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A 20 foot shipping container stocked with supplies in the event of an emergency over the wet season arrived in Yarralin today. Donated by the Food Bank, it contains non-perishable, long-life food items designed to provide immediate, short-term relief in the event of a crisis. Thanks to Food Bank for the donation – hopefully weContinue reading “Food Bank Arrives”

The wet season has arrived in Yarralin, with regular heavy downpours in the region occurring now about once a week. Levels at the Dashwood Crossing have risen substantially, with a vehicle washed off just a few days ago. Visitors to Yarralin are recommended to come in and out via Jasper Gorge (from the Timber CreekContinue reading “The rain has arrived – GM departure”

Katherine West Health Board who operate the Yarralin Health Centre have been able to get funding for an Orange Sky laundry truck in Yarralin. The 4WD Truck has 3 washing machines and 3 dryers. Solar powered, it’s able to operate anywhere in community where it can connect to a tap. The truck will provide aContinue reading “Orange Sky Laundry Truck now in Yarralin”

NT Emergency Services visited Yarralin today to discuss issues and improvements around responses to flood and other emergencies that impact community. Held at the store, the community meeting raised a number of issues we’ve faced in recent years with two particularly bad wet seasons in a row. The Bureau of Meteorology were also present andContinue reading “NT Emergency Services visit Yarralin”

The Board of Walangeri Ngumpinku are pleased to share our Strategic Plan for 2026 – 2030. This plan is much more comprehensive than previous years. Along with our goals for the next 5 years, it contains: This document is about transparency and talking about the real issues we deal with. You can download our newContinue reading “Walangeri Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030 released”

Territory Day was celebrated in Yarralin yesterday, with most of community gathering at the oval to light off fireworks. Council back-burning carried out earlier in the week ensured there were no fires started. It was our first time selling fireworks locally through our own store for a few years and we look forward to doingContinue reading “Territory Day celebrated in Yarralin”

With most of the rain having now passed, the Buchanan Highway is being graded from Timber Creek through to Top Springs. The Dashwood Crossing is still officially closed but is expected to open in the coming month when water levels drop. While the road has held up better than last year thanks to roadworks, unfortunatelyContinue reading “Buchanan Highway being graded”

Supported by Victoria Daly Regional Council and Walangeri Ngumpinku Aboriginal Corporation, Yarralin Day is a celebration of Yarralin during the Australia Day week. Council held a BBQ for community, with plenty of meat. Colin Campbell was presented with an award by the Mayor, Brian Pedwell. Two killers (cattle) were bought from the nearby cattle station,Continue reading “Community Celebrates Yarralin Day”

The following roadworks are planned for the Buchanan Highway, before the end of November 2024.A new culvert installed at the mud pit (5 km after the turn-off), it will also have a concrete floodway over the top. The sealed section outside of VRD will be repaired and resealed.The gate on the road to Yarralin (atContinue reading “Buchanan Highway Roadworks”

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve engaged Outback Stores Australia to help us manage the Yarralin Community Store. We’ve been running the store independently since 2022 and unfortunately it’s become too difficult to manage by ourselves. Gone are the days when all you needed was a cash register and some stock to run a localContinue reading “Engaging Outback Stores Australia to run the Yarralin Community Store”