Welcome to the Central Desert Regional Council website.
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.
The Council and staff would like to invite you to browse our website and find out more about our organisation and communities.
2023-2024 Regional Plan Draft Available for Comment
Central Desert Regional Council presents its DRAFT Regional Plan 2023-24 (which includes our 2022/2023 Annual Council plan, budget and Rates Declaration). This draft is open for public consultation and comments are invited. Please email any feedback to
COVID-19 Important Information
For official information on COVID-19 please visit coronavirus.nt.gov.au
News From Around The Region

Day in the life of Laramba Child Care
On 2 May, Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) CEO Leslie Manda joined Laramba Childcare to see what occurs in the life of Childcare educators and children.

Anmatjere CDRC White Card Training
13 participants from Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Council Services and Community Development Program (CDP) undertook White Card training in Ti Tree last week.

National Sorry Day - A Time for Healing and Reconciliation
Today is National Sorry Day, a special day when we remember and reflect on the hurt caused in the past and how we can make things right. It's about acknowledging the tough times when Aboriginal and...

Vocational Education and Training Expo in Alice Springs
On Thursday 18 May, Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) represented the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) at the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Expo.