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Successful Applicants for Community Grants 2025–26 Round 1
6 January 2026
Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Community Grants Program 2025-2026 Round 1, with a total of $32,500 awarded across the region.
Councillor Declared Elected for Yugul Mangi Ward
17 December 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council has welcomed Michelle Farrell as the new Councillor for the Yugul Mangi Ward, following the 2025 Local Government Supplementary Election.
Community Grants Program – Applications Extended
28 November 2025
Community groups, individuals and organisations in the Roper Gulf region are invited to apply for funding through Council’s 2025/2026 Community Grants Program, with applications now extended.
New Mataranka Aged Care Facility to Strengthen Community Care for Elders
28 November 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council is proud to announce the official opening of the new Mataranka Aged Care Facility, a purpose-built space designed to provide culturally appropriate, safe, and supportive services for senior residents across Mataranka, Mulggan and Jilkminggan.
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
12 November 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards - an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals and groups who make a real difference across our region.
Roper Gulf Welcomes New Australian Citizens in Mataranka
6 November 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Community Grants 2025-26 Round One is Now Open
6 November 2025
Grant applications for round one of the 2025/2026 Community Grants Program open Monday 10 November 2025, with applications accepted until Friday 28 November 2025.
Roper Gulf Regional Council’s clarifies its position regarding the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES)
28 October 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council (Council) wishes to clarify recent media reporting regarding the rollout of the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) program.
Three Regional Councils join forces calling for urgent review of their Aboriginality status
20 October 2025
Roper Gulf, East Arnhem and Victoria Daly Regional Councils have called for an urgent review of Councils’ ineligibility to implement the Federal Government’s new Remote Australian Employment Service program.
Roper Gulf Regional Council commences fifth term with re-elected leadership
25 September 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council held its official swearing-in ceremony on Thursday 25 September 2025, at its inaugural Ordinary Meeting, marking the beginning of the fifth term of Council.
Official Opening of the Borroloola Sports and Cyclone Shelter
11 August 2025
The official opening of the Borroloola Sports and Cyclone Shelter will take place on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 10:00 am. The facility is a major infrastructure investment for the Borroloola region, providing both a critical emergency shelter and a multi-purpose space for community use.
Council Continues to Empower Job Seekers Through Back on Track Driver Education Program
25 July 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) continues to empower job seekers and address employment barriers across the region, with 12 participants successfully completing the Back on Track Drink and Drug Driver Education Course in Mataranka this week.
Completion of Mataranka’s Waste Management Upgrade – Stage 2
23 June 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the official completion of Stage 2 of the Mataranka Waste Management System upgrade.
Successful Applicants for Community Grants 2024–25 Round 2
18 June 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Community Grants Program 2024–2025 Round 2, with a total of $42,000 awarded across the region.
Aged Care Staff Graduate with Nationally Recognised Qualification
13 June 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council is celebrating the success of six Aged Care staff members who graduated with a Certificate III in Individual Support.
Roper Gulf Regional Council Welcomes Two New General Managers
16 May 2025
Council is pleased to announce the appointments of Tony Hopp as General Manager Council Services and Community Engagement, and Luke Haddow as General Manager Infrastructure Services and Planning.
Council Invites Community Feedback on Draft 2025–2026 Regional Plan and Budget
23 April 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council is currently seeking feedback on the draft Regional Plan 2025 - 2026. To access the document, click the link below.
Health Days Held in Jilkminggan
11 April 2025
Following a successful collaboration earlier this year, Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) partnered once again with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation to host two community health days in Jilkminggan - one for men and one for women.
Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Round 2 is Now Open for Applications
4 April 2025
Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Round 2 is now open for applications. 8 organisations benefited in Round 1. $138,151 in funds assigned for local community projects in the last three years.
Roper Gulf Regional Council Announces Round 2 of the Community Grants Program
31 March 2025
• $51,000 in Funding Available for Local Community Projects • The Round will open this Friday 4th April.