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Police concerned by run of rollovers

31 Oct 2014
AFTER dealing with four rolled vehicles in less than a fortnight, Jabiru Police are urging drivers to be more aware when travelling at speed on highways in Kakadu. A 19-year-old man had a lucky escape after his four-wheel-drive utility rolled on the Arnhem Highway 80km west of JabiruRead more
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Jabiru recycling brings gold

27 Oct 2014
The West Arnhem Regional Council has taken out the Resource Recovery Awards for a record eighth time, thanks to their cutting-edge recycling work at the tip face.Read more
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Shari: We need to face up to mental health

16 Oct 2014
"If I am the face of mental illness in this community, then to me that's a good thing. Because I want everyone to know that I am here and present because of the support I receive from my family, friends, health professionals, and medication." As part of Mental Health Week, well-known Jabiru resident Shari Aluni speaks to The Wire about her journey through Bipolar Affective Disorder and the need for more community awareness and support.Read more
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Bombers' build-up hots up

03 Oct 2014
The Jabiru Bombers are getting warmed up for their first game of the season against Waratah Warriors this Sunday, with the sweat flying in training at Brockman Oval last night.Read more
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Mayor welcomes our new citizens

30 Sep 2014
SCONES and lamingtons were on the menu for morning tea on Australian Citizenship Day as the Mayor of West Arnhem Regional Council, Lothar Siebert, officially welcomed two Jabiru residents as new Australian citizens.Read more
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Sinking their teeth into training

30 Sep 2014
Council works crew from Jabiru spent a couple of days recently learning the dog handler's tricks of the trade.Read more
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Mahbilil rocks Kakadu

16 Sep 2014
PEOPLE came flooding in from all over Arnhem Land. From the outstations around Jabiru. From Yirrkala and Galiwinku in the east, to Warruwi, Maningrida, Minjilang and Gunbalanya in the west. For two days, throughout the the Gurrung Sports Carnival and long into the night of the Mahbilil Festival, Jabiru, in the heart of Kakadu National Park, was home to a thriving hub of activity. One surprise announcement in the short build-up to Mahbilil was the extremely popular inclusion of the Djuki Mala dance group, or Chooky Dancers. Mandy Garling kicked off the musical acts, which also included Neville Namarnjilk, the Mimi Band, the Bininj Band and The Minjilang Connection, along with performances from Kindred Circus, Bininj Gunborrk and Gunbalanya Dancers. Plus there was the headline act, East Journey, all the way from Yirrkala in East Arnhem Land.Read more
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Triathlon funds help keep the care in the air

16 Sep 2014
THE efforts of triathletes competing in Kakadu are helping keep our CareFlight choppers in the air, with money raised in the second annual Kakadu Triathlon, held in Jabiru on Saturday 31 May, handed over to CareFlight in Darwin on Monday 8 September.Read more
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Award-winning East Journey hits Kakadu

04 Sep 2014
Hot on the heels winning the Award for Film Clip of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards, East Journey will be playing the headline slot at the Mahbilil Festival in Jabiru, in the heart of Kakadu National Park. The explosive nine-piece act from Yirrkala, which formed in 2010, incorporates a unique fusion of rock, acoustic, traditional yidaki (didg) and bilma (clapsticks), as well as singing in both English and Yolngu Matha.Read more
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Black Dog breakfast brings out our best

02 Sep 2014
To support this year’s Black Dog Ride, the West Arnhem Regional Council hosted a community breakfast at Lake Jabiru Park on Monday August 4 to welcome riders including Jabiru Fire Station OIC Mick Hutton. The free breakfast helped build social links for riders, community members, and community groups while raising vital funds for mental health services. On behalf of West Arnhem Regional Council, Councillor Peter Wilson presented Mick Hutton with a painting of Adjumallarl (Dog Dreaming). The artwork, by Joey Nganjmirra, is from Injalak Arts and Crafts Association in Gunbalanya. Cr Wilson praised the efforts of the Black Dog Ride in raising more than $1.5 million for mental health services while fostering awareness of depression and suicide prevention. “Mick from the Jabiru Fire Brigade has helped by raising in excess of three-and-a-half thousand dollars, which is remarkable.” Cr Wilson said.Read more

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