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Media Release - Katherine Food Collective On Hold
Posted 12 April 2024 Media Release - Katherine Food Collective On Hold

Katherine Town Council has put its popular dry season Food Collective on ice after receiving only two expressions of interest from local food vendors.

Media Release - Katherine Life Highlights Liveability
Posted 10 April 2024 Media Release - Katherine Life Highlights Liveability

Katherine Town Council has launched an innovative online tool that gives new and prospective residents a snapshot of what we love about Katherine.

Media Release - Anzac Day Event Road Closures
Posted 08 April 2024 Media Release - Anzac Day Event Road Closures

The Katherine Town Council’s Anzac Day commemoration activities in and around the Katherine CBD will necessitate road closures on April 24th and 25th 2024.

Expression of Interest – The Meeting Place
Posted 04 April 2024 Expression of Interest – The Meeting Place

Are you tired of the same old humdrum café scene? Well, hold onto your coffee cups because we've got news that will shake things up!

Media Release - O'Shea Park Lockers Installed to Keep Belongings Secure
Posted 28 March 2024 Media Release - O'Shea Park Lockers Installed to Keep Belongings Secure

Katherine Town Council has installed outdoor lockers at O'Shea Park for out-of-town, short-stay visitors who are sleeping rough to store their belongings securely.

Easter long weekend council facility closures
Posted 28 March 2024 Easter long weekend council facility closures

Please note the change of operating hours for all Council facilities during the Easter Weekend below.

Media Release - Katherine Commemorates ANZAC Day
Posted 28 March 2024 Media Release - Katherine Commemorates ANZAC Day

The Katherine community will gather to commemorate the sacrifices and service of Australia’s defence force at this year’s ANZAC Day dawn service and community march on Thursday, the 25th of April 2024.

Media Release - Temporary Walkway Closure to install  Solar Lights
Posted 25 March 2024 Media Release - Temporary Walkway Closure to install Solar Lights

Katherine Town Council’s installation of solar lights along the River Link Trail pathway behind the Katherine Cemetery between Smyth Court and Giles Street will impact walkway this next week.

Media Release - 2024 Katherine Food Collective Calls for Vendors
Posted 19 March 2024 Media Release - 2024 Katherine Food Collective Calls for Vendors

Katherine Town Council announced the hugely popular Katherine Food Collective will run for a third year this dry season and has opened its Expression of Interest process for food vendors.

Media Release - Festival of the Dry Program is Out
Posted 18 March 2024 Media Release - Festival of the Dry Program is Out

It has been a long wet season, but the dry season is in sight, so it’s time to prepare for the flurry of events promoted through Katherine Town Council’s 2024 Festival of the Dry program.

Fast-charging EV stations ready to connect NT regions
Posted 15 March 2024 Fast-charging EV stations ready to connect NT regions

The Albanese Government’s Driving the Nation fund has accelerated towards another milestone, with three new electric vehicle charging stations opening in the Northern Territory. Chargers in Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs are launching this week, part of a $78.6 million partnership between the Commonwealth and NRMA to deliver a national EV fast-charging network.

Katherine Pool to Close Ahead of Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Posted 11 March 2024 Katherine Pool to Close Ahead of Aquatic Centre Upgrade

The Katherine Aquatic Centre is 43 years old and has just about worn out. We understand the importance of the opportunity to swim, particularly for our lap swimmers, learn-to-swim students, and school swimming sports. So, we have been trying to keep it operating as long as possible while we waited for the federal government funding for the major aquatic centre upgrade to be signed off.

Media Release - Come and Try Sports Expo
Posted 08 March 2024 Media Release - Come and Try Sports Expo

Katherine’s annual Come and Try Sports Expo is the perfect opportunity for people of any age and ability to find their ideal sport.

Media Release - Katherine Town Council Shakes Up Clean Up
Posted 01 March 2024 Media Release - Katherine Town Council Shakes Up Clean Up

Katherine Town Council is innovating its annual Clean Up Australia event this year, inviting people to clean up whichever patch of Katherine's paradise suits them best.

Media Release - CEO Ranked High Performing
Posted 01 March 2024 Media Release - CEO Ranked High Performing

This week, Mayor Lis Clark congratulated CEO Ingrid Stonhill on behalf of all elected members for officially "far exceeding expectations", determined by the CEO Review Panel.

Media Release - Katherine's International Women's Day Inspires Inclusion
Posted 28 February 2024 Media Release - Katherine's International Women's Day Inspires Inclusion

Australia’s Senior Citizen of the Year, Yalmay Yunupingu, is a guest speaker at this year’s sold out International Women’s Day event at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre (GYRACC) at 10 am on Friday 8 March.

Media Release - Katherine Town Council Wins Dual Snap Send Solve Awards
Posted 09 February 2024 Media Release - Katherine Town Council Wins Dual Snap Send Solve Awards

Katherine Town Council’s response to its Snap, Send, Solve reports took out the Territory’s Community Engagement Award and the Inclusive Excellence Award at the 2023 Solver of the Year Awards.

Media Release - Council Trial Ends: Recycling Contractor unable to continue
Posted 23 January 2024 Media Release - Council Trial Ends: Recycling Contractor unable to continue

Katherine Town Council today announced the town’s sole recycling contractor is unable to continue to provide his services, leaving Council unable to continue its Katherine East recycling trial. Council CEO Ingrid Stonhill said it was incredibly disappointing, particularly given Council’s recent awards for its commitment to developing a circular economy.

Rapid Response Buggy is Back on Track
Posted 16 January 2024 Rapid Response Buggy is Back on Track

Katherine Town Council’s Rapid Response Buggy crew will be back collecting rubbish and reporting incidents around the CBD from Wednesday 24 January.

Media Release - Katherine's Commitment to Recycling Recognised
Posted 21 December 2023 Media Release - Katherine's Commitment to Recycling Recognised

Katherine’s commitment to recycling was recently celebrated with a win in the Circular Economy category at the Keep Australia Beautiful Council NT Sustainable Communities Awards.

Media Release - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Under Construction at
Posted 14 December 2023 Media Release - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Under Construction at Lindsay Street Carpark

Katherine Town Council is constructing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Lindsay Street Complex Car Park, linking Katherine with the national network of fast, multi-vehicle charging sites.

Media Release - All Aboard the K Town Express!
Posted 07 December 2023 Media Release - All Aboard the K Town Express!

This year, Katherine kids can climb aboard two free K-Town Express trains to add festive magic to the Christmas period.

Media Release - International Day of People with Disability Awards
Posted 04 December 2023 Media Release - International Day of People with Disability Awards

Katherine Town Council celebrated the International Day of People with a Disability (IDPWD) today at 10 am with a morning tea at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre. The United Nation’s observed day promotes inclusiveness and is commemorated internationally to recognise the achievements of people with a disability.

Media Release - Katherine Town Council’s Final Event for 2023
Posted 01 December 2023 Media Release - Katherine Town Council’s Final Event for 2023

The deliciously funny and engaging new release children’s film ‘Wonka’ will feature on Saturday, 11am on 16th December at Katherine Cinema 3. Mark the date in your holiday calendar, settle back with free popcorn and be transported into the magical journey that led to Willie Wonka’s fame as the world’s greatest chocolate maker.

Media Release - Katherine’s Carollers Ignite Festive Spirit
Posted 21 November 2023 Media Release - Katherine’s Carollers Ignite Festive Spirit

The Lindsay Street Complex Christmas light show will set the stage for this year’s Christmas Carols by Candlelight community event at 5:30 pm on Saturday, 2 December 2023.

Katherine Town Council Releases 2022-23 Annual Report
Posted 17 November 2023 Katherine Town Council Releases 2022-23 Annual Report

Katherine Town Council has released its 2022-23 Annual Report, which details its performance over the last financial year against the objectives set out in its Municipal Plan.

Media Release - Katherine Town Council Christmas Closures
Posted 13 November 2023 Media Release - Katherine Town Council Christmas Closures

With the Christmas break just around the corner, it’s time to take note of the dates Council will close or operate its facilities and services on limited hours during the festive season. Christmas Day, Monday the 25th of December and Boxing Day, Tuesday the 26th of December 2023, and New Year's Day, Monday the 1st of January 2024, are NT public holidays.

Media Release - Get Your Event into our Festivals of the Dry Calendar
Posted 06 November 2023 Media Release - Get Your Event into our Festivals of the Dry Calendar

Dreaming of the Dry? Katherine Town Council is already planning for it. Each year Council produces a Festival of the Dry brochure to promote things for visitors and locals to see and do in Katherine and surrounds between May and September.

Media Release - K-Town Christmas Calendar Is Hot Off the Press
Posted 01 November 2023 Media Release - K-Town Christmas Calendar Is Hot Off the Press

The Katherine Town Council’s Christmas in K-Town Calendar is out, so now’s the time to plot your family’s festive journey through Katherine. There are Christmas light displays, markets, free kids' movies, and even train rides.

Media Release - Katherine Celebrates Men at Inaugural Ambrose Golf Events
Posted 27 October 2023 Media Release - Katherine Celebrates Men at Inaugural Ambrose Golf Events

Katherine Town Council is hosting an inaugural International Men’s Day Ambrose golf event at the Katherine Country Club on 19 November. The special event recognises men's important contribution to their families, partners, children, and society.

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