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News from Around the Region

CDRC Supports Call for More Federal Funding for Councils

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.

Put our communities first

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28 April 2025
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Laramba Aged Care Building Upgrade

The Laramba Aged Care building has been renovated, making it better for clients and staff.

The new Laramba Aged Care lounge room

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23 April 2025
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Getting Grubby in CDRC

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

scrapboy, dirtgirl, Enock, Costa the Garden Gnome and Ken.

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24 March 2025
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Chenille gets Car Licence

Chenille Nelson, a recent addition to the CDRC Aged Care team, has just earned her P plates, and is now able to drive the work car. She's thrilled!

Chenille can now drive the CDRC work vehicle.

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19 March 2025
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HSR Training

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.

Ellen Easy, Katrina Coleby, Dion Temu, Josephine MacArthur and Heath Pickett at HSR training

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19 March 2025
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Meeting with Minister Edgington

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.

Minister Edgington with CEO and Deputy CEO.

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10 March 2025
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New Playground in Engawala

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is excited to announce the completion of the construction of a new playground in the Engawala Community.

Engawala play equipment

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07 March 2025
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Yuendumu Shines on the Dancefloor

Last Saturday, the Yuendumu disco was a big hit with 94 attendees grooving on the floor.

Yuendumu disco outside

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07 March 2025
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Central Desert Regional Council Appoints New CEO

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.

Ilario Sabatino

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06 January 2025
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Tidy Town Awards

The 2024 Northern Territory Tidy Towns Awards, held on 29 November at Double Tree Hotel, Alice Springs, saw two communities and one school from the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) region recognised for their efforts towards improving living conditions and sustainability.

Engawala with their award.

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12 December 2024
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Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Alice Springs NT 0871

08 8958 9500
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