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CDP Participants from Mataranka and Jilkimnggan

Empowering Jobseekers with Transition to Real Jobs

‘Real Jobs through Community Projects’, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower job seekers in the region commenced on 01 July 2023 across the Roper Gulf Region.

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Bitter Springs Mataranka

Candidates announced for the Never Never Ward by-election.

Five candidates have been announced for the Roper Gulf Regional Council, Never Never Ward by-election with voting polls open from Monday 2 October to Thursday 5 October 2023.

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Community Grants Program Graphic 2023

Community grants now open

Community groups, individuals and organisations in the Roper Gulf region are invited to make their project a reality through Council’s Community Grants Program, which opens today.

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 Roper Gulf Regional Council and Bradford Institute Win at NT Training Awards

Roper Gulf Regional Council and Bradford Institute Win at NT Training Awards

On Saturday 2 September Roper Gulf Regional Council and Bradford Institute won the award for Industry Collaboration of the Year at the NT Training Awards, a night dedicated to recognizing training excellence across the Territory.

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Beswick Bears vs Timber Creek Lions

Battle of the Councils

The ‘Council Cup Clash’ was held on Saturday 26 August at the Katherine Showgrounds between the Beswick Bears, representing Roper Gulf Regional Council and the Timber Creek Lions, representing Victoria Daly Regional Council in a showdown game of AFL.

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Helen Lee headshot

Councillor Helen Lee Appointed Deputy Mayor

Nyirranggulung Councillor Helen Lee has become the Roper Gulf Regional Council's new Deputy Mayor having been elected by her fellow Councillors at today’s Ordinary Meeting of Council.

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Youth Reconnect Mural

'For Our Elders' Art Mural in Numbulwar

In August 2023, Roper Gulf Regional Council partnered with Ellie Hannon and Numburindi Arts to create a NAIDOC Week inspired art mural under the theme of 'For Our Elders' as part of the Youth Reconnect program.

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Never Never Ward by-election poster

Upcoming By-Election for Never Never Ward

Roper Gulf Regional Council will hold a by-election for the vacant Councillor position in the Never Never Ward next month following the resignation of Judy MacFarlane. The by-election is coordinated by the NT Electoral Commission.

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NAIDOC Round 2023

NAIDOC AFL Round at Barunga

Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly sponsored the NAIDOC round of the Big Rivers Football League over the weekend, held in the community of Barunga.

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Numbulwar Age Care

Empowering Our Elders

The Numbulwar Roper Gulf Regional Council teams from Age Care, CDP, Municipal, and Sport and Recreation have all banded together to support and empower one of our Age Care clients Henry (Jack) Huddleston.

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