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  • Council Veterinary Program Having Positive Effect on Community Living

    9 March 2020

    Roper Gulf Regional Council is committed to contributing to safe and harmonious community living through improving animal services across the Region. With the Northern Territory having the highest rates of hospitalisation from dog attack per capita of any jurisdiction in Australia, Council has been...

  • Housing Upgrades Completed for Mulggan Town Camp

    24 February 2020

    In November 2018 the Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development awarded funding to Roper Gulf Regional Council for priority upgrades at Mulggan Town Camp. The grant provided funding of $1 Million to ensure safer living conditions for all residents.

  • Roper Gulf Regional Council: The Importance of Donating

    18 February 2020

    Roper Gulf Regional Council is proud to be able to make a donation to assist bushfire recovery on the Australian mainland. The motion to host a fundraising event was supported by all staff at the Council’s Support Centre in Katherine, with one hundred percent of funds as donations made given to the...

  • Shining a Light on Sport and Recreation in Remote Communities

    17 February 2020

    The community of Ngukurr has benefited from an oval lighting upgrade, thanks to a collaboration between Roper Gulf Regional Council and the Northern Territory Government Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture. The new lights have made a bright and positive impact on the community, as part of the...

  • Australia Day Awards 2020

    28 January 2020

    This morning Council is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Australia Day Awards. Each year 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 Awards 2020

    10 December 2019

    Do you know someone who tirelessly goes above and beyond for the betterment of your community? Have you attended a community event in the past 12 months you think is worthy of recognition on January 26, 2020? Nominations are now open for Roper Gulf Regional Council’s 2020 Australia Day Local...

  • Ordinary Meeting of Council

    3 December 2019

    The final Ordinary Meeting of Council for the year will be held on the 13th of December 2019 in Council Chambers at the Support Center in Katherine. This will be a public meeting, all welcome to attend.

  • 2018-2019 Annual Report

    4 November 2019

    The Roper Gulf Regional Council 2018-2019 Annual Report is now completed. Staff at the Roper Gulf Regional Council Office’s in Barunga, Beswick, Bulman, Borroloola, Jilkminggan, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Ngukurr, Numbulwar and Urapunga will be able to help you access the document.

  • Roper Gulf Region Digital Transformation

    11 October 2019

    The Roper Gulf Region communities will benefit from a multi-million dollar technology upgrade, thanks to a collaboration between the Local Council, Telstra, Calibre One and CouncilBiz.

  • Big Rivers Football League Volunteer of the Year

    17 September 2019

    The Big Rivers Football League Presentation night was held last night, with Deputy Mayor of the Roper Gulf Region, Helen Lee, taking home the volunteer of the year award. This award recognises the hard work and dedication of a individual to their club.

  • National Indigenous Tennis Carnival

    3 September 2019

    On the 29 th of August, four youth from Numbulwar community attended that National Indigenous Tennis Carnival in Darwin. The three day event was entertaining and challenging for the four community members that attended.

  • 2019- 2020 Regional Plan

    29 July 2019

    The Roper Gulf Regional Council 2019-2020 Regional Plan is now completed. Staff at the Roper Gulf Regional Council Office’s in Barunga, Beswick, Bulman, Borroloola, Jilkminggan, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Ngukurr and Numbulwar will be able to help you access the document.

  • 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.

  • Local Election Nominations

    12 March 2019

    Nominations for one South West Gulf Ward Councillor position open tomorrow on the 13th of March 2019. Links to the nomination form, as well as a form to enroll to vote so you can be part of the election, are below. Nomination period will end on the 22nd of March at 12:00pm.