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Exercise ARNHEM THUNDER 21 (AT21) is a four-week Air Force exercise which will be conducted out of RAAF Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal from 17 May to 15 June 2021. Air Force will deploy various aircraft and over 500 personnel to participate in the exercise. Aircraft and personnel will begin arriving in the week prior to 17 May. Residents and the local community are advised to expect heightened military flying operations in the area.

Katherine Town Council is asking the community for its feedback regarding the proposed Katherine Memorial Cemetery Policy and Flower and Ornament Guidelines.

Katherine Town Council would like to advise that the Katherine boat ramp and Knotts Crossing are now open.

Katherine Town Council is calling for young members who are passionate about their community to submit their interest in the Katherine Town Council’s newly established Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).

Due to a major event booking, the Katherine Showgrounds will be unavailable to the community from Thursday 29 April – 3 May 2021, including the dog exercise area.

Katherine Town Council wishes to advise the community on the changes to its operating hours on Monday 3 May 2021.

Tonight, Katherine Town Council appointed Jeremy Trembath to fill the recently vacated position of Alderman.

Please note the below items are currently on auction through Orange County Auctions.

Katherine Town Council encourages the community to come together once again to honour Australian and New Zealand service personnel at local commemorations this ANZAC Day. RSL Sub-Branch, RAAF Base Tindal and Katherine Town Council will host a Dawn Service and Community March on Sunday 25 April 2021. Katherine Town Council is excited to announce His Excellency the Governor General David Hurley and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley will be attending the March and the events that follow.

Katherines Tidy Street competition is officially open. The competition has been developed to encourage the community to help keep Katherine beautiful. Your participation will help beautify local streets, show pride in the neighbourhood and build community connectedness.

The Hot Springs is open to all again.

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.