Engawala News

A Careers Expo took place at OLSH Marian Centre, Alice Springs, on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) showcased local government career paths to Alice Springs students.

Councillors from the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) participated in the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) this week, which is the premier annual convention for local government representatives in Australia.

Eight employees from the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) successfully completed a one-day Defensive 4x4 Operations course in Alice Springs.

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.

The Get Grubby TV team visited Yuendumu, Laramba, Anmatjere, and Engawala!

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, 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) is excited to announce the completion of the construction of a new playground in the Engawala Community.

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.