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Welcome to the Groote Archipelago Regional Council website.

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The Groote Archipelago Regional Council Central Ward Election has given you the opportunity to elect new leaders dedicated to shaping your community’s future. 

Get to know your new councillors:

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Careers

WH&S and Training Officer

By Peta Alderson • March 21, 2025
Position Overview
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Regional Manager of Infrastructure and Assets

By Peta Alderson • March 3, 2025
Position Overview
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Director of Corporate and Financial Services

By Peta Alderson • January 21, 2025
Position Description - Director of Corporate and Financial Services
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Situated in the remote northern region of Australia, amidst the pristine waters of the Arafura Sea in the Gulf of Carpentaria, our council serves seven indigenous communities within the Groote Archipelago.

Groote Archipelago REGIONAL COUNCIL

Publications

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This is the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023

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This is the General Purpose Financial Report for the period ended 30 June 2023

Meeting held 10am at East Arnhem Regional Council office

Meeting held 10am at East Arnhem Regional Council office

Groote Archipelago

Our news

Groote Archipelago Regional Council Central Ward Election

By Peta Alderson • March 3, 2025
Groote Archipelago Regional Council Central Ward Election

CEO Announcement

By Peta Alderson • November 11, 2024
The Prospective Groote Archipelago Regional Council (GARC) Announces Inaugural CEO Appointment of Local Government Industry Stalwart, Shane Marshall.

Postponed elections in Groote Archipelago

November 7, 2024
A step toward inclusive local governance
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Groote Archipelago Regional Council Election date

October 22, 2024
Groote Archipelago local government election postponed to March 2025 for further community consultation
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Changes in Northern Territory Local Government

By Michael Hawkes • May 30, 2024
Groote Archipelago Region
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About the new Council

By Michael Hawkes • November 17, 2023
Establishment of the Groote Archipelago Regional Council
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Retirement of the Constituting Member

By Michael Hawkes • November 17, 2023
Retirement of the Constituting Member and Minister’s appointment of the new Member.
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Progress with establishing the new Council

By Michael Hawkes • November 17, 2023
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