2

Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Community Grants Program 2024–2025 Round 2, with a total of $42,000 awarded across the region.