Atitjere News

The President and CEO took part in the Northern Territory Local Government Association's Symposium and General Assembly on May 1-2, 2025. 

In the lead up to the federal election the local government sector is asking potential governments to ‘Put Our Communities First’ through fair funding for local government.

Five CDRC members from Alice Springs, Engawala, and Ti Tree took part in a Charles Darwin University (CDU) Health and Safety Representative course from 3-7 March, 2025.

CEO Ilario Sabatino and Deputy CEO, Nishantha Perera, recently held discussions with Minister Steve Edgington MLA on Friday, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within the Central Desert region.

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with Ilario Sabatino set to take the reins from today, 6 January 2025.

The Youth and Communities Leadership Group recently gathered in Alice Springs for a two-day training course focused on leadership, stress management, and effective communication. The event, held 20-21 November, aimed to equip team leaders and coordinators with essential skills to enhance their work within Central Desert communities.

The December 2024 edition of Central Desert News is out now. You can read it at Central Desert News December 2024.

In this edition:

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) won the Local Government Association of Northern Territory (LGANT) Circular Economy Award, at the awards dinner held in Alice Springs on Wednesday, 6 November.

We're excited to announce the launch of a brand-new program at the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) called Youth Projects and Support (YPS)! This initiative is all about providing a helping hand and exciting opportunities for young people aged 5 to 25 in our communities.

This year's Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Staff Forum had a special addition! Artist and graphic recorder Sarah Cook from sarahcookcreative.com joined us to capture the key themes of the presentations in a visual way.