Investiture Ceremony

    18 July 2024

    East Arnhem Regional Council representatives were recently invited to attend the Investiture Ceremony for Councillor Kaye Thurlow’s appointment to the ‘Member of the Order’ (AM), in the General Division of the Order of Australia.


    The invitation was extended by His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie AO PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, and Ms Ruth Jones with the ceremony being held in Galiwin’ku.

    The award is in recognition of Cr Kaye Thurlow’s remarkable dedication and service to the communities of East Arnhem Land. These include her years as a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal at Shepherdson College and her tireless work on numerous committees and boards. Additionally, Kaye is also the longest serving Councillor of East Arnhem Regional Council, including serving as Council President and Deputy President over several years.

    CEO Dale Keehne was joined at the Investiture by President Lapulung Dhamarrandji, Kaye’s fellow Councillors and Director - Council Services, Signe Balodis. Congratulations Kaye on this award recognising your outstanding contributions.

    Congratulations Councillor Kaye Thurlow AM. 


    Investiture Ceremony, Galiwin'ku, 11 July 2024

    A women receiving an award on stage. Both people are looking at the camera smiling.

    2026 Spirit of JCU Award

    10 September 2026
    Dr Madeleine Kelso BVSc, East Arnhem Regional Council's Regional Manager - Veterinarian & Animal Control receiving the 2026 Spirit of JCU Award recognising outstanding alumni .
    Regional Wellbeing Camp 2025

    2026 Regional Wellbeing Camp

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    East Arnhem Regional Council's fourth Regional Wellbeing Camp to be held at Gulkula in 2026 bringing together 36 young people from across the region.
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    No more chasing pen and paper, we've gone digital

    Aged Care Employee Day Award

    12 August 2026
    Congratulations to Patchouli, Regional Manager – Aged Care Services, on receiving the Aged Care Employee Day Award earlier this month.

    No fires at the landfill

    10 August 2026
    No fires at the landfill

    Deepest Condolences

    4 August 2026
    With great sorrow, East Arnhem Regional Council marks the passing of Mr B Marika AM.

    Media Release: Break the Silence to End the Violence

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    The East Arnhem Regional Council Local Authorities for Milingimbi and Ramingining met formally this week. Local Authority Members considered and discussed the major issue of domestic violence.

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    Media Release: Yaka Bulu Mari’ Miyalk’ku - No More Violence to Women

    9 July 2026
    Council President Lapulung Dhamarrandji, Deputy President Stephen Dhamarrandji, Councillor Marrpalawuy Marika and Councillor Ganygulpa Dhurrkay have met about the tragic loss of a 17-year-old Yolŋu girl in Galiwin’ku as reported by ABC News on 6 July 2026.