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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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Wanna play netball or touch footy?

08 Aug 2014
West Arnhem Regional Council is starting a Women's Netball and Mixed Touch Football Competition in Jabiru, and looking to kick things off from Tuesday 2 September. Grab a nomination form at reception, or click on the pic and follow the links to download.Read more
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Mahbilil Festival back for 2014

05 Aug 2014
THE annual Mahbilil community festival is returning to Jabiru in 2014, to be held on Saturday 6 September. This vibrant community event has been running for many years and brings together music, arts and culture from the Mirarr people and across the Top End. The one-day celebration of cultural diversity and community is the premier cultural event on Jabiru’s calendar, bringing together a range of local Aboriginal and balanda (non- Aboriginal Australian) arts and crafts, food stalls, entertainment, parades, market stalls and installations.Read more
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Kakadu Grooves!

05 Aug 2014
AS the orange tropical sun set across the lake, the only sounds to rival the country pop, jazz and blues musicians on stage were the shouts and laughter of kids enjoying a great afternoon out in the park. Lake Jabiru was the perfect venue for what turned out to be wonderful, relaxing afternoon and evening of laid-back tunes, art, food, and market stalls. In fact, the inaugural Kakadu Groove on Saturday 19 July was such a success that the organising committee is already at work planning next year’s showRead more
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No harm done by Ranger slurry spill: Report

21 Jul 2014
AN interim environmental report has found that a slurry spill at the Ranger Mine in December 2014 has resulted in no abnormal changes in the air, soil and water around the site. Parliamentary Secretary for Environment Senator Simon Birmingham said “Indigenous communities who live in Kakadu National Park can continue to fish in these rivers and creeks and drink the water without fear of contamination.”Read more
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Award winners stand their ground

21 Jul 2014
Two Kakadu Traditional Owners who added land to Kakadu National Park and fought to protect country and culture from uranium mining have been honoured with the inaugural Ochre Green Territory Environmental Awards.Read more
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Ready to beat the blues

10 Jul 2014
JABIRU locals are rallying around local firefighter Mick Hutton as he prepares to join a round- Australia trek in the Black Dog Ride, raising money for Lifeline and awareness of depression and suicide prevention. On July 26, Mick will be one of 65 motorcyclists setting off from Shelly Beach in Sydney.Read more
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Get into the Groove

23 Jun 2014
THE stage is set for a chilled evening of tunes by the lake. With its low-key setting and laid-back vibe, Lake Jabiru will be home to the sounds of Kakadu Groove on July 19. Bring a blanket or a chair, some good company and a beverage or two, and let the sultry sounds smooth your Saturday out into sunset. Setting the scene will be legend of the West Coast blues scene Ivan Zar, and swinging country singer Tracey Bunn.Read more
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Triathlon triumphs

23 Jun 2014
It was a day full of life and laughter, triumphs and tragedies. For the second year running, the Kakadu Triathlon was a triumph, as 107 competitors came together with supporters and volunteers from across the Jabiru community to raise more than $8200 for CareFlight.Read more

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