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Tidy Towns Awards

Borroloola Celebrates Victory in 2023 Tidy Towns Awards

Over the weekend, Borroloola secured prestigious Tidy Towns awards, acknowledging their outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and community beautification.

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Vet Vehicle with Community Dogs

Animal Management Program Closed for Wet Season

Our Animal Management Program will be temporarily closed from Monday 27 November 2023 to Monday 22 January 2024.

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Barra Cup

20th Anniversary of Borroloola Barra Cup: Borroloola Magpies Triumph in Exciting Cricket Event

Council proudly announces the successful completion of the 20th anniversary edition of the Borroloola Barra Cup, held on November 11th-12th in Borroloola.

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Barunga Sign and Flags

Office closures in Nyirrunggulung Ward

Out of respect to the families and friends of Dr. Bush Blanasi, the Council offices in the Nyirrunggulung Ward will remain closed for the rest of this week. Essential services will still operate.

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Dr Samuel Bush-Blanasi

Honouring Dr. Bush-Blanasi

Today we mourn the loss of Dr. Samuel Bush-Blanasi, the Chair of Northern Land Council and much loved family member to many in our communities.

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Barunga oval

Public consultation open for draft Sport and Recreation Masterplan

Public consultation is now open for the draft Roper Gulf Active and Connected (Sport and Recreation Masterplan) with feedback being sought from all stakeholders and members of the public.

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Young children playing football on a school oval at dusk

Indigenous Football Week in Borroloola

On Friday 3rd November, Mustafa from John Moriarty Football organised a series of football matches to take place on the Borroloola School oval for Indigenous Football Week.

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Council Chambers Katherine

Public Notice: Special Meeting of Council

A Special Meeting of the Roper Gulf Regional Council will be held on Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 10:00am.

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Back on track

Council Staff to Deliver 'Back on Track' Program

Council staff are enhancing their skills by undertaking a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment so they can deliver the ‘Back on Track’ program across the region.

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Borroloola School Children

Roper Gulf Regional Council Announces Successful Community Grants for Round 1, 2023-2024

Roper Gulf Regional Council is delighted to announce the recipients of the successful community grants for Round 1 of the 2023-2024 grant cycle totalling an amount of $25,906.10.

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Bunggul traditional dancers at festival

Barunga Festival 2024

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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