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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.
Ngukurr students saddle up to celebrate equine infrastructure unveiling
8 September 2017
After stepping out of the saddle at the completion of their education, a group of men in Ngukurr have gone back to school to ensure future generations of students in the remote community have access to the infrastructure needed to advance their horsemanship skills.
Remote Aged Care staff achieve best practice through life story learning
22 August 2017
In the strictly-regulated environment of Aged Care, taking the time to discover the lives clients led before requiring assistance often takes a back seat to ensuring the support provided complies with legislative requirements. But putting a focus on learning about and recording the stories of...
Visiting vets help Council share remote animal health message
31 July 2017
It is a scene more commonly associated with a school fundraiser or sporting carnival, but a production line buttering bread is one element of an innovative strategy that is improving animal health outcomes in remote communities across the Roper Gulf region
CDP construction creativity to shine at 2017 Katherine Show
20 July 2017
An estimated 15,000 people will witness the skill and creativity of Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) participants when gates open at the 2017 Katherine Show this week.
Binjari books reinforce Indigenous languages matter
7 July 2017
With many traditional dialects languishing across Australia, the NAIDOC Week 2017 theme of “Our Languages Matter” is being lived in the community of Binjari as part of a Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Development Program (CDP) project sharing Kriol with the next generation.
Community shares rich history of Beswick through heritage trail
6 July 2017
The unique Indigenous and pastoral histories of the Beswick region will be shared with visitors to the Roper Gulf region after an interactive heritage trail was officially opened on July 6.

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Community Support Critical for New AFL Competition

Fracking Decision 'Deeply Concerning' for Roper Gulf Region

Community Benefit Fund Update

Rising Rodeo Stars Shine at Mataranka Clinic

Remote Territorians Celebrate Australia Day Honours

Latest CDP Graduates Recognised at Barunga Ceremony

Santa sets up Barunga workshop to support CDP Christmas crown defence

CDP participants bring Ngukurr community closer to vital water upgrade

$1.5m sports facility to support youth activities in Borroloola

Carers Week 2017 shines spotlight on Council aged care success

Council announces $1.42m Katherine commitment for October Business Month

School holiday fun as Council brings rodeo thrills and spills to Borroloola

Council contract sets up Indigenous-owned NT business for staff expansion

New Council gets right down to business in appointing Mayor

Ngukurr students saddle up to celebrate equine infrastructure unveiling

Remote Aged Care staff achieve best practice through life story learning

Visiting vets help Council share remote animal health message

CDP construction creativity to shine at 2017 Katherine Show

Binjari books reinforce Indigenous languages matter

Community shares rich history of Beswick through heritage trail

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