News

Beware: Crocs crossing

17 Mar 2014

PARKS is urging drivers to keep an eye out for wildlife, after three small crocodiles were killed by vehicles in less than a fortnight.Read more

COUNCILLORS from the West Arnhem Regional Council have hit out at the loss of Indigenous jobs in their communities after the NT Government pulled housing contracts for NT Housing tenancy management, repairs and maintenance.Read more

Bombers bounce back to beat Banks Bulldogs

03 Mar 2014

The Jabiru Bombers have bounced back from two comprehensive regular season defeats to win the NTFL Division 2 qualifying final against arch rivals Banks Bulldogs by 17 points.Read more

Creation story wins indigenous art prize

03 Mar 2014

WARRUWI artist Jobie Manakgu has vision of art as a means of passing on culture, learning and stories from one generation to the next. Jobie’s efforts were rewarded recently when his painting of a creation spirit won the ‘My Home, My Country’ art competition at Warruwi.Read more

Sentimental stopover for 'Sapphires' star

03 Mar 2014

Miranda Tapsell, one of the stars of the hit movie The Sapphires, was filming at Lake Jabiru on Saturday 22 February. Miranda, who grew up in Kakadu, is being featured in a new documentary called Who We Are: Brave New Clan from CAAMA Productions.Read more

Enjoy an early morning dip in Jabiru

17 Feb 2014

The West Arnhem Regional Council is trialing new opening hours at the Alberto Luglietti Memorial Pool in Jabiru. Whether you're in training for the 2014 Kakadu Triathlon on Saturday, May 31, or just want to keep in shape in the pool and undercover gym, you are now welcome to use the facilities from 6am on Mondays and Thursdays.Read more

Warruwi works wonders

17 Feb 2014

IT’S not an easy job to beautify one of the more beautiful places on the Top End coast. But this is the unenviable task that West Arnhem Regional Council workers face in the community of Warruwi on South Goulburn Island. Council Services Manager Nathan McIvor contacted The Wire a couple of days ago, sending through some photos of Civil guys installing park benches and tables around the community.Read more

Gunbalanya graduates shine in NT study awards

14 Feb 2014

TWO graduates from West Arnhem College Gunbalanya School will be honoured in a special ceremony at Parliament House in Darwin this Friday, after taking out top training awards in the Northern Territory. Kirsty Garrnadj and Arijay Camp will travel to the Northern Territory Board of Studies Awards evening in Parliament House on Friday 14 February, with assistance from the West Arnhem Regional Council, who will fly the students from Gunbalanya to Jabiru. Arijay Camp won the NT School Based Apprentice of the Year Award. Kirsty Garnarrdj won the inaugural Karmi Sceney Indigenous Excellence and Leadership Award.Read more

Rained in: West Arnhem swamped by big Wet

14 Feb 2014

WET season rains are having an impact on communities across West Arnhem, cutting roads and supplies of essential items. The road bridge across the Adelaide River on the Arnhem Highway has been out for a couple of weeks. Road closures have affected many business and postal services, with freight costs to Jabiru increasing a whopping 30 per cent. West Arnhem Regional Council Mayor Lothar Siebert said t he Northern Territory government should start looking at plans to minimise the impact of floodwaters. “We may have to consider seeking Federal Government assistance," Mayor Siebert said.Read more

Agencies team up for Australia Day

10 Feb 2014

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