Snap Send Solve Customer Experience Award

    February 27, 2025

    We're thrilled to announce the East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) has received the Snap Send Solve Customer Experience Award in the 2024 Solver of the Year Awards for the Northern Territory. 

    The Customer Experience Award recognises outstanding Solvers who received exceptional communication star ratings for their communities and achieved the highest percentage of Snap status updates. We're proud of our outstanding team working hard to deliver positive outcomes in all nine communities serviced by EARC. 


    We would also like to congratulate Katherine Town Council on taking out the Snapper’s Choice Award plus the Digital Community Award and City of Darwin receiving the Inclusive Excellence Award.

    Customer Experience Award


    For delivering an outstanding Snapper experience, East Arnhem Regional Council takes the spotlight for the Northern Territory! 


    With the highest percentage of Snap status updates and top-rated communication, they’ve shown that clear and consistent updates make all the difference—keeping Snappers informed, engaged, and empowered to improve their communities.

    Welcoming the Governor-General of Australia

    July 22, 2025
    East Arnhem Regional Council was pleased to welcome the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC in Yirrkala.

    Galiwin'ku Municipal Team

    July 10, 2025
    Our Municipal Team in Galiwin'ku are doing great djäma...

    Community Consultations

    July 7, 2025
    In July, East Arnhem Regional Council will be running Community Consultations sessions in Gapuwiyak, Milingimbi, Galiwin'ku, Ramingining, Gunyangara and Yirrkala.

    2025 Local Government Elections

    July 3, 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 .
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    Celebrating two longest serving Councillors

    June 30, 2025
    During our recent Ordinary Council meeting we celebrated two of our longest serving Councillors who have been with Council since its inception in 2008.

    Council Adopts Regional Plan 2025-2026

    June 26, 2025
    East Arnhem Regional Council adopted the Budget for the 2025-2026 financial year and the Regional Plan for 2025-2026 at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on Thursday, 26 June 2025. You can obtain copies of the 2025-2026 Regional Plan and Budget: by downloading from www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au view in hard copy at any of Council’s Service Delivery Centres and the Regional Office by telephoning (08) 8986 8986 or emailing info@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
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    Ramingining Film Screening

    June 16, 2025
    In May the East Arnhem Regional Council team at Ramingining assisted Savage Films to screen 'Journey Home, David Gulpilil' in community.

    VET Careers Expo

    June 4, 2025
    In May, East Arnhem Regional Council participated in the VET Careers Expo in Darwin. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with students and jobseekers about career and training opportunities within the local government sector. Thanks to LGANT for having us at their stall this afternoon. Photo: East Arnhem Regional Council at VET Careers Expo, Marrara Indoor Stadium, Darwin, 2025.

    Draft Regional Plan 2025-2026

    May 22, 2025
    Public Consultation | Draft Regional Plan 2025-2026