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George Campbell was laid to rest in Yarralin today, with his funeral service held in front of many friends, family, loved ones, and colleagues. Born in Yarralin or as it was known at the time, the Gordon Creek Station, near the Old Manager’s House at the Boab Tree. Mr Campbell was a strong advocate forContinue reading “George Campbell laid to rest in Yarralin”

The Police held a community meeting at the store today to alleviate concerns in Yarralin, following recent COVID outbreaks. Everybody knows the importance of wearing masks and social distancing where possible. The meeting allowed community to ask questions and seek clarification around what’s happening locally. We’re trying to limit the spread by bringing in theContinue reading “Community meeting to alleviate concerns about COVID”

Local Yarralin resident Alan Young Najukpayi has received an Order of Australia Medal for his work on land claims within the Northern Territory. The NLC have congratulated Mr Young Najukpayi for his work: Mr Young Najukpayi has selflessly devoted his life to his country, his culture and his people.  He has also provided many yearsContinue reading “Alan Young Najukpayi receives Order of Australia Medal”

It’s with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Mr Brian Darby in community today. Mr Darby was a senior culture man within community and a Director of Walangeri Ngumpinku. We pass on our respects to his family.

A community meeting was held at the store today, to inform community about the recent COVID-19 measures, including the mask mandate. The NT Police, Katherine West Health, and local community leader Wesley Campbell, all spoke to community to answer any questions they had and let them know about what was going on. A batch ofContinue reading “Community meeting held to discuss COVID measures”

Last year, Victoria Daly Regional Council transferred the Yarralin Community Store to Walangeri Ngumpinku Aboriginal Corporation. We engaged AIG to assist us with the day-to-day management of the store, hiring Store Managers, and dealing with suppliers. It’s always been our dream to manage the store ourselves, within community. This is a dream that goes backContinue reading “Yarralin Community Store transitions to Community Management”

Work has begun on the culvert over Sandy Creek. This is a project that the Yarralin community have been pushing for, for several years now. It’s great to see work begin as Sandy Creek is the last creek before Yarralin that often cuts us off during the wet. Once it’s open, it will provide regularContinue reading “Work begins on Sandy Creek Culvert”

The Liquor Commission held a Public Hearing in Yarralin in response to a letter Walangeri Ngumpinku sent Minister Fyles about alcohol issues in community. Members of community came along to talk about the issues with alcohol and discuss solutions, particularly around licensing restrictions. Community recognise the issues and know that licensing restrictions are just aContinue reading “Liquor Commission – Public Hearing in Yarralin”

Like many businesses, we were hit hard by COVID-19 with a loss in revenue, especially from the Yarralin Motel. So it was good news when we were successful with an application for some of the Federal Government’s Economic Stimulus funding for Indigenous Businesses. The funding allowed us to undertake a range of projects at theContinue reading “Economic Stimulus funding put to good use in Yarralin”

GT Builders have been hard at work since October last year, completing several new homes in Yarralin community. As part of the Government’s housing program, the new brick houses include several duplexes which will help reduce over-crowding in community. As thank you to community, they also provided the school with a garden for growing fruitsContinue reading “New housing completed in Yarralin”