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Monday May 14, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Swimming Pool Closure due to Vandalism.

Thursday May 10, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Swimming Pool Closure on Fridays.

Monday March 26, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Swimming Pool and Gym Fees and Charges for Use.

Monday March 26, 2012. Click HERE to view ongoing counting tally for NT Local Government elections. Note: Results will declared by the NT Electoral Commission on April 1.

Thursday March 8, 2012. Agenda documents for the March 14 Ordinary Council Meeting to be held at the Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin, are now available from Council offices or HERE. Meeting commences at 8.30am and is open to the public, excluding confidential Council business.

Tuesday February 28, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Swimming Pool Temporary Closure.

Wednesday February 15, 2012. Agenda documents for Council's Finance and Policy Committee Meeting on February 22 are now available from Council offices or HERE.

Wednesday February 15, 2012. Agenda documents for Council's Audit Committee Meeting on February 22 are now available from Council offices or HERE.

Friday February 10, 2012. Nominations are now open for the Council election on March 24. For information and nomination forms go to the NT Electoral Commission website HERE.

Friday February 10, 2012. MEDIA RELEASE: Digital TV transfer may increase costs for remote residents.

Tuesday February 7, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Royal Life Saving Training Opportunities in Jabiru.

Thursday February 2, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Swimming Pool operating hours update.

Thursday February 2, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Library opening hours return to full operation

Wednesday February 1, 2012. Agenda documents for the Ordinary Council Meeting on February 8 are now available from Council offices or HERE.

Wednesday January 18, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Crocodile Warning - Lake Jabiru.

Monday January 16, 2012. Agenda documents for the Ordinary Council Meeting on January 24 are now available from Council offices or by clicking HERE.

Friday January 13, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Library temporary opening hours information.

Thursday January 12, 2012.
Australia Day Ambassador Gary Dawson OAM to visit West Arnhem Shire.
Australia Day celebration, games and community BBQ at Jabiru Golf Club.

Wednesday January 4, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Swimming Pool and Gym Opening Hours.

Thursday December 15, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Christmas information about Council services in Jabiru

Thursday December 15, 2011. Click HERE for details of rubbish collection services in Jabiru over the Christmas period.

Thursday December 15, 2011. Christmas school holiday activity program for Jabiru released HERE

Wednesday December 14, 2011: Agenda documents for Council's Finance and Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday December 21 are now available HERE.

Thursday November 24, 2011: Agenda documents for Council's Audit Committee meeting on Wednesday November 30 are now available HERE.

Wednesday November 23, 2011: Agenda documents for Council's Finance and Policy Meeting on Wednesday November 30 are now available HERE. Meeting notice HERE.

Friday November 18, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Animal Management - Frequently Asked Questions.

Friday November 18, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Swimming Pool and Gym Temporary Closure - Update.

Wednesday November 16, 2011. REMINDER:

  • Next Ordinary Council Meeting will be held in Council Chambers, Jabiru on Tuesday November 22 from 8.30am. Click HERE for Agenda documents.
  • November Finance and Policy Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday November 30 in Council Chambers, Jabiru from 10.00am.
  • Next Audit Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday November 30 in Council Chambers, Jabiru from 2.00pm.

Wednesday November 2, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Swimmming Pool and Gym Temporary Closure - Update

Monday October 10, 2011. MEDIA RELEASE: West Arnhem Shire Council welcomes Arnhem Highway improvements.

Friday October 7, 2011. MEDIA RELEASE: Asbestos exposure outside West Arnhem Shire Council Maningrida office.

Friday October 7, 2011. MEDIA RELEASE: West Arnhem Shire Council rejects call to rollback Shire amalgamations.

Monday October 3, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Dog Registration service during visiting vet visit.

Friday September 30, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Swimming Pool Temporary Closure.

Friday September 30, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru Public Library Temporary Closure.

Friday September 30, 2011. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jabiru animal management - Update.
Download Council's dog complaint form HERE to report sightings of nuisance animals. 

West Arnhem Shire Council advises that the date of the October Ordinary Council Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, October 10. Meeting will commence at 8.30am in Council Chambers, Jabiru. Agenda documents available HERE.

Tuesday September 13, 2011: PUBLIC NOTICE: Dingo attacks on Jabiru dogs.

Thursday August 11: Media Release - West Arnhem Shire Council votes to adopt deficit budget

2011/12 Rates Declaration

NEW: Welcome to Jabiru Handbook has been updated. Click HERE.

Draft 2011/12 Shire Plan Released For Public Comment

Media release - West Arnhem Shire Council Calls Special Meeting To Address Financial Situation

NOTE: Click here to view Special Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Media Release - West Arnhem Shire Council Renews Call For Highway Improvements

Media Release - West Arnhem Shire Council Supports Calls To Improve Arnhem Highway Safety

Media Release - Minjilang To Establish Local Board

Media Release - West Arnhem Shire Council Welcomes Formation of NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce

Media Release - West Arnhem Shire Council To Cease Community Postal Agency Agreements

Media Release - West Arnhem Shire Council Moves to Revise Budget 


  
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Welcome to West Arnhem Shire Council

Sunset over GunbalanyaLake Jabiru

  
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The West Arnhem Shire is one of eight new shire areas located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Shire covers an area of 49,698.26 km² and has a population of 6,591 (2008). The West Arnhem Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of West Arnhem.

The Council provides essential services to the West Arnhem Shire and covers four wards. The communities of Minjilang & Warruwi are located in Barrah Ward, Maningrida community in Maningrida Ward, Gunbalanya community in Gunbalanya Ward and Jabiru situated in Kakadu Ward which also includes the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park.

West Arnhem is a popular tourist destination with a stunning array of outback landscapes, colourful rock escarpments & wide expanse of glorious wetlands. The sensational flora, fauna and wildlife provides a visual celebration for the visitor and residents of this beautiful top end area of Australia.

The Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory have left a great legacy of their culture in the form of art that can be found in caves and rock overhangs where it is protected from the elements. One of the richest areas of rock art are located within Kakadu National Park, the traditional lands of the Gagudju people, in the West Arnhem Shire.

Apart from the traditional local government services, the Council also funds, manages & maintains a wide range of community programs and projects.  These programs focus on a regional approach so all community members can enjoy the benefits.

These programs include:

  • training and employment
  • indigenous art & galleries
  • family safety, safe houses, counselling
  • night patrol, drug & alcohol education
  • sport and recreation
  • child care & youth centres
  • maintenance and recording of languages
  • local radio broadcasting
  • Jabiru Public Library

This is an exciting time for the region and the Council is firmly committed to achieving significant and lasting change to improve the quality of life for all Shire residents.

Lothar Siebert                                                                          Alex Douglas Mayor                                                                                        A/Chief Executive Officer

 
  
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