Citizenship Ceremony
February 12, 2025
In February, East Arnhem Regional Council held a special Citizenship Ceremony at Groote Eylandt Lodge, welcoming 2 new Australian Citizens.
Deputy President Jason Mirritjawuy and CEO Dale Keehne of East Arnhem Regional Council, took great pleasure in welcoming our new Citizens of Australia: Lautilopa and Racel.
We are stronger together.
Citizenship Ceremony, Alyangula, 7 February 2025

The 2025 Local Government Elections will take place in August, inviting voters from across the Territory to participate. Twelve Councillors will be selected to represent the five wards across East Arnhem: Birr Rawarrang Ward (Ramingining), Gumurr Gattjirrk Ward (Milingimbi), Gumurr Marthakal Ward (Galiwin’ku), Gumurr Miwatj Ward (Gunyangara & Yirrkala) and Gumurr Miyarrka Ward (Gapuwiyak). For information on nomination, voting and key dates in the 2025 Local Government Election click here .