Engawala News

The President and CEO took part in the Northern Territory Local Government Association's Symposium and General Assembly on May 1-2, 2025. 

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.

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

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.

CEO Ilario Sabatino and Deputy CEO, Nishantha Perera, recently held discussions with Minister Steve Edgington MLA on Friday, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within the Central Desert region.

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

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.

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.

The Youth and Communities Leadership Group recently gathered in Alice Springs for a two-day training course focused on leadership, stress management, and effective communication. The event, held 20-21 November, aimed to equip team leaders and coordinators with essential skills to enhance their work within Central Desert communities.

The December 2024 edition of Central Desert News is out now. You can read it at Central Desert News December 2024.

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