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.
Roper Gulf Regional Council will open Round 2 of its Community Grants Program on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 9:00am. This will be the second round of community grant funding for the 2022-2023 financial year, with $30,000 of funding available.
Roper Gulf Regional Council was proud to launch its ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on Wednesday 15 March 2023 in the presence of Bagala Traditional Owners and elders, local councillors, staff and stakeholders.
Roper Gulf Regional Council is calling on all talented artists from across the region to help us design a NAIDOC Week T-Shirt for 2023! Winning artist will get $500 cash!
Yesterday the Mataranka Library hosted the Mataranka School, Jilkminggan School, Jilkminggan Family as First Teachers (FaFT) and local Aged Care clients for a community ‘Reading Hour’ at the Mataranka Hall.
Last month Roper Gulf Regional Council welcomed six Council Services Managers to the organisation. These positions, previously known as Council Services Coordinators, have been reintroduced after an organisational review was conducted in 2022.
Roper Gulf Regional Council has been approved to trial 2 new approaches to delivering the Community Development Program (CDP) and supporting job seekers in Mataranka, Jilkminggan, Minyerri and Numbulwar.
