Roper Gulf Regional Council will hold a by-election for the vacant Councillor position in the Never Never Ward next month following the resignation of Judy MacFarlane. The by-election is coordinated by the NT Electoral Commission.
The Numbulwar Roper Gulf Regional Council teams from Age Care, CDP, Municipal, and Sport and Recreation have all banded together to support and empower one of our Age Care clients Henry (Jack) Huddleston.
Roper Gulf Regional Council would like to congratulate the ten individuals who graduated from their Certificate III in Community Services studies last Friday.
Last week our Animal Program Manager/Vet nurse Kay spent the week working with the fabulous East Arnhem Vet team in Gapuwiyak as a learning exchange between our neighbouring Councils.
This Regional Plan is our action plan for the upcoming financial year, where we have captured what work needs to be done by Council to make our region a better place for residents, staff, businesses, visitors and the environment.
At its Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 21 June 2023, Roper Gulf Regional Council made a resolution to support the ‘Yes’ vote in the National Referendum for the First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Barunga Festival was a weekend of music, culture and sport enjoyed by thousands of people from all around, with the sporting section of the event commencing with an exceptionally special dedication.
Barunga Festival is an authentic annual experience held in one of Roper Gulf Regional Councils beautiful communities just 80 kilometers south-east from Katherine on the Central Arnhem Highway.
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Last month seven organisations, including charities, clubs and programs across the Roper Gulf region were successful in obtaining a share of over $30,000 in community grants offered by Council.
Roper Gulf Regional Council celebrated the achievements of 3 dedicated staff members from the Mataranka Office earlier this week, with the presentation of long service awards.
Major construction of the Cyclone Shelter in Borroloola is underway, with site preparation taking place this week. This includes closing the Basketball Court, relocation of Sport and Recreation activities and limited access to the Training Centre.
We are currently looking for young people to become our new Youth Empowerment Mentors across the Roper Gulf region. These positions will provide guidance, advice and support particularly to the at-risk youths who are currently demonstrating unhealthy and antisocial behaviours.
