Welcome

“Welcome – Apijirra” to the new Barkly Shire website, designed to inform readers about our region, services and activities.

The Barkly Shire Council came into existence on the 1st July, 2008 following a reform of Local Government resulting in the creation of eight new shire councils to cover most of the unincorporated area of the Northern Territory and combining the many smaller town and community councils.

The Barkly Shire covers an area 323,514km2  the second largest local government area in the world, and has a resident population of 8,137 (ABS – NT at a Glance 2011)

The Barkly Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners.

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Barkly Shire Award Winners at the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region Golden Heart awards as well as catergory winners in the 2012 National Awards for Local Govenment read more in the latest news section.

Latest News

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April 30, 2012

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of John Mc Douall Stuart

Events

Title: Celebrate the 150th anniversary of John Mc Douall Stuart in the area Location: Newcastle Waters Description: Peter Jones is organising an unveiling of a commemorative plaque celebrating the 150th anniversary of John Mc Douall Stuart in the area and … Read More

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April 30, 2012

Exciting Book Launch “In The Middle of Everywhere”

Events

Some people might think “this place is in the middle of nowhere” but people who appreciate the history of Elliott, its people and the places around about, realise that Elliott is really “in the middle of everywhere.” Certainly it has … Read More

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April 29, 2012

Golden Heart Awards

Events

The second annual Tennant Creek and Barkly Region Golden Heart Awards were held on Saturday night 28th April 2012 at the Civic Centre. Grant Hanson our IT Trainee was presented with 2 major awards. These two awards were the Hero … Read More

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