Condolences for Her Majesty Passing and Gifts of Hope and Peace
November 16, 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.
Today the results of the 2025 Local Government Elections have been officially declared by the Northern Territory Electoral Commission .
The East Arnhem Regional Council Disability Services team is dedicated to providing culturally safe, high-quality support for all our participants.
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) is proud to participate in the ‘Healthy Homes Community Clean Up Week’ alongside many other organisations committed to improving the health and housing outcomes of residents living in Yirrkala.
The 2025 Local Government Elections will take place in August, inviting voters from across the Territory to participate.
East Arnhem Regional Council was pleased to welcome the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC in Yirrkala.
Our Municipal Team in Galiwin'ku are doing great djäma...
In July, East Arnhem Regional Council will be running Community Consultations sessions in Gapuwiyak, Milingimbi, Galiwin'ku, Ramingining, Gunyangara and Yirrkala.
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 .
During our recent Ordinary Council meeting we celebrated two of our longest serving Councillors who have been with Council since its inception in 2008.
