Condolences for Her Majesty Passing and Gifts of Hope and Peace
16 November 2022
East Arnhem Regional Council President Lapulung Dhammarandji acknowledged the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and conveyed his condolences to His Excellency Governor-General of Australia David Hurley.
President Dhammarandji also presented the Governor-General with a cultural spear and woomera extending a sign of hope and peace between the two worlds; Yolngu and Balanda in Australia. “I give you this special Spear of hope and Woomera of peace. They are given in trust and good faith as we are all intertwined; To recognise and further build our bond, through a bridge of commonality and to create a brighter future for all Australians, united in our shared nation,” said President Dhammarandji in his welcome speech.
In East Arnhem, the local government’s youth work doesn’t begin with a program. It begins with relationships.
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.
We're excited to announce winners from the 5 th Annual Eastern Cup Basketball Championships.
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.
East Arnhem Regional Council proudly celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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.
East Arnhem Regional Council adopted the Budget for the 2026-2027 financial year and the Regional Plan for 2026-2027 at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on Thursday, 25 June 2026.
A By-election is being held to fill a casual vacancy in the East Arnhem Regional Council Gumurr Miwatj Ward (1 vacancy).
East Arnhem Regional Council is asking everyone to help keep our communities safe and healthy.
