MacDonnell Regional Council

Community mob — let’s keep our families and communities safe from diphtheria.

- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
- Keep cuts or sores clean and covered
- Avoid close contact with people who are visibly unwell
- Follow advice from your local clinic and NT Health

What an occasion! 👏 We're proud to celebrate Ikuntji’s outstanding recognition at the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards in Launceston. 🌿🏆

Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) received:
• Winner – Litter Prevention Award: Beautification for Now and Tomorrow
• Joint Winner – Dame Phyllis Frost Local Hero Award: Douglas Multa
• Highly Commended – Overall National Tidy Towns Award

A special congratulations to Douglas Multa, whose leadership and cultural guidance continue to strengthen community pride, protect sacred sites, and ensure future generations remain connected to Country.

These awards recognise the strength of local leadership and community-driven sustainability. Ikuntji continues to create innovative solutions through waste management, water conservation, litter prevention, youth engagement, and strong community leadership.

Highlights from our Mother's Day Morning Tea ❤️💐

Wishing all mothers and families a very special Mother's Day this Sunday!

A shoutout to Robbie Kopp for being selected to take part in the prestigious First Circles program.

First Circles is a six-month leadership program supporting emerging Aboriginal leaders from remote communities, providing opportunities to strengthen leadership skills and engage directly with Cabinet ministers to help shape policy across the Northern Territory. Robbie is joined in the program alongside fellow MRC staff member Reggie Lankin.

During the first workshop, Robbie spent time with Steve Edgington MLA discussing important issues affecting his communities and the young people he works with.

We congratulate Robbie on this opportunity and know he will continue making a positive impact in our communities.

On Monday, we held our inaugural ANZAC Biscuit Bake-Off, where staff were tasked with putting their own spin on a much-loved favourite.

With plenty of delicious entries, our judges (Mark, Akshana and Praful) had a tough job. Congratulations to Ashton, who took out the win with an ANZAC caramel slice!

🏉🌟 Huge congratulations to the Hermannsburg girls! 🌟🏉

We are so proud of our deadly Hermannsburg girls who took part in the 2026 DREAMD Football Camp at Atitjere in April. Their commitment and teamwork shone throughout the camp, and what an incredible achievement to make it all the way to the finals on Friday!

You represented your community with pride, strength and spirit. Keep chasing your dreams, this is only the beginning!

Dreamd Academy

Our MRC team, the Desert Dreamers, today took on the 2026 Australasian Management Challenge in Darwin.

The Challenge brings together local government teams to test their skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure simulation of real-world scenarios.

Good luck to Clare, Damien, Georgia, Kaisa, Osman, Praful and Katie - we're cheering you on from afar!

Congratulations to our Executive Manager Youth & Community Safety, Libby Taylor, on this remarkable achievement!

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the 2026 McDonald's NT Career Achievement Award, Elizabeth Taylor!

Elizabeth Taylor of Alice Springs, Executive Manager of Community Safety and Youth Services at MacDonnell Regional Council, and mother of two. Exemplifies resilience, integrity and community-focused leadership. After just six years, she moved from an administrative role to executive leadership. Beginning her career through a school-based apprenticeship, she has completed a Double Diploma in Community Services and Local Government while advancing rapidly through coordinator and management roles. Libby leads a highly diverse workforce, 90% Indigenous, fostering inclusive, values-led leadership built on trust and accountability. Her award-winning initiatives include Healthy Community Events, a region-wide NAIDOC art competition, and a six-week school holiday program spanning nine remote communities.

Information regarding next week's Luritja Pintubi Ward by-election.