Community groups, individuals and organisations in the Roper Gulf region are invited to apply for funding through Council’s 2025/2026 Community Grants Program, with applications now extended.
Roper Gulf Regional Council is proud to announce the official opening of the new Mataranka Aged Care Facility, a purpose-built space designed to provide culturally appropriate, safe, and supportive services for senior residents across Mataranka, Mulggan and Jilkminggan.
Roper Gulf Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards - an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals and groups who make a real difference across our region.
Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Grant applications for round one of the 2025/2026 Community Grants Program open Monday 10 November 2025, with applications accepted until Friday 28 November 2025.
Roper Gulf Regional Council (Council) wishes to clarify recent media reporting regarding the rollout of the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) program.
Roper Gulf, East Arnhem and Victoria Daly Regional Councils have called for an urgent review of Councils’ ineligibility to implement the Federal Government’s new Remote Australian Employment Service program.
Roper Gulf Regional Council held its official swearing-in ceremony on Thursday 25 September 2025, at its inaugural Ordinary Meeting, marking the beginning of the fifth term of Council.
The official opening of the Borroloola Sports and Cyclone Shelter will take place on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 10:00 am. The facility is a major infrastructure investment for the Borroloola region, providing both a critical emergency shelter and a multi-purpose space for community use.
Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) continues to empower job seekers and address employment barriers across the region, with 12 participants successfully completing the Back on Track Drink and Drug Driver Education Course in Mataranka this week.
Roper Gulf Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Community Grants Program 2024–2025 Round 2, with a total of $42,000 awarded across the region.
Council is pleased to announce the appointments of Tony Hopp as General Manager Council Services and Community Engagement, and Luke Haddow as General Manager Infrastructure Services and Planning.
Following a successful collaboration earlier this year, Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) partnered once again with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation to host two community health days in Jilkminggan - one for men and one for women.
Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Round 2 is now open for applications. 8 organisations benefited in Round 1. $138,151 in funds assigned for local community projects in the last three years.
In December 2024, Roper Gulf Regional Council partnered with Build Up Skateboarding to deliver exciting workshops in Ngukurr and Numbulwar as part of the School Holiday Program (SHP) and Youth Reconnect Program.
