Fortnightly news in brief from Jabiru, Warruwi, Minjilang, Maningrida and Gunbalanya Edition 432 8 - 21 August 2020 [email protected] 08 8979 9465 Published by West Arnhem Regional Council INSIDE THIS EDITION SHARING HEALTH MESSAGES Gunbalanya Health Centre shares regular health messages with community. PAGE 3 > BUSH TUCKER DAY IN GUNBALANYA ENTER TO WIN! West Arnhem Regional Council is currently running an exciting region-wide Instagram Photo Competition with great prizes up for grabs. If you have one or multiple photos which capture Jabiru (including Kakadu), Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Minjilang or Warruwi in a unique way, you are encouraged to enter! Pictured is a photo taken in Minjilang by @KW346. Read more, Page 3. Gunbalanya has kicked off the bush tucker season much to the delight of the community. PAGE 2 > OVAL UPGRADES TO COMMENCE MEETING WITH OPPOSITION LEADER The Maningrida oval will commence in September with The lights themselves are undergo an upgrade and the light tower foundations 1500W LED floodlights which staged redevelopment thanks and irrigation works, and the will save energy, reduce to funding and support actual light tower installation running costs and improve from the Maningrida Local expected in November. overall illumination. Authority and the Northern While these works will The contract for light tower Territory Government. directly support the local and irrigation installations It is well-known that the teams in the Maningrida was awarded to a Darwin Maningrida community has Football League, they will also based company DEC Pty a passion for AFL football, provide new opportunities to Ltd. DEC will engage local with a great number of teams grow and develop the current businesses for the installation participating in the local teams as well as create new of the irrigation system and WARC mayor and executive staff meet with Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro MLA. competition as well as teams ones. associated works, including PAGE 4 > playing in various festivals This includes men and personnel from the local and carnivals around Arnhem women football teams as well community to assist with Land. as school and junior football. onsite day to day operations. CRECHE WORKPLACE EXCHANGE In an effort to continue to With the new lighting They will also be mobilising foster a vibrant culture around allowing night games, this several plant and machinery sport in the community, West project will also benefit the to carry out the works and will Arnhem Regional Council wider community and will engage with the Maningrida will carry out the upgrade also encourage more people community by offering their which will consist of the to take part in sport and services to local organisations construction of four new light recreation activities. for works which may towers and irrigation works - The light towers will be fitted require specialised tools and resulting in longer usage each with control mechanisms to equipment to complete. day and green grass on the optimise visibility for club It is hoped these upgrades Educators from WARC Crèches visit and experience oval for 12 months of the year. competitions, and official and will be greatly received by the another workplace and community. Stage 1 construction is due to spectator viewing. community. PAGE 5 > West Arnhem Wire - Fortnightly news in brief from Jabiru, Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Warruwi and Minjilang 2 NEW CEO OF JKL APPOINTED The Board of Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Ltd analysis on remediation and housing issues is pleased to announce the appointment of in Jabiru. The Board is confident Marinella Marinella Faggion as its CEO with effect will maintain the collaborative leadership from 5 October 2020. style whilst providing consistency and Marinella has been a key member of continuity for our stakeholders. The West Arnhem Wire acknowledges the Jabiru Kabolkmakmen management Marinella will take over from inaugural the traditional owners of country and their team since the company’s inception, most CEO Stefan Hladenki, who has led the continuing connection to land, waters and recently serving as Chief Operating Officer. company with distinction as it established community. We pay our respects to them and Marinella is an engineer by profession itself as a key stakeholder driving planning their cultures, and to elders, past, present and who brings a wealth of project management for the future of Jabiru. The Jabiru future. expertise to the role. Marinella has lived in Kabolkmakmen Board wishes to thank him The Wire is the only regular source of news Jabiru since 2018 and is well known within for his dedicated service and pays tribute and information in the Kakadu and West the community. to the outstanding progress made to date in Arnhem Land region. More than 700 copies Marinella has made an immense progressing the Jabiru Masterplan. are distributed fortnightly to Jabiru, Warruwi, contribution to the work of Jabiru Stefan will transition to his new role of Minjilang, Maningrida and Gunbalanya. Kabolkmakmen to date, most notably in Director, Future of Jabiru and Kakadu developing the Jabiru Sub-Lease Allocation within the Department of the Chief Our electronic edition goes out to more than Plan and coordinating and providing Minister. 500 individual email addresses across West Arnhem Land and the Top End. The Wire accepts advertising from businesses and government organisations. Placement of ALL WELCOME TO BUSH TUCKER GATHERINGS ads is subject to editorial and Council policy. Gunbalanya has kicked off the bush well as kangaroo tails, magpie goose, Our competitive rates start from as little as tucker season much to the delight of the turtle and damper. $65 (including GST). Call 08 8979 9465 community. This outdoors activity is a great way today or email [email protected] for community members and local to discuss how we can help you spread your “Is a great way for the organisations to come together, and all messages around West Arnhem Land. residents are welcome to bring your community members bush tucker down to share. ADVERTISING DEADLINES The bush tucker get-togethers are at Bookings: 5pm Monday prior to publication and local organisations Injalak Arts every Friday at 12 noon – all are welcome! Artwork: 5pm Tuesday prior to publication to come together.." Also, a huge thank you to SCFC for the The Wire is published fortnightly on Fridays. collaboration, WARC, ALPA, Aged Care, the Shop and Injalak Arts. The Wire is published by West Arnhem The first bush tucker get together had It was great to see Gunbalanya coming Regional Council. The views expressed here a great turn out and everyone enjoyed together as a community to enjoy this do not necessarily reflect those held by the Council or Councillors. buffalo ribs donated by Gary Shaw, as great feast! West Arnhem Regional Council PO Box 721 JABIRU NT 0886 www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Call (08) 8979 9465 or email [email protected] ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS OPEN West Arnhem community members are encouraged to nominate an individual, group, business or organisation into the Northern Territory Community Achievement Awards. It’s important that we share the stories of Territorians making a difference in their community. It helps provide positive role models and inspiration for us all. Because community champions make a huge impact for us and improve our lives. Nominating people in the Community Achievement Awards helps to spread those good news stories. There are also heaps of benefits and that’s just for entering, let alone the awesome stuff. The awards also provide a chance to connect with other community-minded people. Nominations close at midnight, Saturday 5th September and can be completed online. To access the online nomination form: https://awardsaustralia.com/ The West Arnhem Wire | 8 -21 August 2020 West Arnhem Wire - Fortnightly news in brief from Jabiru, Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Warruwi and Minjilang 3 MUNGUYH YIBBIDJIRRIDJBURREN KUNBID KE ENTER THE INSTAGRAM PHOTO COMPETITION West Arnhem Regional showcased on the West Council are currently running Arnhem Instagram page an exciting region-wide (with a credit to you), and Instagram Photo Competition you will be in a running to with great prizes up for grabs. win some great prizes. If you have one or multiple photos which capture HOW TO ENTER: Jabiru (including Kakadu), - Email your photo/s to Gunbalanya, Maningrida, [email protected] Minjilang or Warruwi - Text the photos to 0459 060 in a unique way you are 370 with your name encouraged to enter! - Or post it on Instagram and The photos can be of people, tag our page @westarnhem wildlife, landscapes or you Don’t forget to hashtag just doing what you love. your community and tag and Your photo will be ‘follow’ @westarnhem. Timothy Nabegeyo will be sharing a COVID-19 awareness update every Monday morning at the Adjumarllarl store. 'Always wash your hands' All banners will be displayed throughout Gunbalanya over The Gunbalanya Health the coming weeks. Centre commissioned Injalak If the community have any Arts recently to create six questions or concerns, please banners that support the visit the Health Centre or the communication messaging for outreach clinic set up EVERY COVID-19. Timothy Nabegeyo Tuesday and the team would shares this COVID awareness love to help. update every Monday #allinthistogether #injalakart morning at Adjumarllarl store. #staysafe Position Vacant Economic Development Officer Pictured is one of the entries in WARC's Instagram Photo competition. The photo was taken in Minjilang by @KW346. Send in your photo Jabiru Kabolkmakmen is looking for a motivated and experienced Economic Development Officer to join our team to help us identify and deliver economic development projects to contribute to the future of Jabiru and the region. entries to 0459 060 370 to win! Jabiru Kabolkmakmen was established to support Jabiru as it transitions from a mining services town to a tourism and Government services hub.