Deepest Condolences

    4 August 2026

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

    East Arnhem Regional Council President, Lapulung Dhamarrandji has stated,

    “We, as East Arnhem Regional Council, would like to acknowledge and pass on our deepest condolences and our sincere wishes towards our respected Senior Rirratjiŋu yolŋu cultural leader, as a well-known figure of the Rirratjiŋu Aboriginal Corporation from the community of Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land.


    We pay our respect towards the passing of the late Ŋaritjpal B.Marika AM as a highly respected yolŋu ceremonial leader as well an East Arnhem Gumurr Miwatj region spokesperson.


    In this moment, of the passing of my beloved brother from the Rirratjiŋu clan nations, we wish for him to rest in peace in Gods heavenly paradise.”  

     

    We extend our deepest condolences to the family members, friends and community members.

     

    Out of respect, our Yirrkala Office was closed today (4 August 2026). 

    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

    Media Release: Break the Silence to End the Violence

    23 July 2026
    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.

    How East Arnhem Regional Council builds futures with relationships

    10 July 2026
    In East Arnhem, the local government’s youth work doesn’t begin with a program. It begins with relationships.

    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.

    5th Annual Eastern Cup Basketball Championships

    8 July 2026
    We're excited to announce winners from the 5 th Annual Eastern Cup Basketball Championships.

    Deepest Condolences

    7 July 2026
    On behalf of East Arnhem Regional Council, we extend our deepest condolences to the family members, friends and community members of the late Evelyn D Bukulatjpi.

    NAIDOC Week 50 Years Deadly

    6 July 2026
    East Arnhem Regional Council proudly celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Council Meets with Chief Minister

    30 June 2026
    Thank you to the Hon. Lia Finocchiaro MLA , Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, and Oly Carlson MLA, Assistant Minister for Nhulunbuy Transition, for meeting with East Arnhem Regional Council 's President Lapulung Dhamarrandji, Deputy President Stephen Dhamarrandji, Councillor Marrpalawuy Marika, Councillor Lirrpiya Mununggurr and CEO Dale Keehne to discuss a range of important issues impacting East Arnhem Land.