Throwback to the launch of the East Arnhem Regional Mural in Nhulunbuy
2 November 2023
Thank you to all who attended the official launch of the East Arnhem Regional Mural in Nhulunbuy.
Witiyana Marika led the traditional Buŋul welcoming ceremony, followed by a moving address by Marpalawuy Marika, a key Councillor for the Gumurr Miwatj Ward of East Arnhem Regional Council.
A short film was then shown of how community members were engaged from across the region, to develop and then create the mural, with five unifying themes.
The making of the mural shows well how we Yolngu and Warnindilyakwan Yolngu are connected and bonded with our Balanda (non-Indigenous) wawas (brothers) and yapas (sisters).
As Marpalawuy Marika said to all gathered "we are stronger when we are united together".
Photo Credits: Marcus Mitchell
East Arnhem Regional Council’s Local Authority Members for Ramingining proactively supported the call by Council to tackle domestic violence through the ‘No More Violence’ community event held on 17 October 2026 in Ramingining.
Our award-winning Animal Management Program provides remote veterinary services to six communities, ensuring consistency of animal care through the region.
Dr Madeleine Kelso BVSc, East Arnhem Regional Council's Regional Manager - Veterinarian & Animal Control receiving the 2026 Spirit of JCU Award recognising outstanding alumni .
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.
No more chasing pen and paper, we've gone digital
Congratulations to Patchouli, Regional Manager – Aged Care Services, on receiving the Aged Care Employee Day Award earlier this month.
No fires at the landfill
With great sorrow, East Arnhem Regional Council marks the passing of Mr B Marika AM.
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.
