On Thursday 6 August 2020 at 10:00am, the Robinson River Local Authority held its first meeting. The inaugural meeting came after a 12 month process, working with the Northern Territory Government, the Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation and consulting with the Robinson River community.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2008 Section 23, the Roper Gulf Regional Council is undertaking a review of the electoral current representation arrangements in place and, in particular, whether they provide the most effective possible representation for the Council area.
Roper Gulf Regional Council is committed to contributing to safe and harmonious community living through improving animal services across the Region. With the Northern Territory having the highest rates of hospitalisation from dog attack per capita of any jurisdiction in Australia, Council has been...
In November 2018 the Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development awarded funding to Roper Gulf Regional Council for priority upgrades at Mulggan Town Camp. The grant provided funding of $1 Million to ensure safer living conditions for all residents.
Roper Gulf Regional Council is proud to be able to make a donation to assist bushfire recovery on the Australian mainland. The motion to host a fundraising event was supported by all staff at the Council’s Support Centre in Katherine, with one hundred percent of funds as donations made given to the...
The community of Ngukurr has benefited from an oval lighting upgrade, thanks to a collaboration between Roper Gulf Regional Council and the Northern Territory Government Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture. The new lights have made a bright and positive impact on the community, as part of the...
This morning Council is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Australia Day Awards. Each year there are three categories; Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year. Recipients are nominated by fellow members of their community for their hard work and...
The Roper Gulf Regional Council Chambers was officially opened today, by Her Honour, the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO, Administrator of the Northern Territory.
Do you know someone who tirelessly goes above and beyond for the betterment of your community? Have you attended a community event in the past 12 months you think is worthy of recognition on January 26, 2020? Nominations are now open for Roper Gulf Regional Council’s 2020 Australia Day Local...
The final Ordinary Meeting of Council for the year will be held on the 13th of December 2019 in Council Chambers at the Support Center in Katherine. This will be a public meeting, all welcome to attend.
The Roper Gulf Regional Council 2018-2019 Annual Report is now completed. Staff at the Roper Gulf Regional Council Office’s in Barunga, Beswick, Bulman, Borroloola, Jilkminggan, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Ngukurr, Numbulwar and Urapunga will be able to help you access the document.
The Roper Gulf Region communities will benefit from a multi-million dollar technology upgrade, thanks to a collaboration between the Local Council, Telstra, Calibre One and CouncilBiz.
The Big Rivers Football League Presentation night was held last night, with Deputy Mayor of the Roper Gulf Region, Helen Lee, taking home the volunteer of the year award. This award recognises the hard work and dedication of a individual to their club.
On the 29 th of August, four youth from Numbulwar community attended that National Indigenous Tennis Carnival in Darwin. The three day event was entertaining and challenging for the four community members that attended.
The Roper Gulf Regional Council 2019-2020 Regional Plan is now completed. Staff at the Roper Gulf Regional Council Office’s in Barunga, Beswick, Bulman, Borroloola, Jilkminggan, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Ngukurr and Numbulwar will be able to help you access the document.
Please be advised that the Manyallaluk Access Road will be receiving maintenance grade works to provide a good running surface and cross fall free of corrugations, depressions and potholes. The works are due to commence on 09 July 2019 and are expected to be completed by 16 July 2019.
The Roper Gulf Regional Council 2019-2020 Regional Plan is now publicly available for inspection and can be viewed at any Roper Gulf Regional Council Office in Barunga, Beswick, Bulman, Borroloola, Jilkminggan, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Ngukurr and Numbulwar or via the link below for the next 21 days.
The communities of Barunga and Ngukurr will benefit from a multi-million dollar oval lighting upgrade in the Roper Gulf region, thanks to a collaboration between the local Council and Northern Territory Government Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture.
