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Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Exciting Update - Lions Park Playground
We’re thrilled to share that the new Lion’s Park Playground is nearly complete! Over the past three weeks, our contractors AXSA Group have worked tirelessly, often starting as early as 3am to beat the rain and make up for earlier machinery delays. Their dedication and determination have been...
NewsNhulunbuy Town Board Vacancies
Nhulunbuy Town Board Enrolment Day Friday 27th February 2026 at 4pm Residents are advised that there is a vacancy of two representatives to the Nhulunbuy Town Board from April 2026 to April 2028. Residents are advised that the enrolment roll closure date is Friday 27th February 2026 at 4pm. No enrolments will be accepted after this date. Enrolment forms are available at the Nhulunbuy Post Office and the Nhulunbuy Corporation Head Office during normal business hours, or enrolment can be completed online at http://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/. To be eligible to enrol, voters must be · Over 18 years of age · enrolled on the Electoral Roll for Nhulunbuy Northern Territory, and · a current resident of Nhulunbuy Candidate nominations will close on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 12 noon. No nominations will be accepted after this date and time. To be eligible, a candidate must: · be enrolled to vote in the Nhulunbuy Electorate · not be employed by the Nhulunbuy Corporation, and · not be disqualified from being a member of the Nhulunbuy Town Board under section 30 or 40 of the Associations Act · be a resident of Nhulunbuy
NewsNhulunbuy Corporation Cleaning Tender
The Nhulunbuy Corporation seeks submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of cleaning services across a number of Corporation sites. All tender submissions must be received via the Corporation’s Tenderlink portal by no later than 4pm ACST on Friday 27 February 2026. Please note, that in order to maximise the benefits to ratepayers, tenderers should be aware that the Nhulunbuy Corporation reserves the right to accept a tender submission in full, to reject a submission in full (and provide the services in-house), or to accept a part submission, with the Corporation retaining some responsibility itself for areas not successfully tendered for. Click the Tenderlink portal here: https://portal.tenderlink.com/nhulunbuy/login
News2026 Nhulunbuy Australia Day Awards & Citizenship Ceremony — the East Arnhem Way
The Nhulunbuy Corporation was proud to present the 2026 Nhulunbuy Australia Day Awards & Citizenship Ceremony — the East Arnhem Way.We are incredibly proud of the contribution of everyone involved and sincerely thank all who participated in and supported this special ceremony.A heartfelt thank you to Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation for the wonderful Buŋgul that opened the ceremony, and a huge thank you to this year’s Australia Day Ambassador, Michael Foley, 2025 NT Senior Australian of the Year, community volunteer, and Founder of Seniors of Excellence NT. Congratulations to the well-deserved recipients of the Nhulunbuy 2025 Australia Day Awards:Nhulunbuy Citizen of the Year: Djawa “Timmy” BurarrwangaNhulunbuy Local Hero of the Year: Shonane BeazleyNhulunbuy Community Event of the Year: East Arnhem Blues Society – 19th Annual Toy RunCongratulations also to all finalists — being nominated is recognition of the vital and valued roles you play in our community. And finally, a huge congratulations to our new Australian citizens — what an incredibly proud moment for you, your families, and our community.Photo courtesy of Matt McLean from Aris & Grimes.
NewsTrail Closure Notice: Town Lagoon
Please be advised that the end section of the Town Lagoon Nature Trail is closed until further notice.Recent high-water levels have caused flooding in several areas of the trail, significantly increasing the risk of crocodile activity in and around the path. Community members are encouraged to continue enjoying the sections of the trail that remain open, whilst keeping an eye out for our not so friendly neighbours 🐊.For your safety:🛑Do not enter the closed sections of the trail👀Supervise children at all times🐕🦺 Keep dogs on a lead and well away from the water’s edge🐊 Always stay Crocwise and assume crocodiles are present👁️ We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates once water levels recede and the area is considered safe for public access.🙏 Stay safe, everyone.
