News archive

  • Bulman School Students Attend Council Meeting

    24 August 2022

    Bulman School Students attended the Ordinary Meeting of Council with our Mayor and Councillors to learn about Local Government, the decision making processes and the opportunities presented to Council.

  • National Science Week

    12 August 2022

    As part of Science Week 2022, the Roper Gulf Regional Council Animal Management Program will be delivering science sessions at Borroloola and Robinson River School next week

  • Community Grants Program Is Now Open

    12 August 2022

    Round one of the Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Program for the 2022-23 financial year is now open! Applications will be open for one month, closing on Friday 09 September 2022 at 11:59pm.

  • Hand to Earth Tour

    3 August 2022

    Artback NT and the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO) present Hand to Earth, a powerful performance that incorporates ancient song, contemporary rhythm, electronica and shamanic energy.

  • Painting with Pride

    25 July 2022

    The Borroloola Youth Reconnect team recently got together to fix the wall behind the pool that was covered in graffiti. Not only did they fix the graffiti, the team painted this amazing Aboriginal Flag which shows the immense pride in culture and tradition that holds true within Borroloola.

  • Strategic Plan 2022-27

    14 July 2022

    For the first time, Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Strategic Plan has been directly developed from the feedback of our people through an extensive consultation process involving communities and staff.

  • NAIDOC Week Soccer Match in Borroloola

    14 July 2022

    On Friday 8 July, a group from the Youth Reconnect and Sport and Recreation Programs in Borroloola attended the McArthur River Mine for a game of soccer.

  • NAIDOC Round at Jilkminggan

    13 July 2022

    What a huge weekend for the Jilkminggan community, hosting 6 games of football for the Big Rivers Football League as well as market stalls, kids activities and cultural displays for visitors to learn from and enjoy together.

  • New Council Website

    4 July 2022

    With a fresh new design and significant improvements to the customer experience, the new website was launched today and is now available for the public to use.

  • Regional Plan 2022-23

    29 June 2022

    Roper Gulf Regional Council is proud to present its Regional Plan for the upcoming 2022-23 financial year which sets the strategic framework and operational direction for the region over the next twelve months.

  • Roper Gulf Announces Chief Executive Officer

    4 May 2022

    Following the completion of its Ordinary Meeting in Borroloola last week, Roper Gulf Regional Council (Council) proudly announces the appointment of Marc GARDNER as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

  • Councillor David Murrungun Resigns from Council

    31 March 2022

    After four (4) years of being on Council, Councillor David Murrungun of the Numbulwar Numburindi Ward has formally resigned from his position of Councillor on the Roper Gulf Regional Council.

  • Council Receives Funding for Homelands Project

    17 March 2022

    Roper Gulf Regional Council (Council) is delighted to receive funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) through the Aboriginal Benefit Account for the Homelands Project for the purposes of carrying out works in Kewulyi, Mount Catt and Jodetluk.