West Daly Regional Council

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📍 Wadeye • Peppimenarti • Palumpa

Welcome to the official page of the West Daly Regional Council.

26/10/2026

AMRRIC Vet Visits Across West Daly🐾

It was great to welcome the AMRRIC - Animal Management in Rural & Remote Indigenous Communities veterinary team to our communities, providing important animal health and veterinary services in Wadeye, Nganmarriyanga and Peppimenarti.

These visits help support healthier animals and communities by making essential veterinary care more accessible to residents across our region. They are also a great example of organisations working together to deliver practical services where they are needed most.

A big thank you to the AMRRIC team, our community teams and everyone who helped coordinate and support the visits. And of course, thank you to community members who brought their furry friends along! 🐶🐱

Healthy animals, healthy communities!

19/10/2026

Supporting Strong and Informed Leadership!

Our Elected Members recently completed mandatory Code of Conduct training, delivered by the NT Government Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development.

The training provided an important update on the New Code of Conduct following amendments to the Local Government Act 2019, supporting Elected Members to understand their responsibilities and uphold strong standards of governance, accountability and conduct.

A big thank you to Karen Hockings and the Northern Territory Government for delivering this valuable session and supporting our Elected Members in their roles.

13/10/2026

Know someone who makes a difference in our community?

Nominations are now open for the West Daly Regional Council Australia Day Awards 2027!

Help us recognise the people and events that bring our communities together.

🌟 Citizen of the Year
🌟 Young Citizen of the Year
🌟 Community Event of the Year

From volunteering and community service to sport, culture and education, every contribution matters. If someone comes to mind, or an event deserves recognition, we’d love to hear about them.

👉 Submit your nomination - Available in Council Offices and via this link - https://www.westdaly.nt.gov.au/nomination-for-australia-day-citizen-of-the-year

📧 For information or assistance, contact: [email protected]

Let’s celebrate those who make West Daly special!

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11/10/2026

West Daly Regional Council was pleased to attend the Local Government Association of NT (LGANT) Procurement Symposium 2026 in Darwin, connecting with local government professionals from across the Northern Territory to share knowledge and strengthen procurement practices.

A highlight of the day was our A/Governance Manager, Shoshana Deschamps, who was invited as a guest presenter to share West Daly’s experience through a Local Buy case study, providing practical insights into procurement in the context of a remote regional council.

Procurement plays an important role in effective service delivery, ensuring public funds are used fairly and transparently while creating genuine opportunities for local communities.

The symposium was a valuable opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and connect with colleagues across the sector.

A big thank you to the LGANT team for bringing the sector together and creating space for these important conversations!👏

13/09/2026

West Daly Regional Council is seeking nomination to fill one vacancy on the Peppimenarti Local Authority.

Community members who are passionate about representing their community and contributing to local decision-making are encouraged to nominate.

Nomination forms and further information are available at the Peppimenarti Council Office!

09/09/2026

🐾 AMRRIC - Animal Management in Rural & Remote Indigenous Communities Vets are Coming to Our Communities!

The AMRRIC team will be visiting Wadeye, Nganmarriyanga and Peppimenarti to provide important veterinary services for dogs and cats.

The visits will include operations, tick, flea and worm treatments, contraceptive needles, and basic first aid for injured or sick animals.

📍 Peppimenarti: 15th Sept

📍 Nganmarriyanga: 18th till 19th Sept

📍 Wadeye: 21st till 26th Sept

Community members are encouraged to bring their dogs and cats along and make the most of this opportunity to access veterinary care close to home.

Please see the schedule below for further details and help spread the word to family, friends and community members!

09/09/2026

On the Road and Ready to Work! 🚛

Council’s new truck and trailer has officially been put to work, completing its first equipment transport with the grader making its way to Peppimenarti!

This important addition to Council’s fleet strengthens our ability to move heavy machinery between communities and support civil works across the West Daly region.

With vast distances to cover, having the right equipment available helps our teams respond to works where they are needed and keep essential infrastructure projects moving.

A great first run for an important addition to Council’s fleet! 👏

01/09/2026

West Daly Regional Council is pleased to welcome a new 20–24 tonne Excavator to its fleet, strengthening Council’s capacity to support waste management and recovery activities across the region.

The new excavator will support essential works at the Wadeye Waste Facility, as well as recovery activities in Palumpa and surrounding areas, providing Council with greater capacity to deliver important works across our communities.

Council extends its sincere appreciation to the Hon Steven Edgington MLA, Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development for their valued support in making this important addition possible.

We look forward to putting this new equipment to work across the West Daly region 👏

12/08/2026

West Daly Regional Council had a fantastic time at Wadeye Futures Day, hosted by Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College 👏

From exploring the grader to discovering how our Civil team helps keep communities connected, there was plenty to explore.
Our activity stall, filled with books and colouring sheets, was also fun for the young visitors!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by!
We loved sharing the many exciting career pathways and opportunities available in local government.

05/08/2026

West Daly Regional Council is incredibly proud to celebrate Tim Hema on receiving formal recognition and thanks from Government House of the Northern Territory, for his outstanding contribution during the recent flooding events across the Territory.

Tim's recognition highlights the qualities that make public service so valuable - compassion, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping others. It also speaks to the dedication demonstrated by our staff daily, often in demanding circumstances, to support the communities we proudly serve.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Tim on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to celebrate this recognition and thank him for his outstanding service to our communities.

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Perdjert Street
Wadeye, NT
8704

Website

https://www.westdaly.nt.gov.au/

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