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Katherine councillors voted unanimously at the recent council meeting to give the Katherine Regional Arts’ transformer sculpture a new lease of life.

Have your say on what Katherine Town Council uses your rates for. The council has two upcoming community consultations and an online survey, aimed at gaining feedback to create long-term goals for Katherine.

Preparations for Anzac Day on April 25 are underway at a time when the news is filled with stories about Ukraine.

More funds have been added to myKatherine, pushing it into round four of the successful voucher program.

Katherine Town Council's natural hot springs have reopened as of April 1, 2022.

In Katherine, and the Northern Territory in general, we lag behind the rest of Australia when it comes to how we manage our waste.

Cleanaway have advised that they have had a mechanical breakdown which may result in a delay to your kerbside collection.

As Katherine celebrates International Women's Day 2022, three women lead the Katherine Town Council. For the first time in more than 40 years, women hold the roles of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Chief Executive Officer.

Want to find out what sport and recreational activities are available in Katherine? Maybe you are looking to join a sport or searching for a way to entertain the kids?

Katherine councillors unanimously agreed at a Special Meeting of Council to recover unpaid rates and charges on a property before it is sold.

The country’s largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day, is Katherine’s annual opportunity to focus on tackling the town’s waste, which has increased nationally because of the pandemic.

Katherine fishos welcomed news of Knotts Crossing and the Katherine boat ramp reopening today, providing convenient access to the Katherine River.

Katherine Town Council will prepare for the 2022 dry season with the start of its annual roadside slashing program this week.

Katherine Town Council today celebrated the International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) with a morning tea at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre.

The Low Level Bridge has reopened to traffic after closing in late December 2021 following heavy rain and local flooding.

Katherine Town Council are absolutely thrilled to be chosen to receive the biggest, single investment in recycling infrastructure, in the Northern Territory.

Tree maintenance works will be taking place within the street of Donegan Crescent on the 10 February 2022.

Katherine Town Council received grant funding from the NT Government Department of Infrastructure Planning and Logistics to create targeted wayfinding signage. Wayfinding is about finding one’s way and relates to how a person orientates him/herself and navigates through an area or place.

Ingrid Stonhill has been appointed Katherine Town Council’s new CEO.

Australia Day is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit and the best of this country.

Katherine Town Council is pleased to announce that the International Day of People with Disability Awards morning tea has now been rescheduled.

Tree maintenance works will be taking place within the street of Donegan Crescent on the 24 January 2022.

Due to Covid restrictions, the OMC meeting on 25 January 2022 will be closed to the public. Councillors will be required to attend via Zoom and the meeting can be seen by interested members of the public via Zoom. We apologise for any inconvenience.

As a result of COVID-19, Katherine Town Council wishes to advise the public that this year’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Awards will be by invitation only.

Please be advised that Council and DIPL are closely monitoring the local catchments.

Council’s Library service will be closed for the week (10-14 January 2022) due to staff shortages as a result of COVID-19.

In preparation for the upcoming Wet Season, Katherine Town Council has closed the following areas

Katherine Town Council is very pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Christmas Lights Competition

Public feedback was sought on the library opening times with an overwhelming response to the need for a more uniform opening time.

Residents of Katherine are advised that the Low Level Bridge will be closed for cleaning on Tuesday 7th December 2021 between the hours of 8am and 2pm.