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.
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.
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.
