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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.
Update on COVID-19 for the Roper Gulf Region
29 June 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council has received no further updates from the Northern Territory Government (NTG) or Secure NT about the guidelines for people living or working in the Roper Gulf region.
Update on COVID-19 for the Roper Gulf Region
28 June 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 cases and the lockdown in the Greater Darwin Area.
New Statues to be Unveiled at Never Never Festival
7 May 2021
The new ‘We of the Never Never’ statues will be unveiled in Stan Martin Park at the Never Never Festival in Mataranka on Sunday 16 May 2021.
Official Opening Ceremony of the Rocky Creek Bridge
6 May 2021
The Official Opening Ceremony of the Rocky Creek Bridge will be held in Borroloola on Wednesday 19 May 2021, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Residents of Borroloola and the surrounding region have enjoyed the benefits of the $6.7m bridge during the past La Niña wet season, following its completion in...
Applications Closing Soon for Round 3 of Community Grants Program
8 April 2021
Applications for Round 3 of Council’s 2020/21 Community Grants Program will be closing on 11 April 2021 at 11:59pm. Roper Gulf Regional Council runs a Community Grants Program to support different projects within the region.
Council Provides Additional Funding for Borroloola Shade Structure
31 March 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council has provided an additional $196,000 in funding to award the contract for the construction of a shade structure over the Borroloola Basketball Courts, which will occur within the next month.
No Increase to Rates, Fees and Charges for Roper Gulf Residents in 2021/22
26 March 2021
In recognising the needs of our people, an extensive analysis on the financial impact of not increasing these charges was undertaken and it was decided that the overall effect would be negligible to Council’s services.
AFLNT partner with Roper Gulf Regional Council to establish Southern Football Hub
25 March 2021
AFLNT are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Roper Gulf Regional Council to establish a Southern Football Hub within the Big Rivers Football League. This Hub will allow teams within the Big Rivers Football League to play at Mataranka Oval, saving up to hundreds of kilometres in travel to...
Residents of Borroloola Town Camps Deserve Urgent Road Upgrades
24 March 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council will be calling on the Northern Territory Government to show some leadership for the urgently needed upgrades to the Borroloola Town Camp Roads.
Mataranka Cemetery Car Park Works Nearly Complete
18 March 2021
Construction of the Mataranka Cemetery car park is currently in progress and is scheduled for completion by the end of March 2021. At the request of the Mataranka Local Authority, Roper Gulf Regional Council funded this project to support the growing infrastructure needs in the town.
Community Grants Program Now Open
5 March 2021
Round three of Roper Gulf Regional Council’s 2020-21 Community Grants Program is now open. The Community Grants Program supports individuals and organisations that strengthen the social, cultural, economic, or ecological vitality of the region.
Extraordinary Community Response to Emergency Evacuation
4 March 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council would like to thank everyone who was involved in the emergency evacuation of the Jilkminggan community on Thursday 25 February 2021.
Road Closures in Roper Gulf Region
10 February 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council would like to advise that the following roads are now closed as a result of flooding and wet road conditions - Roper Highway, Numbulwar Road, Nathan River Road, John Hauser Drive, Martin Road and Central Arnhem Road.
Huge Success for Ngukurr Leak Reduction Project
3 February 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council would like to congratulate the Ngukurr community, for winning the 2020 Tidy Towns Sustainable Community Award for Water Conservation.
Roper Gulf Region Citizen of the Year Awards
28 January 2021
Roper Gulf Regional Council has announced the winners of the Citizen of the Year Awards for 2021 from participating communities. Each Roper Gulf community could nominate for three categories, Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.