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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.

Council begins community engagement ahead of July by-election
Posted 04 May 2023 Council begins community engagement ahead of July by-election

With two seats empty at Katherine Town Council and a by-election set for Saturday July 15, council has released a quiz to get residents engaged in the process.

Katherine to commemorate ANZAC Day with dawn service and march
Posted 17 April 2023 Katherine to commemorate ANZAC Day with dawn service and march

The community of Katherine will gather to honour the service and sacrifice of our defence forces on Anzac Day, Tuesday April 25.

Performers wanted for upcoming Katherine Youth Concert
Posted 23 March 2023 Performers wanted for upcoming Katherine Youth Concert

Katherine’s aspiring performers have a chance to show their stuff at Katherine Town Council’s Youth Concert on Wednesday April 12.

Council invites food vendors to sign up for popular event
Posted 23 March 2023 Council invites food vendors to sign up for popular event

Last year’s successful Katherine Food Collective event is returning bigger and better for the 2023 dry season.

Katherine council to trial daytime council meeting
Posted 22 March 2023 Katherine council to trial daytime council meeting

Katherine Town Council will trial moving its March council meeting to the daytime, rather than in the evening.

CEO's all-star review after one year at Council
Posted 21 March 2023 CEO's all-star review after one year at Council

Katherine Town Council’s CEO Ingrid Stonhill has received a glowing report card for her first year, with a four-out-of-four-star performance rating.

Experience Katherine’s rich diversity at two-day Multicultural Festival
Posted 20 March 2023 Experience Katherine’s rich diversity at two-day Multicultural Festival

The two-day Katherine Multicultural Festival promises to be a mix of culture, colour, and tantalising food.

Wet Season Closures
Posted 20 March 2023 Wet Season Closures

A list of closures around Katherine due to the wet season. This page will be kept up to date.

Submit your dry season event to free Katherine brochure
Posted 17 March 2023 Submit your dry season event to free Katherine brochure

The Festivals of the Dry event brochure is a free program, promoting events in the Katherine Region from May to September.

Katherine Town Council votes in new Deputy Mayor
Posted 01 March 2023 Katherine Town Council votes in new Deputy Mayor

At its Ordinary Meeting of Council, held last night, Tuesday 28th February, elected members voted in Cr Denis Coburn as its new Deputy Mayor.

Participate in Katherine's Clean Up Australia Day
Posted 28 February 2023 Participate in Katherine's Clean Up Australia Day

The country’s largest community-based environmental event Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday March 5, is Katherine’s opportunity to tackle litter in town.

Media Release - Emungalan Road Bridge Closure
Posted 23 February 2023 Media Release - Emungalan Road Bridge Closure

Please be advised that Council and DIPL are closely monitoring the local catchments. Emungalan Road will be closed on either side of the bridge on Leight Creek with immediate effect. It is deemed unsafe to cross due to rising water levels. The road will be reopened once river levels recede and as soon as it is safe to do so. We remind everyone that ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ and to avoid unnecessary travel at these times.

Steal the spotlight at Katherine’s annual Youth Concert
Posted 16 February 2023 Steal the spotlight at Katherine’s annual Youth Concert

Katherine Town Council is calling for youth performers for its annual Youth Concert on Wednesday April 12.

Council to trial East Katherine laneway closures
Posted 07 February 2023 Council to trial East Katherine laneway closures

Katherine Town Council will trial closing five laneways in East Katherine by late March, in an area which has been identified as a break in hotspot.

Mayoral Update
Posted 07 February 2023 Mayoral Update

The bi-weekly mayoral update on what's been and coming in Katherine.

Anti-social behaviour in Katherine an ongoing problem
Posted 07 February 2023 Anti-social behaviour in Katherine an ongoing problem

IN MY OPINION...monthly piece from Council's CEO Ingrid Stonhill, this time on crime in Katherine.

Councillor Ben Herdon resigns
Posted 06 February 2023 Councillor Ben Herdon resigns

This morning, Katherine Town Council CEO Ingrid Stonhill received a resignation from Councillor Ben Herdon.

Deputy Mayor Kym Henderson resigns
Posted 06 February 2023 Deputy Mayor Kym Henderson resigns

This morning, Katherine Town Council CEO Ingrid Stonhill received a resignation from Kym Henderson, Deputy Mayor of Katherine Town Council.

Speed signs installed near Katherine schools
Posted 01 February 2023 Speed signs installed near Katherine schools

School is back and motorists around the MacFarlane Primary School and Katherine High School will be reminded of safe speeds with Katherine Town Council’s two new speed radar signs.

Inclusive celebrations for Katherine’s Australia Day
Posted 16 January 2023 Inclusive celebrations for Katherine’s Australia Day

As Australia Day celebrations slowly change over the years, Katherine Town Council is doing its best to be inclusive while the date remains January 26.

Katherine mayor calls for a second high-level bridge
Posted 13 January 2023 Katherine mayor calls for a second high-level bridge

With communities in Western Australia cut off in the latest record weather event, Katherine Town Council’s mayor is calling on the Territory Government to bring forward plans to build a second high-level bridge in Katherine.

Be part of the Centenary of Katherine 2026 Advisory Committee
Posted 05 January 2023 Be part of the Centenary of Katherine 2026 Advisory Committee

Katherine turns 100 in July 2026 and council is getting preparations underway to celebrate this milestone.

Stallholders wanted for Katherine's Come and Try Sports Expo 2023
Posted 05 January 2023 Stallholders wanted for Katherine's Come and Try Sports Expo 2023

We're calling for stallholders and a barbecue fundraiser for our Come and Try Sports Expo 2023!

Someone went shopping in my lingerie drawer
Posted 06 December 2022 Someone went shopping in my lingerie drawer

IN MY OPINION...monthly piece from Council's CEO Ingrid Stonhill, this time on crime in Katherine.

Temporary relocation of Katherine Visitor Information Centre
Posted 02 December 2022 Temporary relocation of Katherine Visitor Information Centre

From Monday December 5, the Katherine Visitor Information Centre (KVIC) will be temporarily relocated to a pop-up kiosk at the Katherine Public Library on 18 Katherine Terrace.

Proposed By-Law Amendment out for Community Consultation
Posted 02 December 2022 Proposed By-Law Amendment out for Community Consultation

Council endorsed proposed amendments to its by-laws at the council meeting on Tuesday 22 November, which now go out for public feedback before moving forward.

Council entices quality staff
Posted 01 December 2022 Council entices quality staff

Katherine Town Council is going through an exciting time of growth and it has gathered a high-calibre team to meet the needs of Katherine.

Mayoral Update
Posted 01 December 2022 Mayoral Update

The bi-weekly mayoral update on what's been and coming in Katherine.

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