2021 News Archive

Community Event & Training Exercise - DARRANDARRA

The Australian Defence Force and US Marines will conduct a friendly training exercise at the Nhulunbuy NORFORCE compound and Gove Airport, Arnhem Land from 11 to 18 June 2021. Approximately 180 - 200 personnel will participate in the exercise.  

COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT UPDATE

The first round of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on the Gove Peninsula will begin on 7 June and will run until the 18 June.

Town Lagoon Open

The Town Lagoon is now open to walkers and bicycles, strictly no vehicles.

Nhulunbuy Town Board Election

Notice is hereby given that Linda Alexander has been duly elected as a member of the Nhulunbuy Town Board, chosen by ballot and has been declared by the Chairperson of the Board. Congratulations Linda!

Nhulunbuy Town Board Election Day

Please be advised that the election of two representatives to the Nhulunbuy Town Board will be held at the Nhulunbuy Corporation Head Office on Saturday 22 May 2021, 8 am-6 pm.

Town Lagoon

The town lagoon remains closed. The walking tracks are still underwater and are crocodile territory.

Corporate Plan Review

The recent Corporate Plan Review is now available online. We invite the Nhulunbuy Community to take the time to read the review and reflect on the outstanding achievements of 2020.  

NHULUNBUY TOWN BOARD

VACANT ELECTED MEMBER POSITION Are you a Nhulunbuy resident that wants to make a positive contribution to your town? Do you want to be part of the decision making in your community? Do you have a few hours spare each month?

ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE 

You can now conveniently and securely pay all your Nhulunbuy Corporation bills online.  Simply visit our website and have your Bpay number handy. 

Youth Council meets the Minister for Youth!

Lauren Moss, Minister for Education, Youth, Seniors, Children, and Women visited the Nhulunbuy Youth Council recently. Lauren shared insight into her involvement in her local Youth Council as a teenager.  

Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs visits Nhulunbuy

Clubs Day 2021

Clubs Day 2021 had a record turn out of 26 organisations.

Youth Council Planning Meeting

The Nhulunbuy Youth Council met recently to finalise 2020 projects and discuss 2021 priorities.

Nhulunbuy Town Board - Nomination Day

NOTICE is hereby given that an election is planned to be held on: 24 March 2021 to elect one representative to the Nhulunbuy Town Board for a 4 year term.

Gove Airport Important Updates

Important information regarding mandatory face masks, passenger use of the airport terminal, runway lighting and drinking water. 

Welcome to Nhulunbuy

The Nhulunbuy Corporation would like to invite new residents/families to join us for morning tea and to gain some great insight about our wonderful town.  

GOVE AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENT – Lightning Strike

A lightning strike on Sunday evening, 31st January 2021 has impacted all runway lighting at the Gove Airport.  Emergency lighting will enable emergency flights to land and take off however all other night flights will be impacted.  

2021 Australia Day Ceremony - Reflect, Respect, and Celebrate Culture

The Buku Larrngay Mulka Art Centre was the place to be the afternoon of Australia Day! Crowds gathered to Reflect, Respect, and Celebrate.

Huge thanks to our works crew!

The Nhulunbuy Corporation crew has worked tirelessly in adverse weather conditions this week in response to significant water leaks.

Mandatory Face Masks Required at Gove Airport

On Friday 8th January 2021, the Prime Minister announced (National Cabinet agreed) mandatory use of masks in domestic airports and on all domestic commercial flights. Furthermore, the NT Chief Health Officer Directions make it mandatory from the 20th January 2021 for face masks to be worn at all major NT airports and while on board an aircraft. Masks must be worn when inside the airport terminal building and when on the airfield.