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Katherine Town Council wishes to advise Low Level is now open.

A reminder that the following locations remain closed until further notice; The Low Level Bridge, Hot Springs, Boat Ramp and Knotts Crossing.

Katherine Town Council is inviting expressions of interests for a Council vacancy to be filled due to the recent resignation of one of its current members.

The second and final round of the myKatherine discount voucher scheme has ended today. During this round, $60,000 worth of vouchers were redeemed by locals and visitors since the round commenced just over 6 (six) weeks ago. Over 3 thousand customers and 37 businesses registered with the program, resulting in over $488,000 worth of sales to locally owned retail, hospitality, and tourism businesses.

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Katherine Town Council would like to advise the upcoming changes to opening hours and bin services due to the Easter long weekend.

The Katherine Town Council draft Municipal Plan 2021/2022, including the budget and long-term financial plan, is now available for public review and comment.

The Low-Level Bridge is closed due to the rising river levels. Please note vehicle and pedestrian access will be affected.

Katherine Town Council has re-opened Low Level.

Katherine Town Council will welcome 18 new citizens at an Australian citizenship ceremony to celebrate Harmony Week.

Katherine Town Council has today received payment in relation to the PFAS Class Action and it’s impact on properties and land values. The total of this payment amounts to $1.6M.

Pop into the YMCA Skate Rink, Saturday 13 March 2021 between 9:00am – 12:00pm to see the 26 stalls registered. Elected Members will be available for the community to discuss the current projects occurring at the Sportsgrounds and talk all things Council. The day provides an excellent opportunity for many of the local sporting and recreational clubs to boost awareness of the wide range of sports offered within Katherine.

The change starts with us! Get involved with Australia’s largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday!

Council is pleased to announce that a new Waste Management Strategy has been adopted. Katherine Town Council has developed a Waste Management Strategy to guide its decision making over the next five (5) years and to further improve and implement sustainable practices. Council intention is to deliver an affordable waste service whilst meeting operational and future infrastructure cost.

Katherine Town Council would like to formally advise the community on the following Special Meetings of Council being held 1 March 2021. 5:30pm – Waste Management Strategy (2021 -2026) 5:45pm – Strategic Direction of the Katherine Civil Airport (CONFIDENTIAL)

Leight Creek Crossing on Emungalan Road is closed due to the rising river levels. Katherine Town Council asks the community to take caution when driving.

Round two of the successful myKatherine discount voucher program will commence Monday February 15, 2021 with $60,000 in discounts on offer.

Tonight, Katherine Town Council appointed Kym Henderson to fill the recently vacated position of Alderman.

Australia Day 2021 celebrations were held at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre on Tuesday 26 January 2021. Katherine Town Council had the privilege to announce its 2021 Citizens of the Year and officially welcome its newest citizens as part of the Australia Day Ceremony.

Construction on the long-awaited Sportsgrounds Pavilion Redevelopment has commenced this week. Successful contractor, Norbuilt Pty Ltd has today commenced the process of demolishing the existing building to make way for a new, fit-for-purpose facility to support a large part of the Katherine sporting community at the Sportsgrounds facility.

awards include four categories; Community Event of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Congratulations to the below nominees, with winners to be announced at the Australia Day Celebrations. Community Event of the Year 2021 Darwin Pride Roadshow Katherine Katherine & District Show Society Katherine Regional Arts - Junk Arts Festival KICS Literacy Festival Young Citizen of the Year 2021 Leroy Gazey Nathaniel MacKinnon Skye Smallmon Senior Citizen of the Year 2021 Bev Patterson Colleen Wakefield Donald Bruce Higgins Valerie Smith Citizen of the Year 2021 Annette Schefe David Reed Lauren Chapman Trent De With

The Low Level Bridge is closed due to the rising river levels. Please note vehicle and pedestrian access will be affected.

Katherine Town Council has re-opened Low Level. The following locations remain closed; Hot Springs, Boat Ramp and Knotts Crossing. This situation will be monitored closely, and closures will remain until further notice. Katherine Town Council appreciates your cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience.

The resurfacing of Oval 2 has begun today, 12 January 2021.

Have you seen the Caltrop weed in Council controlled areas?

The first round of the myKatherine discount program has come to a very successful close.

Katherine Town Council wishes to advise there will be changes to kerbside collection services due to the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day public holidays

Due to increasing river levels and further forecasted rainfall several roads and facility closures will be put in place, until advised otherwise. Katherine Town Council request motorists and other road users to remain cautious due to these conditions

Low Level Closed due to River Levels

Katherine Town Council is pleased to announce that Alderman Lis Clark has been elected Mayor for the remainder of this election period ending 28 August 2021.