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Agencies team up for Australia Day

10 February 2014

The Australia Day long weekend footy match at Maningrida was a hit with the kids. The Australia Day long weekend footy match at Maningrida was a hit with the kids.

AUSTRALIA Day long weekend celebrations got underway in Maningrida with a Junior
Football game and free barbecue held on Saturday, January 25.

AFL NT Regional Development Officer Maningrida Bernie Price congratulated all involved on a great morning for the kids.

“Noletta and her team were fantastic, providing music and a barbecue, fruit and cold water for around 50 exhausted kids,” Bernie said.

The success of the event reiterated the the importance of inter-agency cooperation, he said.

“(West Arnhem Regional Council Sport and Recreation Officer) Gerard Watson turned up nice and early and was also prepared with a container of iced water and helped out with umpiring duties.

“Thanks to Stuart at the college for the loan of the school bus. All in all a successful event with many smiles at the end.”


The West Arnhem Regional Council acknowledges the support of the Australia Day Council NT for their generous sponsorship.

AFL NT Regional Development Officer Bernie Price gets his back into the task. AFL NT Regional Development Officer Bernie Price gets his back into the task.

West Arnhem Regional Council Sport and Recreation Officer Gerard Watson making sure the kids keep hydrated. West Arnhem Regional Council Sport and Recreation Officer Gerard Watson making sure the kids keep hydrated.