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Road closure - Thorngate Road

The Department of Defence has advised Council that a temporary road closure of part of Thorngate Road, will occur from 18th April 2024 to 15th May 2024.

Pro-Rata fees for NEW Dog Registrations 01 March - 30 June 2024

Litchfield Council is offering pro-rata fees for all NEW dog registrations received between 1 March - 30 June 2024

Youth Press Gallery

The Northern Territory Youth Parliament is seeking young individuals to join the new Youth Press Gallery!

The Litchfield Art Exhibition is back again for 2024! 

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Mobile Workforce Wet Season Program has started!

Wondering when you might see the Mobile Workforce team in your area?

Animal Management Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2026

Council's Animal Management Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2026 is now available!

Municipal Plan 2023-2024

Council's Municipal Plan 2023-2024 is available now!

Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024

Public consultation for Council's Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024 has now closed!

Australia Day 2023 - New Year New Home

Australia Day will have a new home at the Freds Pass Market Shed for 2023. 

Big Fish Small Pond

Last year on the 1 June The NT Governments $50 million RecFishing program hit Litchfield with 550 Barramundi being released into McMinns Lagoon reserve

Mayors Message November 2022

Greetings Litchfield, or should I say season’s greetings as we head into the holiday season, the wet season, and the end of 2022.

ABC Every Day covers Taminmin Community Library Program

See the ABC every Day story on our intergenerational programs at the Taminmin Community Library here below.

Sunday 28 August Community Activity

Sunday 28 August we attended the Annual General Meeting for the Southport Progress Association Inc. - checked out the progress on Mira Square and headed down to the Berry Springs Markets. Check out the video below

Long-Term Local to Lead Litchfield Council

Litchfield Council is pleased to announce a new CEO will commence in the coming weeks to lead the region and the organisation into it’s next chapter.

Message from the Mayor June 30

Developing an Area Plan for Greater Holtze

The Northern Territory Planning Commission has commenced the first stage of consultation on developing an Area Plan for Greater Holtze.  The Greater Holtze district includes Holtze, Kowandi, Howard Springs North and Holtze North localities.

Mayor and locals lend a hand to our newest aquatic neighbours

The NT Governments $50million RecFishing program hit Litchfield this morning with 550 Barramundi being released into McMinns Lagoon reserve.

Funding announcement for Freds Pass secures an upgrade of the rural sporting precinct

Litchfield Council has welcomed a funding announcement, this time from the Labor Government committing $10 million to upgrade Freds Pass Sports and Recreation Reserve, benefiting the greater community.

Council welcomes funding of rural sporting precinct

The Coalition Government has announced a commitment of $10 million to upgrade Freds Pass Sports and Recreation Reserve, benefiting the greater community.

Draft Municipal Plan 2022-23

Council has released its Draft Municipal Plan 2022-23 for public comment and we want to hear from you!