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Media Release - Denis Coburn Appointed Deputy Mayor
Posted 03 October 2023 Media Release - Denis Coburn Appointed Deputy Mayor

Councillor Denis Coburn has been re-elected Katherine Town Council Deputy Mayor...

Media Release - Community Grants Awarded
Posted 29 September 2023 Media Release - Community Grants Awarded

A diverse range of Katherine community groups and not-for-profit organisations are set to benefit from their share in $40,000 funding after Katherine Town Council endorsed the 2023-2024 Community Grants Program recipients this week.

Media Release - Nominate Someone with a Disability Making a Big Difference
Posted 28 September 2023 Media Release - Nominate Someone with a Disability Making a Big Difference

Nominations are open for the International Day of People with a Disability awards, with winners to be announced at a Katherine Town Council-hosted awards ceremony at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre on 4 December 2023.

Media Release - Come All Ye Carollers
Posted 28 September 2023 Media Release - Come All Ye Carollers

Katherine Town Council has put out a call for performers and food vendors to support Katherine’s annual Carols By Candlelight at the Lindsay Street complex on Saturday, 2 December 2023. The Christmas celebration is a family favourite in Katherine and is well attended by the whole community.

Media Release - Laneway Closures Help Fight Crime
Posted 26 September 2023 Media Release - Laneway Closures Help Fight Crime

Katherine Town Council has closed five laneways in Katherine East to combat anti-social behaviour following a successful trial that began in June. The Northern Territory Government funded the laneway closure project in partnership with Council to make our community safer.

Media Release - Community Hero receives OAM
Posted 19 September 2023 Media Release - Community Hero receives OAM

Katherine Town Council Deputy Mayor Denis Coburn was honoured to witness long-time resident and renowned rubbish warrior Jenny Duggan awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) at the recent Kings Birthday Honours at Government House in Darwin.

Media Release - Free Family Outdoor Movie Night
Posted 06 September 2023 Media Release - Free Family Outdoor Movie Night

It’s the time of year when parents are busy filling in the activity planner for the upcoming school holidays to keep the kids entertained. In partnership with Katherine Community Projects Association, Katherine Town Council is helping out with a free, family-friendly outdoor movie night at the Katherine Sports Pavilion on Saturday, 23 September.

Media Release - Katherine Tip Shop Opens
Posted 06 September 2023 Media Release - Katherine Tip Shop Opens

Katherine Town Council’s commitment to recycling and its residents’ passion for repurposing pre-loved goods has driven the reopening of the Tip Shop. Located at the Katherine Waste Facility on Novis Quarry Road, the Tip Shop’s grand opening will be on Saturday, 9 September, between 8 am and 12 pm.

Guidelines for the installation of plaques on the Katherine Memorial Wall
Posted 05 September 2023 Guidelines for the installation of plaques on the Katherine Memorial Wall

Katherine Town Council recognises the importance of memorials in celebrating our region’s history, culture, environment, people organisations and events. In order to manage requests for a memorial mention on the Katherine Memorial Wall, council assesses requests based on the significance of the person, group, or event to the community.

Mayor Update
Posted 31 August 2023 Mayor Update

Our Council meeting was held on 22nd August. This is the first time in five months that we had all Elected Members on board. Council has six Elected Members and the Mayor. Our two new Councillors Kerrie Mott and Peter McDougall had their first Council meeting. They have both been doing the mandatory training which is a requirement. Elected Members now have more information available to them and training so that they are equipped with the knowledge they need to be able to represent the community and Council.

CEO Update - KTC welcomes new Councillors
Posted 31 August 2023 CEO Update - KTC welcomes new Councillors

Congratulations and welcome to our new Councillors, Kerrie Mott and Peter McDougall who were elected at the by-election on 15 July 2023. The newly elected councillors filled vacancies created by the departure of two Councillors in February 2023.

The Great Spring Clean
Posted 21 August 2023 The Great Spring Clean

Katherine River is our town’s most beautiful asset and our citizens most popular walking, riding and fishing venue. It is also the focus of this year’s Cleanup Australia Days “Great Spring Clean’.

Nominations Open for Australia Day Citizen of the Year
Posted 17 August 2023 Nominations Open for Australia Day Citizen of the Year

It's time to shine a light on Katherine's outstanding citizens by nominating people whose actions make a real difference to our town.

Katherine Food Collective: What you said
Posted 17 August 2023 Katherine Food Collective: What you said

Katherine Town Council has no doubt how much our community enjoyed the 2023 Katherine Food Collective, with a recent survey identifying overwhelming support for its return in 2024.

Media Release - Veteran’s Service Commemorates 50th Anniversary of
Posted 17 August 2023 Media Release - Veteran’s Service Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War

This year is the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War where almost 60 000 Australian personnel from the army, air force and navy served.

Media Release - Get Into the Swing at The Blue Sky Ball
Posted 15 August 2023 Media Release - Get Into the Swing at The Blue Sky Ball

There is lots to love about Katherine, and high in the rankings come the dry season’s endless blue sky and a hectic outdoor social calendar.

Media Release - Adventure Play Park closed Wednesday morning
Posted 14 August 2023 Media Release - Adventure Play Park closed Wednesday morning

The Adventure Play Park at the Katherine Sports Precinct will briefly close on Wednesday 16 August 2023 from 7 am to 12 pm while Katherine Town Council Depot staff clean the facilities.

Media Release - Katherine wins finals spot in national Top Tourism Town
Posted 14 August 2023 Media Release - Katherine wins finals spot in national Top Tourism Town Awards

Katherine was this week named a finalist in the national Top Tourism Town Awards with the Australian Tourism Industry Council to announce the winner at a ceremony in Canberra on the 14th of September.

Katherine Food Collective – Have your Say
Posted 03 August 2023 Katherine Food Collective – Have your Say

Crowds enjoyed double the number of food vendors at this year’s Katherine Food Collective which transformed the CBD carpark into a vibrant outdoor eatery in the dry season.

Community Grants Program Opens
Posted 01 August 2023 Community Grants Program Opens

Katherine Town Council's annual community grants program opened today, allowing community groups to apply for up to $5000 to support initiatives and events that benefit the Katherine local government region.

Council Welcomes Two New Councillors
Posted 01 August 2023 Council Welcomes Two New Councillors

Katherine Town Council held a Declaration of Office Ceremony in the Civic Centre today for Peter McDougall and Kerrie Mott, who became Duly Elected Members at the By-election on 15 July 2023.

Low Level Bridge to Briefly Close for Repairs
Posted 31 July 2023 Low Level Bridge to Briefly Close for Repairs

The Katherine Town Council will briefly close the Low Level Bridge between 9 am and 1 pm on Tuesday, 8 August, so the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) can undertake essential maintenance and repairs.

Council adopts 2023-24 Municipal Plan and Budget
Posted 30 June 2023 Council adopts 2023-24 Municipal Plan and Budget

Council has adopted the 2023/24 Municipal Plan including budget, long-term financial plan, rates and fees and charges, at a Special Meeting of Council on Thursday 29 June 2023.

Mayoral Update
Posted 13 June 2023 Mayoral Update

Read Mayor Lis Clark's monthly update

CEO Update - Why not stand for election to local government?
Posted 13 June 2023 CEO Update - Why not stand for election to local government?

It’s really important that the people we elect to represent us on the Katherine Town Council, are a reflection of the diversity of our community.

Impounded Cars: 6th June 2023
Posted 07 June 2023 Impounded Cars: 6th June 2023

Impounded Cars

Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024 open to public comment
Posted 07 June 2023 Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024 open to public comment

Katherine Town Council has released its Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024 with draft budget, long-term financial plan, rates and fees and charges for community consultation. Katherine mayor and councillors passed this motion at a Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday 6 June.

Nominate to be a Katherine councillor
Posted 01 June 2023 Nominate to be a Katherine councillor

Katherine’s by-election on Saturday July 15 will aim to fill two vacant councillor positions at Katherine Town Council.

Free rock concert at Katherine’s Town Square
Posted 23 May 2023 Free rock concert at Katherine’s Town Square

The Australian Army band will belt out modern tunes at their free concert this Saturday May 27 at Katherine’s Town Square.

Six-month recycling trial for Katherine East
Posted 23 May 2023 Six-month recycling trial for Katherine East

Recycling is coming to Katherine in the form of a six-month trial. Katherine Town Council has advised that around 250 houses in Katherine East will be invited to participate in the trial starting Wednesday June 21, with bins emptied fortnightly.

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