Past events

Community Art Competition & Exhibition
23rd-25th October 2026
Opening night is 23rd October 26, 6pm start, ticketed event.
Exhibition will be open from 10am-2pm, Sat 24/10 and Sun 25/10, free entry.

Community Art Competition & Exhibition
23rd-25th October 2026
Opening night is 23rd October 26, 6pm start, ticketed event.
Exhibition will be open from 10am-2pm, Sat 24/10 and Sun 25/10, free entry.

Free, family friendly event, all welcome

Community Art Competition & Exhibition
23rd-25th October 2026
Opening night is 23rd October 26, 6pm start, ticketed event.
Exhibition will be open from 10am-2pm, Sat 24/10 and Sun 25/10, free entry.

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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Connect, Collaborate & Grow in East Arnhem

Looking at getting your Bronze Medallion or Pool Lifeguard qualifications or merely need to do your updates, well Royal Lifesaving NT will be in Nhulunbuy between the 12th - 14th October conducting training at the Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre.
Bookings are essential and subject to availability:
Phone 08 8981 5036 or contact them via email at trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au

Hosted by:
Developing East Arnhem Ltd, Rirratjingu, Gumatj, CDU, Laynhapuy
Event description
Join us for the East Arnhem Careers Expo on Wednesday 14th of October 2026 at Nhulunbuy Town Hall, from 11:00am - 6:00pm.

The Expo brings together employers, training providers, industry representatives, community organisations, students, job seekers and community members to explore career pathways, employment opportunities and training options across East Arnhem.

Practical Self Defence
Build Skills & Confidence
Safety in & out of the Home
Supporting learning environment
Interactive & fun

Scan the QR Code to register

🎣 DELTA REEF GUMATJ FAMILY COMP IS BACK!
Back for 2026 — a weekend of fishing, family, mates, fun and prizes for every angler! 🏆
Huge thanks to Delta Reef for supporting the comp for the 2nd year running!
👨‍👩‍👧 Gove Family Teams: 2–4 adults
🎣 Traditional Family Teams: 2 adults + up to 4 juniors (14 & under)
📅 DATES
📝 Entries close: Fri 2 Oct, 6pm
🎤 Briefing: Thurs 8 Oct | NRSFC Clubhouse | 5:30pm
🎣 Fishing: Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct | 7am–5pm
🏆 Presentation: Sat 17 Oct | NRSFC Clubhouse | 5pm
Grab your ...

Hosted by Year 12 Formal Committee.

Nhulunbuy Citizenship Ceremony
Nhulunbuy’s next Citizenship Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 7th October.
Please join us at the Nhulunbuy Town Hall from 12pm as we celebrate the newest Australian citizens on this very special day.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend and share in this memorable occasion.

Want to get involved with the Nhulunbuy Saints?
Join the committee, meet new people, share your ideas & help support your club!

The 2026 NRL Grand Final kicks off at 6PM ACST in Darwin on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Event Schedule (Darwin / ACST Time) 2.30 PM
Gates Open at Accor Stadium (2PM local Sydney time minus 30 mins, though TV coverage starts earlier)
4.30 PM – NRLW Grand Final Kick-off (7.30 PM AEDT / 6PM ACST)
6PM – NRL Grand Final Kick-off (7.30 PM AEDT / 6PM ACST)

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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Bluey in Yolŋu Matha with five G-rated episodes, each about 10 minutes long.
Grandad
The Creek
Rug Island
Sleepy time
The Beach

Pool Party
Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre
Wednesday 30th September
10am - 2pm
DJ Tylah
Inflatable
Sausage Sizzle

School Holiday Movie
Kangaroo (2025)
119 minutes
Rated PG
Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre
Monday 28th September
10am
Free Entry

THE 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final between Brisbane and Fremantle starts at 2.30pm AEST on Saturday, September 26.

This will be the first time that these two clubs have faced each other in any final, let alone a Grand Final, in AFL history.

Fremantle is into the Grand Final for just the second time in the club's 32 seasons in the AFL, following its loss to Hawthorn in the 2013 decider. If the Dockers win, they will claim the club's first premiership and end the AFL's second-longest current premiership drought behind St Kilda (60 years and counting).

Brisbane is into ...

Saturday 26th September
From 10am
Hindle Oval 2

Registration from 7.30am
Riders Brief 8.30am
Sight Laps & Racing to follow 8.45am
Spectators FREE
Canteen OPEN from 8am

School Holiday Movie
The Lost Tiger
82 minutes
Rated G
Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre
Friday 25th September
10am
Free Entry

Inclusive matchplay for boys & girls aged 5 years - 12 years

Community members will be able to:

Meet the nbn local team to learn more about broadband connectivity and ask questions about getting connected at home or making the most of your connection.
Speak directly with participating internet provider about new prepaid broadband options available to the community.
Find out what may be required to connect a service at their address.

Community members will be able to:

Meet the nbn local team to learn more about broadband connectivity and ask questions about getting connected at home or making the most of your connection.
Speak directly with participating internet provider about new prepaid broadband options available to the community.
Find out what may be required to connect a service at their address.

Yirrkala

Monday 21 September - 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Tuesday 22 September - 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Wednesday 23 September - 11:00am to 2:00pm: Laynhapuy Office - Community BBQ
Thursday 24 September - 9:00am to 12:00pm ...

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Show is one of Australia’s most popular children’s entertainment acts. Based in Adelaide (South Australia), the “Monkeys” have performed thousands of shows all over Australia and internationally for the past 20 years.

Community members will be able to:

Meet the nbn local team to learn more about broadband connectivity and ask questions about getting connected at home or making the most of your connection.
Speak directly with participating internet provider about new prepaid broadband options available to the community.
Find out what may be required to connect a service at their address.

Yirrkala

Monday 21 September - 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Tuesday 22 September - 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Wednesday 23 September - 11:00am to 2:00pm: Laynhapuy Office - Community BBQ
Thursday 24 September - 9:00am to 12:00pm ...

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Show is one of Australia’s most popular children’s entertainment acts. Based in Adelaide (South Australia), the “Monkeys” have performed thousands of shows all over Australia and internationally for the past 20 years.

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Show is one of Australia’s most popular children’s entertainment acts. Based in Adelaide (South Australia), the “Monkeys” have performed thousands of shows all over Australia and internationally for the past 20 years.

Community members will be able to:

Meet the nbn local team to learn more about broadband connectivity and ask questions about getting connected at home or making the most of your connection.
Speak directly with participating internet provider about new prepaid broadband options available to the community.
Find out what may be required to connect a service at their address.

Yirrkala

Monday 21 September - 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Tuesday 22 September - 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Wednesday 23 September - 11:00am to 2:00pm: Laynhapuy Office - Community BBQ
Thursday 24 September - 9:00am to 12:00pm ...

Community members will be able to:

Meet the nbn local team to learn more about broadband connectivity and ask questions about getting connected at home or making the most of your connection.
Speak directly with participating internet provider about new prepaid broadband options available to the community.
Find out what may be required to connect a service at their address.

Community members will be able to:

Meet the nbn local team to learn more about broadband connectivity and ask questions about getting connected at home or making the most of your connection.
Speak directly with participating internet provider about new prepaid broadband options available to the community.
Find out what may be required to connect a service at their address.

Yirrkala

Monday 21 September - 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Tuesday 22 September - 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Yirrkala Store pop-up
Wednesday 23 September - 11:00am to 2:00pm: Laynhapuy Office - Community BBQ
Thursday 24 September - 9:00am to 12:00pm ...

School Holiday Movie
Magic Faraway Tree
104 minutes
Rated G
Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre
Monday 21st September
10am
Free Entry

Elcho Island Dolphins vs Gove Buffs junior u14s NRL invitation match - Walkabout Cup - Sat 19th Sept - 5.30pm onwards at Hindle Oval

More deets to come.

Cancelled this meet

Elcho Island Dolphins vs Gove Buffs junior u14s NRL invitation match - Walkabout Cup - Sat 19th Sept - 5.30pm onwards at Hindle Oval

East Arnhem Futsal have now been confirmed the 2026 annual Regional Titles. The event will be held from 11th – 13th of September at the high school, commencing Friday afternoon and running through to Sunday evening.
More Information to Come

Facilitators Visit & Colour Run

Facilitators Visit & Colour Run

Facilitators Visit & Colour Run

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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Hosted by Arafura Dance Association.

More Deets & Line-up to Come

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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💦☀️ Power Outage - We've got you covered! ☀️💦

With a Gove Peninsula-wide power outage scheduled between 8am and 4pm, the Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre will be open from 8am to 6pm!

And the best part… 🥁

🎉 ENTRY IS FREE! 🎉

So come on down, make the most of the pool and escape the house while the power is out.

🏊 Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre
⏰ Open 8am – 6pm
💙 FREE ENTRY

Saturday 15th August
Hindle Oval 2
3pm
SAINTS V GOPU

Friday 14th August
Hindle Oval 1
6.45pm
SAINTS V YIRRKALA

Friday 14th August
Hindle Oval 1
5pm
EAGLES V SHARKS

More deets to come

Ivan Danks Day – a day of hilarity and energy where competitors build a boat from supplied materials and sail/row/sink it in a race around a short course. This event celebrates the local history and combines it with the sport of sailing.

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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Hosted by Gove Rugby League.

High Octane Racing

We’re excited to be heading out your way, with BreastScreenNT’s mobile screening truck “Millie” scheduled to visit Nhulunbuy as part of her Farewell Tour.

After many years of delivering vital screening services across the Territory, this will be one of Millie’s final visits — so we’re encouraging all eligible women to come along for their screening and help us give Millie the send-off she deserves.

Bookings are now open!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out on 13 20 50.

The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous gathering, a 4-day celebration of Yolngu life and culture held in remote northeast Arnhem Land.

Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Garma showcases traditional miny’tji (art), manikay (song), bunggul (dance) and story-telling, and is an important meeting point for the clans and families of the region.

The Festival’s over-riding cultural mission is to provide a contemporary environment for the expression and presentation of traditional Yolngu knowledge systems and customs, and to share these practices in an authentic Yolngu setting.

Come and join us for 4 unforgettable days in the far north of Australia ...

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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Event commences in the grounds of the Walkabout Lodge.
Street Parade through Nhulunbuy.
We are off to Yirrkala, the Golfie & then the Boat Club.
Then back at the Hog Shed from 6.30pm till Late for a night of fundraising, music & good times.

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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Smurfs

Gabby's Dollhouse - The Movie

Check Poster for Details

🎆 The Nhulunbuy Corporation is proud to officially announce that the headline act for Territory Day 2026, taking place on Wednesday 1st July at Hindle Oval, will be King Stingray 🎶

We are also very excited to announce that the support acts for the evening will include our very own DJ Tylah 🎧, Little Legends Live for the kids 👧🧒, and a special Buŋgul performance from the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable night for the whole community.

📍 Hindle Oval
📅 Wednesday 1st July 2026

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Check out your June & July School Holiday Activities thanks to the Nhulunbuy Corportion.
🖌️ Screen Printing
🏊 Pool Parties
🛹 Skate Park Night
🎥 Movies
🎨 Banner Painting
🤠 Whip Cracking
🎆 Then join us for Territory Day with the Living Legends Live, DJ Tylah & King Stingray.

The SpongeBob Movie

Nhulunbuy Speedway
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DJ Bailz
Pizza & Fun

*Date still not confirmed

Celebrating 10 Years.
Yothu Yindi
Andrew Gurruwiwi Band
Yirramil
Yolnu Elvis
Wild Honey
Dhapanbal

🔥 State Clash at Hindle Oval! 🔥

Gove Rugby League proudly presents its very own State Clash!

🏉 Local NSW vs Local QLD
📅 Saturday, 20th June
📍 Hindle Oval

Come down and support your state as our local Junior, Senior, Men & Women local stars battle it out for bragging rights! Expect big hits, great footy, and a fantastic day for the whole community.

Who will you be backing — NSW 🔵 or QLD 🔴?

Hosted by the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club.

📅 Saturday 6 June 2026
📍 Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club, Nhulunbuy NT

What you can expect:
✨ An inspiring panel of women from mining, construction, oil & gas, logistics & support services
✨ Relaxed networking and activities
✨ Delicious food & local entertainment
✨ Goodie bags featuring local items

Whether you’re a professional, leader, apprentice, student, career starter, career changer, or an ally of women in resources, this event is for you.

Save the Date - More Deets to Come

Nhulunbuy is once again being represented on the world stage as part of this global tour — celebrating running as a universal practice that connects communities, unlocks both collective and individual potential, and inspires us all to pursue our wildest dreams.
https://events.humanitix.com/trail-running-film-festival-global-tour-2026

More deets to come

JOIN US FOR A SUPER FUN FAMILY FRIENDLY DAY OUT!
LOTS OF FOOD AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS!
FIND US ON FB OR EMAIL: GCCNHULUNBUY@GMAI L.COM

⭐ GOVE TOY LIBRARY
⭐ NHULUNBUY PLAYGROUP
⭐ GOVE ARTS THEATRE
⭐ EAST ARNHEM REGIONAL ARTS
⭐ NHULUNBUY REGIONAL SPORTS FISHING CLUB