General

Katherine Town Council’s CBD Activation Program has commenced! Council is encouraging the community to attend FREE activities in locations throughout the CBD. Whether it be watching sporting events, listening to local talent, participating in fitness classes, meditating, creative arts or more, we want you to be involved!

“Thank you to all Northern Territorians who did their bit for our tourism economy. Thank you for spending time in our beautiful region and spending your hard-earned dollars with local businesses” said Mayor Lis Clark.

The Olympics program will be live streamed on the projector at the Town Square from 7:00pm till late each day of the games (23 July to 8 August).

For your chance to win a 35L Yeti Esky come to our stall and make your name suggestion for the new Sportsground Pavilion. The winner of the esky will be announced the week of 19 July 2021.

To assist the community with the elections, Katherine Town Council has partnered with Local Government Association Northern Territory (LGANT) and Northern Territory Electoral Commission (NTEC) to host an information session on Tuesday 13 July 2021, 5pm at the Civic Centre. Council encourages the community to attend. To see more information on the event, click here.

Katherine Town Council invites the community and their furry friends to the 2021 Doggy Day! This year is set to be bigger and better than ever. You don’t want to miss out! The event is scheduled for Saturday 10 July 2021, between 9:00am and 12:00pm at the Civic Centre Lawns. There is the opportunity to register your dog, talk with local veterinarians and Council rangers and to see what dog services are in Katherine and the surrounding areas.

The Draft Plan and Budget were released to the community for feedback with over 28 days of consultation. Council considered a number of public submissions which also added great value into the final plan and budget that was adopted for the Katherine community.

Please be advised that the Katherine Showgrounds Overflow is now at full capacity for its powered sites. This situation will be monitored daily. For accommodation and tourist information enquiries please contact the Katherine Visitor Information Centre : www.visitkatherine.com.au | visitor@ktc.nt.gov.au | 08 8972 2650 Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

Katherine Town Council would like to extend the submissions date of the Expression of Interest 5-year Strategic Plan Consultants until close of business on the 7 of July 2021. Please indicate the cost, methodology and duration of the completion in your proposal. Brief and Further clarification can be received from Ian Bodill - ceo@ktc.nt.gov.au or 08 8972 5500. Submission details: records@ktc.nt.gov.au

Katherine Town Council would like to advise there will be works undertaking on Paterson Court commencing 8:00am Wednesday 23 June 2021 and is anticipated to be completed by Thursday 24 June 2021, if not earlier. These works will include the resealing and rehabilitation of the cul-de-sac on Paterson Court.

Works on the Hot Springs car park are scheduled to commence Sunday 20 June 2021 and anticipated to be completed on Tuesday 22 June 2021.

Exercise ROGUE AMBUSH 21-1 is an Air Force exercise which will be conducted out of RAAF Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal from 15 June to 2 July 2021.

Katherine Town Council plans to develop a 5-year strategic plan and to seek an experienced consultant to undertake this project.

Katherine Town Council advises the Katherine Public Library will be closed Saturday 12 June 2021 due to painting.

Katherine Town Council welcomed 21 new citizens at the Australian Citizenship ceremony yesterday, where family and dignitaries helped mark the occasion.

The CEO and President of Local Government Association of the Northern Territory and Katherine Town Council acknowledged four (4) long term Council staff earlier in the week.

Notice an issue around the community? Pothole, leaking pipe, illegal dumping? Don’t wait, inform Council with Snap Send Solve.

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.