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New Can Crusher to Boost Recycling Capacity in Roper Gulf Region
4 September 2018
Community-led efforts to increase container recycling in the Central Arnhem Management Area are set to be boosted, following the purchase of a state-of-the-art can crusher and baler by Roper Gulf Regional Council.
Roper Gulf Seeks New Councillor
30 August 2018
Residents from the remote Ngyirranggulung Ward will elect a new Council representative next month, as Roper Gulf Regional Council prepares to hold a by-election in the seat on September 20.
2018-2019 Regional Plan Adopted by Council
31 July 2018
Roper Gulf Regional Council adopted its Regional Plan 2018-2019 at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on July 25.
Indigenous dance and culture on show at Malandarri
14 June 2018
Borroloola is set to come alive with Indigenous dance, music and culture during the annual Malandarri Festival this weekend.
Barunga Festival 2018 Program Released
5 June 2018
Music workshops, damper cooking and sports competitions are just some of the fun and educational activities on offer at the Barunga Festival this weekend.
Remote Pet Owners Back Mobile Vet Program
8 May 2018
More than 400 animals received veterinary treatment in the Northern Territory’s remote Borroloola region last month, thanks to the overwhelming support of volunteers, local organisations and community residents.
Community Support Critical for New AFL Competition
19 April 2018
Plans to establish a new AFL competition in the remote Roper Gulf region are gaining momentum, following a successful ‘AFL Champions Forum’ held in Katherine this week.
Fracking Decision 'Deeply Concerning' for Roper Gulf Region
18 April 2018
A decision to allow fracking within the Northern Territory under tighter regulatory conditions has been met with deep concern by those most likely to be impacted by the development of an unconventional gas industry.
Community Benefit Fund Update
12 April 2018
Almost half a million dollars in community infrastructure projects have been rolled-out across the Roper Gulf region this financial year thanks to the ongoing support of the NT Government’s Community Benefit Fund.
Rising Rodeo Stars Shine at Mataranka Clinic
27 February 2018
The cattle and horses may have been delayed by flooded roads, but even wet weather couldn’t dampen the excitement surrounding a unique junior rodeo clinic and alcohol diversion program held in Mataranka over the weekend.
Remote Territorians Celebrate Australia Day Honours
26 January 2018
Eighteen citizens from nine remote Top End communities were formally acknowledged for their outstanding community contributions at Australia Day ceremonies across the Roper Gulf region this morning.
Latest CDP Graduates Recognised at Barunga Ceremony
24 January 2018
The lingering monsoonal trough did little to dampen the spirits of the Territory’s latest Community Development Program (CDP) graduates, who proudly received workready qualifications at an official ceremony in Barunga today.
Santa sets up Barunga workshop to support CDP Christmas crown defence
28 November 2017
Santa Claus and Elvis Presley have been spotted in Barunga as Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Development Program (CDP) participants work furiously to retain their crown as the kings and queens of festive season floats.
CDP participants bring Ngukurr community closer to vital water upgrade
9 November 2017
Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion has today congratulated Roper Gulf Regional Council on its latest Community Development Programme (CDP) success. The Council has worked with a Northern Territory-based earthmoving company to provide opportunities for CDP participants in Ngukurr to play...
$1.5m sports facility to support youth activities in Borroloola
3 November 2017
A $1.5 million sporting facility will be built in Borroloola with a grant from the McArthur River Mine (MRM) Community Benefits Trust. Built on the site of the old town basketball courts, the new facility will include covered multi-purpose sports courts, seating, lighting, electronic scoreboard, car...
Carers Week 2017 shines spotlight on Council aged care success
23 October 2017
The chorus of laughter emanating from the aged, smiling faces around the table provides unquantifiable-yet-irrefutable proof of the success Roper Gulf Regional Council is having in providing aged care and disability support services to clients in some of the remotest parts of the Top End.
Council announces $1.42m Katherine commitment for October Business Month
19 October 2017
Roper Gulf Regional Council has used the Northern Territory’s annual celebration of enterprise, October Business Month, to reaffirm its commitment to local economic sustainability by awarding almost $1.5 million in tenders to Katherine businesses.
School holiday fun as Council brings rodeo thrills and spills to Borroloola
10 October 2017
Kids, cattle and dust flew as lifelong loves of rodeo were solidified during a school holiday workshop Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Youth Reconnect team held in Borroloola last week.
Council contract sets up Indigenous-owned NT business for staff expansion
28 September 2017
A commitment by Roper Gulf Regional Council to Northern Territory businesses has allowed one Indigenous-owned enterprise to boost its employment by 40 per cent on the back of a three-year supply contract awarded this month.
New Council gets right down to business in appointing Mayor
14 September 2017
Never Never Ward Councillor Judy MacFarlane has become Roper Gulf Regional Council’s second Mayor after being voted into the role by fellow Elected Members on September 14.