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Manyallaluk Access Road Works
8 July 2019
Please be advised that the Manyallaluk Access Road will be receiving maintenance grade works to provide a good running surface and cross fall free of corrugations, depressions and potholes. The works are due to commence on 09 July 2019 and are expected to be completed by 16 July 2019.
Regional Plan Review
26 June 2019
The Roper Gulf Regional Council 2019-2020 Regional Plan is now publicly available for inspection and can be viewed at any Roper Gulf Regional Council Office in Barunga, Beswick, Bulman, Borroloola, Jilkminggan, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Ngukurr and Numbulwar or via the link below for the next 21 days.
Let There Be Light
12 June 2019
The communities of Barunga and Ngukurr will benefit from a multi-million dollar oval lighting upgrade in the Roper Gulf region, thanks to a collaboration between the local Council and Northern Territory Government Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture.
Playground Projects
6 June 2019
New playgrounds infrastructure is currently being installed across the Roper Gulf Region in accordance with several grants provided by the Territory Government. With a combined funding totaling $479,000 (GST Exclusive), the new equipment will have a positive impact in a number of communities.
Ngukurr Sport and Recreation Master Plan – Community Consultation
29 April 2019
Roper Gulf Regional Council has engaged Urban Space Design to undertake public consultation around the future aspirations of Ngukurr and surrounding communities Sport and Recreation facilities and infrastructure.
Australia Day Awards
31 January 2019
Roper Gulf Regional Council are pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of the Australia Day Awards. There are three categories; Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year. Recipients are nominated by fellow members of their community for their hard work and...
Australia Day 2019
21 January 2019
Australia Day is only 5 days away! Council is getting ready to celebrate with a number of events. Make sure you look up whats happening in your community!
Cenotaphs get a face lift
14 January 2019
The communities of Borroloola and Mataranka will soon benefit from a collaboration between Local Council and the Federal Governments Stronger Communities Programme, with a grant approved to upgrade the Cenotaph in both town parks.
Aged Care Residents Preserving the Past with Art
11 January 2019
Works of art often tell stories, and thanks to Carolyn Renolds from Lake Bennett Resort donating craft supplies to the Aged Care Centres in the Roper Gulf Region, many elders are able to preserve the stories from the past for future generations.
Ten Years of Service: From Shire to Council these staff members have been here for it all
7 January 2019
This year marks an important milestone in the history of our organisation, ten years of Local Government in the Roper Gulf Region. Since the 1st of July 2008, when the Council was officially established following significant Local Government reforms in the Northern Territory, these 14 individuals...
Council congratulates latest cohort of Community Night Patrol graduates
29 November 2018
Roper Gulf Regional Council are pleased to announce the 2018 Graduates receiving their Certificate III in Community Safety Night Patrol. All up the course had 14 graduates from various communities covering the Central Arnhem and Roper Region. The students were honored at a special Charles Darwin...
Remote NT Towns Say Goodbye to Scrap Metal
22 November 2018
The four Councils in the Big Rivers Region in the Northern Territory (NT) have joined forces and gone into contract with scrap metal collector Sims Metal Management, who will go out to the remote towns and remove the scrap metal.
2017-18 Annual Report Now Available
15 November 2018
Roper Gulf Regional Council’s 2017-18 Annual Report is now available.
National Safe Work Month – A Moment Is All It Takes
30 September 2018
Roper Gulf Regional Council encourages all staff to take a safety moment everyday this October, to help reinforce good workplace safety practices. This can be as simple as spending a few minutes every morning talking about the hazards and risks in your workplace, and the ways to prevent them.
Council Strengthens Child Safety Measures on White Balloon Day
6 September 2018
Roper Gulf Regional Council is urging remote communities to help promote child safety awareness this White Balloon Day, as the organisation moves to strengthen its own youth safety policies during National Child Protection Week (2-7 September).
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.
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.