2021 News Archive

Christmas Opening Hours - 2021

Council would like to wish our amazing community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Message from the Mayor

NT Government - Arnhem Highway Duplication

The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a planning study for future duplication of a 10 kilometre section of the Arnhem Highway from the Stuart Highway intersection to Kostka Road in Humpty Doo.

The Arnhem Highway is a major arterial road that connects the Darwin region to Jabiru and Kakadu National Park.

Launch of Rural Reflections

Friends of the Taminmin Library present the Launch of Rural Reflections.

The Anthology produced from the Seniors Poetry Lunch 2021.

2022 Australia Day Awards

2022 Australia Day Award nominations are now closed.

Do you know a Litchfield Legend?

Nominate them now!

Help us celebrate what's great about our community by nominating someone you know or someone you know of for a Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year or Community Event of the Year award.

Have Your Say Litchfield - 320 Arnhem Highway Options

The Litchfield population is predicted to grow to over 35,000 people by 2046, and Humpty Doo is expected to grow and develop into one of the largest Rural Activity Centres in Litchfield, offering a diverse range of community facilities and services.

Coolalinga Vaccine Clinic Opens

The Territory Labor Government has today opened a fourth Top End COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to further boost the vaccine rollout across the Territory.

This facility will be located at Coolalinga Central and complement existing facilities at Marrara, Tracy Village and Palmerston.

$100 Desexing Vouchers

Council is offering de-sexing vouchers to provide residents with financial assistance to de-sex their dogs.

New Aussies welcomed on Australian Citizenship Day

Litchfield Council welcomed 39 new citizens at our Australian citizenship ceremony today, as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations.

Recycling provides community funds

Applications are now open for the 2021 Litchfield Council Community Grants Scheme, which turns recycling into funds for community groups and organisations to access through an application process.

Applications open for Round 2 of the Seeding New Investment Fund

Regional Development Australia NT is now welcoming applications from local communities across the Territory for the second round of the Seeding New Investment Fund.

11th Council of Litchfield

Congratulations and welcome to the 11th Council of Litchfield, officially announced this morning by Electoral Commissioner Mr Iain Loganathan.

Virginia Road Pavement Rehabilitation

Litchfield Council has commenced works on Virginia Road which includes the removal and replacement of a section of the existing failing pavement structure.

Power Road - Road Safety Upgrades

Litchfield Council has received Federal grant funding for the Black Spot identified on Power Road.

Road works have commenced and include widening of the floodway, nearest Girraween Road and pavement upgrades.

Do you have a passion for planning and development?

The Development Consent Authority (DCA) makes decisions on planning applications for development and subdivision in the Litchfield Council area.

COVID-19 Lockdown Lifted

Hooray Litchfield, we are out of lockdown.

Well done to each and everyone of you!

Lockdown Announcement August

The Northern Territory Government has just announced under the Northern Territory Pandemic Plan, the Greater Darwin region, which includes the Litchfield municipality, Palmerston and Katherine will be in lockdown from Monday 16 August 12pm, until Thursday 19 August 12pm.

Message from Gamba Grass Roots

Gamba Grass Roots and Palmerston and Regional Business Association advises that the Litchfield Council Candidate Forum is cancelled.

August Council Meeting Online Arrangements

Due to the recently announced COVID-19 lockdown, the August Council meeting and Community & Public Question Time are online.

Have Your Say Litchfield - 320 Arnhem Highway Options

Litchfield Council is inviting residents, local businesses, sporting clubs, community groups and interested stakeholders, to participate in a community led consultation to develop potential options for the best use and future development of 320 Arnhem Highway, Humpty Doo.