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Luke and Tony

Roper Gulf Regional Council Welcomes Two New General Managers

Council is pleased to announce the appointments of Tony Hopp as General Manager Council Services and Community Engagement, and Luke Haddow as General Manager Infrastructure Services and Planning.

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Official Design to be updated

Council Invites Community Feedback on Draft 2025–2026 Regional Plan and Budget

Roper Gulf Regional Council is currently seeking feedback on the draft Regional Plan 2025 - 2026. To access the document, click the link below.

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Women's Health Day Jilkminggan

Health Days Held in Jilkminggan

Following a successful collaboration earlier this year, Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) partnered once again with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation to host two community health days in Jilkminggan - one for men and one for women.

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Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Round 2 is Now Open for Applications

Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Round 2 is now open for applications.

  • 8 organisations benefited in Round 1.
  • $138,151 in funds assigned for local community projects in the last three years.

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Learning Programs

Roper Gulf Regional Council Announces Round 2 of the Community Grants Program

$51,000 in Funding Available for Local Community Projects

• The Round will open this Friday 4th April.

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From left: the Honourable Darren Chester MP, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Local Government; Cindy Haddow, General Manager of Corporate Services and Sustainability; Mayor Tony Jack; and CEO David Hurst, advocating for the Roper Gulf region.

Roper Gulf Advocate for the Region in Canberra

Our Roper Gulf Leaders Championing Efforts to Keep Government Focused on Improving the Lives of Our Region’s Residents.

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Skateboarding workshops

Building Confidence Through Skateboarding in Ngukurr and Numbulwar

In December 2024, Roper Gulf Regional Council partnered with Build Up Skateboarding to deliver exciting workshops in Ngukurr and Numbulwar as part of the School Holiday Program (SHP) and Youth Reconnect Program.

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Melissa Andrews-Wurramarrba, Yugul Mangi Ward Councillor

New Councillor Appointed in Yugul Mangi Ward

Roper Gulf Regional Council is excited to welcome Melissa Andrews-Wurramarrba as the newly appointed representative (Councillor) for the Yugul Mangi Ward.

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David

Council Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hurst as Chief Executive Officer

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Back on track training

Council Empowers Community Members with Drink and Drug Driver Education

Council successfully delivered the Back on Track drink and drug driver education course in Mataranka last week, showcasing a significant step towards empowering community members and breaking down job barriers.

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Bunggul traditional dancers at festival

Barunga Festival 2025

Barunga Festival is a must for anyone seeking an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience. An iconic family friendly event on the national festival calendar, Barunga boasts a long and proud tradition of celebrating Indigenous music, culture and sport.

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