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Council adopts Regional Plan

27 June 2024

On Wednesday 26 June 2024, at its Ordinary Meeting, Council resolved to adopt its Regional Plan (the Plan) for 2024-25 in accordance with Section 35 of the Local Government Act 2019.
Mulggan Camp Scabies Prevention Day

26 June 2024

Mulggan Camp, with help from the CDP participants held a Scabies Prevention Day, an event aimed at improving health and living conditions
Aged Care Staff Receive Appreciation Awards

25 June 2024

This month, a number of staff have been recognised and celebrated for their strong work ethic and dedication to our aged care clients.
Update on the Mataranka Tip

18 June 2024

The Mataranka Tip will re-open on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 7:00am after needing to be closed for nearly three weeks due to safety concerns.
Staff Achievements Celebrated in Mataranka

18 June 2024

Council celebrates 10 years of service for two valued staff members and the significant achievements of another in Mataranka last week.
Sport and Recreation Master Plan wins Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT Award

18 June 2024

Council is proud to announce that its Sport and Recreation Master Plan, ‘Roper Gulf Active and Connected’, has been awarded the Strategic & Master Planning Award at the Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT Awards of Excellence.
Uniting against Alcohol and Other Drug abuse

13 June 2024

Through our Youth Engagement and Education program, Council has collaborated with community members to address alcohol and other drug abuse through a series of video interviews.
Barunga Festival 2024

13 June 2024

Wrap up of the Barunga Festival 2024! Thank you to everyone who visited the Council stall over the duration of the festival and had a look at the designs of the new Barunga Statement Memorial Project.
Successful Applicants for Community Grants 2023-24 Round 2

12 June 2024

Roper Gulf Regional Council announces the successful applicants for the Community Grants program 2023-2024 round 2 totalling $43,200.
Draft Regional Plan 2024-25

30 May 2024

Roper Gulf Regional Council is currently seeking feedback on its draft Regional Plan 2024 - 2025. Feedback and comments must be submitted by 21 June 2024.
Council Announces Leadership Transition

15 May 2024

As Council looks to the future, a unanimous decision has been made by elected members to search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide Council into the next financial year.
The Council Conquerors take out the NT Australasian Management Challenge

19 April 2024

Congratulations to the 'Council Conquerors' who represented Roper Gulf Regional Council earlier this week at the NT division of the Australasian Management Challenge and won!
Design Works Underway for Barunga Statement Memorial

18 April 2024

Designs works are currently underway for a Barunga Statement Memorial to be constructed in Barunga.
ANZAC Day Services in the Roper Gulf Region

17 April 2024

ANZAC Day Dawn Services will be held in Numbulwar on Tuesday 23 April and in Mataranka and Borroloola on Thursday 25 April 2024
Easter School Holiday Programs

28 March 2024

The Easter School Holiday Program runs from Monday 8 April - Monday 15 April in each community within the Roper Gulf region.
Round 2 of 2023-24 Community Grants Program is Now Open

25 March 2024

Our Community Grants Program aims to encourage and support community initiatives that respond to local needs and enhance community wellbeing, culture and quality of life.
Council Demonstrates Commitment to Community Betterment through Community Development Program

6 February 2024

In 2024 Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly announces its continued dedication to improving the lives of residents within its region through the Community Development Program (CDP), a commitment to the betterment of communities throughout the Roper Gulf Region.
Australia Day 2024 Awards

29 January 2024

Roper Gulf Region Council is pleased to announce that, for the first time ever, the prestigious titles of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Community Event of the Year have all been awarded to a single person and event that have symbolised the spirit of our region.
Council Secures Homelands Capital Grant for Vital Outstation Initiatives

16 January 2024

Roper Gulf Regional Council is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $167,567 in the Homelands Capital Grant Program of the Northern Territory Government for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Borroloola Celebrates Victory in 2023 Tidy Towns Awards

27 November 2023

Over the weekend, Borroloola secured prestigious Tidy Towns awards, acknowledging their outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and community beautification.