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Councillor David Murrungun Resigns from Council
31 March 2022
After four (4) years of being on Council, Councillor David Murrungun of the Numbulwar Numburindi Ward has formally resigned from his position of Councillor on the Roper Gulf Regional Council.
Council Receives Funding for Homelands Project
17 March 2022
Roper Gulf Regional Council (Council) is delighted to receive funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) through the Aboriginal Benefit Account for the Homelands Project for the purposes of carrying out works in Kewulyi, Mount Catt and Jodetluk.
Extensive Community Consultation Sets Out Council’s Strategic Plan
23 February 2022
For the development of its new Strategic Plan, a plan set to guide the Council from 2022-2027, Roper Gulf Regional Council took on a new approach to the development of the publication and rolled out an extensive community consultation process across the entire Roper Gulf region.
Fundraiser for Tonga a Success
11 February 2022
Thank you to everyone who came and purchased an Egg and Bacon roll from the Katherine Support Centre this morning. The breakfast fundraiser raised a total of $629.00, all of which will be donated to the disaster relief and recovery in Tonga.
Council Fundraiser for Tonga Disaster Relief
9 February 2022
Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Katherine Support Centre is serving bacon and egg rolls from 7:00am – 9:00am on Friday 11 February 2022 to raise funds for disaster relief in Tonga.
$65,000 in Community Grant Funding Up For Grabs
4 February 2022
Applications for Roper Gulf Regional Council's Community Grants Program will be open on Monday 07 February 2022. Community groups, organisations and individuals are invited to apply for grant funding of up to $5,000 each to support local community projects.
What the Covid-19 Biosecurity Zones Mean for Council
4 February 2022
Roper Gulf Regional Council is committed to the health and safety of our people and Council wants to assure the public that all staff are taking all the appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of those who reside in the region.
COVID-19 Update for Roper Gulf Region
16 November 2021
The Northern Territory Government has today announced an additional nine (9) positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in the Northern Territory overnight bringing the total number of cases for this cluster to eleven (11). All new cases are close household contacts of the original two (2) cases.
A Generous Donation of Secondhand Skateboards
12 November 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council has received a generous donation of 200 skateboards and helmets from a number of school students in Melbourne, Victoria, to be distributed to the remote communities in the Roper Gulf region.
COVID-19 Update for Roper Gulf Region
5 November 2021
The Northern Territory Government has announced that Katherine has been put into a COVID-19 lockdown for 72 Hours (3 days) from 12:01am on Friday 05 November until 12:01am Monday 08 November 2021, due to recording a positive case.
New Council Elects Tony Jack as Mayor
29 September 2021
The fourth sitting Council for the Roper Gulf region have elected Tony Jack from the South West Gulf Ward as Mayor of Roper Gulf Regional Council. The new Council sat for the first time today, Wednesday 29 September 2021, with its inaugural order of business to appoint a Mayor and Deputy Mayor to...
Community Development Program Sees Strong Participation from Local Job Seekers
2 September 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council is celebrating a great outcome of its Community Development Program in Borroloola, seeing strong participation in local training opportunities by job seekers to prepare for local employment.
This Is Your Chance to Have Your Say
31 August 2021
This survey is designed to inform the development of the Roper Gulf Regional Council Strategic Plan 2022-2027. The basis of Roper Gulf Regional Council’s direction is a Strategic Plan that outlines the Vision, Mission, Goals and strategies of the organisation.
COVID-19 Update for Roper Gulf Region
20 August 2021
The Northern Territory Government has announced that the lockdown in the Katherine region has been lifted as of 12:00pm today, Friday 20 August 2021, with no new cases being recorded in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 Update for Roper Gulf Region
19 August 2021
The Northern Territory Government has announced that the lockdown in the Katherine region has been extended to 12:00pm tomorrow, Friday 20 August 2021, while they await further COVID-19 test results.
COVID-19 Update for Roper Gulf Region
18 August 2021
The Northern Territory Government has announced that as of 1:00pm on Wednesday 18 August 2021, no additional COVID-19 cases have been found. The lockdown for the Katherine Region and the Greater Darwin Area may lift tomorrow as scheduled (Thursday 19 August 2021 at 12:00pm).
COVID-19 Guidelines for Roper Gulf Region
17 August 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council has been closely monitoring the recent advice from the Northern Territory Government (NTG) and Secure NT regarding the state’s positive COVID-19 case and the 72-hour lockdown in place for the Greater Darwin and Katherine regions.
Resignation of Phillip Luck as Chief Executive Officer
7 July 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council Mayor Judy MacFarlane today announced the resignation of Mr Phillip Luck as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roper Gulf Regional Council effective from 1 July 2021.
Update on COVID-19 for the Roper Gulf Region
2 July 2021
The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory has formally announced that as of 1300hrs on 02 July 2021 all lockdowns have ceased i.e. the lockdown in the Greater Darwin Area and the lockdown in Alice Springs.
Update on COVID-19 for the Roper Gulf Region
30 June 2021
The Chief Minister has today announced a 72 hour lock-down for Alice Springs. As yet there are no further updates for the Roper Gulf and Katherine Regions, however, in line with the Northern Territory Government’s recommendations, all unnecessary travel should be avoided.