On 24 November the Regional Waste Coordinator, Michael Davis, and Yuendumu Field Officer, Kasman Spencer, gave a presentation at the International Conference on Asbestos Awareness and Management in Brisbane. Michael and Kasman talked about our progress so far at our Yuendumu Asbestos Program where we have identified old landfill areas around the community where asbestos is part-buried. We are now fencing these areas so the community is protected. In the photo, Kasman and Geoffrey Wilson are installing asbestos signs at the old dump near the existing landfill, with Michael having a look. Council has been told that we are currently at the forefront of council-led responses to asbestos management in regional Australia. We are proud to be leading the way in this important work to keep communities safe.

For more information please contact Glenn Marshall, Director Works and Infrastructure (08) 8958 9500.

Long serving Northern Territory councillors have been honoured for their dedication and commitment to their local community.  

Fifty-four councillors from seven councils were acknowledged with long service awards honoring contributions of 10 years or more at the recent Local Government Association NT general meeting including four Councillors from Central Desert Regional Council.  

LGANT President Damien Ryan said participation in local government is a labor of love that takes a special mix of dedication, commitment and community spirit.  "Local Government is rewarding, challenging and frustrating in equal measure," Mr Ryan said.

"Not everybody wants to commit the time and resources it takes to join their local council but the opportunity to serve your community is a very strong motivation for those that do seek elected office."

Research conducted by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government shows 75 per cent of Australians believe local government is best placed to make decisions about their local area, compared with the State/Territory Government (16 per cent) and Federal Government (two per cent)

President Dixon was amongst those recognised.  "As we as councillors are the face of the Council in our community, it takes a lot of hard work to be a councillor.  Our Council is lucky to have so many experienced people and I would like to thank them all for their work and commitment." said Cr Dixon.

Amongst those recognised were Nortbert Patrick, James Glenn, William Japanangka Johnson and Louis Japanangka Schaber.

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