News archive

Council office doors closed to the public

Council is open, however, our office doors are closed to the public.

Library Click and Collect Service

We may be closed to the public, but staff are still working hard to get you what you need.

Council's response to current restrictions for COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, Council would like to advise the community of the following changes that have been put in place.

CLOSED - Taminmin Library

In line with the recent Australian Government announcements regarding COVID-19, Taminmin Community Library will shut its doors to the school and community from 5:00pm Wednesday 25 March.

No Cash Accepted

In response to the health and safety protocols regarding COVID-19, Council would like to advise our community of some changes that are being implemented.

Litchfield Council Service Delivery Updates in Response to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from today, Thursday 19 March 2020, Litchfield Council has activated responsible and proactive measures to prioritise the safety of our community and staff. These measures have been considered extensively to minimise any disruption to services where possible with the primary focus being the health and safety of our community and staff.

NT Government Managed Road Reserve Guidelines

Bringing Australians Safely Home

Letter from the Chief Medical Officer

Please see link below a letter from the Australian Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Brendan Murphy for the parents at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Howard Springs and the surrounding community.

7 February 2020

Media Release - Wanted local artists

Entries are open for the Litchfield Council 2020 Art Exhibition to be held Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March in Whitewood Hall, Howard Springs.

Media Release - Community leads Freds Pass Reserve Governance Review

Expressions of interest are being sought from community members to join a Litchfield Council Community Reference Group to review the governance arrangements for managing Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve (FPSRR) in partnership with the Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve Board (FPSRR Board).

13 January 2020

Cyclone Watch - Update 1

Council would like to advise that Darwin and the surrounding areas (including the Litchfield municipality) has been upgraded to a Stage 1 Cyclone Watch.

24 December 2019

16 December 2019

Draft Rating Policy

Final stage of the Rating Policy Review.

African Swine Fever (ASF)

ASF has been confirmed in countries close to Australia including Timor Leste.

Shoulder Widening Road Works

Contractors commence road shoulder widening works today to improve road safety through the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery funding.

Do you know a Litchfield Legend?

We would like you to help us celebrate what's great about our community by nominating someone you know for a Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year or Community Event of the Year Award.