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Celebrating World Wetlands Day

24 Feb 2015
World Wetlands Day was celebrated in style on Monday 2 February at Kakadu National Park’s Bowali Visitor Centre. The day is celebrated worldwide on 2 February to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.Read more
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Packing a punch

23 Feb 2015
With more than 50 kids attending each day, the Childrens' Ground School Holiday Program packed a wallop, with a program that was educational, informative, fun, and free. A ctivities included pizza making, a disco, a billabong cruise, laser tag, water slides and more. PHOTO: DOMINIC O'BRIENRead more
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Warruwi evacuated as Cyclone Lam bears down

19 Feb 2015
West Arnhem Regional Council WARC is working with Northern Territory Emergency Services and police to assist in the airlifting residents from the community of Warruwi, after the NT Government took the decision to evacuate the island on Thursday 19 February in the face of Tropical Cyclone Lam.Read more
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The grass is greener in Warruwi

15 Feb 2015
THEY say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and you only have to look as far as the South Goulburn Oval for the proof. Speaking to The Wire last month, West Arnhem Regional Council Services Manager at Warruwi, Kupa Teao, said the before and after photos showed the dramatic difference a perimeter fence can make.Read more
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Opposition leader drops in to 'Grida

15 Feb 2015
Northern Territory Leader of the Opposition Delia Lawrie visited Maningrida recently, meeting with Traditional Owners and service providers including West Arnhem Regional Council Community Services Manager Adam Cornell. Mr Cornell spoke with Ms Lawrie at a meeting on Wednesday 11 February about issues of concern to Maningrida residents and Council, including funding for road maintenance and upgrades, dog and animal management programs, community fencing and the need for a community morgue.Read more
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Croc shock!

04 Feb 2015
On Tuesday 20 January, Kakadu rangers were contacted by two people – described as “a bit shaken up” – who had been walking through long grass near a culvert on the Arnhem Highway when a four-metre croc made a snap decision about breakfast and made a lunge at them.Read more
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For the chimes they are a changin'

04 Feb 2015
Students came flooding back to Gunbalanya School this term earlier than other schools as part of an initiative to help boost attendance rates. With East Alligator River on the rise, the students are effectively “locked in” at Gunbalanya, and school Co-Principal Sue Trimble says this means a positive start.Read more
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Jabiru celebrates - but is 26 January an inclusive date for all?

04 Feb 2015
Along with communities across the nation, Jabiru celebrated Australia Day on Monday, 26 January. But questions are being asked about whether the date - which marks the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of the Colony of New South Wales - is an inclusive date of celebration for all Australians.Read more
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Police minister visits Warruwi

04 Feb 2015
During a recent visit to Warruwi, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Peter Chandler has said Federal funds should be used to improve run-down, makeshift police stations set up during the 2007 intervention in the NT. Mr Chandler said he was visiting Warruwi to see the infrastructure and policing pressures first-hand.Read more
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Full marks for team commitment

04 Feb 2015
Jabiru Bombers full-forward Scott Maralngurra from Gunbalanya has earned himself a strong cult following in the AFL NT. With his straightforward style of solid marking and accurate kicking, he has helped the Bombers out more than once in the closing minutes of a match. But his team commitment extends beyond the sporting field.Read more

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