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Carers NT FAMILY FUN DAY
ALL WELCOME For more info call 1800 242 636
SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 11am – 2pm FREE
Katherine Aquatic Centre, 2525 Stuart Hwy, Katherine Free Sausage sizzle, Kids activities,
Bugz Bumble Bee, Water Commando course and Carers NT information stall
6-10pm
Mental health art competition
Youth aged 8-25 yearsThis year Katherine Regional Youth Group is holding an art competition ranging from sketches to sculptures to film.
“Blue” is a mental health themed exhibition showing works from people of young ages and all types of artistic skills.
Competition entries open until the 9th of October at 3:30pm
10.30am
Come along and join us for this free event.
Special guest speaker is Sally Lovering.
Contact: Katherine Public Library 8971 1188
6.00pm
Family Movie Night - Open Air Cinema
The Lorax
See poster for more details
3.30pm
10.30
2018 Water Safety Week Story Time
5pm
12am-5pm
Two Officers from the Police Recruitment Section will be in Katherine on Monday 17 September, providing recruitment advise sessions to the town for the positions of Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors (or PALIs).
There will be a shopfront at Oasis on Monday noon - 5pm. Followed by a session at the Katherine Town Council Chambers, to begin at 6 pm that evening.
3.30pm
All welcome to see the presentation for the Katherine Regional Winner
TIME: 3:30 pm
WHERE: Katherine Public Library
Special guests will be Claire Johansson & Elected Member Elisabeth Clarke
10.00am
3.00-4.30pm
This competition will be open for ages 4 to 12 years on Friday 24th of August 2018.
We have judges coming to judge the competition at the same day.
Free afternoon tea will be provided. There will be prizes for the winners.
Children can draw their favourite book character.
All welcome
7.30pm
The String Contingent
Friday 31 August 7.30pm
Tickets at www.trybooking.com
Renowned acoustic chamber-folk trio The String Contingent have toured extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and the UK with their unique sound that confidently walks the line between folk, classical, jazz and bluegrass. Australians Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass), with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) are headed for Katherine with a live performance which promises to be a joyful combination of precision, refinement and beauty, balanced with visceral energy and drive.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image by Bradley Cummings
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Mayor Fay Miller is looking forward to hosting the 2018 Seniors Month morning tea for Seniors at Katherine Town Council on Wednesday 1st August at 10am.
To assist with catering we would appreciate you advising Michelle at Katherine Town Council on 89725500 of your attendance.
Looking forward to seeing as many Seniors as possible on 1st August.
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The Transitions Film Festival (TFF) is a visionary national touring festival dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trail-blazing change makers that are leading the way to a better world. See http://www.transitionsfilmfestival.com/darwin-program-2018/Program:
Saturday 23rd June:
5pm: NT Short Sugarbag Blues: A story from respected Aboriginal pastoral station owner Frank Shadforth telling of the significant risk to bush health through the declining pollination of wild flora. He believes a decimation of native bee populations on his country is underway, posing an ecological threat to us all.
followed by
Albatross: Albatross transports us to an island few people get to see, and gives us a deeper understanding of the natural world and the tragic ways we impact it. Recommended for 12 years old and over. Under 15 must be accompanied by and adult.
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/218502282
Saturday 23rd June:
7.30pm:
Unseen Enemy: An essential exploration of the reasons why 21st century populations are experiencing a rush of diseases that were once only outbreaks, but have now become full-blown epidemics.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfvX8_nEMxg
Sunday 24th June:
3pm Chasing Coral: A breathtakingly beautiful look at some of the Earth's most incredible natural wonders while delivering a sobering warning about their uncertain future.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6fHA9R2cKI
Sunday 24th June:
5.30pm NT Short Water is Life, followed by Unfractured. A hopeful documentary about fighting with your whole heart to win a state-wide ban on fracking.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/217694455
All films will be showing at the Katherine Cinema and tickets can be purchase 30 minutes before the events.
2.00pm
Bilarni
Saturday 15 September 2.00pm
Tickets at www.trybooking.com
Bilarni is storytelling theatre from one of Australia’s renowned storyteller musicians, Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky. The show tracks the life of WE (Bill) Harney (1895–1962): the greatest yarn-spinner of them all; the man who was known as the ‘expert’ on Aborigines; an ‘uneducated’ Northern Territory bushman who returned from WW1 to live amongst Aborigines as a lover, husband and father who lost it all – and that’s only the beginning of a truly epic tale. Using Harney’s books and radio broadcasts, Bilarni is deftly strung together with Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky’s adventures ‘up north’ in a beautiful and brutal land, where everything and nothing is black and white.
*Bill Harney is the father of Wardaman elder Yidumduma Bill Harney.
Running time 80 minutes with no interval.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image courtesy of University of Queensland
6.00pm
43rd Katherine Prize
23 July – 1 September
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
This is a free event.
The annual Katherine Prize encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents of the Northern Territory to develop their art practice and showcase their skill to the region.
Awards include the non-acquisitive: $5,000 Brian & Jeanette Lambert Award, $2000 Katherine Town Council Award, the Godinymayin Youth Award and the People’s Choice Award. Entry Forms are available in our foyer or online.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image Credit: Sue Carmody, Waterlillies in Bloom, 2017, acrylic on canvas (detail)
5.30pm
Djamarlak Bongiliny Bongiliny Dancers
Saturday 7 July 5.30pm
This is a free event.
Djilpin Arts, creators of the incredible Walking with Spirits Festival, showcase the results of an important cultural maintenance project. The White Cockatoo dance has been sleeping for many years in the Beswick region. Through this project, Djilpin Arts has advocated for the preservation of language, ceremony, song and dance, and has documented the process. The performances are one part of this project, and showcase younger members of the community who have learned the White Cockatoo story from elders.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image courtesy of Djilpin Arts
7.30pm
The Beginning of Nature
Australian Dance Theatre
Saturday 11 August 7.30pm
Tickets at www.trybooking.com
Weaving together live music and astonishingly powerful contemporary dance, The Beginning of Nature is a compelling and ritualistic work from world-renowned Australian Dance Theatre. At times fierce and explosive, at other times graceful and meditative, this stunning work will delight and inspire. Katherine dance enthusiasts will also be treated to an opportunity to meet the performers after the show.
Suitable for 12 years and older, includes partial female nudity.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image by Chris Herzfeld Camlight Productions
All day event
Flood
2 November – 15 December
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
This exhibition is a free event.
This exhibition marks the 20 year commemoration of the 1998 Katherine flood. This unprecedented weather event caused widespread devastation in the Katherine region, including the destruction of property and infrastructure, as well as loss of life. It also saw the Katherine community come together, demonstrating characteristic resilience and comradery. This exhibition reflects on the flood, the significant place it occupies in the collective memory of Katherine, and the ways it has played a part in forming the identity of our community and our town. The exhibition will include documentary as well and artistic representations of the flood, and will involve Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists of the region.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image courtesy of Katherine Times
Fecund: Fertile Worlds
7 June – 21 July
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
This exhibition is a free event.
Presented by Artback NT, Fecund: Fertile Worlds is the first exhibition to be produced as a result of the SPARK curatorial program. The SPARK program is an Artback NT initiative, and aims to foster curatorial practice in the Northern Territory. In 2017 The Godinymayin Centre’s Curator, Clare Armitage was named the inaugural SPARK curator. Over the subsequent year Fecund: Fertile Worlds was developed, and is now touring the Northern Territory until March 2019.
This exhibition showcases artists from the NT and across Australia whose work addresses the deep relationship between humans and the natural world. Fecund, meaning highly fertile or abundant new growth, presents a collection of contemporary works that inspire conversation and contemplation about our capacity for renewal. Fecund generates a unique opportunity for creative dialogue and will feature artist and curator talks.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image Credit: Matt Sav with Pony Express, ‘Bee Love Me’ Ecosex Pinup #4, 2015, digital photograph
10am - 4.30pm
SPARK NT Symposium 2018
Curatorial Practice Unpacked
Saturday 7 July 2018
Ever wondered what a curator actually does? Or how an exhibition comes together? Or perhaps you have an inkling that curating is something you would like to try?
Together with Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Artback NT presents the SPARK NT Symposium: Curatorial Practice Unpacked.
A day of presentations, panel discussion, Q & A sessions, and performance providing unique insight into the curatorial work of leading and emerging practitioners.
Topics covered include – the role of the curator as a ‘go-between’, collaboration, exploring a theme or medium and curatorial careers as well as case studies of major exhibitions.
This is an unprecedented opportunity in the Northern Territory to engage in conversation about exhibitions and the arts with experts from around Australia. The symposium will close with a performance by Djamarlak Bongiliny Bongiliny Dancers from Beswick. This event and performance is free and includes lunch and dinner.
From the very experienced, to the emerging artist – there is something for everyone.
Places are limited and registration is advised.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
7.30pm
Wolfgang
Circa
Saturday 6 October 7.30pm
Tickets at www.trybooking.com
To his mother, he is Wolfgang. To those who are watching, he is Mozart.
Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amidst a puff of powder, wigged and ready to throw musical madness into a crescendo of dives, swoops and twirls. Featuring mischievous acrobats and a musician, Wolfgang reinvents the composer’s magical music with a circus twist.
Experience the latest family-friendly production from Circa, featuring a fusion of circus, movement and music.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image by Damien Bredberg
7.30pm
Letters to Lindy
Saturday 18 August 7.30pm
Tickets at www.trybooking.com
Over three decades, from baby Azaria’s death to the final coroner’s report, there have been more than 20,000 letters to Lindy, including sympathy, abuse, marriage proposals and death threats. Filled with humour and heartbreak, this stunning work by playwright Alana Valentine explores the public’s relationship with one of Australia’s most iconic figures – Lindy Chamberlain. This powerful play paints a singular portrait of the heartbreak, wisdom and resilience of a grieving mother. As a special addition for Katherine, performers will be available after the show for a question and answer session. Artback NT presents Letters to Lindy by Alana Valentine, a Merrigong Theatre Company production in association with Canberra Theatre Centre.
“The most powerful thing that has been done on my story, and the most true to what I lived through.”
Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton
Suitable for 13 years and over, contains strong language and adult themes.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image by AP via AAP
7.30pm
Carmen
Melbourne City Ballet
Friday 3 August 7.30pm
Tickets at www.trybooking.com
For a third year the Melbourne City Ballet will return to Katherine with the evocative opera ballet paying homage to the well-known Spanish inspired tragedy Carmen. Carmen is designed to be a loud and bold affair with elaborate costumes; pulling the audience in from the first overture. As with previous years, the Melbourne City Ballet will host a dance workshop for children during the day with some children being selected to dance with the Company during their evening performance.
For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
Image by Emma Cheeseman, Company Artist, National photography
6.30-7.30pm
Divas on Tour sees four women from MusicNT Divas’ program tour the NT together for the first time. Come and experience Lynette Hubbard, Shana Ray, Kirra Voller and Donna Velia collectively perform their original music, bringing together their unique styles in one uplifting and moving show! Developed in Alice Springs with MusicNT and performed at Wide Open Spaces, Divas begin their tour of the NT in June.
This performance is a cultural fusion of voices, lyrics and music from remote NT artists that covers the whole gamut of musical expression from country to electric and rock.
1-3pm
Sabrina was Michael and Lidia’s youngest child and sister to Anthony and Joshua Di Lembo. Sabrina was only 19 years old when she completed suicide on 7 August 2017 after suffering from anxiety which progressed to depression.
Parents Michael and Lidia Di Lembo, family and friends of Sabrina are pleased to announce they will be organizing a series of events as part of “SabrinasRide4Life” which includes an NT Lottery to commence on 28 March 2018, which will raise much needed funds for the Black Dog Institute and support a mammoth bike ride to commence in Adelaide on Monday 22 May and end in Darwin at Mindil Beach Markets on Sunday 24 June 2018.
5.30pm
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
5.30 Tuesday 12 June 2018
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Stuart Highway, Katherine
4.30pm
Information for our first Barefoot bowls night (Theme for Teams) will it be you who takes out the best dressed team start planning your costumes now…..
Only 16 teams of four can register so don’t miss out and register on line www.chambernt.com.au or call Sue for further information 89723830
Gates open 11.30am Til 6pm
The Katherine Races is the most prestigious day on the Katherine Social calendar and is a much anticipated event for the community and wider region. The Katherine Races is the hidden jewel of the Territory when it comes to regional races and race goers will be truly enchanted with the fun, food and excitement of the day.
Bookmakers on course
Full TAB Facilities
Full food & bar available
Fashions on the Field
Kids Entertainment
Further Info:
Bob Woodhouse (president) 0438672 210
Paul Mullins (Vice President) 0437 821 025
Bill Daw (Secretary) 0467 220 895
www.facebook.com/KatherineTurfClub The Katherine Races
7am
The Katherine Ultra Challenge is a one day multisport event encompassing six different legs covering 100km’s around the Katherine region. Competitors can enter as individuals or in teams of 2-6 people.
The Katherine Ultra Challenge is an event that caters for everyone’s ability and there are plenty of people who just want to have fun and go at their own pace. So get your team together and start the ball rolling!
Begins at Nitmiluk National Park and follows the river corridor
Katherine Multisports Club 0401 117 355
www.kmsc.com.au
All day event
New to hiking? New to town? Want to go hiking but not sure where to start?
Come with us for a walk in the park.
The track to Butterfly Gorge takes you through spinifex and grevilleas, hibiscus and ferns, over broken sandstone country and down into a cool and shaded gully that is home to so many butterflies! Our ferry boat pick up point has fantastic views of the second gorge.
The hike to Butterfly Gorge is usually a 12km return, but thanks to Nitmiluk Tours our happy hikers will have the chance to catch a ferry boat on the way back.
This is a ONCE OFF opportunity so make sure you book as places are limited!
The ferry boat will cost $21 per person and must be booked and paid for in advance through Nitmiluk Tours, booking details available from clare.pearce@nt.gov.au.
Free Event
clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865
https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events
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8am – 10pm Daily
The biggest community event in the region, the Katherine Show is a must for all.
Two days packed full of events. Showrides, amusements, Campdraft, Rodeo and Equestrian events.
The best work from the community is displayed in the pavilions: Art, Craft, Photography, Cooking, Horticulture, Agriculture and Needlework. For the animal lovers there is plenty to see with our Poultry entries, including chook silhouettes, egg tossing and the chook auction; the Cattle Show and Pets.
In the Main Arena there will be numerous free entertainment for show goers to watch or take part in. Free entertainment includes the Dog Novelty competition and Dog Jumping Championships, MotoX, Chainsaw woodcarver, lawn mower racers, thong throwing, cooking classes, science experiments, fireworks and much more!
Make sure you are at the Show for the most exciting weekend of the year!
Day Passes are: Adult $20, Child $10, Age Pensioner $10, Family $50
mail@katherineshow.org.au, 08 8972 1746, www.katherineshow.org.au
Katherine Show & Rodeo – Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KatherineShowSociety/
@KatherineShowS #KatherineShow #KatherineShow2018
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8am – 10pm Daily
The biggest community event in the region, the Katherine Show is a must for all.
Two days packed full of events. Showrides, amusements, Campdraft, Rodeo and Equestrian events.
The best work from the community is displayed in the pavilions: Art, Craft, Photography, Cooking, Horticulture, Agriculture and Needlework. For the animal lovers there is plenty to see with our Poultry entries, including chook silhouettes, egg tossing and the chook auction; the Cattle Show and Pets.
In the Main Arena there will be numerous free entertainment for show goers to watch or take part in. Free entertainment includes the Dog Novelty competition and Dog Jumping Championships, MotoX, Chainsaw woodcarver, lawn mower racers, thong throwing, cooking classes, science experiments, fireworks and much more!
Make sure you are at the Show for the most exciting weekend of the year!
Day Passes are: Adult $20, Child $10, Age Pensioner $10, Family $50
mail@katherineshow.org.au, 08 8972 1746, www.katherineshow.org.au
Katherine Show & Rodeo – Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KatherineShowSociety/
@KatherineShowS #KatherineShow #KatherineShow2018
10.30am-11.30am
A special teddy bear themed story time with picture books, songs, activities and games.
FREE EVENT
08 8971 1188
library@ktc.nt.gov.au
Katherine Public Library – Facebook
9-11am
Bugs are beautiful and they are all built differently.
Come and discover the minibeast world for yourself.
Build your own bug to take home.
Make sure you wear your shady hat and closed in shoes.
Clare.eparce@nt.gov.au, Phone 89 738 865, https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events
All day event
Discover the magic of Leliyn for yourself this school holidays.
Explore Leliyn with a self-guided treasure hunt.
Share what you found with everyone when we make our map together.
Make sure you wear your shady hat and closed in shoes.
PLEASE NOTE- this event is accessible to all abilities
For more info: Clare.pearce@nt.gov.au, Phone 89 738 865, https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events
6.00pm
Come together en-masse to celebrate life in the Territory. It’s happening again this year with ‘Katherine Tales – Tall, Twisted and True’ at the Katherine Showgrounds as a part of the Territory Day Celebrations with the annual fireworks display to follow the performance.
Food and drink available for purchase.
FREE EVENT
For more info: Katherine Town Council 08 8972 5500, records@ktc.nt.gov.au, www.ktc.nt.gov.au
NO PRIVATE FIREWORKS
THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
All day event
All day event
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New to hiking? New to town? Want to go hiking but not sure where to start?
Come with us for a walk in the park.
This is our longest walk in the park for 2018 but the views are ASTOUNDING!
An 8.6km return with a medium level of difficulty this will test those new hiking resolutions a little but we will be relaxing at Pat’s Lookout and taking in the incredible views from the top of the beautiful Katherine Gorge. Make sure you bring your morning tea!
FREE
Bookings essential- contact clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865
Start time and meeting place available on booking
Southern Walking Tracks Windolf Walk
Nitmiluk National Park clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865
https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events
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Rural Pride is an LGBTQIA+ pride festival run by Keep Talking. This is its second year running and we are looking at having it as big as possible. This year Keep Talking will be collaborating with community organisations and the Darwin Pride Committee to educate people about the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate this community and raise funds for an organisation supporting the young people of Katherine.
This year we are looking at the theme of Together We Are Stronger which will involve promoting connectedness and building strong relationships with people in the community to lessen any animosity between different community groups in Katherine.
Event dates haven’t been confirmed for each of the events we are looking at running but people should be able to see the events as we release the running sheet closer to the date on Facebook, in the newspaper and on posters and flyers put together and distributed by Keep Talking.
Phoebe Hooper
0484293371
keeptalkingnt@gmail.com
Facebook.com/keeptalkingnt/
9.30am start
Family fun day with Croc Race at Low Level Park
Free event
All welcome
6.30pm-9.30pm
We gladly invite everyone to attend the KFAANT – 120th Philippine Independence Day Dinner Celebration. We encourage everyone to wear traditional Filipino attire (non-compulsory), there will be PRIZES for best attire. Philippine Independence Day is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12, commemorating the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. Since 1962, it has been the country's National Day.
Everyone is Welcome - Come and share the fun and tradition of Independence Day to meet old friends and make new ones.
Come and enjoy this popular Filipino Tradition. Experience Filipino foods, sweets and treats. Gates open at 6:30 pm. Also Yummy Lechon (Spit Roast Pork) is selling at $20 per container to take home.
KFAANT Members and Local Filipinas are encouraged to bring a pot/plate of traditional Filipino food and need not pay the $5 entry fee.
Cost: Adults & Children 13-17 $5 Plus a plate of food to share - Children under 12 free
Facebook: KFAANT- Katherine Filipino-Australian Association of Northern Territory
All day event
The Barunga Festival is an iconic event on the national calendar with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory festival attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June annually, welcomed by the traditional owners.
08 8941 8066
info@barungafestival.com.au
www.barungfestival.com.au
TICKETS ESSENTIAL
Prices are $50 Adult. $15 Youth. $5 Child at the gate or online on our website or on moshtix.com
All day event
The Barunga Festival is an iconic event on the national calendar with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory festival attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June annually, welcomed by the traditional owners.
08 8941 8066
info@barungafestival.com.au
www.barungfestival.com.au
TICKETS ESSENTIAL
Prices are $50 Adult. $15 Youth. $5 Child at the gate or online on our website or on moshtix.com
Open 10am Friday
The Barunga Festival is an iconic event on the national calendar with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory festival attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June annually, welcomed by the traditional owners.
08 8941 8066
info@barungafestival.com.au
www.barungfestival.com.au
TICKETS ESSENTIAL
Prices are $50 Adult. $15 Youth. $5 Child at the gate or online on our website or on moshtix.com
6pm
9am until 12pm
8.30 - 4.30pm
8:30am — 4:30pm Registration from 8:00am
Leading researchers and key thinkers share their innovative strategies to implement a Youth Justice Reinvestment.
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Art and Culture Centre
Presenters and Guest Speakers:
Hon Dale Wakefield
Youth Member (MC)
Andy Kenyon
NT Law Society
Charles Darwin University Jared Sharp Christine Sutherland Nikki Lovell
Dr Jillian Guthrie
Nicole Mekler
KYJR Members
NT Legal Aid Commission (Chair), NAAJA Australian Red Cross, YMCA, Wurli-Wurlinhajng Health Serivces, Anglicare NT, Jesuit Social Services, etc.
starts at 7pm
CONTACT: Richard Starr richard.starr@ntschools.net or
Jillian Sommerville
NT Music School Events Coordinator
BEAT Foundation Treasurer
Northern Territory Music School
Northern Territory Department of Education
60 Matthews Road WULAGI NT 0812
PO Box 455 KARAMA NT 0813
10.30am
N A T I O N A L S I M U L T A N E O U S S T O R Y T I M E
S P E C I A L G U E S T R E A D E R H e r W o r s h i p T h e M a y o r F a y M i l l e r
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Katherine Public Library – Facebook National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centers, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
The book this year is: Hickory Dickory Dash
library@ktc.nt.gov.au
10.30 - 12.30pm
with author Lyndal Carbery
Join us for a children’s writing workshop for ages 5-12 years. You will learn tips and advice on how to produce a winning book for the Young Territory Author Awards. The
workshop will focus on creating characters and story structure.
When: 10.30am-12.30pmSaturday 19 May
Where: KatherinePublic Library
Please book your place Ph: 8971 1188
E: library@ktc.nt.gov.au
10.30am
5.30pm
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Tendering Essentials |
Katherine Upskills Workshop
Register now to attend a workshop for small businesses
Presented by Biznorth Pty Ltd
This workshop will provide you with the tools and tips to promote your unique business to the Northern Territory Government when tender opportunities become available. Tendering is a process of gathering information and presenting it in a manner that it can be critically be assessed against a number of applications. A good understanding of the requirements and weightings are what you need to prepare a potentially successful Tender.
Workshop Content
- Key tendering requirements
- Contract essentials and common conditions
- Your Company profile
- Positioning your business for major projects – how to differentiate your company, your products and your ideas
- Partnering to boost local participation
- Certifications – why are they required and how to get them (e.g. QA systems, NTICN, CAL).
- Understanding the Buy Local Plan
- Guidance on creating Tender Responses
A representative from the NT Government’s Procurement NT team will be present to answer relevant NT Government tendering and procurement questions.
Date: Thursday, 3 May 2018
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Knott’s Crossing Resort, Corner of Giles and Cameron Streets
Limited numbers, so reserve your seat now!
Register at: www.upskills.eventbrite.com.au
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
- Open Forum 5.30pm
- Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm
Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting.
5.30pm
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
6pm Tuesday 9 May 2018
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Stuart Highway, Katherine
The purpose of this meeting is to submit the draft Municipal Plan 2018/2019. Copies of the agenda will be available at the Civic Centre and from the Council’s webpage at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on Thursday 3 May.
8pm
4.30pm
4.30pm Start
Gorge Road
Adults $30
Kids free
Tickets: tinyURL.com/blockgigs
various
ANZAC DAY TIMINGS
5:00 am Gunfire Breakfast (Katherine Club)
5:30 am - 5:55 am Assemble for Dawn Service
6:00 am - Dawn Service
7:00 am - Breakfast (Katherine Club)
9:20 am - 9:35 am Assemble for March (behind BP)
9:40 am - March (along Katherine Tce, Victoria Hwy & Railway Tce)
9:40 am - 9:55 am Assemble for Main Service
10:00 am - Main Service
11:00 am - After Service Fellowship (Katherine Club)
To register to lay a wreath or to join the march please email rsl.katherine@yahoo.com.au or post message to this site.
We look forward to seeing you there.
All day event
Mataranka Never Never Festival
Day 3 of 10
18-27 May 2017
Mataranka will come alive on May 18-27 as the Never Never Festival returns to the region for 10 days of fun. The Never Never Festival embraces and celebrates the diversity of the Never Never and is a tribute to Jeannie Gunn's famous 1908 novel "We of the Never Never" which was responsible for putting Mataranka on the international stage. The town has united to showcase the magic of the Never Never extending the Festival over two weekends this year. The family friendly festival will be full of culture, music, food, art, dance and sport.
With a stellar cast including renowned Territorian Ted Eagan, (Fri night 18th May for “Back to the Never Never Theme Night”); multiple world record holder whip cracking extraordinaire and Mataranka local, Nathan Griggs; and double Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain (Sat night 26th May), NNF 2018 is not to be missed.
Cricket and netball fun is followed by RODEO action on Sat 19th. A cracking good time is to be held the next morning at the Mataranka Markets Sun 20th – food, craft, art, produce, music, jumping castle, whip cracking and more – plus the announcement of the recycled Garden Art competition. During the week stop and enjoy the countless attractions Mataranka has to offer before immersing yourself in a weekend of horse sports – campdrafting at its fineness.
Mataranka 2018 NNF Co-ordinator – Moira Lanzarin (0428-474262) matarankaNNF@gmail.com
@NeverNeverFestival2018
Mataranka Never Never Festival
Day 2 of 10
18-27 May 2017
Mataranka will come alive on May 18-27 as the Never Never Festival returns to the region for 10 days of fun. The Never Never Festival embraces and celebrates the diversity of the Never Never and is a tribute to Jeannie Gunn's famous 1908 novel "We of the Never Never" which was responsible for putting Mataranka on the international stage. The town has united to showcase the magic of the Never Never extending the Festival over two weekends this year. The family friendly festival will be full of culture, music, food, art, dance and sport.
With a stellar cast including renowned Territorian Ted Eagan, (Fri night 18th May for “Back to the Never Never Theme Night”); multiple world record holder whip cracking extraordinaire and Mataranka local, Nathan Griggs; and double Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain (Sat night 26th May), NNF 2018 is not to be missed.
Cricket and netball fun is followed by RODEO action on Sat 19th. A cracking good time is to be held the next morning at the Mataranka Markets Sun 20th – food, craft, art, produce, music, jumping castle, whip cracking and more – plus the announcement of the recycled Garden Art competition. During the week stop and enjoy the countless attractions Mataranka has to offer before immersing yourself in a weekend of horse sports – campdrafting at its fineness.
Mataranka 2018 NNF Co-ordinator – Moira Lanzarin (0428-474262) matarankaNNF@gmail.com
@NeverNeverFestival2018
From 5pm
The Junk Sculpture Festival is a unique coming together of art, music, culture and environmental awareness in the town of Katherine, NT.
The festival invites sculpture and fashion entries from the broad and diverse Katherine Region, to be exhibited and judged at the main event on Saturday 2nd of June 2018
Festival Main Event
Junk Festival is partnering with Skinnyfish Music to present Mambali Band from Numbulwar, along with ‘Junky Moves’ youth dance performance choreographed by Ghenoa Gela, Junk Fashion parade, DJ James Mangohig, Junky Cocktail Bar and a celebrity MC; to have you singing, dancing and laughing together all night long!
Environmental awareness: Our festival encourages people to come up with creative solutions for reducing, reusing and recycling in their everyday lives.
Head to our website junksculpturefestival.org.au to find out more about this year’s categories and prizes!
Free entry
Lillian Tait – 0450 616 810 – development@katherineregionalarts.org.au Katherine Regional Arts Facebook
Junksculpturefestival.org.au
6pm
June 1 and June 2
Art Prize – Friday the 1st of June at 6pm
Goldrush Festival – Saturday June 2 Pine Creek Station Masters House & Pine Creek Miners Park
Jocelyn.Moir@vicdaly.nt.gov.au
Veronica.Edwards@vicdaly.nt.gov.au
0889768201 0889768211
Our Annual Festival takes place in the historic Gold Mining town of Pine Creek, located 200kms from Darwin. This festival celebrates the town's connection to its Goldrush heritage and continues to be a great delight for generations of people.
The weekend kicks off with Friday Nights Art and Photography Prize Night. This encourages to show there skills in all genres. Enabling all cultures to engage and represent there dynamics. All ages, all
cultures, all people facilitating community through art. Great night! Great Prizes! The event is held in the heritage listed Station Masters House at the National Trust Railway Precinct, also allowing the event to showcase another important part of Pine Creeks history, The Railway.
Saturday encompasses a myriad of entertainment and activities featuring the main event, Pine Creek NT Goldpanning Championships, with over 100 people entering. After a series of heats throughout the day, for all ages, the final is put together from winners of each heat and a grand champion is awarded $500.00.
Other activities on the day include:
Stake your claim, Goldrush 2017 had over 350 stakes purchased and after positioning your stake in a prescribed area, you could be the winner of a Gold Nugget!
Practice Panning is a great opportunity for people to try there hand at an age old activity and with a bit of luck, find the Gold!
Damper Making is always popular with approx. 20 entrants each year. Flour, water, salt and syrup are supplied for the chance to win a Camp oven!
The Chung Wah Dance Troupe attend and perform, thus bringing the ever important representation of Chinese Heritage that formed Pine Creek during the Goldrush of the 1800's.
Katherine Vintage Car Club also attends and display a great array of cars allowing the past to join the present.
local food and market stalls are also present giving a great opportunity for locals to promote and display there community wares.
6pm
Dreaming Under the Stars
Proudly supporting Dolly’s Dream
1st June
Gates open 6pm for 6.30pm start
Facebook – Dolly’s Dream Under The Stars A semi-formal evening under the stars. A night of live entrainment, charity auction. Lucky door prizes, drinks and nibbles.
Buntine Pavilion – Katherine Showgrounds
Raine Holcombe 0429750856
Given on booking
Bookings essential- contact clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865
Start time and meeting place available on booking
Baruwei Loop Walk
Nitmiluk National Park clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865
https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events
New to hiking? New to town? Want to go hiking but not sure where to start?
Come with us for a walk in the park.
The Baruwei Loop Track is a 3.7km hike around a well formed track with steep sections. Bring a snack, we’ll sit at the lookout and watch the sun setting over the 17 mile valley. Bookings essential.
10am-2pm
Kristi Evans 0431 403 299
Top End Rehoming Group (TERG) Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/Top-End-Rehoming-Group-Inc-750639288327146
Top End Rehoming Group Website: www.topendrehominggroupinc.com.au
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9-11am
Join us for a cuppa and Morning Tea at the Daisy’s Cutters Café at the Katherine Museum. We are hosting a beautiful; morning tea with amazing raffles to be drawn on the day. All funds raised go the Cancer Council NT, that supports Territorians with cancer.
Facebook – The Katherine Museum
Facebook – Doris Baylis and Lauren Reed
Mataranka Never Never Festival
Day 1 of 10
18-27 May 2017
Mataranka will come alive on May 18-27 as the Never Never Festival returns to the region for 10 days of fun. The Never Never Festival embraces and celebrates the diversity of the Never Never and is a tribute to Jeannie Gunn's famous 1908 novel "We of the Never Never" which was responsible for putting Mataranka on the international stage. The town has united to showcase the magic of the Never Never extending the Festival over two weekends this year. The family friendly festival will be full of culture, music, food, art, dance and sport.
With a stellar cast including renowned Territorian Ted Eagan, (Fri night 18th May for “Back to the Never Never Theme Night”); multiple world record holder whip cracking extraordinaire and Mataranka local, Nathan Griggs; and double Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain (Sat night 26th May), NNF 2018 is not to be missed.
Cricket and netball fun is followed by RODEO action on Sat 19th. A cracking good time is to be held the next morning at the Mataranka Markets Sun 20th – food, craft, art, produce, music, jumping castle, whip cracking and more – plus the announcement of the recycled Garden Art competition. During the week stop and enjoy the countless attractions Mataranka has to offer before immersing yourself in a weekend of horse sports – campdrafting at its fineness.
Mataranka 2018 NNF Co-ordinator – Moira Lanzarin (0428-474262) matarankaNNF@gmail.com
@NeverNeverFestival2018
#nevernever2018
7.7pm
Junksculpturefestival.org.au KRA will open its studio for the Katherine community to work on their fashion and sculptural pieces for three Mondays in May.
Anyone can become a KRA member to have access to our broad range of tools and equipment.
BYO vision or bounce ideas with peers. KRA will provide the space and materials for you to turn that dream into a reality.
8am
Mother’s Day Classic 2018 13 May 2017 7.15am to register on the day. 7.45 to warm up. Walk starts at 8am. Starting at the Pop Rocket Café, Katherine Hot Springs, Katherine River Trail Laurenreed2610@gmail.com www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/events/event-map/Katheri
Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run or walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Join as for a fun filled morning starting at the pop Rocket Café for this inspirational event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer. Adult $20 | Child/Concession $10
6-9pm
Conversations Through Clay aims to be a space of mutual learning and exchange through the tactile medium of clay. In the first two workshop sessions Holly will guide participants through hand forming techniques that she employs in her art practice, including pinching and coiling. Participants will be encouraged to work in conversation with clay by exploring and responding to its plastic qualities. The third and final workshop session will focus on surface decoration techniques, including working with under glazes, ceramic stains and ceramic pencils. Participants will be encouraged to approach their pinched and coiled clay forms as canvases, further exploring material and form with colour and line. The workshop will cater to students with all levels of experience with clay.
$120 for the 3 workshops
Katherine Regional Arts Studio,
19 Second Street, downstairs (enter from O’Shea Terrace)
Katherine NT 0850 Lillian Tait – 0450 616 810 – development@katherineregionalarts.org.au Katherine Regional Arts Facebook
All day event
Katherine Tennis Courts – Katherine Sportsgrounds katherinetennisclub@gmail.com
0487 441 148 Katherine Tennis Club – Facebook
www.tennis.com.au/katherinetc
All day event
Get your adrenalin pumping as you battle the iconic Northern Territory Barramundi and fellow fisherman on the Victoria River for the major prize.
There is over 20 prize catalogues with the largest Barra collecting the $3500 cash prize.
This is a fun event for the whole family with lots of prizes to won.
THIS IS A FULLY CATCH AMD RELEASE EVENT
LINKS
10.30am-12.00pm
Stop by the Black Russian Caravan Park for a tasty treat and meet Rio and Narla who are looking for their forever homes!
5.30pm
Contact - 8972 3555
TBC
5.30pm
Exhibition - contact the Finch Cafe for more details
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Library Movie Night
Friday April 20th 6.00 pm—9.00 pm
Free pizza, Xbox games, photo booth and lucky door prizes
Katherine Public Library, Stuart Highway
RSVP Ph: (08) 8971 1188 or library@ktc.nt.gov.au
Starts 5:30pm
3.00pm - 4.15pm
THE FRILLIES CLUB EASTER PARTY!!
Are you a member of the Katherine Public Library Frillies Club? Then this
event if for you!
If you are not a member, and you are in Transition-Year 6, come visit the
library to join.
8am-noon
YMCA Open Day (in conjunction with the Sports Expo)
Free entry - DJ - Group fitness - prizes and more
11am-2pm
A trip down memory lane, singing some old songs and requests.
For seniors, Aged and Disability, Service provider groups, Community Services.
Light lunch, tea and coffee provided free.
11am-4pm
The first step - March 31, 1978
40 years ago, Jawoyn lodged a claim over their traditional lands in Katherine region, marking their first step to land rights and recognition.
6pm
Free Entry for all females
Wear something Pink
Twerk out class by Aussie Twerk
Competition and Prizes
9am
9am Morning Tea at the Finch Cafe
Followed by the Annual Election Meeting at 10am
9:30am - 11:00am
"Mums Empowering Mums on International Womens Day"
6pm - 10pm
Singers, Dancers, Classical, Guitarist and Cultural Dress.
Open Mic "My Katherine Story'
Free Tarot Readings
Information and Food Stalls
6pm
Celebrating International Women's Day
FREE ENTRY
FREE BBQ
7pm
Pirates Vs Brahmans
BBQ by Katherine Krocs
Bar, Music, BYO chairs
6:30pm start
Trivia Night fundraiser for the 2018 Katherine Show
Over $7000 in prizes to be won!
- Best themed table competition - dress your table to impress
- Lucky door prize, raffles & games
- Food and bar available
$100 per table - maximum 8 people per table
$15 for individuals and a table will be found for you
Book online at https://www.katherineshow.org.au/
6pm
5.30 - 8.30pm
Featuring works for sale by local artists Danny Murphy, Sue Carmody, Taste of Katherine, Kim Scott, Simmone Croft, The Katherine Museum and more!
Date: Thursday 30 November 2017
Time: 5.30 - 8.30pm
Venue: Katherine Museum
Nibble and bar facilities available.
If you would like to participate and hold a stall at this event or for more information please contact Simmone on 08 8972 3945.
3.00pm
Bring a pillow or bean bag and we will provide the popcorn as you sit back and relax to this months movie... SING!
Date: Friday 24 November 2017
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: Katherine Public Library
Cost: FREE!!!
For more information contact Katherine Public Library:
P: 08 8971 1188
4.00pm
Join the annual Christmas Street Parade for amazing floats and entertainment, special shop local deals, stall holders, see Santa for a photo and have a great time!
Date: Thursday 7 December 2017
Time: Stalls from 4pm | Parade from 6pm
Venue: Parade - Railway Terrace | Stalls & Entertainment - Katherine CBD
Cost: FREE!!!!
For more information or to get involved contact the Chamber of Commerce NT - Katherine:
P: 08 8972 3830
9.00am
Australia Day... Celebrate what's great!
Join us as we welcome Australia's newest citizens, announce our Junior Citizen, Community Event & Citizen of the Year as well as hear from our Keynote speaker and Australia Day Ambassador.
The event will be followed by morning tea and a RAAF Flyover.
Date: Friday 26 January 2018
Time: 9am
Venue: Godinmayin Yijards Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Cost: FREE!!!
For more information contact Katherine Town Council:
P: 08 8972 5500
3.00pm
Come along to the Katherine Community Night Markets starting at 3pm and stay for the wonder of the Carols by Candlelight starting at 6:30pm.
There will be free activities for the kids, food stalls and of course a display of music and talent for all to enjoy.
Dont forget our special guest SANTA arrives at 7pm!
11:00am
Come along and help the Year 11 class of 2018 as the raise money for their educational camp to Melbourne.
Date: Saturday 2 December 2018
Time: 11am
Venue: Katherine Cinema 3, 20 First Street
Cost: Entry fees apply.
Despicable Me 3 (PG)
The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Kalthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star who seeks revenge against the world.
For more information contact St Joseph's Catholic College:
P: 08 8972 3555
6:00 pm
WOW is a global festival celebrating the achievements of women and girls all over the world and an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. The third WOW Festival to be held in Katherine, this is an inspiring three days of talks, performances, exhibitions, workshops, market place and networking opportunities.
When: Friday 16, Saturday 17 & Sunday 19 September 2016
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Cost: TBC
For further information and to purchase your weekend pass please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au
6:30 pm
Come along for a fantastic evening celebrating 40 years of Katherine South Primary School.
When: Saturday 27 August 2016
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: Katherine South Primary School
Cost: TBC
For further information and purchase your tickets please contact Rebecca 0427 481 151 or rebecca@topendtax.com.au
8:00 am
This year's theme is "Australia: Story Country".
Check out some of the great books that have been shortlisted this year by the Children's Book Council.
Please contact Katherine Public Library for a full list of activities taking place 08 8971 1188.
3:00 pm
Grand Final for all Aussie Rules and sports fans.
Come down to Nitmiluk Oval to see great paced football action. Giveaways, competitions, hot food, cold drinks and more.
Great value day of family entertainment.
Who will take out the bragging rights and the Premiership Cup?
When: Saturday 3 September 2016
Time: 3pm - late
Venue: Nitmiluk Oval, Katherine Showgrounds
Cost: Adults $7 | Children $2 | Kind 12 & under free
For further information please contact Eamon Rice, ALFNT: eamon@alfnt.com.au
6:00 pm
Championships points, full event Rodeo in association with the professional rodeo circuit. Australian Champion cowboys and cowgirls in action. All events including bull rising, saddle bronc, team roping, barrel racing and junior events.
Bar and Food available at the grounds.
When: Friday 19 August 2016
Time: 6pm - late
Venue: Pussycat Flats Recreation Reserve, Pine Creek
Cost: TBC
For further information please contact Sarah Hoare 0422 733 343 or visit www.prorodeo.com.au
9:00 am
The 50th Anniversary Freedom Day Festival will commemorate the historic events of 1966 to 1975 through a celebration of art, culture, heritage, music and sport. Situated in the remote communities of Kalkaringi and Daguragu, the festival will see the official launch of the Wave Hill Walk Off Heritage Trail, which will help keep the Walk Off story alive. The event will feature musical performances from Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody, Dan Sultan, Sara Storer, Shane Howard, Archie Roach, Neil Murray and Peter Garrett plus a huge contingent of Aboriginal bush bands.
When: Friday 19 - Sunday 21 August 2016
Time: 9am - 11pm daily
Venue: Kalkaringi Community
Cost: $50 - 3 day pass | $100 - Anniversary 3 day pass
For further information and to book your weekend pass contact Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation p: 08 8975 0925 | e: gurindjicorporation@gmail.com| w: www.fredomday50.com.au
11:30 am
Open triples - Round Robin.
All bowlers and spectators welcome.
When: Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July 2016
Time: 11am Saturday | 8.30am Sunday
Venue: Katherine Country Club
Cost: $10/player | Spectators Free
For further information please contact the Katherine Bowls Club: Sandy 0409 479 449 | Bron 0439 823 369 | Mal 0408 804 430
7:30 pm
Join Melbourne City Ballet as they bring the classical ballet version of William Shakespeare's arguably most popular work Rome & Juliet to life. Choreographed by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo, this classic story explores the chance meeting of two young lovers, the son and daughter of two rival families, who quickly develop a forbidden love that could cost them their lives.
Running time 150 minutes including two 15-minute intervals.
When: Thursday 28 July 2016
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Cost: TBC
For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au
7:00 am
8.6km return along the last section of the Jatbula Trail to Sweetwater Pool.
Start time and further information available on booking.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
For further information or to book your spot please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au
11:30 am
Bookmakers on course. Full TAB facilities. Full food & bar available.
Fashions on the field. Kids entertainment.
When: Saturday 6 August 2016
Time: Gates open 11.30am
Venue: Jim Jackson Racecourse, Katherine Showgrounds
Cost: TBC
For further information please contact the Katherine Turf Club 0439 503 383.
10:30 am
Come and join us for a special teddy bear themed story time with picture books, songs, activities and games.
When: Wednesday 27 July 2016
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Adventure Playpark, Katherine Sportsgrounds
For further information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188
12:00 pm
A truly unique Australian experience proudly presented by Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation and the Australia Shakespeare Company.
Walking with Spirits offers you the exclusive chance to experience the ancient Aboriginal tradition of corroboree while enjoying the stunning lakeside beauty of Malkgulumbu (Beswick Falls), a remote sacred site not normally accessible to the general public. Once a year, for one night only, the ancient art of corroboree is interpreted with music, story, song and fire.
When: Saturday 23 July 2016
Venue: Malkgulumbu (Beswick Falls), Beswick Community
Numbers are limited. TICKETS ESSENTIAL. Pre-purchase only!
For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact e: admin@shakespeareaustralia.com.au | p: 03 8676 7511 | w: www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au/walking-with-spirits-2016.html
6:00 pm
The Katherine Prize is a non-acquisitive annual award open to all Northern Territory based Indigenous and on-Indigenous artists. Now in it's 41st year, the Katherine Prize is the longest running art competition in the Northern Territory.
Opening Night: Friday 22 July 2016, 6-8pm
Exhibition runs: Friday 22 July - Saturday 3 September 2016 during centre opening hours
Time:
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au
7:00 am
Come along for fully supervised holiday craft activities.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Katherine Public Library.
Thursdays at the Rotary Fun Park.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
For further information please contact Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.
8:00 am
The Katherine Show is the largest community event in the area and provides a range of entertainment and activities for the whole family: Rodeo, campdrafting, working dog trials, equestrian events, cattle, pet and poultry shows, dog jumping and novelty competitions, show rides and amusements, competitions for everyone including cooking, horticulture, agriculture, craft, art, needlework and writing.
Its a week packed full of fun and frivolity for young and old.
When: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 July 2016
Venue: Katherine Showgrounds, Victoria Highway
Entry fees apply.
Please contact the Katherine & District Show Society for more information.
P: 08 8972 1746
7:30 pm
Bilarni tells the story of the greatest yarn-spinner of the all, Bill Harney Sr (father of Wardaman elder Yidumduma Bill Barney) - a soldier who returned from WW1 to live among the indigenous people as a lover, father and husband who lost it all... and that's only part of the epic tale. Jan "Yarn" Wositsky performs this one-man play written from Harney's books, radio broadcasts, papers and others' recollections. Directed by Paul Hampton.
Running time 80 minutes with no interval.
When: Saturday 25 June 2016
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Cost: TBC
TICKETS ESSENTIAL!
For further information and to purchase tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au
8:00 pm
Performing for one nigh only and for the first time in Katherine, this intrepid band of funny-makers is taking over Australia one town at a time! it's silly, it's satirical, it's side-splitting. It's Australia's ultimate comedy road trip! Featuring a cast of local and international comedy talents with Dave Callan as MC.
When: Saturday 9 July 2016
Cost: TBC
Time: 8pm
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Cost: TBC
TICKETS ESSENTIAL.
May contain course language, sexual references and material that may offend some viewers. Suitable for 15 and over.
For further information and to book your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au
6:00 pm
Hosted by Dragonfly Catering & Events, this event will raise much needed funds for Careflight NT.
With MC Rick Knight, entertainment by the Fame Junkies, a charity auction with lots of amazing goodies to be grabbed and three course formal dining this is sure to be a great night out for an even greater cause.
When: Saturday 25 June 2016
Time: 6pm
Venue: Katherine Museum
Cost: TBC
TICKETS ESSENTIAL!
For further information please contact Tegan 0437 719 498 or refer to the website www.katherinecareflightball.com
6:00 pm
Dance the night away with live country rock band - Moonshadow. This is the start of the 'Ride to the Other Side' event. A group of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Armadale will be leaving Katherine to completed the final leg of their journey around Australia - ON LAWN MOWERS!
Raising money for mental health research this is sure to be a great evening with raffles and other prizes up for grabs on the night.
When: Saturday 18 June 2016
Time: 6-11pm
Venue: Katherine Country Club
For further information please contact the Rotary Club of Katherine 0438 808 835.
7:00 am
Approximately 24km over 2 days in difficult terrain with spectacular views and a campout on a wilderness trail.
When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July 2016
Start time and and further information made available on booking.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au to book your spot.
8:30 am
Open Pairs - Round Robin - 2 bowls per player.
Prize money on offer.
Raffles and mystery prizes help to make this a fun and exciting event for all.
Spectators Welcome.
When: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2016
Time: 8.30am daily
Venue: Katherine Country Club
Cost: $20 per player
For further information please contact the Katherine Bowls Club - Sandy 0409 479 4449 | Bron 0439 823 369 | Mal 0408 804 430
5:30 pm
Come down to the 2016 Northern Territory MotoX Titles at the Katherine MotoX Track.
Competitors from all over the Northern Territory will be travelling to Katherine to participate in multiple divisions for the championship, including for the very first time, a ladies only division.
When: Friday 8, Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July 2016
Cost: Spectators by gold coin donation
Time: Friday - 5.30pm (Scrutineering) | Saturday & Sunday - 8.30am
Venue: Katherine MotoX Track, Bicentennial Road
For further information visit the Katherine MotoX Club website www.katherinemxclub.com
5:30 pm
Presented by NT Music School and community partners, this is a showcase of creative talent from primary and secondary aged students of Katherine and the surrounding remote communities. A series of school workshops and programs, including music, storytelling, dance and theatre, will culminate in the 'Riversong' performance on the grounds of Godinymayin.
When: Friday 17 June 2016
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Free event
This is an Alcohol free, family event with food and refreshments available for purchase.
Running Times 70 minutes with no interval.
For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751.
6:30 pm
Katherine School of the Air will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a formal Gala Dinner in the marquee at the Katherine Country Club.
The night will be filled with dinner, guest speakers, entertainment and nostalgia. A true birthday celebration.
18+ event.
When: Saturday 2 July 2016
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: Katherine Country Club
Cost: $90
TICKETS ESSENTIAL.
For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact Katherine School of the Air 08 8972 1833 or kath.soa@ntschools.net
7:00 am
Professional sculpture artists, Nina Ambjerg-Pedersen and Mark Swartz, along with remote indigenous artists from the Katherine region will be hosted in the new Katherine Regional Arts Studio to run workshops in multi-material sculpture at and work on a collaborative public artwork with members of the Katherine community. Everyone is welcome - artists and those who have never done art and secretly want to!
8:00 pm
Blending dynamic circus acts with cheeky feats of strength and multiple giant bunny heads, Circa's show Beyond is warm, surreal and strangely beautiful. Set to a bewitching mix of show tunes, ballads and electronica, this creation will delight and enchant. Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa ensemble.
Suitable for ages 8 and over.
When: Friday 10 June 2016
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Cost: TBC
TICKETS ESSENTIAL!
For further information and to book your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au
7:00 am
A Walk in the Park - Escarpment/Nawulbinbin Walks
2 short but challenging walks with a campout at the Vic River Roadhouse.
When: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July 2016
Exhibition runs:
Venue: Judbarra/Gregory National Park
Start time and further information made available on booking.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife for further information 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au
8:00 am
One of the most important community festivals in regional Australia, Barunga Festival, now in its 31st year has a strong history of showcasing and celebrating the positive aspects of community life. Come along for a fantastic weekend of incredible music, sport, culture, art, dance, circus, kids activities, workshops, healthy food and much more.
When: Queens Birthday Long Weekend - 10 - 12 June 2016
Venue: Barunga Community (70km south-east of Katherine)
ENTRY FEES APPLY
For further information on travel, fuel, camping & entry please visit the website:www.barungafestival.com.au
E: info@barungafestical.com.au | P: 08 8941 8066
THIS IS A DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE EVENT!
5:30 pm
Come join the annual Territory Day celebrations at the Katherine Showgrounds with the public fireworks display.
Commencing after the K-Town Dance Massive performance this is sure to end this great evening with a bang.
When: Friday 1 July 2016
Time: Gates open 5.30pm, Fireworks 7.30pm
Venue: Katherine Showgrounds
FREE EVENT
Food and drink available for purchase.
NO PRIVATE FIREWORKS
THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
5:30 pm
Last year's Territory Day saw the community come together en-masse for the inaugural dance spectacular K-Town Dance Massive, a large scale community dance event celebrating life in the Territory. It's happening again this year at the showgrounds as part of the Territory Day Celebrations with the annual fireworks display to follow the performance.
When: Friday 1 July 2016
Time: Gates Open 5.30pm
Venue: Katherine Showgrounds
FREE EVENT
Food and drink available for purchase.
NO PRIVATE FIREWORKS
THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
7:00 am
4km return walk to the best ever swimming hole in Katherine.
Start time and further information available on booking.
Food and drinks for sale.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
For further information and to book your spot please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au
2:00 pm
Come along and try for yourself the fast paced, action packed sport that is BMX.
Just wear a ling sleeved shirt, pants and covered show. Bring along your bike and helmet if you have them and have a go.
Food and drinks for sale.
When: Saturday 4 June 2016
Time: 2pm* event time may change
Venue: BMX Track, Katherine Sportsgrounds
For further information please contact the Big Rivers BMX Club 0447 844 162
6:00 pm
This annual nature photography competition and exhibition was born in Katherine and is in it's eighth year.
This exhibition is timed to recognise World Environment Day and the annual theme is chosen to celebrate and raise awareness of the amazing Northern Territory environment. This year's theme is: NT Environment - Weeds and Ferals.
People from all around the Territory are encouraged to share images that are often only seen by those who live here.
Opening Night: Friday 3 June 2016, 6pm
Exhibition Runs: Friday 3 June - Friday 17 June 2016 during Library opening hours
Venue: Katherine Public Library
For further information please contact Moira McCreesh 0408 440 696
8:00 am
A weekend long celebration of sport, music & community.
When: Friday 3 June - Sunday 5 June 2016
Time: All day event
Venue: Nauiyu Oval, Nauiyu Community (Daly River)
For further information please contact Rosanne Rowlings 08 8978 2295
9:30 pm
Get your adrenalin rushing as you fight what could be called the premier freshwater angling species in the Top End of Australia, the barramundi.
Held over the May Day long weekend, the 29th Katherine Club Big Horse Barra Classic will be fished on the Victoria River at Timber Creek. This competition offers the ultimate challenge, with cash prizes for the largest catch and release barra.
Entry costs apply - Please contact the Katherine Game Fishing Club for further details.
P: 0408 187 034 | 0408 187 034
Payment method is cash only.
5:30 pm
Come to the Salvage Katherine Junk Exhibition opening to see some amazing sculptures carefully crafted from junk by the people of our region. In its fourth year, this festival is now an institution in Katherine. You too could also enter a work of art made from pre-loved, reused, recycled collectables. Be impressed by the ingenuity and creativity. Go on - make a Junk art masterpiece.
When: Friday 27 May 2016
Time: 5.30pm - late
Venue: Mimi Arts, Pearce Street
For further information please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928.
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7:00 am
Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.
When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016
Time: Available on booking
Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio
For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928
6:30 pm
The Daughter is a contemporary adaptation of Norwegian playwright's Henrik Ibsen's classic play The Wild Duck that deals with truth, family bonds and the repercussions of secrets across generations. It was adapted by established theatre director Simon Stone in 2011 for the Belvoir Theatre and reimagined once again as the screenplay for his film directing debut.
In the last days of a dying Australian logging town Christian (Paul Schneider) returns to his family home after a fifteen year absence for his father Henry's (Geoffrey Rush) wedding. He reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver (Ewen Leslie), who has stayed in town working at Henry's timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver's wife Charlotte (Miranda Otto), daughter Hedvig (Odessa Young) and father Walter (Sam Neill), he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver's family apart. As he tries to right the wrongs of the past, his actions threaten to shatter the lives of those he left behind years ago.
Classification: M | Genre: Drama
When: Thursday 28 April 2016
Exhibition runs:
Time: 6.30pm Pre screening nibbles & drinks | 7.30pm Film starts
Venue: Katherine Cinema
For further information please contact the Katherine Film Society kathfilmsociety@gmail.com
11:00 am
Help raise money to support people who suffer from cancer. All money raised goes to the Cancer Council. Tea, coffee and sweets will be provided by donation.
Come and 'Raise your cup'.
When: Wednesday 25 May 2016
Time: 11am
Venue: Katherine Town Council Civic Centre
For further information please contact Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188
6:00 pm
Come along for a free screening of the WW1 classic, All Quiet on the Western Front.
This is a free community event with memorabilia, food & drink available for purchase on the evening.
Bring your own blanket, bean bag or chair
When: Saturday 23 April 2016
Time: Gates open 6pm | Screening starts at 7.30pm
Venue: Katherine Town Council Lawns
For more information please contact Katherine Town Council 08 8972 5500
10:30 am
Every year a picture book by an Australia author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
Join us this year as we read 'I got this hat' written by Jol and Kate Temple and illustrated by Jon Foye.
When: Wednesday 25 May 2016
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Katherine Town Council Civic Centre
For further information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.
10:30 am
Are aged 18 years or under? Are you a budding Author? Then come along to the Young Territory Author Awards Writers Workshop. Designed to provide tips and advice on producing a winning Young Territory Author Awards entry. The workshops will focus on creating characters and story structure.
When: Saturday 23 April 2016
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Katherine Public Library
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.
7:00 am
Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.
When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016
Time: Available on booking
Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio
For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928
8:00 am
Come and be a part of Library Information Week with a number of exciting activities. Please contact Katherine Public Library for a full list of the activities taking place 08 8971 1188.
8:30 am
Visit heritage sites - Gallon License Store, Overland Telegraph Pylons and other sites. With tour vehicles supplied by the Katherine Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club this is sure to be a very unique tour of Katherine Historical sites.
When: Saturday 23 April 2016
Depart From: O'Keeffe House, Riverbank Drive
Time: Tour departs 8.30am sharp
Cost: $10 p/person including free entry to O'Keeffe House and Devonshire Tea
PRIOR BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Please contact Merriel Lawrie for further information and to secure your spot 08 8972 1605.
7:00 am
Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.
When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016
Time: Available on booking
Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio
For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928
8:00 am
Come and be part of National Families Weeks with a number of exciting activities. Please contact the Katherine Public Library for a full list of activities taking place 08 8971 1188.
5:00 pm
Come on down to the Katherine Aquatic Centre for the opening ceremony of National Youth Week 2016.
This is a free youth event.
Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult or someone 16 years +.
When: Saturday 9 April 2016
Time: 5-9pm
Venue: Katherine Aquatic Centre
For more information please contact Katherine YMCA 08 8972 2592.
7:00 am
Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.
When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016
Time: Available on booking
Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio
For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928
7:00 am
Indigenous weavers will host a day of weaving with found materials including synthetic and natural fibres. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome.
When: Saturday 14 May 2016
Time: Available on booking
Venue: Katherine Regional Arts Studio
For more information and to book your spot please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928
1:00 pm
Love gaming? How about gaming on a mega screen? Come on down to GYRACC for an afternoon of gaming madness. Compete against your friends while having a heap of fun.
When: Friday 8 April 2016
Time: 1-5pm
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
For more information please contact Somerville 08 8972 5100
6:00 pm
Get your friends together for a fun, competitive night of laser tag.
When: Thursday 7 April 2016
Time: 6-9pm
Venue: Katherine YMCA
For more information please contact the Katherine YMCA 08 8972 2592
5:00 pm
Get together with friends and come on down for an evening of skills session, games and important information about suicide prevention.
When: Wednesday 6 April
Time: Skills Session - 5pm | Registration & Speeches - 5.45pm | Games - 6.30pm
Venue: Katherine High School Gymnasium
For more information please contact YMCA Katherine 08 8972 2592
12:00 pm
Comedy workshops and showcases for the Territory's funniest locals.
Supported by NT Comedians Danielle Andrews and Amy Hetherington.
WORKSHOP
When: Saturday 7 May
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: Katherine Museum
SHOWCASE
When: Saturday 7 May
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: Katherine Museum
For bookings and more information visit: www.amiablecommunications.com.au/standuptour
12:00 pm
Come down to Katherine Cinema for a free movie screening for Youth!
When: Tuesday 5 April 2016
Time: 12pm
Venue: Katherine Cinema
Movie to be confirmed (PG)
For more information please contact Somerville 08 8972 5100
6:30 pm
A great night out with lots of laughs, 3 course dinner & bar available.
Come along to raise much needed funds for the Katherine Museum.
18+ event.
Date: Saturday 7 May
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: Katherine Museum
Cost: $70/person
For further information and to purchase tickets please contact Jodie Locke 0409 558 397
7:00 am
4km return walk to the best ever swimming hole in Katherine.
Start time and further information available on booking.
Food and drinks for sale.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
For further information and to book your spot please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au
6:00 pm
One of the last fully initiated Wardaman elders, Yidumduma Bill Harney is regarded by many as a national living treasure; the quintessential Renaissance man using his paintings, carvings, songs and storytelling to communicate his indigenous knowledge to the world.
Curated by Margie West AM.
Opening Night: 6 May 2016, 6-8pm
Exhibition Runs: 7 May - 16 July 2016 during centre opening hours
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751.
1:30 pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with an extra ling Wriggle & Rhyme dedicated to all the wonderful mums, moms, grandmother, nannas and grandmas out there!
For 0-2 years old. Songs, rhymes and movement for baby and mum!!!
Older children welcome.
When: Thursday 5 May 2016
Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Venue: Katherine Public Library
For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188
9:30 am
Celebrate Mother's Day with an extra ling Wriggle & Rhyme dedicated to all the wonderful mums, moms, grandmother, nannas and grandmas out there! For 0-2 years old. Songs, rhymes and movement for baby and mum!!!
Older children welcome.
When: Tuesday 3 May 2016
Time: 9.30am - 10.15am
Venue: Katherine Public Library
For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188
6:00 pm
Local Katherine resident Helen Foster travels the campdraft circuit with her husband and has a passion for photographing the remarkable horsemanship skills of the riders. This unique exhibition features a number of the Katherine Region's riders exhibiting their impressive skills. Helen's reputation as a photographer is growing; oe of her photographs was featured on the front page of Australian Campdraft News, Feb/March 2016.
Opening: Friday 11 March, 6-8pm
Exhibition runs: 12 March - 30 April 2016
Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751
3:30 pm
Come along to launch of the Katherine Public Library SEED LIBRARY.
Step 1: Borrow Seeds
Step 2: Grow Plants
Step 3: Food
Step 4: Donate Seeds
Time : 3.30pm
Venue: Katherine Public Library
For further information about the SEED LIBRARY program and how you can get involved please contact the Katherine Public Library
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Town of Katherine
The town of Katherine is the fourth largest in the Northern Territory, situated 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin on the beautiful Katherine River.
Katherine is often called the 'Crossroads of the North' as it is located on the junction of the Stuart Highway linking with the north and south and the Victoria Highway to Western Australia.
With a population of close to 10,000 people it is a thriving regional centre to an area as big as the state of Victoria, providing services to communities from the WA border to the Gulf of the NT.
